Youth Beach Volleyball Programs
Youth Beach Volleyball Program
The Beach YYC Gulls (Seagulls)
For all volleyball athletes who want to improve and develop their beach skills throughout the year.
Athletes should have at least an intermediate level of skill and understanding of beach volleyball including the ability to regularly bump and set. Focus will be on intermediate and advanced skills of serving, passing and setting, attacking, blocking, defense and especially working as a team of 2.
Each night will include a mix of skills development, conditioning and game play.
Each session has a max of 18 athletes, divided into groups, based on skill-level.
Advanced skills coaching will help develop athletes who want to compete in beach volleyball this summer and beyond.
Ages 13-16 years old. Sessions are 8 weeks long, running Mondays: 4:45-6:15 PM
$236.00/Athlete
Tentative 2025/2026 Dates for Youth Beach Volleyball Programs
Session 1 Fall: September 15th – November 3rd, 2025
Session 2 Winter: January 5th – March 2nd, 2026 (No session on Family Day)
Session 3 Spring: March 9th- April 27th, 2026
Registration Opening dates for all 3 sessions TBA.
Spring Break 2026 Camp: TBD
Benefits of Beach Volleyball – This document shows the many benefits that an indoor volleyball athlete acquires from playing beach volleyball.
The sport of Beach Volleyball is growing and we are extremely excited to be a part of the future, here in Alberta and in Canada!
2025-26 Coaches
Erin Brassard
As a former Canuck club volleyball player, I’ve been fortunate to learn from esteemed coaches like Don and Mylene Saxton, as well as Craig Gattinger, instilling in me a deep love and understanding of the game. After a brief stint playing at the college level, then taking a hiatus to start a family, I returned to the volleyball world with renewed passion. While coaching indoor club teams for the past two seasons, my heart has always been drawn to the sand. My coaching philosophy focuses on empowering female players, nurturing their love for the game and fostering confidence both on and off the court. I firmly believe that success in volleyball, like any sport, requires a balance of mental and physical skills. I am dedicated to supporting my players in both aspects. With a mix of experience, passion and dedication, I am committed to helping young athletes realize their full potential on the beach volleyball court and beyond.
Christina Van Gorp
Christina was a Div 1 soccer player before transitioning over to beach volleyball in 2019. Over the past 5 years she has rapidly improved her skills through game-play, training and coaching; predominantly right here at The Beach YYC.
In the summer of 2024 she was signed as a Seagull on The Beach YYC’s NBVL (National Beach Volley League) roster, alongside her partner Kristen. She has played in tournaments in AB and BC, finishing top 3. Christina is exited to work with the next generation of beach volleyball athletes, to pass along the skills she has acquired over her years on the beach!
U16 Women’s Tournaments
The BeachYYC is proud to host three U16 Women’s tournaments every year.
These popular tournaments are run at the conclusion of each of our Youth Beach Volleyball Program sessions.
Tentative U16 Women’s Tournament Dates:
Fall 2025: Sunday, November 23rd
Winter 2026: Sunday, March 8th
Spring 2026: Sunday, May 3rd