Patrick Powers (volleyball)

Patrick Robert Powers (born February 13, 1958, in Los Angeles, California) is a former volleyball player from the United States. Powers was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1]

Pat Powers
Personal information
Nationality	American
Born	Patrick Robert Powers February 13, 1958 (1958-02-13) (age 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
College / University	University of Southern California
Volleyball information
Position	Outside hitter
Number	13
National team
1981-1986  United States
Medal record Men's volleyball Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles Indoor World Championships 1986 Paris Indoor FIVB World Cup 1985 Japan Goodwill Games 1986 Moscow Indoor

Powers, who prepped at Santa Monica High School, transferred to the University of Southern California after helping Santa Monica College win the 1977 state J.C. title. He lettered three years at USC (1978–80), as the Trojans won the 1980 NCAA title and were runners-up in 1979. He was a two-time All-American first teamer and NCAA All-Tournament team member (1979–80).

Powers is only one of three players in the world who has won an indoor (1986) and beach (1987) World Championship