Misty May & Phil Dalhausser

1. Misty May & Phil Dalhausser By: Katherine Longly

2. Biography of Misty May • Born July 30, 1977 • American professional beach volleyball player • Born Misty E. May in Los Angeles, California • She grew up playing beach volleyball at the Santa Monica Pier with her parents, Butch and Barbara • Played other sports like soccer and tennis, as well as participating in dance

3. Misty may: High School and College • High School: Costa Mesa, California • Helped team win 2 state championships • Named Division I Player of the Year • College: California State University • Long Beach Hall of Fame

4. Beach Volleyball • Holly McPeak • Placed 5th at 2000 Olympics • Kerri Walsh • Won Team of the Year after 39-0 season • In June 2007 winning streak of 101 matches • Won 2008 Olympics

5. Biography of Phil Dalhausser • Born January 26, 1980 • Born in Baden, Aargau, Switzerland to a German father, Peter and a Swiss mother, Marianne

6. Phil Dalhausser: High School and College Didn’t play volleyball

7. Phil Dalhausser Beach Volleyball • Led tour in blocks • Sixth in kill percentage • Won 2008 Olympics • Won MVP

8. Similiarities • Both their parents have influenced and supported them throughout their career • Grew up playing volleyball

9. Similiarities • Both won several beach volleyball awards • Won awards in high school and college • Influenced many young athletes

10. Differences • Misty May • Born in California • 39-0 Perfect Season • Coaches young girl athletes Phil Dalhausser Born in Switzerland Nicknamed the “Thin Beast” Tied the record for the most awards won at AVP Tour

11. Bigger Impact? • Misty May • She been around volleyball longer • Won more awards and tournaments • Bigger impact on the world