2026 NTDP Beach Fall Training Series Heads to Florida

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 22, 2026) – USA Volleyball’s Beach National Team Development Program takes its Fall Training Series to Dania Beach, Florida, Sept. 26-27, providing high-level training and development opportunities for athletes across four age groups.

Check out the rosters.

The two-day training series features athletes in the following age groups: Girls U16, Girls U19, Boys U17 and Boys U19. Participants will take part in four on-court training sessions at Rita Crockett Beach Sports Academy, also known as The Pit. An accomplished coaching staff with experience at the collegiate, professional and Olympic levels will lead the sand sessions.

In addition to on-court training, athletes will participate in a classroom session led by U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee sport psychologist Dr. Joanna Foss. The session will provide an opportunity for athletes to develop skills that support their growth beyond the court.

Coaches

Men’s U19
Head Coach: Alvaro Filho, Olympian/Stetson
Assistant Coach: Megan Burgdorf, Beach Volleyball Consultant

Boys U17
Head Coach: Hudson Bates, Elite Training Beach Volleyball
Assistant Coach: Priscilla Piantadosi Lima, Optimum Beach/pro coach

Women’s U19
Head Coach: Kristina Adams, Stetson
Assistant Coach: Stanton Smith, El Camino College

Girls U16
Head Coach: Beth Van Fleet, Georgia State
Assistant Coach: Steven Grotowski, Florida Atlantic