Tallahassee is a hotbed for prep talent, and that is especially true on the sandy beach volleyball courts around the area.
The Big Bend has produced state champions and countless collegiate prospects that have dazzled across the nation’s beach volleyball courts. The 2026 season in the area was filled with the aforementioned talent, and that included a state championship for Chiles, the program’s first on the sand.
It was a remarkable year for local athletes, and now it’s your chance to voice your opinion.
Vote in the Readers’ Choice Beach Volleyball player of the year poll!
Note: This poll is not related to the All-Big Bend teams, which will be released soon. This poll is a chance for the readers to vote on their player of the year and show appreciation for the talented local athletes in the area
Meet the nominees
Readers’ Choice: Vote for the Beach Volleyball player of the year
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Vote for your Big Bend beach volleyball player of the year: Readers’ choice
Reporting by Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat / Tallahassee Democrat
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By Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat | USA TODAY Network
