All Beach Volley Training instructors are hand selected for their incredible knowledge of the sport and their highly skilled methods of teaching class. Be sure to read the bios below to learn more about each coach.
Dennis Collins
So Cal Beach Native Dennis Collins or “Dansin’ Dee” to locals is a former California Beach Volleyball Association “AAA Rated” player and Pro Qualifier, He’s been coaching for 25+ years on the beach and combines his Beach Volleyball expertise with a Masters Degree in Science and professional Certificate in Ergonomics which provide him great insight into teaching his students excellent Volleyball mechanics by breaking down skills into segments which are easier to learn. His humorous and creative style make learning fun and challenging. Dennis was featured in a Volleyball series on the Fine Living Channel in 2003 and 2004. He teaches all levels from raw beginners to CBVA Rated players and is a favorite of many spouses, friends and relatives of AVP players. He’s also a former CBVA Tournament Director, and served on the CBVA Board of Directors for 4 years. He’s one of the most popular, many say the most popular Volleyball coaches in Southern California as his classes quickly sell out and his students acquire solid Volleyball mechanics very quickly.
Beach Volleyball is a combination of so many invigorating and healthy aspects… physical fitness, strategy, mental toughness, playfulness, “unbridled swagger”… and above all it's a game of energy and for many a celebration of the soul by getting away from work and life’s daily pressures. After all…. were just big kids sprawling, leaping, sprinting and diving in the ultimate sand box aren't we? What could be more natural or more fun?" Hopefully, I'll see you at the beach.
Ratings: x- AAA player and Masters National Champion, Surfest "6 Man" Champion, VB Ventures: Div 1 Champion (numerous), "War of
Roses:" Div 1 Champion, Mexico Estero "Elite 8", FOVA Cal State Grass Volleyball Series Open Division Champion.
Dave Fulton
Originally from Michigan, Dave moved to Hermosa Beach in 1999. Dave has been coaching with Dennis for many years and has developed a fun and insightful teaching style. CBVA rated for several years, Dave enjoys competing in regional tournaments.
()Jared Young
Jared Young grew up in Arkansas watching his heroes Sinjin Smith and Karch Kiraly battle it out on ABC's "Wide World of Sports" whenever they would show the AVP on television. With no beach in site, Jared and his brother took two old tires, a couple of steel poles, a bunch of cement and a tattered badminton net and began to imitate their heroes on the soft grass behind their local church. He told his momma: "One day I'm gonna make it to the beach!". Years of jungle ball ensued, making sure that Jared had tons of bad habits to break by the time he met his new hero and mentor, Dennis Collins.
After taking lessons from Dennis for several years, Jared entered the ranks of the CBVA to play competitively and has been coaching with Dennis for four years. Jared has earned his CBVA "A" rating, and is knocking on the door of his AA (highest finish so far is 5th place in a AA tournament). Jared credits many of the skills he learned from Dennis for his quick rise in the CBVA ranks.
Known to be one of the happiest people around, Jared's infectious enthusiasm for the game helps beginners relax and take chances with their new skills while encouraging intermediate and advanced students to charge hard to the next level. When he's not playing VB, Jared is a staple in the South Bay music scene, playing his unique brand of beachy acoustic rock at the Shore in Hermosa Beach every Thursday night. Jared's music (http://www NULL.jaredyoung NULL.com/) enjoys great support from the VB community, and he is soooo grateful!
()Patrick Mejia
Patrick has been teaching volleyball in the South Bay for over 10 years. His enthusiasm and skill have made him a student favorite.
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