Beach Volleyball is Our Way of Life
At our core, we are passionate about beach volleyball and dedicated to growing the sport. We want to instill that same love and passion in the next generation of players. Beach volleyball is more than just a game to us, it's a way of life. We are committed to sharing our passion with young players and helping them develop into the best players they can be. Join our program today and experience the joy and excitement of beach volleyball for yourself!
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We are all player / coaches giving us a unique insight into the sport and enabling us to provide players with realistic exercises, drills, and scenarios for training. We are always trying to improve and better ourselves, our players, and our coaching techniques. We use a collaborative methodology working with each player as an individual to craft a unique training experience designed to get the most out of our time working together.
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Steven Stacy
Steve Stacy is a lifetime beach volleyball player who is dedicated to advancing the sport. With numerous Open tournament wins in New England and international coaching and reffing experience since 2009, Steve is a proven leader in the beach volleyball community. After 35 years of service in the US Navy, he retired and relocated to Naples, Florida, where he founded the Naples Beach Volleyball. He is currently the head beach volleyball coach for Seacrest County Day School. Steve's passion for the sport and commitment to coaching has helped countless athletes reach their full potential on the sand. With Steve as your coach, you can trust that you are receiving top-tier instruction from a true expert in the game.
Sofie Praesthus
As a trained nutritionist and beach volleyball player, Sofie is the perfect combination of athletic expertise and dietary knowledge. She is the assitant coach at Seacrest County Day School. Her social media skills help us showcase the sport in all its glory. Sofie's consulting on nutrition is essential for anyone looking to perform at their best on the beach.
Jerry Grahm
Jerry, a 12-year AVP veteran, is an expert in fitness and nutrition coaching. He brings a wealth of experience from playing on the tour to all of his training sessions. Recently, Jerry led Michigan's number one club team to a national championship, showcasing his coaching prowess. Jerry is a guest coach for NBVA.
Gavin Patterson
Gavin Patterson, U18 National Champion, Mens open player. he learned the game of beach volleyball in Hawaii, and has been obsessed with it ever since. Now he travels all around Florida playing open tournaments with his brother. He have learned a lot during his time on the court and hope to help others succeed as well. He has a passion for coaching and helping others become the best player they can be both on and off the court.
James Fellows
James Fellows played on the AVP from 1993 to 2001. A renowned server he was the top ACE for several years on tour. He finished 9th place ten times on the AVP and earned over $78,000 in prize money James has produced highly successful students who have gone on to division one colleges on full ride scholarships. James lives and coaches in Naples Florida and although he no longer coaches with us we send any inquiries directly to him.
Chris Connely
My name is Christopher Connelly! I am a 20 year old student athlete, I play Volleyball at Long Beach State University. I was fortunate enough to be on the U19 national team my senior year of high school. My freshman year college I went to Cuba with the U21 National Team where Won the PanAmerican Cup. I started playing volleyball in 7th grade and absolutely fell in love with it, and I am excited to help younger athletes grow their game!!