4-Man Pro-Beach Players

Katy Eldridge

Position: OH	Birthdate: October 8, 1971
Height: 5'11"	College: Pacific
Residence: Long Beach, CA	Hometown: Petaluma, CA
Year in League: 4	Career Victories: 6

League Competition Summary

1995 - 2 Wins, Team Nike (Captain - Gabrielle Reece)
Wins at St. Paul, MN; Newport, RI

1994 - 3 Wins, Team Nike (Captain - Gabrielle Reece)
Wins at Turtle Bay, HI; Manhattan Beach, CA; Boston, MA

Career Highlights

• 1996 - NVA Champions Orange County Diggers
• 1994 - Bud Light Pro Beach Volleyball League Surprise Player of the Year
• 1993 - NCAA Woman of the Year at Pacific
• 1992 - MVP at Pacific

Quick Sets

• The #1 draft pick in the 1996 draft
• Protected by captain, Gabrielle Reece in the 1995 draft
• Was chosen as a starter to Team Nike in 1994 in her first season as a pro beach player
• One of just four rookies selected in the 1994 draft
• Known for her strong all-around skills
• Won three tournaments in 1994
• Plays professionally in Italy
• Trained with the USA National Team in 1994
• Competed professionally indoors for the National Volleyball Association's (NVA) Orange County Diggers
• 1993 Woman of the Year and 1992 MVP at Pacific
• An NCAA Academic All-American in 1992
• Named All-Conference four times during her collegiate career
• Has a degree in sociology
• Hobbies include biking, reading, camping, and coaching children in volleyball
• Has worked as a teacher's aide
• Competed with Golden Bear Volleyball Club in high school