Todd Rogers

Olympic volleyball player

What is Todd Rogers known for?

Todd Jonathan Rogers, a proud alumni of San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, California, is a highly recognized figure in the world of beach volleyball. Born on September 30, 1973, in Santa Barbara, California, Rogers, affectionately known as "The Professor", has made a significant impact on the sport throughout his career.

Rogers attended San Marcos High School from 1987 to 1991, where he not only displayed his prowess in indoor volleyball, playing under coach Jon Lee, but also in soccer. Together with teammate Dax Holdren, Rogers secured a league championship in 1990. The following year, leading his team, he won the CIF Southern Section Boys' Volleyball Championship.

Post high school, Rogers enrolled at the University of California, Santa Barbara, representing the men's volleyball team from 1993 to 1996. He was twice named a Second Team All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association in 1995 and 1996. Rogers left quite a legacy at the university by setting a school record for career digs with 783, also securing second place in career assists with 4,831. Notably, he graduated with a degree in religious studies and a minor in coaching.

Throughout his professional career, Rogers has played with several notable teammates, including Theo Brunner, Dax Holdren, Sean Scott, and Phil Dalhausser. In his time playing alongside Phil Dalhausser, Rogers secured several championship titles, including the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 AVP Tour champions.

Success with Dalhausser extended beyond the AVP Tour, reaching the global stage. The duo remarkably scooped up the gold medal in beach volleyball at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Their triumphs continued with a gold medal at the 2007 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Gstaad, followed by a bronze in the 2009 edition in Stavanger.

In recognition of his considerable contributions to the sport, Rogers was inducted into the esteemed International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2021, joining the ranks of other greats such as Logan Tom and Clay Stanley. Indeed, with a career marked by such notable achievements, Todd Rogers has stamped his name permanently in the annals of volleyball history.