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Beach Elite College Recruiting Program & Pro Development program athletes not only train at the highest level under the guidance of Coach Ticao & other Academy Directors, but also benefit from their extensive connections in the world of professional beach volleyball players and college coaches. Beach Elite has fostered crucial relationships with top-tier college coaches and recruiters, providing invaluable insights into the college recruitment process and the requirements for securing a collegiate beach volleyball scholarship or spot.
This is an elite level program. Participation is by invitation or evaluation only for this summer. Open to all high-school age players & professional-level players (exceptions for outstanding athletes to high-school requirement).
In our College Recruiting Training Program you can anticipate a rigorous program focuses on elite athletes looking to perform thier best with aspirations to play collegiate level volleyball. We have found this program also a great program for indoor college recruits to hone their skills and prevent injuries.
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Coach Adriana Araujo Ticao, affectionately known as Ticao, emerges as a towering figure in the annals of beach volleyball, his legacy interwoven with the golden sands of Brazil's shores. Stepping onto the scene in the early 2000s as a Brazilian beach volleyball professional player, Ticao's journey began amidst the rhythmic waves and sun-kissed courts that epitomize the sport.
Venturing into coaching after his illustrious playing career, Ticao's prowess transcended the bounds of competition. His strategic acumen and unwavering dedication sculpted a path adorned with Olympic accolades and medals for his proteges. Alongside luminaries of the sport, he refined his craft, drawing from the wisdom of beach volleyball's foremost mentors.
Renowned for his indomitable character, tireless work ethic, and a volleyball IQ that borders on the sublime, Ticao's coaching transcends mere instruction—it embodies a philosophy, a way of life. Icons of the game, from Casey Jennings to Kerri Walsh, April Ross to Sinjin Smith, Todd Rogers to many more, have extolled his mentorship, affirming his status as one of the preeminent beach volleyball coaches on the global stage.
Join the top beach volleyball players in the World at Beach Elite Academy.