2008 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour
# 2008 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour

The 2008 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour was a domestic professional beach volleyball circuit organized in the United States by the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) for the 2008 beach volleyball season. The 2008 AVP calendar comprises the Hot Winter Nights Tour, an indoor beach volleyball circuit, and the main AVP Crocs Tour.

## Schedule

### Hot Winter Nights Tour

This is the complete schedule of events on the 2008 Hot Winter Nights calendar, with the players' final standings. Each event consisted of four invited men and women players competing in a one-night round-robin tournament in an indoor beach volleyball arena.

**Men**

| Tournament | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Oklahoma City Hot Winter Nights Oklahoma City, Oklahoma US$12,500 January 10 | Mark Williams (USA) | Sean Scott (USA) | Dain Blanton (USA) | Anthony Medel (USA) |
| St. Louis Hot Winter Nights St. Louis, Missouri US$12,500 January 11 | Sean Scott (USA) | Anthony Medel (USA) | Mark Williams (USA) | Dain Blanton (USA) |
| Kansas City Hot Winter Nights Kansas City, Missouri US$12,500 January 12 | Mark Williams (USA) | Anthony Medel (USA) | Sean Scott (USA) | Dain Blanton (USA) |
| Milwaukee Hot Winter Nights Milwaukee, Wisconsin US$12,500 January 17 | John Hyden (USA) | Jeff Nygaard (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) | Dax Holdren (USA) |
| Madison Hot Winter Nights Madison, Wisconsin US$12,500 January 18 | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) | Dax Holdren (USA) | John Hyden (USA) | Jeff Nygaard (USA) |
| La Crosse Hot Winter Nights La Crosse, Wisconsin US$12,500 January 19 | Dax Holdren (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) | John Hyden (USA) | Jeff Nygaard (USA) |
| Minneapolis Hot Winter Nights Minneapolis, Minnesota US$12,500 January 24 | Kevin Wong (USA) | Hans Stolfus (USA) | John Hyden (USA) | Brad Keenan (USA) |
| Columbus Hot Winter Nights Columbus, Ohio US$12,500 January 26 | Kevin Wong (USA) | Hans Stolfus (USA) | Brad Keenan (USA) | John Hyden (USA) |
| Albany Hot Winter Nights Albany, New York US$12,500 January 30 | Jake Gibb (USA) | Sean Scott (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) | Sean Rosenthal (USA) |
| Trenton Hot Winter Nights Trenton, New Jersey US$12,500 January 31 | Jake Gibb (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) | Sean Rosenthal (USA) | Sean Scott (USA) |
| Norfolk Hot Winter Nights Norfolk, Virginia US$12,500 February 1 | Sean Scott (USA) | Sean Rosenthal (USA) | Jake Gibb (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) |
| Charlottesville Hot Winter Nights Charlottesville, Virginia US$12,500 February 2 | Sean Rosenthal (USA) | Jake Gibb (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) | Sean Scott (USA) |
| Omaha Hot Winter Nights Omaha, Nebraska US$12,500 February 7 | Casey Jennings (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) | Jake Gibb (USA) | Sean Rosenthal (USA) |
| Rosemont Hot Winter Nights Rosemont, Illinois US$12,500 February 8 | Jake Gibb (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) | Sean Rosenthal (USA) | Casey Jennings (USA) |
| Bloomington Hot Winter Nights Bloomington, Illinois US$12,500 February 9 | Sean Rosenthal (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) | Jake Gibb (USA) | Casey Jennings (USA) |
| Spokane Hot Winter Nights Spokane, Washington US$12,500 February 13 | Casey Jennings (USA) | Mike Lambert (USA) | Brad Kennan (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) |
| Everett Hot Winter Nights Everett, Washington US$12,500 February 14 | Casey Jennings (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) | Brad Kennan (USA) | Mike Lambert (USA) |
| Portland Hot Winter Nights Portland, Oregon US$12,500 February 16 | Brad Kennan (USA) | Mike Lambert (USA) | Casey Jennings (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) |
| Las Vegas Hot Winter Nights Las Vegas, Nevada US$12,500 February 23 | Sean Rosenthal (USA) | Mike Lambert (USA) | Casey Jennings (USA) | Todd Rogers (USA) |

