2025-2026

Stars and Stripes has built a reputation for being the top beach volleyball club in the Northeast! Athletes travel 2+ hours from all over New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland to train with us year-round. Get out of the convention center and into the sand! 

Beach volleyball is the fastest growing NCAA sport with new schools adding the program each year! Our coaching staff is extremely knowledgeable and will prepare you to compete at the national level and collegiately. Recruiting support is included for those athletes interested in becoming beach volleyball student athletes in college. We have placed over 40 athletes in NCAA programs across the country with our players going on to compete at all levels of the NCAA. 

2025-2026 Program Info

The 2025 - 2026 College Development Team fee includes:

(1) Practices: November - August 

(2) SAS uniform printed with name/grad year

(3) 1:1 recruiting support

(4) Sports Recruits profile

Additionally, SAS coaches present at 4 - 5 tournaments throughout the season. 

• Specific tournaments TBA
• Travel/entry fees not included
• Some travel events may only be open to select players
• More details and expectations of players and parents will be sent out to all families upon receiving an offer from SAS

Tryouts

A tryout is required to be considered for the College Development Team. We are open to evaluating all female athletes in 6th-12th grades.

Sign up for tryouts!

$3995 for November - August

• $1000 Discount for 2026 graduates (discount code is in the financial agreement document)
• $200 Discount if paid in full by 8/22/25 (discount code is in the financial agreement document)

Payment Schedule Available: See SAS 2025-2026 Agreement for payment plan details

Who can try out?
SAS is open to evaluating elite female athletes in 6th-12th grades for the College Development Team, SAS Crossover and SAS Roots. Athletes should have indoor or beach volleyball experience and be performing at a high level for their age group.

How many players do you take for each age group?
We don't take a set number of athletes per age group. We take as many or as few athletes per grad year that fit the type of player we are looking for. Coaches will evaluate players based on their volleyball fundamentals and overall athleticism, but that is not the whole picture! 

What are you looking for in an athlete? 
SAS is proud of the culture we have cultivated and want athletes/families who will be a good fit. 

Coaches will also pay attention to:

• Attitude
• Behavior
• Coachability
• Competitiveness 
• Communication Skills
• Parent Interactions
• Responsibility
• Sportsmanship
• Team Player

Can I play indoor while playing SAS? 
We strongly advise against this if you join the College Development Team. Some things to consider include (1) athlete burn out, (2) cost, (3) practice/tournament conflicts, and (4) how much volleyball your family can feasibly handle. It sounds like a great idea in October, but gets very challenging in February when travel tournaments start to pick up. There will be no discounts, fee reductions, or refunds for missed practices.

What happens if I miss practice? 
SAS is different from the indoor model. Most players come to an average of 2 practices per week. There will be no discounts, fee reductions or refunds for missed practices.

Do I have to play in the tournaments? When are they? How does it work?

Tournaments are optional, but recommended. 

• SAS will send coaches to approximately 4 - 6 tournaments throughout the season. Some events will only be open to select players.
• Travel/entry fees are not included in the SAS fee. 
• For select events, partners will be determined by the club. 
• A tentative schedule, along with more details will be sent out to all athletes who are offered a spot on the team.

What if I don't have a partner?
SAS practices are designed for individual training, so you do not need to tryout with a partner in mind. 

Is it too late for me to switch to beach volleyball?
No! Let's have a conversation about your goals if you are new to the game!

How will I know if I make the team?
You will receive an offer letter via email if we think you will be a good fit for SAS. 

What if I don't make the team? 
Athletes who need more experience will be notified via email and are welcome to join the Beach Club practices at the Great American Center! 

I have more questions!
The SAS Parent/Player Handbook will be sent out to all athletes who are offered a roster spot. This will answer a lot of your questions! You can also touch base with Meghan (sas@greatamericanvolleyball.com) to answer additional questions.