Karch Kiraly Biography
Karch Kiraly is an American volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer who was born in Jackson, Michigan, U.S. as Charles Frederick “Karch” Kiraly.
In the year 1980s, Kiraly was a central part of the U.S. National Team that won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games. He went on to win the gold medal again at the year 1996 Olympic Games, the first Olympic competition to feature beach volleyball.
Karch is the only player (man or woman) who has ever won Olympic gold medals in both the indoor and beach volleyball categories. He played college volleyball for the UCLA Bruins and his teams won three national championships under head coach Al Scates. Kiraly is now serving as the head coach of the United States women’s national volleyball team.
Karch Kiraly Age
Kiraly is 60 years old as of 2020, he was born on 3 November 1960, in Santa Barbara, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on November 3 every year and his birth sign is Scorpio.
Karch Kiraly Height
Kiraly stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 m.
Karch Kiraly Education
Kiraly studied at Santa Barbara High School, where he was a member of the boys’ varsity volleyball team. At the school, his father played a key role in creating the boys’ volleyball program. The Dons of Santa Barbara made it to the championship game twice during Kiraly’s high school years, reaching the finals his sophomore year prior to losing in the championship match to San Clemente High School in the year 1976.
In his senior year, Kiraly’s high school team went undefeated, winning CIF SS by defeating Laguna Beach High School in the title game in the year 1978, and Kiraly was voted Sectional Player of the Year. Kiraly was invited to join the Junior National Team during his high school years, on which he competed for 3 years. Kiraly has credited, Rick Olmstead, his high school coach for teaching him the value of hard work as well as dedication.
Karch Kiraly Family
Kiraly was born and raised by his parents Dr. Laszlo Kiraly(father) and Antoinette Kiraly(mother). He has two sisters known as Kati Kiraly and Kati Kiraly.
Karch started playing volleyball at age six with encouragement from his father, Dr. Laszlo Kiraly, who had been a member of the Hungarian Junior National team before fleeing the country during the Hungarian national uprising of the year 1956. When he was 11 years old, Kiralyjoined his first beach volleyball tournament paired with his father.
Karch Kiraly Wife
Karch Kiraly is married to Janna Kiraly. The couple has two sons Kristian and Kory Kiraly. Kiraly and his wife Janna reside together in San Clemente, a city in the Orange County of California with their children.
Karch Kiraly Salary
Kiraly’s salary is not clear to the public, it is not known how much money he receives per year as the head coach of the United States women’s national volleyball team. This section is under review and will be updated as soon as the information is available.
Karch Kiraly Net Worth
Kiraly has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer. Through his various sources of income, Kiraly has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Karch Kiraly Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Karch Kiraly.
Karch Kiraly Wiki
- Full Names: Charles Frederick “Karch” Kiraly
- Popular As: Volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Volleyball player
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: To be updated
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Karch Kiraly Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 60 years old as of 2020
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: 3 November 1960
- Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States
- Birthday: November 3
Karch Kiraly Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: To be updated
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 m
- Weight: 99 kg
- Eye Color: To be updated
- Hair Color: To be updated
- Shoe Size: To be updated
Karch Kiraly Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Dr. Laszlo Kiraly
- Mother: Antoinette Kiraly
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Kati Kiraly and Kati Kiraly
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Janna Kiraly
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (Kristian and Kory Kiraly) Daughter(s) (To be updated)
Karch Kiraly Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $2 million dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer
Karch Kiraly House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Karch Kiraly Partner Kent Steffes
Kiraly left his indoor career behind in the year 1992, returning to the U.S. to play beach volleyball full-time on the AVP tour. He chose Kent Steffes as his doubles partner.
Karch Kiraly Beach Volleyball
Kiraly has played Beach Volleyball since he was 11 years old. He has garnered titles with 13 partners and in domestic events. He made it to the semifinals most of the time. Karch competed in beach volleyball in his mid-40s. In his early years, he was intrigued by the fact that in Beach volleyball he could compete evenly with grown-ups.
He got his breakthrough in beach volleyball in 1978, just after finishing high school, at Hermosa Beach. In the year 1992 Kiraly left his indoor career behind, returning to the U.S. to play beach volleyball full-time on the AVP tour. In 1996 Kiraly returned to the Olympics, this time in beach volleyball, and won the gold medal together with his partner, Kent Steffes, the first-ever awarded for men’s beach volleyball.
Over his career on the beach, Kiraly won over $3 million in prize money and earned considerably more in endorsements. He retired from beach volleyball in the year 2007. In total, he has garnered 148 professional beach volleyball titles, 74 of them with Steffes. He is also noted to have babysat Misty May-Treanor, the most successful female beach volleyball player when she was just a child.