**Women**

| Tournament | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Oklahoma City Hot Winter Nights Oklahoma City, Oklahoma US$12,500 January 10 | Nancy Reynolds (USA) | Rachel Wacholder (USA) | Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Holly McPeak (USA) |
| St. Louis Hot Winter Nights St. Louis, Missouri US$12,500 January 11 | Rachel Wacholder (USA) | Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Holly McPeak (USA) | Nancy Reynolds (USA) |
| Kansas City Hot Winter Nights Kansas City, Missouri US$12,500 January 12 | Rachel Wacholder (USA) | Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Holly McPeak (USA) | Nancy Reynolds (USA) |
| Milwaukee Hot Winter Nights Milwaukee, Wisconsin US$12,500 January 17 | Annett Davis (USA) | Holly McPeak (USA) | Tyra Turner (USA) | Carrie Dodd (USA) |
| Madison Hot Winter Nights Madison, Wisconsin US$12,500 January 18 | Tyra Turner (USA) | Carrie Dodd (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) | Holly McPeak (USA) |
| La Crosse Hot Winter Nights La Crosse, Wisconsin US$12,500 January 19 | Carrie Dodd (USA) | Tyra Turner (USA) | Holly McPeak (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) |
| Minneapolis Hot Winter Nights Minneapolis, Minnesota US$12,500 January 24 | Barbra Fontana (USA) | Dianne DeNecochea (USA) | April Ross (USA) | Rachel Wacholder (USA) |
| Columbus Hot Winter Nights Columbus, Ohio US$12,500 January 26 | April Ross (USA) | Barbra Fontana (USA) | Rachel Wacholder (USA) | Dianne DeNecochea (USA) |
| Albany Hot Winter Nights Albany, New York US$12,500 January 30 | Rachel Wacholder (USA) | Tyra Turner (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) | Barbra Fontana (USA) |
| Trenton Hot Winter Nights Trenton, New Jersey US$12,500 January 31 | Rachel Wacholder (USA) | Tyra Turner (USA) | Barbra Fontana (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) |
| Norfolk Hot Winter Nights Norfolk, Virginia US$12,500 February 1 | Jennifer Kessy (USA) | Barbra Fontana (USA) | Rachel Wacholder (USA) | Tyra Turner (USA) |
| Charlottesville Hot Winter Nights Charlottesville, Virginia US$12,500 February 2 | Tyra Turner (USA) | Barbra Fontana (USA) | Rachel Wacholder (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) |
| Omaha Hot Winter Nights Omaha, Nebraska US$12,500 February 7 | Jenny Kropp (USA) | Holly McPeak (USA) | Angela Lewis (USA) | Angie Akers (USA) |
| Rosemont Hot Winter Nights Rosemont, Illinois US$12,500 February 8 | Jenny Kropp (USA) | Angie Akers (USA) | Holly McPeak (USA) | Angela Lewis (USA) |
| Bloomington Hot Winter Nights Bloomington, Illinois US$12,500 February 9 | Holly McPeak (USA) | Angie Akers (USA) | Angela Lewis (USA) | Jenny Kropp (USA) |
| Spokane Hot Winter Nights Spokane, Washington US$12,500 February 13 | April Ross (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) | Dianne DeNecochea (USA) |
| Everett Hot Winter Nights Everett, Washington US$12,500 February 14 | April Ross (USA) | Dianne DeNecochea (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) |
| Portland Hot Winter Nights Portland, Oregon US$12,500 February 16 | April Ross (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) | Dianne DeNecochea (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) |
| Las Vegas Hot Winter Nights Las Vegas, Nevada US$12,500 February 23 | Nicole Branagh (USA) | Elaine Youngs (USA) | April Ross (USA) | Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) |

### Crocs Tour

This is the complete schedule of events on the 2008 AVP Crocs Tour calendar, with team progression documented from the semifinals stage. All tournaments, with the exception of the Glendale Best of the Beach Invitational, consisted of single-elimination qualifying rounds followed by a double-elimination main draw. The Glendale Best of the Beach Invitational was a round-robin tournament.

**Key**

* Cuervo Gold Crown
* Crocs Slam
* Crocs Cup Shootout
* Best of the Beach Invitational

