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Re: Training for AVP

RitcheLagoBautista — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:11:30 GMT

I attend El Camino College here in Torrance California and take both the beach volleyball class(instructed by the El Camino College Men's Indoor Volleyball coach Richard Blount) and the indoor class(instructed by beach volleyball "AAA" rated coach Jennifer Henderson)... I highly recommend both classes.

And for more training, there's a school in Hermosa Beach, California who trains everyone from beginners to professionals... their website is

www.alohaballclub.com

The instructors are Danalee Corso and Brian Corso... they were both AVP pro beach players and Danalee is the current CBVA tournament director for Dockweiler Beach

Indoor Volleyball vs. Beach Volleyball... which do you prefer?

RitcheLagoBautista — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:50:08 GMT

I currently play both and I prefer beach volleyball. I find that the sand is more challenging in that it's much harder to run and jump in, but it's also more forgiving to the knees, ankles, lower back, etc. I have very little fear of diving for a ball in the sand. Although the classic indoor six person volleyball game is much faster, I get less of a workout because there are five other people who I can depend on. It's just you and your partner covering your entire court in the traditional two person beach volleyball game, unless of course you're playing fours or sixes.

Either way, I'd rather play volleyball than any other sport. But when it comes down to indoor volleyball versus beach volleyball, BEACH VOLLEYBALL RULES!

Re: New Years Resolutions for 2008

RitcheLagoBautista — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:31:03 GMT

I hope you accomplished your goal! Lifestyle changes can be very difficult, but with enough motivation, anyone can do it!

Re: Joining the AVP and finding a partner

RitcheLagoBautista — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:20:38 GMT

If you're as serious as you sound then my advice is to move to Manhattan/Hermosa/Redondo Beach here in Southern California and start getting used to playing 2 man at the beach everyday. Find a good partner that you communicate well with and start entering CBVA(California Beach Volleyball Association) tournaments. Work your way up to a CBVA "AAA" rating and you're well on your way to becoming an AVP pro. CBVA tournaments are a fun but humbling experience. I've entered their "unrated" tournament and it's going to be a challege for me to earn a "B" rating. Then again, I'm 31 and out of shape, haha!

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!