Falyn Fonoimoana
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How well do you know American professional indoor and beach volleyball player, Falyn Fonoimoana? Take the Improve Your Volleyball player trivia quiz to find out

How well do you know American professional indoor and beach volleyball player, Falyn Fonoimoana? Take the Improve Your Volleyball player trivia quiz to find out. (photo of Falyn Fonoimoana by Neon Tommy

If American professional indoor and beach volleyball player, Falyn Fonoimoana, one of the best outside hitters in women's volleyball, is one of your favorite players you can test your knowledge of her career by taking our Famous Professional Volleyball Player trivia quiz.

International Pro Indoor Volleyball Player

Falyn Fonoimoana

(video by Atom Trefl Sopot)  

Before you take the quiz, let's find out about who Falyn Fonoimoana is.

Falyn Fonoimoana stands as a testament to her family lineage – a lineage rich in sports pedigree.

Born in the volleyball-centric city of Hermosa Beach, California, Falyn's initiation into the sport almost seemed predestined.

Her sister, an Olympic swimmer who competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, along with her cousin, Eric Fonoimoana, a beach volleyball gold medallist at the 2000 Summer Olympics, served as significant influences throughout her journey in the world of volleyball.

Falyn's collegiate years were marked by significant accomplishments and a brisk rise through the ranks, as she played indoor volleyball at the distinguished University of Southern California (USC).

Her outstanding freshman season in 2010 saw her secure the second-highest number of kills on her team, earning her the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and AVCA Pacific Region Freshman of the Year recognitions.

After her successful stint in college, Falyn embarked on a dynamic professional career. She played for various professional indoor clubs worldwide, from Puerto Rico's Criollas de Caguas and Orientales de Humacao to Poland's PGE Atom Trefl Sopot.

Even after retirement from indoor volleyball in 2016, her passion for the sport remained undiminished. 

She made a resounding return in 2022, signing with the American professional league, Athletes Unlimited.

Her comeback was marked by stellar performances, earning her accolades, including an MVP title. 

By the end of her return season, she ranked #19 out of 44 players, boasting an impressive record with an average of 2.86 kills per set, 103 digs, and 9 solo blocks.

For the 2023-24 season Falyn competes as a professional beach player on the AVP Tour and is an indoor pro on the Athletes Unlimited pro league. 

1. Falyn Fonoimoana was born in Hermosa Beach, California.


2. Falyn's sister is an Olympic swimmer.


3. Her Olympic medalist cousin, Eric Fonoimoana, was a critical influence on her volleyball career.


4. Falyn played indoor volleyball at the University of Southern California (USC).

5. She played in the beach volleyball at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

6. Falyn juggled being a single mother while playing in professional volleyball leagues.

7. She has spent part of her career playing in professional leagues abroad.

8. Falyn has served as a coach for youth beach volleyball teams in California.

9. She suffers from arachnophobia, an extreme fear of spiders.

10. Falyn is passionate about promoting mental health awareness among athletes.

11. She was the first woman from her family to become a professional beach volleyball player.

12. Her name "Falyn" means "Leader" in Persian.

13. Falyn holds an MBA degree.

14. She has won the AVP Best Offensive Player award in her career.

15. Falyn is the founder of a non-profit organization.

1. True

2. False

3. True

4. True

5. False (Her cousin Eric won an Olympic gold in beach volleyball, not Falyn.)
6. True
7. True
8. True
9. False
10. True
11. False (Her cousin Eric Fonoimoana played beach volleyball professionally before her.)
12. False
13. True
14. False
15. True

1. During her freshman season in 2010, Falyn Fonoimoana was named the Pac-10 _________ of the Year.

2. Falyn played indoor volleyball for the professional club Orientales de _________ in Puerto Rico.

3. In the 2014-2015 season, Falyn Fonoimoana represented PGE Atom Trefl _________ in Poland.

4. After retiring from indoor competition in 2016, Falyn made a comeback in 2022 and signed with the professional league _________ Unlimited in the United States.

