COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM
Third Coast Juniors COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM is specifically designed for athletes whose goal it is to PLAY COLLEGE BEACH VOLLEYBALL! The level of training & commitment required is
very intense. Athletes approved for College Prep must commit
to attending at least one practice per week or a minimum of 8 practices during a session.
Head Coach CAMERON SITLER determines when (or if) an athlete is ready to move up to College Prep based on various criteria. The majority of athletes are required to train in our Juniors
Program at least one session before being considered for College Prep. Then depending on skill level & the athlete’s ultimate goal, she may work up to College Prep. The College Prep program is not for every athlete and that is OK!
Not only are athletes training at the highest level, but also gaining invaluable information and knowledge regarding the ins and outs
of college recruitment and how to earn a SCHOLARSHIP to play College Beach Volleyball. After all, OUR Head Beach Coach IS a
College Beach Head Coach!
Coach Cameron also arranges COLLEGE COACH CLINICS at Third Coast. College Beach Coaches from around the country travel to Third Coast to offer instruction on site. Clinics are open to all advanced Junior athletes (meaning kids in other Clubs too). These Clinics are an excellent way for athletes to BE SEEN by College Coaches without leaving Houston!
SUMMER – COLLEGE PREP
Registration is open for Summer Training at Third Coast
SUMMER – College Prep @ 3C (Mondays OR Wednesdays)
MONDAY (7:30-9:00pm)
- Starts MON 5/13
- Ends MON 7/8 (barring rain outs)
- 8 practices = $320 + 1 FREE 3C Juniors shirt
- 6 practices = $240
WEDNESDAY (6:00-7:30pm)
- Starts WED 5/15
- Ends WED 7/10 (barring rain outs)
- 8 practices = $320 + 1 FREE 3C Juniors shirt
- 6 practices = $240
WINTER – COLLEGE PREP
- Dates TBD
SPRING – COLLEGE PREP
- Dates TBD
FALL – COLLEGE PREP
- Dates TBD
Administrative Director – Alisha Keltner (Third Coast)
juniors@thirdcoastvolleyball.com
Administrative Director 3CJRs at The Edge – Sundara Chinn
3CJR.edge@thirdcoastvolleyball.com
Head Coach – Cameron Sitler
csitler@hbu.edu
Third Coast | Events & Juniors Director – Kimberlee DeMarco
play@thirdcoastvolleyball.com
THIRD COAST JUNIORS GEAR. Gear is also available so players can choose only the items they need (or want!). Third Coast Juniors Gear includes; backpacks, leggings (girls), performance shirts, hoodies, long sleeve shirts, tank tops, beach towels, Sand Socks, & Wilson AVP Game Balls.
We are proud to introduce our LULULEMON Gear available
exclusively to College Prep Athletes! Lookin’ good ladies!!
LIFESTYLE SPORT. One of the beauties of Beach Volleyball is that it is a ‘Lifestyle Sport’. That means we will not only be teaching your Junior proper skills & techniques, but also how to be a ‘good sport’ (win or lose) and take responsibility & care of themselves on and off the court. We know it gets hot in Houston and as such we feel it is our duty to teach your Junior how to manage that aspect of the game safely. We will stress the importance of; hydrating with water, Gatorade, coconut water not only during a practice but earlier in the day on practice days, proper food, taking plenty of breaks, knowing the signs that the body may be starting to overheat, as well as the great importance of wearing sunscreen & sunglasses. A healthy Junior is a happy Junior (and happy Mom & Dad)!
CANCELLED PRACTICES. Practices cancelled due to weather will be rescheduled.
As you know sometimes it is hard to gauge Houston weather, not only day to day, but hour to hour. Our goal is to not cancel practice in order for your Junior to receive all of their time in the sand.
With regards to cancelling practice, the general rule is that we will make the determination at least two hours in advance. However, there will be times when the weather changes mid-practice or fewer than 2 hours in advance that will require a cancellation.
At all times, we promise to make ‘the call’ as early as possible.
LESSONS. In addition to our Training Programs, private and
semi-private (‘team’) lessons are available with Third Coast Coaches to Juniors currently enrolled in a 3CJR Training Program.
OPEN PLAY. During certain Open Play days/nights, court space will be reserved specifically for Third Coast Juniors. This will offer additional ‘sand time’ to OUR Juniors, where they can enjoy the game during unstructured play. Currently enrolled Third Coast Juniors (any level) get unlimited FREE OPEN PLAY ~ and they can bring ONE free friend with them!
