Micah Makanamaikalani Christenson is an American professional volleyball player, known for his role as a setter for Zenit Kazan and the U.S. national team. He has achieved notable successes, including a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and winning the 2018 World Championship, 2014 World League, and 2015 World Cup.
Christenson attended Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, where he won multiple state championships before joining the USC Trojans men's volleyball team. He has represented the U.S. in various junior and senior national teams, achieving gold at the NORCECA Junior Continental Championship in 2012. He made his senior team debut at the NORCECA Championship in 2013, winning Best Server and Best Setter awards.
Micah Makanamaikalani Christenson has represented the U.S. Men's National Team since 2013 and excelled professionally in Italy and Russia. His achievements include winning the Russian Cup three times consecutively with Zenit-Kazan, clinching the Italian Super Cup with Modena in 2018, and securing both the Italian SuperLega and Italian Championship titles with Cucine Lube Civitanova in 2017.
As a junior athlete, he represented the U.S. on Men's Junior and Youth National Teams, notably becoming the youngest setter to play for the U.S. in a world championship with the 2009 Boys Youth National Team. At USC, he was a standout with a four-year starter tenure, three-year co-captaincy, and three-time AVCA All-American honors (2012, 2014, 2015). Christenson also claimed the Off The Block Lloy Ball Award twice (2014, 2015), recognizing him as the nation's top men's collegiate setter.
Micah Christenson’s Parents
Micah Christenson's parents are Robert Christenson and Charlene Christenson. His father, Robert, played basketball at the University of Hawaii-Hilo, and his mother, Charlene, was a two-time All-American and three-time National Champion while playing volleyball at Hilo.
Who is Micah Christenson’s mother?
Micah Christenson’s mother is Charlene Christenson. She was a two-time All-American and three-time National Champion while playing volleyball at the University of Hawaii-Hilo.
Who is Micah Christenson’s father?
Micah Christenson’s father is Robert Christenson. He played basketball at the University of Hawaii-Hilo.
What Nationality are Micah Christenson’s Parents?
Micah Christenson’s parents, Robert and Charlene Christenson, are American.
FAQs
Micah has been a member since 2013.
Yes, he won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016.
He was part of the U.S. team that won the 2018 World Championship and also won the 2014 World League and 2015 World Cup.
He played for the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans.
Micah was a three-time AVCA All-American and won the Off The Block Lloy Ball Award twice as the nation's top collegiate setter (2014, 2015).