5. Falyn's sister is a successful _________ swimmer.

6. Falyn Fonoimoana ranked #19 out of _________ players in her comeback season.

7. Falyn earned the MVP title in _________ Unlimited.

8. Falyn recorded a team-high _________ kills with seven digs in one match.

9. For the 2015-2016 season, Falyn played for the professional club Changos de _________ in Puerto Rico.

10. Falyn Fonoimoana's cousin, Eric Fonoimoana, won an Olympic gold medal in beach _________.

11. During her comeback season, Falyn averaged 2.86 _________ per set.

12. In college, Falyn played indoor volleyball for the _________ of Southern California.

13. Falyn has achieved an impressive number of _________ in her indoor volleyball career.

14. Falyn's comeback in 2022 showcased her unwavering _________ for the sport.

15. In her comeback season, Falyn recorded _________ solo blocks.

And here are the corresponding answers:

1. Freshman
2. Humacao
3. Sopot
4. Athletes
5. Olympic
6. 44
7. Athletes
8. 15
9. Naranjito
10. Volleyball
11. Kills
12. University
13. Accomplishments
14. Passion
15. 9

Here are 15 multiple-choice questions about Falyn Fonoimoana:

1. Falyn Fonoimoana primarily played which position in indoor volleyball?
A. Setter
B. Libero
C. Middle blocker
D. Outside hitter

2. In which year did Falyn Fonoimoana make her professional volleyball comeback?
A. 2016
B. 2018
C. 2020
D. 2022

3. Which professional indoor club did Falyn Fonoimoana represent in Puerto Rico?
A. Orientales de Humacao
B. Criollas de Caguas
C. Changos de Naranjito
D. Indias de Mayagüez

4. Falyn Fonoimoana's sister achieved success in which sport?
A. Swimming
B. Track and field
C. Gymnastics
D. Tennis

5. Which professional beach volleyball league did Falyn Fonoimoana sign with for her comeback in 2022?
A. AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals)
B. FIVB (International Volleyball Federation)
C. Athletes Unlimited
D. Beach Major Series

6. How many solo blocks did Falyn Fonoimoana record in her comeback season?
A. 5
B. 9
C. 12
D. 15

7. Falyn Fonoimoana earned the MVP title in which professional league?
A. AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals)
B. FIVB (International Volleyball Federation)
C. Athletes Unlimited
D. Beach Major Series

8. In which country did Falyn Fonoimoana play for the professional club PGE Atom Trefl Sopot?
A. Poland
B. Brazil
C. Italy
D. Turkey

9. Falyn Fonoimoana's cousin, Eric Fonoimoana, achieved Olympic success in which sport?
A. Basketball
B. Beach volleyball
C. Track and field
D. Tennis

10. What was the average number of kills per set that Falyn Fonoimoana recorded in her comeback season?
A. 1.5
B. 2.5
C. 3.5
D. 4.5

11. In which year did Falyn Fonoimoana play for the professional club Changos de Naranjito in Puerto Rico?
A. 2012-2013
B. 2013-2014
C. 2014-2015
D. 2015-2016

12. Which university did Falyn Fonoimoana play indoor volleyball for?
A. University of Southern California (USC)
B. Stanford University
C. University of Florida
D. University of Texas

13. Falyn Fonoimoana is known for her impressive _________ in her indoor volleyball career.
A. Serving skills
B. Defensive plays
C. Leadership abilities
D. Spiking power

14. What was the highest number of kills Falyn Fonoimoana recorded in a single match during her comeback season?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25

15. In which professional league did Falyn Fonoimoana achieve the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year award?
A. NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
B. AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals)
C. FIVB (International Volleyball Federation)
D. Athletes Unlimited

And here are the answers:

1. D
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. B
11. D
12. A
13. D
14. B
15. A

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