**Men**

| Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalist #1 | Semifinalist #2 |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Cuervo Gold Crown Miami Open Miami, Florida US$100,000 April 10–13 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 21-14, 21-13 (0:48) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) Casey Jennings (USA) | Anthony Medel (USA) Fred Souza (BRA) |
| Cuervo Gold Crown Dallas Open Dallas, Texas US$100,000 April 17–20 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 16-21, 21-16, 15-12 (1:00) | Jake Gibb (USA) Sean Rosenthal (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) Casey Jennings (USA) | Aaron Wachtfogel (USA) Mark Williams (AUS) |
| Cuervo Gold Crown Huntington Beach Open Huntington Beach, California US$100,000 May 1–3 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 21-14, 22-20 (0:46) | John Hyden (USA) Brad Keenan (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) Casey Jennings (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) Mark Williams (AUS) |
| Charleston Beach Open Charleston, South Carolina US$100,000 May 8–10 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 21-19, 21-12 (0:41) | Stein Metzger (USA) Mark Williams (AUS) | Jason Ring (USA) Aaron Wachtfogel (USA) | Matt Olson (USA) Kevin Wong (USA) |
| Louisville Open presented by Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Louisville, Kentucky US$100,000 May 24–26 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 22-20, 17-21, 15-13 (1:10) | John Hyden (USA) Brad Keenan (USA) | Matt Olson (USA) Kevin Wong (USA) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) |
| Atlanta Open Atlanta, Georgia US$100,000 May 30 – June 1 | Jake Gibb (USA) Sean Rosenthal (USA) 18-21, 21-15, 15-10 (1:15) | Anthony Medel (USA) Fred Souza (BRA) | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) | John Hyden (USA) Brad Keenan (USA) |
| Hermosa Beach Open presented by Bud Light Hermosa Beach, California US$100,000 June 5–8 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 21-14, 25-23 (1:07) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) Casey Jennings (USA) | John Mayer (USA) Jeff Nygaard (USA) | Matt Olson (USA) Kevin Wong (USA) |
| Belmar Beach Open presented by Bud Light Belmar, New Jersey US$100,000 June 20–22 | Matt Olson (USA) Kevin Wong (USA) 22-20, 21-15 (0:50) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) | Anthony Medel (USA) Fred Souza (BRA) | John Hyden (USA) Brad Keenan (USA) |
| Boulder Beach Open presented by Bud Light Boulder, Colorado US$105,000 July 4–5 | Stein Metzger (USA) Mark Williams (AUS) 21-17, 21-15 (0:52) | Anthony Medel (USA) Fred Souza (BRA) | Aaron Wachtfogel (USA) Scott Wong (USA) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) |
| McDonald's Chicago Open presented by Nautica Chicago, Illinois US$105,000 July 10–12 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 21-13, 21-15 (0:57) | Jake Gibb (USA) Sean Rosenthal (USA) | John Hyden (USA) Brad Keenan (USA) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) |
| Brooklyn Open presented by Cushman and Wakefield Brooklyn, New York US$105,000 July 18–19 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 21-16, 21-12 (0:59) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) | John Hyden (USA) Brad Keenan (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) Mark Williams (AUS) |
| Bud Light Long Beach Open Long Beach, California US$105,000 July 24–26 | Jake Gibb (USA) Sean Rosenthal (USA) 21-14, 21-14 (1:01) | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) | Dax Holdren (USA) Bill Strickland (USA) |
| San Diego Open San Diego, California US$105,000 August 1–3 | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) Casey Jennings (USA) 19-21, 21-17, 15-11 (1:19) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) | Pedro Brazao (BRA) José Loiola (BRA) | Russ Marchewka (USA) Mike Placek (CZE) |
| Cincinnati Open presented by Bud Light Mason, Ohio US$100,000 August 29–31 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 21-15, 21-19 (0:57) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) | Jake Gibb (USA) Sean Rosenthal (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) Casey Jennings (USA) |
| Santa Barbara Open presented by Bud Light Santa Barbara, California US$100,000 September 6–7 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 16-21, 21-19, 20-18 (1:18) | John Hyden (USA) Brad Keenan (USA) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) | Jake Gibb (USA) Sean Rosenthal (USA) |
| San Francisco Open presented by Fuze Beverage San Francisco, California US$100,000 September 12–14 | Jake Gibb (USA) Sean Rosenthal (USA) 11-21, 21-19, 15-13 (1:21) | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) | John Hyden (USA) Brad Keenan (USA) | Stein Metzger (USA) Mark Williams (AUS) |
| Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light Manhattan Beach, California US$500,000 September 17–21 | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) 21-16, 21-16 (0:58) | Nick Lucena (USA) Sean Scott (USA) | Matt Olson (USA) Kevin Wong (USA) | Matt Fuerbringer (USA) Casey Jennings (USA) |
| Sanderson Ford Glendale Best of the Beach presented by RideNow Powersports Glendale, Arizona US$100,000 September 25–27 | John Hyden (USA) 21-17, 21-17 (1:00) | Jake Gibb (USA) | Phil Dalhausser (USA) | Sean Rosenthal (USA) |

