Elite women athletes are juggling side jobs and roommates to keep pace with the cost of living, particularly in Southern California, where many beach volleyball players train and live. Now, a growing number are turning to OnlyFans to close the gap. Professional beach volleyball player Avery Poppinga estimates she spends nearly $50,000 a year on flights, hotels, coaching, gym memberships , and gear, largely out of her own pocket, just to continue competing at the professional level. The 27-year-old estimates she spends nearly $50,000 a year largely out of her own pocket. Aaron Gillions/Shutterstock Avery Poppinga during the World beach volleyball pro tour in New Zealand. Aaron Gillions/Shutterstock Poppinga, who graduated from Loyola Marymount University, joined the subscription platform in 2024 after a fellow beach volleyball pro suggested it as a way to earn extra income while she worked a remote job on the side.…