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Program Overview:

📍Delray Beach

This 4-week boys beach volleyball program is built specifically for indoor & beach athletes looking to elevate their game.

Beach volleyball forces players to:

  • Move better
  • Control the ball at a higher level
  • Think and compete without relying on systems

It’s one of the most effective ways to develop as a complete volleyball player.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Ages: 10–18 (Grouped by skill level - Multiple Courts Available)

Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00–7:00 PM

Program Dates: July 13 – August 6

Optional: Additional Saturday training sessions available

Location: Delray Beach, FL

Price: 4 Week Program: Starting at $370

Spots: Limited

What You Get:

  • 8 training sessions - 2 hours each (More Available)
  • Small group, high-rep training environment
  • Exclusive Sandstorm boys gear
  • Training led by current and former professional coaches as well as the nations top indoor & beach collegiate athletes
  • Proven development system focused on complete player growth

Boys Program Staff

Coach/Director of Operations

Cody Ellmyer

Coach Cody Ellmyer is a current player competing professionally both domestically and internationally. Training with the USA National Team Development Program, he has honed his skills both as a player and coach.

In his coaching career, Cody has coached multiple national champions, current Division I starters, and countless college commits.

Coach Cody specializes in technical skill development, helping athletes refine their mechanics, improve consistency, and build a strong foundation that translates directly into competition. His coaching focuses on breaking down the details of ball control, movement, and decision-making, allowing athletes to develop more efficient and effective play.

By combining high-level playing experience with a structured, detail-oriented coaching approach, Cody helps athletes not only improve their performance, but compete with confidence at higher levels.

Coach

Bobby Clapp

Current nationally recognized libero and high-level beach volleyball player, Bobby Clapp is a tremendous addition to our coaching staff. Coach Bobby had a highly successful junior beach volleyball career, winning multiple junior national championships and earning the opportunity to train with international-level players and coaches.

Currently, Bobby is a standout libero at Barry University and is regarded as one of the top defensive players in the NCAA. In 2026, he was named Independent Volleyball Association Defensive Player of the Year and selected to the First-Team All-IVA. He has also earned multiple NCAA Division I/II Libero of the Week honors.

Bobby brings extensive knowledge of both indoor and beach volleyball, using his experience to help athletes successfully bridge the gap between the two disciplines. His expertise in defensive technique, ball control, and court awareness makes him an invaluable resource for players looking to elevate their game.

Coach

Logan Keothavy

Current collegiate indoor volleyball player Logan Keothavy is a perfect example of a successful dual-sport athlete, with impressive accomplishments in both beach and indoor volleyball. As a beach player, Logan was selected to train and compete with the U19 Beach National Development Program and earned a second-place finish at the 2023 East Coast Championships (ECC). His indoor accomplishments are equally impressive; as a junior, he was selected as a starter for Team Florida and was nominated for Boys Volleyball Player of the Year.

He currently plays at North Greenville University, where he continues to compete at the collegiate level and refine his skills against top competition. Logan’s experience in both disciplines gives him a unique ability to help athletes transition seamlessly between beach and indoor volleyball.

As a coach, Logan brings energy, technical knowledge, and a competitive mindset to every session. He is passionate about helping players improve their ball control, attacking, defense, and overall understanding of the game. His ability to connect with athletes and provide clear instruction makes him an outstanding mentor for players of all ages and skill levels.

Coach

Chantel McMillan

Former UNF Coach, and Current Player and Sandstorm Coach Chantel McMillan brings over 15 years of volleyball experience as both a player and coach, making her an incredible addition to our program. She played five standout seasons with the University of North Florida’s beach volleyball team, where her leadership and talent helped guide her team to a conference championship. During her collegiate career, Chantel earned numerous honors, including the AVCA Top Flight Award and the ASUN Winner for Life recognition.


