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FAU beach volleyball head coach Capri Grotowski dies from breast cancer at 38

Grotowski had a successful eight-year career at FAU that included 128 career wins and the 2021 CCSA Beach Volleyball championship.

This Saturday, FAU Athletics announced the death of beach volleyball head coach Capri Grotowski, following her nearly decade-long battle against breast cancer. She was 38 years old.

“The FAU family has suffered a terrible loss with the passing of Coach Grotowski,” said FAU President John Kelly. “We are grateful for Capri’s service to the university and all the lives she influenced throughout her life and career.”

Despite enduring the treatments and effects of her illness, Grotowski had a successful eight-year career at FAU that included 128 career wins and the 2021 CCSA Beach Volleyball championship.