Discover How Faith Fueled Ryan Barnett and Led the Men's Volleyball Team to the NCAAs

Pepperdine University's outside hitter, Ryan Barnett, was named a First-Team All-American after leading the Waves men's volleyball team to the NCAA Quarterfinals. Discover Barnett's journey, including how he overcame initial challenges by focusing on hard work, faith, and team leadership.

“I want to win, and I want to be the best,” he says. “But beyond that I want to keep playing with the guys—my teammates. That’s the beauty of a team sport . . . On the days we’re not feeling it mentally or physically, or if something happens in school, we have each other to lean on.”

For the full story on Barnett's achievements and the Waves' season, you can read the complete article on the University Newsroom.