2002 was Fonoimoana’s peak year in which he reached the AVP finals six times and won four titles with then partner Dax Holdren. In this same year, Fonoimoana was named the AVP’s Most Valuable Player by his peers.

In the spring of 2000, Fonoimoana founded the non-profit Dig for Kids 501-C3 children’s charitable education foundation which helps kids in inner cities excel in school, volleyball and other athletics. Dig 4 Kids has helped over 3,465 children learn the importance of education and physical fitness. As CEO of D4K, he personally helped raise over $1,038,000 for under-serve children.

Eric Fonoimoana (born June 7, 1969) is an American former beach volleyball player of Samoan descent who paired with Dain Blanton to win the gold medal in beach volleyball at the 2000 Olympic Games. He has played professionally for more than 16 years, and has entered over 200 tournaments. Fonoimoana won at least one tournament for seven straight years between 1998 and 2004. He is a former AVP Most Valuable Player and is in the top 10 in terms of all-time tournaments played. He has earned over 1 million dollars playing beach volleyball.