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 United States men's national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He also won gold medals at the 1985 FIVB World Cup in Japan and the 1986 FIVB World Championship in France, and a silver medal at the 1986 Goodwill Games in Moscow, Soviet Union.

College
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).

Beach volleyball
Powers played beach volleyball from 1979 to 1996, and won 12 tournaments and $548,000 in prizes.

Awards

 * 1978 - Pac-Rim Championship
 * 1980 - NCAA Champion
 * 1984 - Olympic gold medal
 * 1985 - FIVB World Cup gold medal
 * 1986 - Goodwill Games silver medal
 * 1986 - FIVB World Championship gold medal
 * 1987 - World Beach Volleyball Championship