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AJV Sand trains year-round! The 2024- 2025 season is divided into 3 seasons: Fall (Sept, Oct, Nov, & Dec), Spring (Jan, Feb, March, & April), and Summer (May, June, July, & Aug). Athletes have the option to train once, twice, or three times a week (up to 6 times a week during the summer), we offer a flexible training schedule for the busy athlete. Players can join at any time during a season, but purchased sessions are only good for that season. We suggest starting with a smaller package and increasing sessions as needed. For unlimited year-round training, if you purchase the Fall and Spring unlimited packages you get Summer 2025 unlimited for free. A tryout/evaluation is not required for the club training program; players are evaluated and divided before each practice session. You do not need a partner but can sign-up with one. Tournament competition is separate from the club training program; registration and partnerships are at the discretion of the athletes.
Training is offered in Cedar Park (ASC Sand Complex) and in West Austin (WAYA sand courts) during the summer, fall, and spring seasons to accommodate every athlete. We welcome all male and female athletes, as well as all AJV indoor and non AJV athletes to compete with AJV Sand. Emphasis on individual and team ball control, as well as strength and conditioning are included.
Training will be led by AVP and FIVB beach professional Ashley Ivy. Ashley began her career at Stanford University where she won a NCAA national championship. After much success at the indoor level, she transitioned to the beach to find herself competing on the USA Beach National Team. We are excited for her to be running the sand program, at Austin Juniors, as sand continues to grow as a NCAA scholarship sport. Whether you are looking to compete in college or make your school team, AJV Sand has the resources to allow you to achieve your goals.
Sand Tournaments: (USAV Members Ages 10-18)
AJV Sand ELITE Tryouts: (6th- 12th graders) Email sand@austinsportscenter.com to schedule a supplemental tryout.
Winter Sand Academy Level 2 Training: 8 weeks; December 2nd- February 6th (Ages 8-13) *two-week holiday break
AJV Sand Spring Club Training: 15 weeks; January 13th- May 1st (USAV Members Ages 11-18) *one-week off for spring break
Spring Sand Academy Training (Level 2): 8 weeks; February 18th- April 17th (Ages 10-14) *one-week off for spring break
Spring Break Sand Clinics: 6 sessions; March 17th- 19th (Ages 10-18)
AJV Sand Summer Club Training: 17 weeks; May 6th- August 28th (USAV Members Ages 10-18)
Summer Sand Academy Training (Level 2): 8 weeks; May 28th- July 25th (Ages 10-14)
Summer Sand Athletic Development Training (Level 1): 8 weeks; May 28th- July 25th (Ages 6-10)
Queen/King of the Beach Series: Friday nights, May-30th- August 1st (Ages 10-16)
Thanksgiving Sand Clinics: 4 sessions; November 24th & 25th (Ages 8- 18)
AJV Sand Fall Club Training: September 8th- December 18th (USAV Members Ages 10-18) *one-week Thanksgiving break
Fall Sand Academy Training (Level 2): September 30th- November 20th (Ages 10- 14
List of NCAA Collegiate Sand Programs & Scholarships
Age Definitions for the 2025 Season:
- 18U Born on or after Sept 1, 2006
- 16U Born on or after Sept 1, 2008
- 14U Born on or after Sept 1, 2010
- 12U Born on or after Sept 1, 2012
Visit the AJV Sand Shop Collection to customize any extra training gear for athletes or fan wear for families.
Please contact sand@austinjuniors.com with any questions.
