1. M ISTY M AY & P HIL D ALHAUSSER By: Katherine Longly

2. B IOGRAPHY OF M ISTY M AY 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. M ISTY MAY : H IGH S CHOOL AND C OLLEGE 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. B EACH V OLLEYBALL Holly McPeak Placed 5 th 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. B IOGRAPHY OF P HIL D ALHAUSSER Born January 26, 1980 Born in Baden, Aargau, Switzerland to a German father, Peter and a Swiss mother, Marianne

6. P HIL D ALHAUSSER : H IGH S CHOOL AND C OLLEGE Didn’t play volleyball

7. P HIL D ALHAUSSER B EACH V OLLEYBALL Led tour in blocks Sixth in kill percentage Won 2008 Olympics Won MVP

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

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

10. D IFFERENCES 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. B IGGER I MPACT ? Misty May She been around volleyball longer Won more awards and tournaments Bigger impact on the world