Joined the 201 classes about a month ago, and it is a blast. Everyone is so welcoming. Coaches are knowlegeable, fun, and inspiring. Coming back to it after 10 years was intimidating but this has been an awesome experience. I am hooked again. Thank you Volleyball Solutions!
Kathleen S.
Great atmosphere for anyone interested in volleyball. Levels are set up for different experience levels and backgrounds. Coaches are fun and attentive. Great for exercise, socializing, and enjoying a perk of living in Florida. I can’t wait to get back out here next week.
Linda G.
I have had so much fun and had such a great experence with this group of people!! I have played recreationally for years, but never any serious training. The instructors give lots of feedback without making me feel bad about myself. Love seeing everyone progress together.
Jhon S.
What is Volleyball Solutions?
Welcome to your new active lifestyle. The everyday beach vacation awaits you.
About Our Club
Volleyball Solutions is the original beach volleyball club for adult beginners in the state of Florida. We specialize in helping you make friends & build confidence, while you learn the basics of beach volleyball in easy steps.
Why Trust Us?
Over the past 2 years we’ve taken over 1000 adult beginners through this program. We’ve seen countless students create social and active lifestyles facilitated through the sport of beach volleyball.
They were intimidated too, but they took the leap. Now, they play pickup, leagues and tournaments on their nights and weekends & they get together for socials off the sand. You should be next.
What Is Beach Volleyball 101?
101 is our adult beginners level designation. The crash course is designed to take anyone (fit enough to walk 1 mile) and make them a beach volleyball player. The 4 week crash course curriculum efficiently teaches the skills and strategies of the game in a high energy & judgment-free space!
You can feel confident that you are learning skills from true experts in a way that makes sense. Our tried and tested curriculum will prepare you for 4’s leagues and tournaments, or to enter our Intro To 2’s Beach Program.
What's Included In Our 4 Week Crash Course?
Our Crash Course Includes:
A set of 8 beach volleyball classes that will teach you the basics of the game and give you confidence and competence in any 4’s volleyball league in this area. In addition, you’ll scrimmage with your classmates on weekends in a controlled and beginner friendly space.
What Days Of The Week Do We Play?
Every Tuesday & Thursday night 6-730PM in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, you’ll attend sunset volleyball classes. On Saturday mornings 9AM- 12PM you are invited to participate in a coached scrimmage where you’ll get to test out the skills you learned that week.
Sept 12th- Oct 7th Curriculum:
Why Play Beach Volleyball?
Start Your Adventure
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, one of our memberships guarantees you access to our welcoming and supportive community where you can improve your game and have fun in the sun. So what are you waiting for? We’ll see you on the sand!
- September 12th-Oct 7th
- TRAIN WITH THE PROS – Expert-level instruction from St. Petersburg’s highest-level pros so you can hit the court with complete confidence in your game
- INTIMIDATION FREE ENVIRONMENT – No experience, no problem. Complete beginners are encouraged and accepted.
- TRAIN AND PLAY – Test your skills against your classmates in a fun-filled, collaborative setting that’ll be the best part of your week
- CONVENIENT EVENING CLASS TIME – Tu/Thurs classes at 6-7:30 PM for that after-work fun
Your Typical Beach Volleyball Class
Each class is 1 1/2 hours of fun-filled learning and gameplay rolled into one. Here’s a breakdown of what that looks like.
Are Beach Volleyball Classes Right For You?
While our beach volleyball classes accomodate a wide variety of St. Petersburg’s finest, you may find classes especially to your liking if:
- You recently moved to St. Pete and are tired of sitting around in your apartment after work, slogging through boring meetup groups or getting piss drunk at Fergs Thursday-Saturday.
- You’re a desk-jockey who is 1 or 2 “important” meetings away from going full Fight Club on the next mofo who dares to hit you up on Teams. PS: The sublime stress relief that comes from whacking the shit out of a volleyball with other cool people has a way of making even the longest work days bearable.
- You’re a cool mom who really could use a break from the 24/7/365 demands of your amazing kids…and a kickass new hobby that can help you melt off the stress…and the pounds.
