Liane Lissa SATO

Liane Sato played volleyball at Santa Monica High School and then San Diego State University. She played for the USA at both the 1988 and 1992 Olympics, winning a bronze medal in 1992. She also won a bronze medal at the 1990 World Championships. At only 163 cm (5-4) Sato played the back row and was known for her defensive and setting abilities. After the 1992 Olympics Sato played professional beach volleyball, mostly on the Four-Women Pro Beach Tour, and she captained Team Paul Mitchell in 1994-95.

Sato later became a teacher and coach, eventually coaching volleyball at her alma mater, Santa Monica High School. Her brother, Eric Sato, also played volleyball for the US at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics.