Gina Bissmeyer

Best Finish: 1st (Numerous Times, last was 2007 Neptune Festival)
Career Beach Earnings:
Current Rank on tour: N/A

Hometown: Virginia Beach (originally from Anaheim, CA)

High School: Katella

College: Fullerton JC

Pets: old dog Rue and fat cat Maximus Decimus Neuterus

Occupation (aka real job): Transcriptionist, Coach, Singer

Family: Husband? Wife? Kids? I have an awesome hubby named Curt and two beautiful girls, Jessica and Jamie

Nicknames? Meaning? G Money & G Love…depends on who you ask as to which and why.

Volleyball Background: 28 years indoor/ 15 years grass/beach doubles, Junior High, High School, College 1 year, United States Volleyball League professional 4's (Orange County Diggers) WPVA (yes, I am THAT OLD!!) and AVP (one and done baby!!).

Most Memorable Volleyball Non-Beach Playing Story/Moment: Winning the California Cup State Championship 1998 beating my long-time friend, mentor, and nemesis Lisa Westlake.

Most Memorable Volleyball Beach Playing Story/Moment: Winning the Neptune Festival tournament last year with Schleg after being out with an injury for 9 months.

If you could play with anyone in the world, who would it be and why? Barbara Fontana or Karch Kiraly. They are awesome players and genuinely nice people.

Volleyball awards won? 1985 Most inspirational player. 1986 co-mvp. (obviously high school judging by the dates). UC Irvine Grass Series women's open point leader.

Has anyone inspired you either on the beach or in life? I am inspired by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He gives me my passion to play and my passion for worship, not to mention my abilities.

Favorite Foods? Del Taco del beef burrito with extra cheese…In and Out double double animal style….man!! I miss Cali!! Mexican food with lots of cheese, steaks…DANG!! I really just love food!!

Favorite Movie? Forrest Gump

Favorite Book? The Stand by Stephen King

Favorite TV Show? What's my line?

If you could have dinner with anyone, past or present, who would it be and why? Jesus. Wouldn't you want to eat with the creator of the universe?

Any hobbies outside of volleyball? Singing, playing the drums, home renovation, reading.

Anything else you would like your fans to know? I have fans??? Whoo hoo!!

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