TAYLOR CRABB

ABOUT TAYLOR CRABB

Taylor is a 2020 Olympic hopeful, who possesses the drive and passion for success. Taylor was born and raised in Honolulu, HI where his passion for volleyball was ignited. Moving to California for college, he took his talents to Long Beach State University (LBSU).

During his career at LBSU, Taylor was a standout athlete earning AVCA First Team All-American honors in 2013 & 2014. In 2015, he finished his collegiate career regarded as the best player in the country by earning NCAA National Player of the Year. After graduating from Long Beach State University in 2015, he went on to train with the US National team and competed professionally in Sete, France.

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Shortly after, he began his Olympic pursuit on the beach. In just one season, Taylor has made tremendous strides and has quickly become a household name and a fan favorite on the AVP Pro Beach Tour. In his rookie season, he was honored as the 2015 Newcomer of the Year. In just his third season, he has 4 AVP wins which have been televised on NBC and AmazonPrime.  He is now a 3x Defender of the the Year and was voted Most Valuable Player in 2018 for the AVP.  Additionally, he is currently a member of the #1 USA Beach Team and is establishing himself internationally to begin his pursuit for for the Olympics games in Tokyo 2020.

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When Taylor is not training he is giving back to youth by volunteering his time with a local beach volleyball club. He is not only an incredible athlete but an exceptional role-model who understands the importance of giving back to the community. 

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