**Women**

| Tournament | Champions | Runners-up | Semifinalist #1 | Semifinalist #2 |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Cuervo Gold Crown Miami Open Miami, Florida US$100,000 April 10–13 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 21-15, 17-21, 15-13 (1:02) | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) | Rachel Wacholder (USA) Tyra Turner (USA) |
| Cuervo Gold Crown Dallas Open Dallas, Texas US$100,000 April 17–20 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 17-21, 21-14, 15-13 (1:04) | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) |
| Cuervo Gold Crown Huntington Beach Open Huntington Beach, California US$100,000 May 1–3 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 21-17, 22-20 (0:44) | Rachel Wacholder (USA) Tyra Turner (USA) | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) |
| Charleston Beach Open Charleston, South Carolina US$100,000 May 8–10 | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) 21-17, 22-20 (0:44) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) | Rachel Wacholder (USA) Tyra Turner (USA) | Dianne DeNecochea (USA) Barbra Fontana (USA) |
| Louisville Open presented by Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Louisville, Kentucky US$100,000 May 24–26 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 21-14, 21-11 (0:41) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Carrie Dodd (USA) Tatiana Minello (BRA) | Katie Jameson (USA) Tracy Jones (USA) |
| Atlanta Open Atlanta, Georgia US$100,000 May 30 – June 1 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 21-7, 21-17 (0:42) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Jenny Kropp (USA) Nancy Reynolds (USA) | Angie Akers (USA) Holly McPeak (USA) |
| Hermosa Beach Open presented by Bud Light Hermosa Beach, California US$100,000 June 5–7 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 21-16, 21-14 (0:44) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Carrie Dodd (USA) Tatiana Minello (BRA) | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) |
| Belmar Beach Open presented by Bud Light Belmar, New Jersey US$100,000 June 20–22 | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) 15-21, 21-18, 15-10 (1:14) | Carrie Dodd (USA) Tatiana Minello (BRA) | Dianne DeNecochea (USA) Barbra Fontana (USA) | Katie Jameson (USA) Tracy Jones (USA) |
| Boulder Beach Open presented by Bud Light Boulder, Colorado US$105,000 July 4–6 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 24-22, 21-14 (0:54) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Carrie Dodd (USA) Tatiana Minello (BRA) | Dianne DeNecochea (USA) Barbra Fontana (USA) |
| McDonald's Chicago Open presented by Nautica Chicago, Illinois US$105,000 July 10–13 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 18-21, 21-17, 15-12 (1:26) | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) |
| Brooklyn Open presented by Cushman and Wakefield Brooklyn, New York US$105,000 July 18–20 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 21-14, 21-15 (1:01) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) | Rachel Wacholder (USA) Tyra Turner (USA) | Dianne DeNecochea (USA) Barbra Fontana (USA) |
| Bud Light Long Beach Open Long Beach, California US$105,000 July 24–27 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 21-14, 21-18 (0:59) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) | Angie Akers (USA) Holly McPeak (USA) | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) |
| San Diego Open San Diego, California US$105,000 August 1–3 | Rachel Wacholder (USA) Tyra Turner (USA) 21-16, 19-21, 15-10 (1:01) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Angie Akers (USA) Holly McPeak (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) |
| Cincinnati Open presented by Bud Light Mason, Ohio US$100,000 August 29–31 | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) 21-19, 10-21, 25-23 (1:45) | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) |
| Santa Barbara Open presented by Bud Light Santa Barbara, California US$100,000 September 6–7 | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) 21-16, 24-22 (0:56) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) |
| San Francisco Open presented by Fuze Beverage San Francisco, California US$100,000 September 12–14 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 21-16, 21-12 (0:46) | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) |
| Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light Manhattan Beach, California US$500,000 September 17–20 | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) 21-18, 21-16 (0:55) | Jennifer Kessy (USA) April Ross (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) Jenny Johnson Jordan (USA) | Nicole Branagh (USA) Elaine Youngs (USA) |
| Sanderson Ford Glendale Best of the Beach presented by RideNow Powersports Glendale, Arizona US$100,000 September 25–27 | Jennifer Kessy (USA) 19-21, 21-17, 15-10 (1:13) | Nicole Branagh (USA) | Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) | Annett Davis (USA) |

## Milestones and events

### Cincinnati Open

* Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings lost 19-21, 21-10, 23-25 to Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs in the finals, ending their record win streak of 112 consecutive matches and 19 straight tournaments that began in August 2007. The match lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes and was the second-longest women's match in AVP history at the time.

## Awards

| Award | Men | Women |
| - | - | - |
| Best blocker | Phil Dalhausser (USA) | Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) |
| Best Defensive Player | Nick Lucena (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) | Misty May-Treanor (USA) |
| Best Offensive Player | Phil Dalhausser (USA) | Misty May-Treanor (USA) |
| Most Improved Player | Nick Lucena (USA) | Nicole Branagh (USA) |
| Rookie of the Year | Pedro Brazao (BRA) | Whitney Pavlik (USA) |
| Most valuable player | Phil Dalhausser (USA) | Misty May-Treanor (USA) |
| Team of the Year | Phil Dalhausser (USA) Todd Rogers (USA) | Misty May-Treanor (USA) Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA) |
