Most Notable
- Helped U.S. win gold at 2018 Pan Am Cup as she started five of the six matches
- 2016 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention while at University of Oregon
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION:
- 2018: FIVB Volleyball Nations League Prelim Week 1; Pan American Cup (Gold)
- 2017: Pan Am Cup (Gold); FIVB World Grand Prix
Did You Know:
- Ranks second at University of Oregon in career digs (2,146) and digs per set (4.63), one of only two Ducks to reach 2,000 digs
- Helped U.S. Women's Junior National Team win bronze at the 2012 NORCECA Women's U20 Continental Championship
- Named AVCA High School All-American in 2013
- Started playing youth club volleyball in 2006 with AZ Sky before concluding her youth club career with Spiral Volleyball Club under Molly Strak
- Parents are Brett and Cristina Benson
- Brothers are Ryne and Nick
- Uncle David Alcoriza was a member o the 1996 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team (trap shooting) and grandfather Ronly Alcoriza) is a member of the ATA National Hall of Fame
Amanda Benson's Favorites
Food: Tacos ... Book: Anything by Edgar Allen Poe ... Music Type: R&B, Hip-Hop ... Movie: Bridesmaids ... Actress: Mila Kunas ... Professional Team: Vandoeuvre Nancy (France) ... Athlete: Michael Jordan
Hobbies and Interests: Writing Poetry; Shopping; Being with friends or family
Most Admired Person: Her immediate family as a whole because "they are my foundation and my reason why I continue to pursue my dreams."
Happiest Moment in Life: "Joining the Women's National Team"
Path to the Podium
- Started playing indoor volleyball in 2006 with AZ Sky before ending her youth club career with Spiral Volleyball Club
- Helped U.S. Women’s Junior National Team to bronze at the 2012 NORCECA Women’s U20 Continental Championship
- Named AVCA High School All-American in 2013 while with Xavier College Preparatory
- Named AVCA All-America Honorable Mention in 2016 while at University of Oregon
- Made debut with U.S. Women’s National Team in 2017 with appearances in Pan Am Cup and FIVB World Grand Prix
Related Links
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WNT Update: Americans Strong in Champions League
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WNT Update: Americans in European Champions League
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WNT Update: Lloyd, Hill Win Cup Titles in Brazil, Italy
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WNT Update: Americans Start Fast in Pro Leagues
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U.S. Women Announce Worlds Prelim Roster
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U.S. Women Rally Past Brazil in Five
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Team USA Rallies From 2-0 Deficit To Beat Dominican Republic For Women’s Volleyball Pan Am Cup Gold
Karen Price July 15, 2018
The win by the young Americans came two weeks after the U.S. won the Volleyball Nations League.
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Red-Blue to Test Pan Am Cup Prelim Roster
Bill Kauffman (bill.kauffman@usav.org) June 18, 2018
Red-Blue match on June 22 at Irvine Valley College as 25-player U.S. prelim roster for Pan Am Cup is evaluated
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U.S. Women’s Volleyball Team Ranked Third After Opening Series Of Nations League
Todd Kortemeier May 18, 2018
Japan, the Netherlands and Belgium are up next for Team USA.
