The Main Beach Volleyball Community
The Main Beach Volleyball Community
Main Beach in Santa Cruz is more than just a stretch of sand — it’s home to one of the most active, welcoming, and passionate beach volleyball communities on the Central Coast. From first-time players to seasoned competitors, the Main Beach volleyball scene offers endless ways to learn, play, and connect.
No Attitudes Beach Volleyball is proud to be rooted in this community and to help support the players, coaches, and organizers who make Main Beach a special place to play.
The Main Beach Volleyball Community
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If you’re new to volleyball or looking to sharpen your skills, Main Beach offers a variety of coaching options and structured classes designed to help players of all levels grow their game.
City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Volleyball Classes
The City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department offers organized volleyball classes taught by experienced instructors, making it one of the easiest entry points into the volleyball community.
Beginning Beach Volleyball
Designed for adults looking to learn the fundamentals of beach volleyball in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages: 18–70
Location: Main Beach Volleyball Courts (Courts 7–12)
Instructor: Todd Hollenbeck
Focus: Fundamental skills, drills, and confidence-building
Session Length: 5-week sessions
Fees:
$148 Residents
$186 Non-Residents
This class is ideal for players who want to learn the game and feel comfortable joining pick-up games and community play.
Intermediate / Advanced Indoor Volleyball
For players looking to improve technical skills, game strategy, and overall volleyball IQ.
Ages: 18–60
Location: Natural Bridges Elementary School Gymnasium
Instructor: Todd Hollenbeck
Focus: Skill development, tactical play, and team concepts
Format: Interactive drills with an emphasis on 6v6 gameplay
Session Length: 5-week sessions
Fees:
$148 Residents
$186 Non-Residents
Note: Indoor classes are seasonal and may vary throughout the year.
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In addition to city-run classes, Main Beach is home to a number of independent coaches and volleyball organizations offering camps, clinics, private lessons, and youth programs. These programs play a huge role in growing the Santa Cruz volleyball community.
Lizzy Fowler Volleyball
Led by longtime Main Beach leader Lizzy Fowler, this program offers camps, clinics, and training opportunities focused on skill development, confidence, and love for the game. Programs are available for a variety of ages and skill levels.
Main Beach Volleyball
A staple of the Santa Cruz beach volleyball scene, Main Beach Volleyball offers training, leagues, and community-focused programs designed to support consistent play and skill progression.
Next Level Sports
Next Level Sports provides structured volleyball training programs with a focus on youth development, athletic fundamentals, and competitive growth across multiple sports, including volleyball.
Beach Dreams Beach Volleyball Club
Beach Dreams is a competitive beach volleyball club offering training programs, coaching, and development opportunities for junior athletes looking to advance their beach volleyball skills.
Santa Cruz Beach Volleyball Coaches
Santa Cruz Beach Volleyball connects players with experienced local coaches offering private lessons, group training, and skill-specific coaching for beach volleyball athletes of all levels.
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One of the best parts of the Main Beach volleyball community is how easy it is to jump in and play.
Pick-Up Volleyball
Pick-up games happen regularly and are organized informally by players on the beach. Times and days vary based on season, weather, and court availability, but weekends and afternoons are common.
Queens & Open Play
“Queens” games are a popular format at Main Beach and are a great way to meet players and get reps in. These games are typically:
Rotational
Self-organized
Skill-based depending on turnout
Most organization happens through word of mouth, group chats, and on-the-beach coordination.
Community Tip: Introduce yourself, ask questions, and respect rotations — the Main Beach community is welcoming to players who bring good energy and sportsmanship.
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Main Beach volleyball courts operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with the exception of designated challenge courts and courts that have been reserved through the City of Santa Cruz.
Courts 1–6 are typically used by more competitive players and include challenge court play. All other courts are first come, first served and are shared by the community unless they have been paid for and officially reserved through the City of Santa Cruz.
The City of Santa Cruz provides the nets, lines, and antennas. Players must bring their own volleyballs. Please bring your own ball and do not take or use balls that are not yours.
William Head sends out a weekly email letting the community know which courts are reserved. If you would like to be added to this list, please contact us and we will share your information with him.
For everyone’s safety, if your ball rolls onto another court, loudly call “ball on” so players on neighboring courts can safely stop play and avoid injury. Be mindful of adjacent courts and retrieve balls promptly and respectfully.