Tim Hovland (2009) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Tim Hovland

Induction:
2009
Class:
1981

Tim Hovland was one of the finest volleyball players not only in Trojan history, but on the beach. A 3-time (1979-81) All-American first teamer and 4-year (1978-81) letterman, he led USC to the 1980 NCAA crown and runner-up finishes in 1979 and 1981 (earning NCAA All-Tournament honors each year). After USC, he played with the U.S. National team and professionally in Italy, then became one of beach volleyball’s winningest players, as well as one of the most popular and recognizable figures in the sport’s history. “The Hov”—known for his fiery, vocal play—won 60 beach tourneys and $1 million before retiring in 2000. In 2000, he was named to Volleyball magazine’s All-Century first team. He was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2024, the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame, the Southern California Indoor Volleyball Hall of Fame and the California Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame. After his playing career, he sold real estate in the South Bay and did television commentary.