Training Regime

Ross's training routine is rigorous. She spends two hours each morning training on a beach in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Following this, she heads to the USA Volleyball Beach Headquarters in Torrance for gym sessions. This disciplined approach has been crucial to her success.

International Debut

Ross made her international debut in 2006, competing for the United States in Acapulco, Mexico. Since then, she has represented her country with distinction, earning numerous accolades along the way.

Awards and Honours

Throughout her career, Ross has received several awards. She and her partner Alex Klineman were named joint 2019 Women's Player of the Year by USA Volleyball. Ross also won USA Volleyball's Female Beach Athlete of the Year award multiple times between 2009 and 2015.

Additionally, she was named the World Tour's Best Server in 2011, 2012, and 2015, Best Hitter in 2009 and 2011, and Best Offensive Player in 2009. Her achievements also include being named MVP on the Association of Volleyball Professionals Tour in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Partnerships and Team Dynamics

In April 2017, Ross split with Kerri Walsh, her partner at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. She then partnered with Lauren Fendrick before teaming up with Alix Klineman later that year. Klineman had only recently switched from volleyball to beach volleyball.

"It was really hard to figure out what to do," Ross said about choosing Klineman as her partner. "Our mentalities are so similar. That was the deciding factor for me."

Personal Life

Ross resides in Costa Mesa, CA, USA with her husband Brad Keenan, who has also played beach volleyball at an international level. Keenan represented the United States at the 2009 World Championships in Stavanger, Norway, and won gold at the 2014 Grand Slam event in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Future Plans

Looking ahead, Ross aims to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. While she acknowledges that Tokyo may be her final Olympic appearance, she remains open to continuing her career depending on how she feels post-Games.

"I know that I can go beyond 2020 and still be competitive," Ross said. "If I ever want a kid, I probably should do it sooner rather than later."

Body Image

Ross has been open about her body image struggles. She felt overweight during high school and college but has since embraced her physique. "I value the power of my body," she said. "One of the reasons I work so hard in the gym is because I believe that it's kept me healthy."

Hobbies and Interests

Away from volleyball, Ross enjoys reading, yoga, and travelling. These activities provide a balance to her intense training schedule and competitive commitments.