SAS Year Round Team in Florida
Stars & Stripes Beach Volleyball
Summer
SAS with Olympian Tina Graudina
Team Pizza in Clearwater
Join Stars and Stripes This Summer!
Stars and Stripes Beach Volleyball has built a strong culture focusing on the development of each athlete to push them to reach their potential.
We are a fast paced, high performance program that focuses on having fun while learning and growing as a team.
We have some of the best coaches around who challenge the girls to get better each and every practice.
We teach that our results are built at practice by what we do every single day and our girls love to compete in every aspect of the game.
Overall our focus is the development of the whole person through the love of the sport of beach volleyball.
Why Choose Stars and Stripes This Summer?
- Summer athletes train alongside our year round players - the best beach volleyball athletes in NJ, NY, PA & DE!
- Highly experienced coaching staff dedicated to SAS!
- Two 2.5 hour practices available to summer players each week!
- If you're thinking about making the switch to year round beach volleyball next club season, SAS Summer is a perfect way to test it out and prepare for tryouts!
- Beach volleyball training takes your indoor game to the next level!
- Players that practice with SAS over the summer stay on top of their skills and head into their high school seasons with confidence!
Summer 2025
Pre-Tryout Clinics
Pre-Tryout Clinics
This is a great opportunity to get used to moving in the sand, brush up on your skills and get some extra touches in prior to SAS Summer Tryouts!
Details:
- Clinic #1: Tues 4/22 | 8:00-9:30pm
- Clinic #2: Fri 4/25 | 8:00-9:30pm
- Great American Center, 17 Blair Rd, Aberdeen, NJ
- Open to anyone interested in trying out for SAS Summer!
Tryout Information - Summer 2025
Tryout Information
A tryout is required to participate in the SAS Summer training sessions. We recommend coming to two tryouts if at all possible. Sessions will be capped, so please sign up in advance for your preferred dates.
Tryout Dates:
- #1 Sunday 4/27 2:00-3:30pm (check in 1:45pm)
- #2 Friday 5/2 8:00-9:30pm (check in 7:45pm)
- #3 Tuesday 5/6 8:00-9:30pm (check in 7:45pm)
- #4 Wednesday 5/7 5:00-6:30pm (check in 4:45pm)
Details:
- Girls Ages 12-18
- Great American Center (formerly Highline Arena)
- 17 Blair Road, Aberdeen, NJ
- 6 indoor sand courts
- $50 tryout fee (covers 1-2 tryouts)
- Players will be notified of their status after the final tryout is complete (no later than Friday 5/9).
Program Information - Summer 2025
Summer Program Information
Summer Practice Schedule:
- Tuesdays 5:30-8:00pm
- Jenk's Inlet, 3 Broadway, Point Pleasant, NJ
- Thursdays 5:30-8:00pm
- Great American Center, 17 Blair Rd, Aberdeen, NJ
- June 3 - August 7
Details:
- $675
- No refunds or price adjustments will be given based on attendance or weather related cancellations.
- We practice through rain and will only cancel when there is a big threat of lightning during practice time.
- If we cancel, you will be notified via Heja approximately 2 hours prior to practice time. Otherwise you should assume practice is on.
- Payment (link coming soon!)
- Sign up for Heja to RSVP by noon the day of practice (link coming soon!)
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is SAS Summer different than the Year Round team?
Our year round programming is much more comprehensive! The season runs November-August and includes a lot more than just practice. Year Round SAS athletes receive coaching at select tournaments, recruiting support, a profile on Sports Recruits, SAS gear & more!
Who can try out for SAS Summer?
SAS is open to evaluating elite female athletes ages 12-18 for the summer program. Athletes should have indoor or beach volleyball experience and be performing at a high level for their age group.
What happens if I miss practice?
SAS is different from the indoor model. We focus on individual training, so the only athlete that is affected if you do not come is YOU. There will be no discounts, fee reductions or refunds for missed practices.
What happens if it rains?
We will practice unless there is a big threat of lightning at the time of practice. We do not have any make up dates available, so we will attempt to hold all or part of practice if at all possible.
Do I have to play in the tournaments?
Tournaments are optional, but recommended. Travel/entry fees are not included in the SAS fee. Here is a link to local women's and juniors tournaments. No tournament coaching is included with the SAS Summer fees.
What if I don't have a partner?
SAS practices are designed for individual training, so you do not need to tryout or join 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!
What if I don't make the team?
Athletes who need more experience are welcome to sign up for the Beach Club practices at one of the many locations in NJ and PA!
What should I wear to practice?
SAS athletes are required to wear a tee/tank and shorts/spandex/leggings at practice. No swim suits or sports bras.
What are we looking for in an athlete?
Coaches will evaluate players based on their volleyball fundamentals and overall athleticism, but that is not the whole picture. Coaches will also pay attention to:
- Attitude
- Behavior
- Coachability
- Competitiveness
- Communication Skills
- Parent Interactions
- Responsibility
- Sportsmanship
- Team Player
How many players do you take for each age group?
We are not looking for a specific number of players. We set a baseline for expectations for each group and we will make offers to any player that is at or above that baseline.
I have more questions!
Please contact Meghan Blair at sas@greatamericanvolleyball.com with any additional questions.