Ava is originally from Atlanta, GA and has been playing volleyball since she was 10 years old. She played for a club called A5 for years until she moved to playing beach full time. She set for her high school Varsity team and led them to a second place in the state tournament as a co-captain.
Collegiately, she played for the beach volleyball team at Santa Barbara City College until she moved to Los Angeles. In 2016, Ava began coaching both indoor and beach volleyball in her hometown of Atlanta. She has coached girls of all ages from 9-year-olds to 15-year-olds and helps them build upon their fundamental skills while encouraging a safe and uplifting environment.
She is currently completing her bachelor’s degree in English Literature to become a high school teacher and volleyball coach.