Jeff Nygaard
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the short list
two-time u.s. indoor volleyball olympian (’96 & ’00)
2003 avp tour most valuable player
led ucla to two ncaa titles (’93 & ’95)
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nygaard and court partner dain blanton are favorites to represent the u.s. at the ’04 olympics.
earned 2003 avp tour most valuable player and avp tour team of the year awards 2003 awards.
after competing on the u.s. indoor volleyball national team for eight seasons (1993-2000), nygaard switched to beach volleyball in ’01.
at ucla, became first collegiate men’s player to receive player of the year honors in two consecutive seasons.
ended his career as ucla’s all-time leader in aces with 123.
majored in english at ucla.
credits his brother for getting him into volleyball - “my brother is the reason for my volleyball beginning. i asked his advice about what fall sport to play and he told me to get out of his room. as i closed the door, he said he had fun with volleyball."
credits his grandfather for being his biggest inspiration in life.
enjoys watching movies, reading, and hiking in his free time.
true to his wisconsin roots, lists green bay packer quarterback brett favre as his favorite athlete.
lists taking third at the world championships in 1993 as his favorite volleyball memory.
visit his website at www.jeffnygaard.com
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the short list
two-time u.s. indoor volleyball olympian (’96 & ’00)
2003 avp tour most valuable player
led ucla to two ncaa titles (’93 & ’95)
did you know?
nygaard and court partner dain blanton are favorites to represent the u.s. at the ’04 olympics.
earned 2003 avp tour most valuable player and avp tour team of the year awards 2003 awards.
after competing on the u.s. indoor volleyball national team for eight seasons (1993-2000), nygaard switched to beach volleyball in ’01.
at ucla, became first collegiate men’s player to receive player of the year honors in two consecutive seasons.
ended his career as ucla’s all-time leader in aces with 123.
majored in english at ucla.
credits his brother for getting him into volleyball - “my brother is the reason for my volleyball beginning. i asked his advice about what fall sport to play and he told me to get out of his room. as i closed the door, he said he had fun with volleyball."
credits his grandfather for being his biggest inspiration in life.
enjoys watching movies, reading, and hiking in his free time.
true to his wisconsin roots, lists green bay packer quarterback brett favre as his favorite athlete.
lists taking third at the world championships in 1993 as his favorite volleyball memory.
visit his website at www.jeffnygaard.com
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