Beach/Sand Volleyball Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Iowa Juniors Beach Volleyball

Train Hard. Compete Smart. Play Free.


Iowa Juniors is excited to offer our 15th season of competitive beach volleyball, designed to help athletes become stronger, smarter, and more confident all-around players.


Beach volleyball is one of the most effective ways to develop complete volleyball skills. Played in doubles, athletes touch the ball on nearly every play—accelerating improvement in passing, attacking, setting, serving, defense, and court awareness. Training in the sand builds exceptional strength, stamina, agility, speed, and jumping ability, while also challenging athletes to think strategically and communicate effectively.


With tournaments hosted throughout the Des Moines Metro, athletes gain valuable competitive experience in a fast-paced, outdoor environment. Iowa Juniors coaches lead high-energy practices and support athletes throughout the season, helping them grow both physically and mentally. Limited in-match coaching encourages players to problem-solve, take ownership, and develop confidence—skills that directly translate to indoor volleyball success.


Beach volleyball is where athletes sharpen their edge, elevate their game, and have a blast doing it.


Why Beach Volleyball at Iowa Juniors?

  • Maximum touches = faster skill development
  • Total-body strength and conditioning in the sand
  • Increased speed, endurance, and athleticism
  • Improved volleyball IQ, confidence, and leadership
  • Competitive tournaments with a fun, summer vibe


Who Should Join?

This program is ideal for athletes who want to:

  • Elevate their indoor performance
  • Build strength and explosiveness
  • Compete in a challenging, high-rep environment
  • Train seriously while enjoying summer volleyball


Program Details & FAQs

  • What’s included in the cost?
       ✔ Professional coaching
       ✔ Iowa Juniors uniform tank top
       ✔ Court fees for all practices


  • What if we miss a practice?
  • Summer happens! Simply miss that session and enjoy extra beach time with family or friends.


  • Do I need a partner to sign up?
  • No partner required. Athletes may sign up with a partner or be paired by our staff. Once teams are established, partners remain together unless there’s an injury or special circumstance.


  • Why are practices from 2:00–6:00 PM?
  • Afternoon practices avoid conflicts with morning high school open gyms and evening clinics, making it easier to fit beach into your summer schedule.


  • Are uniforms required?
  • Uniform tank tops are included but not required for most beach tournaments (with the exception of some qualifiers).


  • Age Divisions
  • 18U: Graduation year 2026 or later
  • 16U: Graduation year 2028 or later
  • 14U: Graduation year 2030 or later
  • 12U: Graduation year 2032 or later

  • Is a membership required?
  • Yes, all athletes must hold a current USAV & Iowa Volleyball Region membership.


  • Do coaches attend tournaments?
  • When requested and available, Iowa Juniors coaches may attend tournaments. Expenses are shared among participating athletes. While beach rules limit coaching during active play, coaches provide guidance during timeouts, side changes, and between matches—support that plays a key role in athlete development.

Experienced Coaches


We staff each of our club teams with experienced adult coaches. Our coaching staff has been the most consistent coaching staff in Iowa over the past 20 years. We have coaches with collegiate level experience from Division I and down. In addition many of our coaches are currently or have been Varsity level head coaches throughout Central Iowa. We also have coaches that have accumulated multiple top 5 finishes in the top age group coaching club!

Committed to Training


We trust in the power of quality repetition and fundamental skill development. Experienced coach instruction is essential for skill development. Scientific research suggests that it takes 3,000 consistent repetitions to make a habit, but only 1 repetition to potentially make a bad habit. Skill training takes a long-term commitment, experienced coach instruction, and a positive motivational climate.

Caring for the Athletes


We make it a point to ensure that each athlete feels she is a part of a family at Iowa Juniors. We want them to have pride and purpose every time they step foot on a volleyball floor. It is our belief that if we push the athlete within our training process while showing them we care about them we can drastically increase the level of development individually.

On top of these three key elements to our training process we also believe in developing a pipeline for athletes to gain experience along the way. We strive to offer each family a program that fits their individual needs. Iowa Juniors desires to train each kid to reach their highest potential and we offer two programs currently that are working to develop athletes/teams that can compete at the highest level nationally. Our Iowa Juniors NEXT program is the building block to success at the national team levels.

PRICING

Summer 2026 Beach/Sand Program Pricing


Beach/Sand Program - Club Dues:   $175

Dues include:

  • 2 nights of practice time & sand rental
  • Coaches' compensation
  • Uniform Tank Top for Competition


Individual-based options:

  • Strength & Agility Program (KO Fit in Ankeny)



AGE CLASSSIFICATION