Russell Thompson

Best Finish: 1st (1 time, Cheap Sets 2008)
Career Beach Earnings:
Current Rank on tour: 1st

Hometown: Richmond, VA
High School: Varina High School
College: Longwood University
Pets: None
Occupation (aka real job): Account Executive for UPS in Newport News, Williamsburg, and Hampton
Family: Wife? Kids? NOPE???? AND NOPE

Nicknames? Meaning? The Love Muscle… you can take a hint.

Volleyball Background: High School Volleyball and Juniors Volleyball

Most Memorable Volleyball Non-Beach Playing Story/Moment: Winning 1999 State Championship

Most Memorable Volleyball Beach Playing Story/Moment: Winning AAA Cheap Sets- 2008. And my very first beach tournament I got home (barely) and slept for 14 hours.

If you could play with anyone in the world, who would it be and why? Not anybody good… I’d be hitting the WHOLE TIME!!! I’d rather just play against the best and get better.

Volleyball awards won? 1999 Virginia State Player of the Year

Has anyone inspired you either on the beach or in life? I’m not getting all mushy here…

Favorite Foods? Red Meat

Favorite Movie? Italian Job, Casino Royal

Favorite Book? My Wife Thinks I’m an Idiot, Mike Greenburg

Favorite TV Show? Anything on ESPN

If you could have dinner with anyone, past or present, who would it be and why? As long as the food is good I’ll eat with anybody.

Any hobbies outside of volleyball? Golf

Anything else you would like your fans to know? Thanks for coming out!!!

Sponsors: Sponsors?!??!?!?!? You’re kidding right. I’m 6’2” 240 lbs, not the best investment.