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Utes Bringing the Beach to the Bonneville

The University of Utah campus has many inspiring views; from the Bonneville shoreline, to the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountains. However, Utah is not known for its beaches, which makes University of Utah beach volleyball all the more exciting.

“Beach has been a big learning curve for us,” said junior Adora Anae. “Knowing that it’s only you and your partner out there is tough, and the strategies are different, so it forces you to raise your IQ.”

When many people think of beach volleyball, they think of either Kari Walsh Jennings or the scene from “Top Gun.” Beach volleyball is physically demanding for many reasons.