Avery Skinner

Avery Skinner is an Olympic medalist and professional volleyball player competing internationally in Italy and with Team USA. After helping lead the University of Kentucky to its first NCAA National Championship, Avery built a successful international career defined by resilience, leadership, and authenticity while advocating for mental health, women’s sports, and youth empowerment

At a Glance

Sport

Volleyball

Outside Hitter

Hometown

Katy, Texas

Current Residence

Anaheim, CA

About

Before transitioning to volleyball atage 13, she was a tap, ballet, and musical theater dancer
She comes from an athletic family where her father was a star basketball player in college and the NBA, and her sister also played volleyball with her at Kentucky
Olympic medalist with Team USA
Professional volleyball player competing internationally in Italian Serie A1 with Savino Del Bene Scandicci
Helped lead the University of Kentucky to its first NCAA Women’s Volleyball National Championship in 2021
Known for her leadership, resilience, and high-energy presence on the court
Passionate about mental health advocacy, women’s sports equity, and empowering underserved youth
Aspires to become a licensed speech pathologist and create meaningful impact beyond sport
Enjoys reading, creating watercolor postcards, travel, and spending time with her dogs, Finley and Hazel

Accolades

Olympic Medalist

Won silver with Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics

NCAA Volleyball National Champion

Named NCAA Championship Most Outstanding Player and First Team All-American in 2021 Championship run with the University of Kentucky

Professional Volleyball Career

• International volleyball accolades include 2025 Club World Champion and Best Outside Hitter honors, 2023 CEV Cup Champion, and 2022 French Cup Champion and MVP