Karch Kiraly UCLA
Kiraly attended UCLA where he studied biochemistry. He also played for the UCLA Bruins as an outside hitter and setter. He led the team to the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship while he was still a freshman, and as a sophomore. In his four years, the Bruins compiled a 123-5 match record, with titles in 1979, 1981, and 1982 and, with the team, they went undefeated in the 1979 and 1982 seasons.
Karch Kiraly Coaching Philosophy
His coaching career started at St. Margaret’s Episcopal High School. Here, he also coached his sons. Later, he was hired as an assistant at the US National Women’s Volleyball Team.
His work with the team is considered a key role that led them to victory at the 2012 London Olympics. He became the team’s head coach in 2012. He led the team to victory at the FIVB World Championship. The team garnered a Bronze Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Karch Kiraly Career
From his freshman year in college, he played in the UCLA Bruins team as an outside hitter and setter. In the years he spent playing for UCLA he accumulated a 123-5 match record, with titles in 1979, 1981, and 1982.
He also earned All-America honors in all four years and garnered an NCAA Volleyball Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 1981 and 1982. He was placed at the UCLA Hall of Fame in 1992, and his jersey was retired in 1993.
In 1981, he joined the United States national team, playing as the outside hitter. He became the foundation of r the “two-man” serve reception system Doug Beal created in 1983. Here, he showed his skills as he led the team to the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, followed by wins of the 1985 FIVB World Cup, followed by the 1986 FIVB World Championship. The team also won another gold medal at the 1998 Summer Olympics held in Seoul.
Karch was named the top player worldwide bt FIVB in 1986 and 1988. After the 1988 Olympics, he retired from the national team and played professional volleyball along with Steve Simmons from 1990 to 1992.
Karch Kiraly Broadcasting
Kiraly broadcasted on ESPN. He also provided color commentary for the AVP on NBC’s Broadcasts. In addition, he was a beach volleyball analyst for NBC Sports at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Karch Kiraly Books
- Beach Volleyball – 1999
- The Sand Man: An Autobiography – 1999
- Karch Kiraly’s Championship Volleyball – 1990
Karch Kiraly Quotes
- “No volleyball play can begin without a serve, and the serve is the only technique that is totally under your control. In other endeavors, you cannot succeed without believing in yourself, and that belief is completely under your control.” ~ Karch Kiraly
- “When you’ve done everything you can to train yourself for competition, you’ll sleep well when the tournament is over, win or lose.” ~ Karch Kiraly
- “There’s nothing worse than the feeling of wishing you had another chance at a play because you weren’t ready. Every athlete has those feelings to mull over, and over and over … Don’t even expose yourself to the possibility of being caught off-guard. ” ~ Karch Kiraly
- “My general rule, which I have followed throughout my coaching career, is that everyone doesn’t necessarily get treated the same way, because I’m not sure that’s possible. But everyone has to be treated fairly. Moreover, they have to know and trust that they will be treated fairly. Dennis Green, NFL Coach There’s nothing worse than the feeling of wishing you had another chance at a play because you weren’t ready. Every athlete has those feelings to mull over, and over, and over… Don’t even expose yourself to the possibility of being caught off-guard.” ~ Karch Kiraly
- “Playing against better competition makes you better and more focused, so you can do what you have to, to win.” ~ Karch Kiraly
Frequently Asked Questions About Karch Kiraly
Who is Karch Kiraly?
Karch Kiraly is a famous volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer who was born in Jackson, Michigan, U.S. as Charles Frederick “Karch” Kiraly. In the year 1980s, Kiraly was a central part of the U.S. National Team that won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games.
How old is Karch Kiraly?
Kiraly is an American national born on 3 November 1960, in Santa Barbara, California, United States.
How tall is Karch Kiraly?
Kiraly stands at a height of 1.88 m.
Is Karch Kiraly married?
Yes, Kiraly is married to Janna Kiraly. Together they have two children.
How much is Karch Kiraly worth?
Kiraly has an approximate net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Karch Kiraly make?
Kiraly’s salary is not clear to the public, it is not known how much money he receives per year as the head coach of the United States women’s national volleyball team. This section is under review and will be updated as soon as the information is available.
Where does Karch Kiraly live?
Because of personal reasons, Kiraly has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Karch Kiraly dead or alive?
Kiraly is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Karch Kiraly Now?
Volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer: Kiraly is now serving as the head coach of the United States women’s national volleyball team.
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