Why Serious Indoor Players Train on the Beach

Beach volleyball forces athletes to be involved in every play, accelerating development in a way indoor alone cannot. Players learn to control the ball, make better decisions, and adapt to different conditions, all while building a stronger, more complete game. At the highest levels, many top indoor athletes consistently train on the beach because of how much it sharpens their performance. If your goal is to improve quickly and stand out, this is one of the most effective ways to do it.

Even some of the biggest names in volleyball have credited the beach for their development. Karch Kiraly, the only player to win Olympic gold in both indoor and beach volleyball, has long emphasized that beach players develop a more complete skill set because they are forced to do everything on the court. More recently, athletes like April Ross and Phil Dalhausser have shown how transferable those all-around skills are at the highest levels of competition.

For indoor players, the benefit starts with movement. Training in the sand forces your body to work harder with every step — building strength, balance, and control in ways that simply don’t happen on a hard court. When athletes transition back indoors, they feel lighter, quicker, and more explosive.

But the biggest difference shows up in how players handle the ball. On the beach, there are no easy touches. There’s no system to hide in. Every pass, every set, and every defensive play has to be clean and controlled. Over time, this creates a level of consistency and precision that directly translates to indoor performance.

There’s also a mental shift that happens. Beach volleyball simplifies the game — not by making it easier, but by putting more responsibility on each player. You have to read the game, make decisions, and adjust in real time. That experience builds a higher volleyball IQ and a level of confidence that carries over into indoor competition.

That’s why more indoor athletes — from high school players to professionals — are intentionally adding beach training into their development. It’s not about replacing indoor volleyball. It’s about becoming better at it.

As Karch Kiraly has said, the beach “teaches you every skill in the game.”

And for players who are serious about improving, that’s exactly the point.

How Beach Volleyball Improves Indoor Performance

  • Better Ball Control

    On the beach, you can’t rely on perfect passes or controlled environments.

    Players develop:

    • Cleaner platforms
    • More consistent touches
    • Better control under pressure

    This directly translates to stronger indoor passing and defense.

  • Improved Movement & Athleticism

    Training in sand builds:

    • Leg strength
    • Explosiveness
    • Balance and body control

    When players return to the court, the game feels faster and easier

  • Higher Volleyball IQ

    Beach forces players to:

    • Read the game
    • Make decisions independently
    • Adjust in real time

    This creates smarter indoor players who understand the game at a deeper level.

  • All-Around Skill Development

    Indoor players often specialize early.

    Beach forces you to:

    • Pass
    • Set
    • Hit
    • Defend

    You become a complete player — not just a position.

What You'll Train:

Our program is designed to develop complete athletes through high-repetition, game-like training.

  • Ball Control – Serve receive, defensive control, and setting consistency
  • Movement & Footwork – Efficient movement and court coverage in the sand
  • Strength & Explosiveness – Jumping ability, balance, and overall athleticism
  • Offensive Development – Shot selection, vision, and scoring in different situations
  • Game IQ – Decision-making, reading the game, and situational awareness

Who This Is For

  • Indoor volleyball players (middle school through high school)
  • Athletes preparing for the upcoming indoor season
  • Players serious about long-term development on the beach or indoors
  • Motivated athletes ready to train in a competitive environment

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Why College Coaches Value Beach Experience

College coaches aren’t just looking for position-specific players—they want athletes who understand the game, move well, and handle any situation.

That’s what beach volleyball develops.

Beach players take every contact—passing, setting, attacking, and defending—building a more complete, confident skill set. Many top programs value athletes with beach experience for this reason.

As Karch Kiraly has emphasized, beach players tend to be more complete because they develop all skills, not just one role.

In recruiting, that shows up as:

  • Consistent passing under pressure
  • Better decisions in broken plays
  • Faster adaptation to systems
  • Higher awareness and control

Beach also builds composure. With no backup, players learn to problem-solve, communicate, and compete through adversity—traits coaches prioritize.

For indoor athletes with long-term goals, beach volleyball isn’t extra—it’s an advantage

Build A Better Indoor Player This Summer

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