Morgan Beck facts for kids

Morgan (Beck) Miller (born March 30, 1987) is an American professional beach volleyball player and a model. She is known for her impressive skills on the volleyball court.

Early Life and Volleyball Career

Morgan Beck Miller was born in Newport Beach, California. She is quite tall, standing at 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm). She went to San Clemente High School in San Clemente, California.

High School Achievements

During her senior year of high school, Morgan set four amazing records. These included 39 kills in one game and 544 kills in a single season. She also had 11 service aces in a match. Her hitting percentage was an incredible .497. Because of her talent, she was named a Mizuno High School All-American.

College and National Team

After high school, Morgan attended the University of California, Berkeley. She was a key member of the university's volleyball team. She played as both an outside hitter and a middle hitter. Later, she even became a member of the United States women's national volleyball team.

Professional Volleyball and Modeling

As a professional player, Morgan Beck Miller has played for several important organizations. These include the AVP Pro and USA Volleyball. She also played for AVP Young Guns.

Besides volleyball, Morgan is also a model. In 2012, Complex Magazine named her "One of the 25 Hottest Athletes on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team." She was also featured in a Nike advertisement campaign in 2010.

Family Life

Morgan married Olympic skiing champion Bode Miller on October 7, 2012. They had been dating for five months before their wedding.

Children and Family

Morgan and Bode have several children together. Their first son, Nash Skan Miller, was born in 2015. They welcomed a daughter, Emeline "Emmy" Grier Miller, on November 5, 2016. Sadly, Emeline passed away at 19 months old on June 10, 2018. She drowned in a swimming pool at a neighbor's home.

After this heartbreaking event, Morgan became a strong supporter of water safety awareness for children. She joined efforts with other parents who had experienced similar losses to help prevent future tragedies.

Their second son, Easton Vaughn Rek Miller, was born on October 5, 2018. On November 8, 2019, they welcomed twin boys, Asher and Axel Miller. In May 2021, Morgan announced she was expecting another girl. Their daughter was born on November 26, 2021. Morgan is also a stepmother to Bode Miller's two older children, Dace and Samuel.