Pro Beach Volleyball Player NICK LUCENA

Name: Nick Lucena

Age: 30

Birthday: September 11th, 1979

College: Florida State University

Major: Sports Management

Home Town: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Resides: Ventura, CA

Best Finish: 1st Place

Favorite Food: Burritos

Favorite Quote: “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” -William Shakespeare

"The Greyhound"

Known as one of the most fiery players on tour, Nick Lucena has solidified his place among the world’s best beach volleyball players. As a crowd favorite, Nick has been know to take control of a match with his amazing athleticism and never-say-die attitude. With his impressive record of finishes in the top 5, multiple accolades and awards from his peers, and relative young age for the sport, Lucena promises to have a bright and lucrative future ahead of him.

Career Highlights

1. 2005 Austin, first title win
2. 2008 winner Best Defensive Player and Most Improved on the AVP Tour
3. 2010 currently ranked 3rd on the AVP domestic tour
4. 2010 Champion, Virginia Beach Open

My Favorite Links

• www.avp.com
• www.fivb.org
• www.bvbinfo.com
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFBBI4TGlMk