Kyle Russell

Kyle Russell, a distinguished American professional volleyball player, was recognized as an AVCA First-Team Boy’s High School Senior All-American and a Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection in 2011, having also earned Co-MVP of the Sierra Foothill League and All-Metro Boys Player of the Year. He continued his decorated career at the University of California Irvine for four years, where he was named the Sports Imports/AVCA National Player of the Week on April 9, 2013. That same year, Russell participated in the Junior World Championships and demonstrated his collegiate prowess by averaging 2.06 kills and 1.06 digs per set, achieving a career-high of 17 kills and 14 digs against Long Beach State in the MPSF semifinal. During his senior year in 2016, Russell led the UC Irvine team with 297 kills, averaging 2.88 per set, and contributed 34 aces, solidifying his collegiate impact before transitioning to professional play.

With the national team, Russell secured a silver medal at the NORCECA Championship in 2019, showcasing his talent on the international stage. His recent club engagement saw him return to France with Arago de Sète in 2022. The same year, Russell achieved significant success with the United States Men’s National Team, earning a silver medal at the FIVB Nations League and contributing to a 6th place finish at the prestigious World Championships. These achievements underscore Russell’s consistent high-level performance and enduring impact across both professional club circuits and elite international competitions.