Junior Program Overview

Junior Programs Overview

Whether your child is just starting out or training to play beyond high school, we offer year-round opportunities following a values-based approach focused on developing both the character and beach volleyball skillset of the player. Explore our four-tiered development pathway below.

Tier 1: Super Juniors

Ages 8-14 – Girls & Boys – Offered Monthly

Perfect for beginners with little or no volleyball experience or those just beginning in recreational leagues.

Learn beach volleyball basics in a fun, supportive environment
High-rep drills to build foundational skills
Offered year-round at Apex location and seasonally at Fuquay location

Progression to the Fiesta program will require a consistent overhand serve and athletic movement to balls.

Tier 2: Fiesta Program

Ages 11-18 – Boys & Girls – Seasons: Nov-March, April-July, Aug-Oct

For beginner to intermediate players who can serve and pass consistently

Drill based practices focused on skill refinement
Build confidence and prepare for competitive play
Tournament style practices
Offered at Apex (all seasons) and Fuquay-Varina (subject to interest in a given season)

Progression to the Beach Club program will require players to have a clear understanding of the beach rules in addition to proficiency in most skills. Athletic movements while moving in the sand are required to move up.

Registration for Fall (Aug-Oct) 2026 season now underway!

Tier 3: Beach Club Program

Ages 11-18 – Boys & Girls – Seasons: Year-Round (Nov-July) and Seasonal (April-July, Aug-Oct)

For intermediate players with proficiency in all-around volleyball skills and advanced volleyball players who are still new to the beach game. This program typically equates to a Regional+ Indoor VB Club program, but for beach volleyball.

High repetition drills designed to push players outside of their comfort zone
Instruction on several offensive and defensive beach strategies
Additional athlete development opportunities (strength training, mental training, etc.)
Optional local and travel tournament opportunities
Offered at Apex (all seasons) and Fuquay-Varina (subject to interest in a given season)

Coaches will recommend players to Next Level. Players must set goals with their coach and advocate for themselves to be considered to move into Next Level.

Registration for Fall (Aug-Oct) 2026 season now underway!

Tier 4: Next Level Program

Ages 13-18 – Girls & Boys – Seasons: Nov-July, Aug-Oct (Note: Some limited opportunities based on space availability may exist in the Spring for those looking to join later in the Nov-July season)

By invitation only. Designed for athletes committed to playing beach volleyball at a very high level and beyond high school. This is similar to a National Indoor VB Club program but for beach volleyball.

Advanced topics of play with high-level/intensity training
Additional athlete development opportunities (strength training, mental training, etc.)
Local and travel tournament opportunities
Must consistently demonstrate commitment and work ethic. Players not meeting expectations will return to Beach Club
Only at the Apex location