Littles Beach VB Skills

Littles Sand Volleyball Training is open to 6-13 year old kids (boys and girls) at all skill levels.

Register for Class

All Classes can be attended with a class pass or membership based on skill level and age. If you aren't certain of skill level please email coaches@beachelite.org

Class Time

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Class Days

Tuesdays

Littles Beach Skills (6-13 year olds)

Our Littles Beach skills class is for the tiny tots just getting their feet in the sand.  This introductory course focuses on agility development and skill training for those as young as 6yrs old. Using games to help our young ones learn the proper techniques.

What to Expect:

In our Littles Beach Skills class, little ones will experience a comprehensive and fund class that incorporates:

  • Agility Exercises: We use routines that use our sand courts, jump ropes, cones and more for fun agility and sand leg training.
  • Passing Training: Passing/Forearm passing is an easy skill for 6-13 years olds to learn and helps them build confidence on the court.
  • Hitting & Serving Technique: One of the hardest skills for 6-13 year olds is overhead attacking and overhand serving. Here we work on gradually building technique.
  • Footwork & Ball control: Our experienced instructors will use fun games to teach kids proper footwork and ability to keep the ball up and get to 3 touches.

Benefits of attending classes

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Better coordination and balance
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Basic Techniques for all volleyball skills
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Teamwork skills

About Coach Ticao & the Pros:

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.

Technique First
Develops a Passion for the Game
Olympic & Pro Level Expertise
Competed as a Pro