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Post by newbeach on Nov 10, 2017 9:43:31 GMT -5
In light of the beach volleyball boom, what is the earning potential for the average beach volleyball player coming out of college? Does the outlook look appealing?
Pro-volleyball has been an option for top indoor players to earn income. What can a mid to top college beach player expect to earn annually in comparison if they transition to pro?
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Post by johnbar on Nov 10, 2017 13:39:19 GMT -5
Not that much. Alix Klineman is not a recent graduate, but she was 2017 AVP Rookie of the Year. She earned just over $15,000 this year. Of course, she only played domestically. If she had played the FIVB, too, she could have doubled that, perhaps a bit more.
Brooke Sweat, an experienced beach player and Olympian earned around $63,000 last year.
You can look up individual players' winnings at BVBinfo.com .
This doesn't include any sponsorship deals, but that's not much unless you are Kerri Walsh.
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Post by newbeach on Nov 15, 2017 14:36:01 GMT -5
Would Klineman's earnings be supplemented by anything....USAV etc.?
I have several friends who are or will be graduating college in the next couple years and are weighing their options. It's too bad that there isn't more funding for some of these athletes to play and continue to develop in beach. It's no wonder playing pro indoor (for some) is a more appealing option.
With the amount of upcoming beach talent and players vying for 5 teams on a college roster, there are so many players...not a lot of positions, not a lot of potential earning power (at least not currently) in beach once their college careers are done. I suppose to an extent the same is true for indoor volleyball (or any sport for that matter), but at least with indoor there is the possibility of playing pro (and earning an income) for more players.
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Post by rogero1 on Nov 15, 2017 15:29:04 GMT -5
Playing overseas may bring a bigger paycheck, but you also have higher expenses for air fares, hotels, food, etc.
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Post by 405LAX on Nov 15, 2017 21:11:10 GMT -5
The pro beach game pays pretty much jack for all those but the top 1% or so. Look at earnings for average player, $15K (actually high), doesn't include airfare, hotel, meals, some paying qualifying fees - it's kinda pathetic. Kudos to everyone who is talented enough to play but precious few make legit coin playing. Hence guys like Zaun living in vans parked outside 24 Hour Fitness locations.
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Post by johnbar on Nov 16, 2017 2:03:11 GMT -5
Would Klineman's earnings be supplemented by anything....USAV etc.? Not for playing domestically, AFAIK. USAV does pay travel expenses for the top 4 (?) teams of each gender to participate in FIVB beach events. And similarly sponsors teams to represent the USA in NORCECA or other international competitions. I don't know if USAV pays any stipends or such beyond those expenses. But if so, it would again be only for the top few teams. If anyone knows differently, please correct me. Bottom line, as others have indicated: not many people can earn a living playing beach volleyball in the USA. |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Nov 16, 2017 3:17:32 GMT -5
Playing overseas may bring a bigger paycheck, but you also have higher expenses for air fares, hotels, food, etc. For indoor players, those expenses are covered. I only think a few select beach teams are getting travel paid. |
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Post by donnyw on Nov 16, 2017 11:58:19 GMT -5
Not that much. Alix Klineman is not a recent graduate, but she was 2017 AVP Rookie of the Year. She earned just over $15,000 this year. Of course, she only played domestically. If she had played the FIVB, too, she could have doubled that, perhaps a bit more. Brooke Sweat, an experienced beach player and Olympian earned around $63,000 last year. You can look up individual players' winnings at BVBinfo.com . This doesn't include any sponsorship deals, but that's not much unless you are Kerri Walsh. How much of Kerri’s income is coming from playing beach volleyball for the last year? Not much I would assume. Anyway there is a ton on talent in Beach right now. I hope the sponsors see that and jump on board... |
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Post by wilsonthevolleyball2 on Nov 16, 2017 15:34:57 GMT -5
Not that much. Alix Klineman is not a recent graduate, but she was 2017 AVP Rookie of the Year. She earned just over $15,000 this year. Of course, she only played domestically. If she had played the FIVB, too, she could have doubled that, perhaps a bit more. Brooke Sweat, an experienced beach player and Olympian earned around $63,000 last year. You can look up individual players' winnings at BVBinfo.com . This doesn't include any sponsorship deals, but that's not much unless you are Kerri Walsh. How much of Kerri’s income is coming from playing beach volleyball for the last year? Not much I would assume. Anyway there is a ton on talent in Beach right now. I hope the sponsors see that and jump on board... Well to be brutally fair, that's kinda been the running byline since the 90s. I do agree with you donny though |
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Post by earlkoppelman on Nov 20, 2017 10:03:48 GMT -5
How much of Kerri’s income is coming from playing beach volleyball for the last year? Not much I would assume. Anyway there is a ton on talent in Beach right now. I hope the sponsors see that and jump on board... Well to be brutally fair, that's kinda been the running byline since the 90s. I do agree with you donny vthough Does Avp have Ad agency to get sponorships for players.+players earn and need more $$$+.+Cannot eat sun and sand alone no? |
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