“The men's game probably has a little more power to it, so the rallies aren't quite as long. Some people prefer that power and other people prefer the somewhat-longer rallies that tend to happen in women's volleyball.”

American volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer

Charles Frederick “Karch” Kiraly is an American volleyball player, coach, and broadcast announcer. Born in 1960, he became a central figure on the U.S. national team and won Olympic gold in 1984, 1988, and again in 1996, when beach volleyball made its Olympic debut. He played college volleyball for the UCLA Bruins, helping the team win three national championships under Al Scates. Kiraly is notable for spanning both indoor and beach volleyball at the highest level, and for being the only player to win Olympic medals in both categories.