- You’ve been messing around with pickup or rec leagues around the burg and are tired of getting the brakes beaten off of you in every game. Time to write your comeback story.
- You’re an ex highschool, college, or masters athlete looking to fill the gaping void of meaning and enjoyment that is life without a competitive sport. You may be shocked how much adding sport back into your life improves your mental health.
PS: Volleyball Solutions has a strict, 100% legally binding no-assholes policy. See the FAQs at the bottom of this page our rubric to see if you qualify as a legal 100% asshole. Okay, now that we’ve got that out of the way…
Meet Your Coaches
While we occasionally rotate in other expert coaches, get to know these 3 faces here! When you sign up, you’ll be getting to know them even better! Each of your classes will be taught by at least 1 or more of our highly qualified coaches.
Alyx Lauren
Head Coach
Head Coach Alyx will be your favorite person to see, whether it’s first thing in the morning or after a long day at work. Her contagious happiness has a way of washing away the stress of your day.
Dres Smittle
Coach
Our sweetest & most patient coach, Marissa will get you moving on the court with a smile on your face! She loves beach volleyball and her enthusiasm for getting you involved shows.
Lindsay Hamilton
Coach
Coach Lindsey is a ray of sunshine – expect lots of laughs, encouragement, and smiles all around. Her incredible passion for beach volleyball shows – you’ll love it.
We currently offer classes in 4 locations around St. Petersburg.
The majority of our classes (>85%) are held at our Northshore Park and Woodlawn locations.
Northshore Park:
Address: 901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- A 5-minute drive from Downtown St. Petersburg
- On-site parking
- On-site restroom
- On-site shower
- Public beach access
Woodlawn Park:
Address: 1845 17th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- A 5-minute drive from Downtown St. Petersburg
- On-site parking
- Off-site restroom
- On-site hose
JW Cate Recreation Center:
Address: 5801 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
- A 12-minute drive from Downtown St. Petersburg
- On-site parking
- Off-site restroom
Denver Park:
Address: Denver St NE & Ohio Avenue Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
- A 15-minute drive from Downtown St. Petersburg
- On-site parking
- Off-site restroom
- Bring bugspray
Because we know how busy you are, we try our best to offer flexible class times in both the AM and the PM. For precise information please visit our schedule page linked at the bottom of this FAQ.
Our (General) Class Schedule
AM classes start at 7:00 AM during the week, and 9:00 AM on weekends.
PM classes start at 6:00 PM during the week.
>>Click here to be taken to our schedule
Our classes are designed to be beginner friendly. Over 60% of our students are first-timers who have never picked up a volleyball before.
And no, they aren’t all 20-somethings with magically sculpted abs who might as well live in the gym! You can find beginners of all ages here, from 18 all the way up to 68. (P.S you are still welcome if you have magically sculpted abs. We don’t judge)
Our Volley360™ curriculum is designed to teach you all of the skills you need to hold your own on most pickup courts
If you are a complete beginner and want to get started, click here to reserve a spot in our next Introduction To Beach Volleyball class.
For more advanced players, we have curriculum up to the A level and are working on a AA training group with Coach Tyler. For more information on how to get involved, send us a message with the form below.
Absolutely!
Our 2-hour Introduction to Beach Volleyball class is the perfect place to start. One of our experienced coaches will teach you all the fundamentals you need to play the game. Your coach will also reccomend which classes are right for you so you can take your game to the next level.
Plus – the Intro class is always composed of guys and gals that are completely new to Volleyball Solutions – so you’ll get the chance to make new friends too!
Don’t miss out on your chance to join our Intro class. We only run 1 a week and spots fill up fast!
>>Try out a beach volleyball class for only $37 dollars
Yep! As we said before, beach volleyball is a fantastic workout that doesn’t feel like exercise.
You’ll get into shape and melt the pounds off while having fun with your friends. What’s not to like?
Better yet, the game of beach volleyball is a game of skill – not athleticism. If you can think, you can score some points.
If we had to average it out, it’s around 8-10 people per class. We do cap our classes out at 10 students each, so you can get more 1-on-1 attention from your coach. Plus, the small group feel is a lot better for making friends.
However class sizes can vary depending on the time of day and the lesson!