On the sand for the love of the game since 1972

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Massive crowd surrounds the beach volleyball World Championships at State Beach in Pacific Palisades

Sinjin Smith and Karch Kiraly holding 1979 World Championship trophies

Sinjin Smith and Karch Kiraly holding Manhattan Beach Open trophy, 1980

Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos sitting on thrones as the Kings of the Beach in the 1980s

Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos discussing strategy during AVP match

Sinjin Smith competing with Karch Kiraly at Manhattan Beach Open victory

Olympian Sinjin Smith diving for the ball during 1996 Atlanta Games

Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos celebrating Hawaii Open championship win

Crowds at Manhattan Beach Open AVP tournament during Sinjin Smith era

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Sinjin Smith and Hagen Smith coaching at Sinjin Beach Club boys practice

Sinjin Smith is one of the most iconic figures in beach volleyball history - an Olympian, World Champion, and the original "King of the Beach."

Over decades, he has helped shape the sport's growth worldwide and inspired generations of athletes. Today, his passion lives on through Sinjin Beach Club in Santa Monica, where he mentors and develops the next wave of competitive players preparing for tournaments, collegiate play, and beyond.

Sinjin's Story - Timeline

1957

Sinjin was born on May 7, 1957. Soon after, his beach volleyball story began.

1976

At 18 years old, Sinjin began competing for UCLA's Divison I indoor volleyball team. His freshman year, UCLA won the national championship.

1976

In 1976, Sinjin began competing as a professional beach volleyball player.

Won first open championship.

1978

Sinjin's Junior year at UCLA, he was selected to the all tournament team and selected as All American.

First beach tournament win.

1979

As a Senior, Sinjin lead UCLA to yet another national championship title. Sinjin was selected to the all tournament team again along with being voted the championship's most outstanding player&MVP

1979

First Manhattan Beach Open title with Jim Menges.

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80's

Sinjin played with Karch Kiraly for 3 years.

He then played with Randy Stokolos for 10 years to become the most successful team in the history of the sport.

THE

80's

Sinjin helped form and was on the board of directors for the AVP and served as President. Also helped develop and build the world tour for the FIVB and served as president of the BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD COUNCIL.

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80's

The prime of Sinjin's career. Sinjin reached

100 beach volleyball tournament wins.

Under Sinjin's direction, the FIVB world tour grows with its sights on the Olympic games.

1996

OLYMPICS

Sinjin helped get the sport into the Olympic games and at the age of 39 competed in the 1996 Olympic Games.

2001

Retirement has come. Sinjin retired from competition in 2001 after 25 years at the age of 44.

Sinjin founded Beach Volleyball Camps and Sinjin Beach Club.

2003

Inducted as a player in the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.

In 2003.

Sinjin also founded the National Collegiate Sand Volleyball Assosiation "NCSVA" for all college kids to enjoy the game.

On the sand for the love of the game since 1972

Sinjin Smith

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Sinjin's Story - Timeline

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