THIRD COAST JUNIORS

Beach Volleyball Program Descriptions

JUNIORS – Spring, Summer & Fall

‘Juniors’ is our flagship training program that started it all! We meet athletes where they are so they can learn (or relearn) proper Beach skills, while building confidence & gaining game play experience along the way. Juniors is for athletes newer to Beach AND Indoor players wanting to jump higher, react quicker & move faster indoors!

SUMMER IN THE SAND – Summer

‘SUMMER IN THE SAND’ is a fun training program with a camp-like feel that also includes; 2 FREE tournaments, 2 ice cream parties, playing ‘Queens’ at the end of practice & a FREE shirt! 9-11am. All levels. Kids train WITH others their own level.

COLLEGE PREP – Summer & Fall 

‘College Prep’ is high-level, intense training for athletes considering College Beach. The focus is not only on perfecting skills & learning smart game play, but starting to prepare athletes for recruitment & then College Beach. APPROVAL is required!

TEAM PREP – Fall

‘Team Prep’ is advanced training exclusively for 2026 Travel Team & Crossover Team athletes. Travel & Crossover coaches instruct Team Prep with the goal of PREPARING athletes for next season. *Team Prep at 3C Sunday 6pm & the HGR Sunday 2:30pm are reserved for 2026 National Travel Team members only.*

CROSSOVER TEAM – January-June

‘Crossover Team’ was created specifically for those wanting to play Beach AND another sport. The time commitment is much less than the Travel Team, but includes high level training & the same (very cool) Team Gear. Athletes discover firsthand what ‘Team Beach’ is & how Beach training helps their primary sport!

TRAVEL TEAM – January-June

‘Travel Team’ is for athletes whose primary sport is Beach Volleyball. National, Lone Star & Futures are Third Coast Travel Team teams that compete against other top-ranked clubs in BVCA Club vs Club Challenges that determine the Best Beach Club in the National. It is common for athletes to be recruited by College Coaches from around the country during BVCA events. Travel Team tryouts are in the summer & fall.

ABOUT THE BEACH VOLLEYBALL JUNIORS PROGRAM

Third Coast Juniors was founded in September 2019 & is your one-stop for all things Juniors Beach, including the BEST training & individualized instruction from Head Coach CAMERON SITLER (HCU Head Beach Coach) and our incredible Coaching Staff, Lululemon Travel & Crossover Team practice gear & invaluable assistance with college recruitment.  Our #1 objective is to make sure each athlete develops into the very best Beach player she can be! 

With only two players covering the court, Beach forces athletes to be better overall & more well-rounded volleyball players.  Period.  Although Beach might end up the sport of preference for some, it is also a great way to improve Indoor.  

Why practice when it’s hot, cold, windy & rainy?  
Beach players HAVE TO be able to adapt AND play in every condition in order to have success in the sport.  The weather & conditions are referred to as the ‘third player’ for a reason!

Our Coaches know the effect heat has on athletes & are always looking for signs of kids overheating.  To help avoid that we make sure EVERYONE takes plenty of breaks!