National Team Info

At AJV Sand, we are dedicated to providing our athletes with the highest level of training. We do this by focusing on the technical, strategic and mental areas of the beach volleyball game. Our elite coaching staff competed at some of the highest levels ranging from D1 college ball to international professional careers. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge to grow the next generation of the game. Our National Team will host a tryout to evaluate each athlete and build the strongest teams possible to compete in the BVCA squad challenges. Throughout the season, AJV Sand will provide elite training options around Austin. National Team athletes will also be offered monthly The Winning Athlete sessions, where coaches will share their knowledge on topics like recruiting, physical recovery, sports psychology, food/fuel as an athlete and more. Each athlete will also receive a Sports Recruits account and can schedule regular meetings with AJV Sand recruiting liaison, Paige Panter Mierl. The goal of the National Team is to develop each athlete by providing them with skills on and off the court, while strengthening the AJV Sand program.

Requirements

Tryout Dates

Dec 5th (WAYA) & Dec 12th (Cedar Park) from 6:30-8:30pm

Multiple dates will be offered to evaluate each athlete based on different areas of the game. We will evaluate athleticism, skill, strategy and consistency.
Must come to a tryout session (or a makeup session if no dates work) to be considered to play in team BVCA events.

Fees

Tryout Fee: $20
National Team fee: This can be paid one time or split up monthly throughout the season
1. $450/$75 per month (Jan-June) for returning athletes that have all 4 uniforms
2. $600/$100 per month (Jan-June) for new athletes that need uniforms
3. Covers uniforms, coaching fee and coach’s hotel at the 2 non-BVCA events (even if AJV Sand athlete is playing with a kid from another club), The Winning Athlete sessions, sports recruits account, recruiting assistance
4. Must be on the National Team to be considered for BVCA tournaments
Must register and pay for a minimum of 10 sessions for Spring (Jan - April) and 10 sessions for Summer (May - Aug)
BVCA event fees are separate from the National Team fee and will include tournament entry fee and all coaching fees.

Attendance

1. IF still playing indoor club vb, must attend a minimum of 1 practice a week.
2. IF not playing indoor club must attend a minimum of 2 practices a week.
3. We prefer for beach only kids to train 3x/wk if available but understand if it is not possible every week.
4. We also understand previous commitments, travel and sickness will happen so please just communicate with us and we will make it work!
Must play in a minimum of 2 BVCA events for AJV Sand; we try to play in 4-6 events a year, exceptions can be made for indoor conflicts. Each BVCA event will be an additional registration charge to cover team reg fee and coaching expenses. (last year avg. cost was $140 per event in Texas)
In addition to BVCA events, we would like for athletes to compete in 1 additional tournament a month. You may choose your partner and event so that it fits your schedule. We will be offering over 30 tournaments at our Cedar Park complex throughout the year.
Attend BVCA nationals (JULY), if not selected to play on the Club v Club team, then the athlete will represent the club in the Pair's event.

Benefits

Recruiting

Sports Recruits is an online recruiting portal that allows athletes to create a profile to host their game film and connect with college coaches.
Dedicated Recruiting Liaison: Paige Panter Mierl and Ashley Ivy Swift provide resources for national team athletes to navigate the recruiting process. They offer meetings to help athletes understand recruiting, communicate with college coaches, choose the right film, and identify schools that align with their college aspirations.

The Winning Athlete

Athletes who wish to learn more about “off the court” skills will have the option to attend monthly sessions on varying topics to help them succeed. These will be offered in person and online to work with everyone’s schedule. We will cover topics like recruiting, physical recovery, sports psychology, mental health, team bonding activities, food/fuel as an athlete and more.
At AJV Sand, we are passionate about developing the whole athlete. We want to give our kids the tools to succeed in more areas than just volleyball skills. These sessions will focus on areas that will help athletes succeed in their athletic careers, as well as the future.

Uniform Package

Athletes will receive a backpack, leggings and 2 new jerseys with last name/grad year (+ previous years jerseys for new athletes that will continue being used).