2021-22 BLUE SKY SAND VOLLEYBALL PROGRAMS
Blue Sky Sand Volleyball is an Atlanta junior beach volleyball club founded in 2012. As the longest running beach volleyball program in Atlanta, our mission is to train juniors of all levels through various beach seasons, clinics, camps, and tournaments focused on positivity and fun.
We offer the following Spring & Summer programs (typically April - July), serving all levels inside the perimeter of Atlanta:
We offer the following Spring & Summer programs (typically April - July), serving all levels inside the perimeter of Atlanta:
BEGINNER
- Introduces the sport of volleyball while having fun! Your player will learn how to pass, set, hit, serve, and combine those skills in game-like situations.
- All players ages 9 -14 are welcome to join -- no experience required! This program is ideal for players who want to try a new sport or who have limited experience and want to sharpen their skills.
- Typically 1-2 sessions per week offered for 3-5 weeks at time. Details coming soon!
- Players that are interested and eligible can graduate to the 4v4 program after gaining the necessary experience, ball control abilities, and volleyball IQ. This is determined by the Blue Sky coaching staff.
INTERMEDIATE (4v4)
- Focuses on the fundamentals of volleyball and gameplay while having fun!
- Your player will review how to pass, set, hit, serve, and combine those skills in 4v4 game-like situations
- This program is ideal for players with some volleyball experience, ages 12 -16. All players must first attend an evaluation session so that coaches can determine if this is the right fit.
- Typically 1-2 sessions per week offered for 3-5 weeks at time. Details coming soon!
- Players that are interested and eligible can graduate to the Transition to Doubles program after gaining the necessary experience, ball control abilities, and volleyball IQ. This is determined by the Blue Sky coaching staff.
TRANSITION TO DOUBLES (2v2)
- Introduces the sport of beach doubles to players who have excelled at indoor volleyball that are curious about the beach game! This is the perfect avenue to learn beach doubles while cross-training for high school and club seasons.
- Your player will learn beach volleyball fundamentals, rules and strategies in a fun, supportive, and competitive environment. They will be invited to play in local Blue Sky tournaments and will also be encouraged to compete in outside tournaments on their own.
- This program is ideal for players with several years of indoor volleyball experience and high level ball control, ages 12 -18. All players must attend an evaluation session first so that coaches can determine if this is the right fit.
- Typically 1-2 sessions per week offered for 6-8 weeks at time. Details coming soon!
- Players that are interested and eligible can graduate to the Advanced program after gaining the necessary experience and volleyball IQ. This is determined by the Blue Sky coaching staff.
- Players in this program are also encouraged to tryout for our Year Round Elite program, if they are interested in committing to the beach game and want to compete in tournaments January - May.
ADVANCED DOUBLES (2v2)
- Focuses on beach doubles rules and strategies for high level beach and/or indoor volleyball players. This is the perfect avenue to improve your beach game while cross-training for high school and club seasons.
- Your player will review beach volleyball fundamentals, rules and strategies at the highest level in a fun, supportive, and competitive environment. They will be invited to play in local Blue Sky tournaments and will also be encouraged to compete in outside tournaments on their own.
- This program is ideal for players who have already played year-round volleyball (high school, indoor club, and/or beach club) and have exceptional ball control, ages 12 -18. All players must attend an evaluation session first so that coaches can determine if this is the right fit.
- Typically 1-2 sessions per week offered for 6-8 weeks at time. Details coming soon!
- Players in this program are also encouraged to tryout for our Year Round Elite program, if they are interested in committing to the beach game and want to compete in tournaments January - May.
YEAR ROUND ELITE (Nov - May)
- This program is ideal for high-level players who want to commit to beach volleyball year round and compete in top-tier tournaments. The season runs November - May led by Blue Sky club directors, Stan and Amy Van Sant.
- Around 8-10 official tournaments with coaching are scheduled each season. Many are in the greater Atlanta area with some held in Florida and Alabama. Intersquad and head-to-head tournaments are also held locally for practice purposes.
- After May, players can join our regularly scheduled Summer sessions and tournaments (see above). They can certainly compete in outside tournaments beyond May and coaching can be requested.
- Our year round elite team has 2-3 practices per week with strength & conditioning included. We have a make-up practice protocol in place for bad weather or low temperatures.
- For more information, please view our Year Round page.