Hi, I’m Mike liggett.
Maybe you want to improve your CBVA rating or have set a goal of playing beach volleyball in college. Maybe you want to start doing something active and make new friends. Or maybe you wanna get back into shape and have fun doing it. Whatever it is, beach volleyball is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation and a great way to enjoy the Southern California lifestyle.
Join me, your coach, and let’s improve your game and have a blast along the way. I’ve been an educator for the past 15 years, have a master’s degree in kinesiology, and was a former Division I athlete. For the last two decades, I’ve dedicated my life to mastering the skill and art form that is competitive beach volleyball. With me, you will learn the fundamentals of passing, setting, serving, attacking, and defense. You’ll learn how to manage the wind, the sun, and how to attack your opponent so you can win more matches. Lastly, we’re going to teach how to take care of your body and recover properly so you can play better for longer.
My Approach
The beach game is all about rhythm. You must find yours and disrupt your opponent’s. There are numerous ways to accomplish this. Your job strategically is to “find a chink in their armor” and discover what disrupts their flow. Make them uncomfortable. Conversely, your skills have to be fine tuned enough to handle them doing the same to you. Little things, like where you serve, line up to block, how low you pass, and which side you’re on can be the difference in winning and conserving energy for the next match.
Offense
Ball control is king. The more consistent you are with ball placement, the more you’re partner can put you in position to be successful. The pass, set, aggressive approach, and call all come together to help you navigate the match. Do this well and the other team will be constantly frustrated. You’ll always be in control if you can side out.
Defense
Aggressive serving and relentless defense can suffocate the other team. First, get them in trouble with your serve. Then once the ball is in play, be ready to scramble and control their attacks. Can you funnel with your block? Is the defender reading the attacker? Can you set your partner well after they make a great dig? The great ones do these little things well.