PEPPERDINE 2009: Played in four games (in four matches) as a redshirt freshman ... Made his collegiate debut vs. UC Santa Barbara (2/28) ... Recorded his first career kill and dig vs. George Mason (3/14) ... Also saw action vs. UC San Diego (3/26) and Brigham Young (4/17).

PEPPERDINE 2008: Did not see any action as a true freshman and redshirted.

USA: Was part of the USA U-21 beach team that competed at the 2009 FIVB Junior World Championships in England ... Named to the training team for the USA Beach Volleyball squad that competed at the 2008 World University Championships ... Played with the Youth National Team in 2005.

CLUB: Played for Wave in 2006-07, Riptides in 2005-06 and Seaside from 2003-05 ... Placed second at Junior Olympics with Riptides 17s and fifth with Seaside 16s.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Carlsbad (Calif.) High School in 2007 ... Played three years on the varsity ... A Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection ... Named Player of the Year by the North County Times and the San Diego Union-Tribune ... Earned All-CIF San Diego Section honors ... A two-time Avocado League MVP ... Also earned all-league honors as a sophomore ... Team won the CIF championship in 2007.

PERSONAL: Born in Melbourne, Fla. ... Son of Tony and Kathy Ross ... Has one sibling, Summer ... Majoring in accounting with a minor in pre-law ... Chose Pepperdine because of "the Christian background and the outstanding volleyball program."

FAVORITES: Enjoys surfing ... Favorite pro volleyball player is Matey Kaziyski ... Favorite pro sports team is the San Diego Chargers ... Favorite book is Lord of the Rings ... Favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber ... Favorite TV show is Seinfeld ... Favorite musical artist is Iron Maiden ... Favorite sport other than volleyball is baseball ... Favorite thing about volleyball is "its competitive nature."