Training players from California to Columbus, Ohio. Hermosa Beach VBC & Columbus Ohio Beach Volleyball Club spread their passion of sand volleyball and want to take it a step further. Since 2015, founder Jesse Webster built a home for local aspiring beach volleyball players.
“We are open to players who have all different levels and experience” Webster said. “Not only are our players developing the skills necessary to succeed, we also try to keep our practices positive and encouraging.”
One of the most important and present qualities in our practices is the supportive environment and keeping player numbers low on each court, so they get maximum reps. In beach volleyball, positive energy between players on the court can play a big role in the outcome of the game.
“Every time I come to practice, I know that I will be entering a fun yet competitive environment. This uplifting energy keeps me going to the very end of each training,” says player AS.
Encouraging teammates before, during, and after game play is fundamental for every player. The HBVC coaches make sure to teach their kids the importance of positivity in each practice, incorporating a motivating style of coaching.
From the beginning, head coach Jesse Webster has always been set on two key factors: positivity and getting players noticed by college coaches. Webster runs his practices on the basis of mechanics, defensive/offensive strategies, player evaluations, and anticipation, all in preparation for higher level game play. Jesse plans to construct high level strategic planning for every player.
Starting with simple reps at the beginning of each practice, then builds upon the technique with a series of fun yet productive drills.
Method of coaching relies on the foundation of self awareness, self correction, and adaptability. Allowing the player to see for themselves what they can improve on helps them grow in both their personal play and in their understanding of the game.
Jesse likes to focus on the fundamentals of the game and emphasizes the importance of having fun in the process.
One of the main goals of the beach volleyball club is to aid players in their journey to collegiate level volleyball. In recent years, the club has helped in the recruitment process of numerous players. The students vary from Camille Lee & Sonjia both committed to the University of Utah, Emilee Hall and Maddie both committed to Vanguard University, Hallie Fields committed to play for the Oregon Ducks, Makayla committed to play for Boise State, Hannah committed to play for Brandeis University, Maddie Halleen of Marymount University, Jordyn Bonitz of El Camino College, Alex Omaszta of Concordia, Keeling sisters, Simona, Sam De Leon, Marlee Jasso all committed to Corban University, Jolie committed to San Francisco Dons, Emma-Leigh committed to Arizona Christian University, Kayla Allison committed to Missouri State, Kassidy committed to Tusculum University, Jordan committed to Lynchburg, and Lexi committed to play for Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Jesse's entire high school Mira Costa team committed to play beach in college. Each of these players have reaped the benefits of Jesse's coaching.
The club has numerous social media accounts by which they post videos of all their players, promoting them to different college coaches. These accounts are followed by many of the colleges that have beach programs, fostering the exposure of all the club’s players. Jesse has access to hundreds of college coaches’ contacts that they are able to send highlight videos to instantly. Players and parents can film during practices.
“My hope for the future is to give all of my players the opportunity to play in college and perform well at the collegiate level. I want to inspire all players to follow their dreams and work hard to reach their goals for the upcoming years” says Jesse Webster.
