Applications for the 2027 BSA Beach Volleyball Program
The BSA Beach Volleyball Program supports talented junior beach volleyball athletes from the Barwon Region to develop their skills, physical preparation and understanding of the game while progressing toward State and National representation.
In partnership with Vic Beach Geelong and Volleyball Victoria, the program provides athletes with additional coaching, strength and conditioning, athlete education and pathway support.
Develop your game. Build your pathway.
Beach volleyball has its own unique demands — playing on sand, working as a pair and adapting to changing conditions.
The BSA Beach Volleyball Program provides athletes with access to expert coaching and athlete development opportunities designed to complement their existing training and competition environment.
The program brings together a like-minded group of athletes who are working toward higher levels of State and National representation.
Our Beach Volleyball Program Philosophy
The goal of the BSA Beach Volleyball Program is to provide athletes with the skills and understanding they need to reach their potential and understand the career opportunities available within the sport.
The program takes a holistic approach to development, combining technical, tactical, physical, mental and life skills.
What You'll Develop
Technical Development
Develop the skills required to perform effectively on the sand, including:
- Serving
- Passing and serve receive
- Setting
- Attacking
- Blocking
- Defence
- Transition play
- Communication
Beach volleyball development also considers the unique demands of playing in pairs, on sand and in changing environmental conditions.
Tactical Development
Develop your ability to read the game, make decisions and work effectively with your partner.
This includes:
- Tactical serving
- Defensive positioning
- Shot selection
- Reading attackers
- Communication
- Adapting to wind, sun and sand conditions
Physical Development
Build the physical qualities required for beach volleyball through:
- Strength and conditioning
- Speed and movement
- Mobility
- Recovery
- Sport-specific physical preparation
High Performance Testing
Access to the BSA High Performance Testing Series, with two testing windows each year.
Athlete Profiling & Screening
Athlete profiling and musculoskeletal screening to help identify areas for development and support.
Goal Setting & Athlete Development Planning
Two goal-setting and Athlete Development Plan sessions to help establish priorities and track progress.
Your Beach Volleyball Pathway
BSA Beach Volleyball sits within the broader Australian beach volleyball pathway.
The pathway can include:
Grassroots & State Programs → Development Programs → State Representation → National Development → High Performance
Volleyball Australia's National Development Program supports youth and junior athletes through camps, tours and international exposure, providing a bridge between state programs and high-performance environments.
The BSA program provides another layer of support for athletes working toward State and National opportunities.
More Than Beach Volleyball
Being a developing athlete is about more than what happens on the sand.
BSA's athlete education program helps athletes understand how to prepare for performance, look after their bodies and take responsibility for their development.
Education includes:
- Goal setting
- Nutrition for competition
- Injury prevention
- Understanding training loads and recovery
- Sports psychology and mindset
- Strength and conditioning
- Athlete wellbeing
- Understanding pathways and career opportunities
The program also includes broader athlete education and presentations from alumni and elite athletes across multiple sports.
What's Included?
BSA Beach Volleyball membership provides access to BSA's broader athlete development program, along with Beach Volleyball-specific opportunities.
Beach Volleyball Development
- Weekly coaching sessions each term through Vic Beach
- Sport-specific coaching and development
- Opportunities through Volleyball Victoria
- Pathway education and development opportunities
BSA Athlete Support
Athletes also have access to:
- Strength and conditioning sessions
- Sport-specific S&C where appropriate
- Home-based S&C support through the Lumin App
- Athlete education
- BSA uniform items
- Selected member partnership benefits
- Supporting athlete services
Who Can Apply?
The BSA Beach Volleyball Program supports athletes competing within the appropriate U15, U17 and U19 age groups.
Applicants must:
- Be registered with Vic Beach Geelong or an affiliated club
- Reside in the Barwon Region
- Demonstrate commitment to beach volleyball development
- Commit to relevant State Tour events
- Attend compulsory State Trials
- Demonstrate potential and aspiration toward higher-level representation
The program is designed for athletes working toward State and National representation.
What Are We Looking For?
Selection considers:
Performance
Performance at relevant State Tour events and State Trials.
Coachability
Your willingness to listen, learn and apply feedback.
Attitude & Commitment
Your approach to training, competition and development.
Leadership
How you communicate and contribute within your team and partnership.
Aspiration
Your desire to progress toward higher-level representation.
How Selection Works
Selection considers athlete performance at State Tour events and State Trials, alongside attitude, coachability, leadership and aspiration toward higher-level representation.
The selection panel includes BSA representatives, volleyball coaches and Vic Beach Geelong representatives.
Applicants are notified of selection outcomes by email.
Program Leadership
Program Manager
Chris Burns
0433 956 403
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Head Coach
The Beach Volleyball Program works with Vic Beach Geelong and Volleyball Victoria coaches to deliver athlete development opportunities.
