Beach Volleyball Clinics
Drills for Skills. Master the platform and the Handset. Get your hitting timing and hand contact dialed in. Join us for a fun and engaging beach volleyball clinic at Sorrento Beach led by Stu Cornutt and Mark Beltran (PHD- Perfect Hand Dig). Designed for developing players, this clinic focuses on building confidence, improving fundamental skills, and learning how to play smarter in real game situations.
Coach Mark - Specializing in platform passing and defensive hand digs.
Coach Stu - Specializing in hitting, Jump Serving, Transition defense, and hand setting
Coach Evan - Specializing in Jump serving, Blocking and Hitting.
These extensive playing and coaching backgrounds provide athletes with additional perspectives, personalized feedback, and high-level instruction. Together, they create a supportive, positive, and challenging environment where players can develop both their skills and confidence.
Athletes will participate in skill-focused drills, high-repetition training, and live gameplay designed to translate directly into match performance. Sessions emphasize ball control, passing, serving, movement, communication, and game awareness while encouraging players to compete, learn, and have fun.
Whether you're new to beach volleyball, transitioning from indoor volleyball, or looking to strengthen your foundation, this clinic provides an excellent opportunity to train with experienced coaches and develop the skills needed to succeed on the sand.
Details
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Sorrento Beach
Cost: Get 4 sessions for $100. Use as a credit any time for the Thursday Clinic.
JULY 18–19
2 Day Beach Volleyball Clinic
$400.00
Join us for a 2-day beach volleyball clinic led by AVP professional Seain Cook at Alki Beach. This experience is designed for competitive athletes who are ready to elevate every aspect of their game through focused instruction, high-rep training, and game-based learning.
Across two full days, athletes will train in an environment that mirrors real competition demands, developing stronger fundamentals, sharper decision-making, and the ability to perform under pressure. Sessions will include advanced skill work in serving, passing, attacking, blocking, defense, and transition play, along with detailed coaching on strategy, court awareness, and match preparation.
Each day blends structured drills with competitive gameplay, allowing athletes to immediately apply what they learn and make real-time adjustments with coaching feedback.
This clinic is built for players who want to train with purpose, compete at a higher level, and leave with a clearer understanding of how to win on the beach.
Details
Dates: July 18-19
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily
Location: Alki Beach
Cost: $400
Lunch Provided
Private & Small Group Lessons with Meng Bak
Take your game to the next level with fully customized training designed around your specific needs and goals. Each session with Meng is tailored to the athlete, providing targeted feedback, detailed instruction, and a clear path for rapid improvement.
Lesson Options:
1 Hour Private Lesson: Send us a message
90 Minute Private Lesson: Send us a message
Small Group (3–8 players, 90 min): $50 per player
Meng Bak brings over a decade of coaching experience and a global perspective to the court. With more than 13 years in volleyball, he has worked with athletes at every level—from beginners to collegiate players—helping them build strong fundamentals, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the game.
His coaching journey has taken him internationally, including time in Phuket, Thailand, where he expanded his experience in beach volleyball and worked with athletes from diverse backgrounds. This global exposure allows him to communicate effectively, adapt his coaching style, and connect with each athlete in a meaningful way.
In the U.S., Meng has contributed to successful high school and club programs, including his time at Bellevue High School, where he helped the team reach five consecutive district championship finals. He has also coached with Northwest Juniors and played a key role in developing the beach volleyball program at Northwest University, eventually serving as head coach.
Known for his positive energy and ability to simplify complex skills, Meng creates an environment where athletes can improve quickly while still enjoying the process. His coaching emphasizes strong fundamentals, game awareness, and building confidence through repetition and competition.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine advanced skills, Meng is committed to helping you reach your full potential on and off the court.
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Zuma Beach Clinics with Mark Beltran
Sundays | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $50 per person
Train with one of the most experienced coaches in the game at Zuma Beach. Led by Mark Beltran, these clinics are designed for athletes looking to improve their fundamentals, elevate their volleyball IQ, and compete with more confidence.
With over 35 years of coaching experience in both indoor and beach volleyball, Mark has worked with players at every level—from beginners to high-level competitors. A former defensive specialist at the University of Southern California, he later served as an assistant coach for the USC Men’s Volleyball program under Hall of Fame coach Bob Yoder, contributing to multiple national championship teams.
Mark’s coaching focuses on strong defensive systems, detailed skill development, and game awareness. His sessions are structured, high-rep, and built to help players improve quickly while understanding how to apply their skills in real game situations.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your technique, improve your movement on the sand, or gain a competitive edge, these clinics provide a focused and supportive training environment.
Thursday Beginner and Intermediate Beach Volleyball Clinic – Sorrento Beach
Drills for Skills. Master the platform and the Handset. Get your hitting timing and hand contact dialed in. Join us for a fun and engaging beach volleyball clinic at Sorrento Beach led by Stu Cornutt and Mark Beltran (PHD- Perfect Hand Dig). Designed for developing players, this clinic focuses on building confidence, improving fundamental skills, and learning how to play smarter in real game situations.
Coach Mark - Specializing in platform passing and defensive hand digs.
Coach Stu - Specializing in hitting, Jump Serving, Transition defense, and hand setting
Coach Evan - Specializing in Jump serving, Blocking and Hitting.
These extensive playing and coaching backgrounds provide athletes with additional perspectives, personalized feedback, and high-level instruction. Together, they create a supportive, positive, and challenging environment where players can develop both their skills and confidence.
Athletes will participate in skill-focused drills, high-repetition training, and live gameplay designed to translate directly into match performance. Sessions emphasize ball control, passing, serving, movement, communication, and game awareness while encouraging players to compete, learn, and have fun.
Whether you're new to beach volleyball, transitioning from indoor volleyball, or looking to strengthen your foundation, this clinic provides an excellent opportunity to train with experienced coaches and develop the skills needed to succeed on the sand.
Details
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Sorrento Beach
Cost: $40 Drop in or $100 for 4 sessions
Private & Small Group Lessons with Coach Evan or Coach Stu
Take your game to the next level with personalized training designed around your individual goals, experience level, and areas for growth. Whether you're new to volleyball, transitioning from indoor to beach, preparing for club or high school competition, or looking to refine advanced skills, private and small group lessons provide focused instruction and meaningful feedback to accelerate your development.
Lesson Options
1 Hour Private Lesson: Send us a message
90 Minute Private Lesson: Send us a message
Small Group (3–8 players, 90 min): $50 per player
Lessons are available with either Coach Evan or Coach Stu, giving athletes the opportunity to learn from two highly experienced coaches with diverse backgrounds in both beach and indoor volleyball.
Coach Evan brings extensive high-level playing and coaching experience to every session. His volleyball career includes training with the U17 Junior Olympic Beach squad, competing in CBVA and Junior National tournaments, representing the United States internationally, winning three Junior Olympic gold medals, and capturing CIF, State, and National Championships at Corona del Mar High School. He continued his playing career at Pepperdine University under legendary coach Marv Dunphy and has coached at Wildwood High School, Balboa Bay Volleyball Club, West Coast Volleyball Club, and Sinjin Smith Beach Volleyball Camps.
Coach Stu brings more than a decade of coaching experience and a passion for helping athletes build confidence and reach their potential. A Southern California CIF Champion coach in 2025, Stu has coached at Wildwood High School, Sammamish High School, Northwest Juniors, Falcon Volleyball Club, and Pac 6 Volleyball Club. Originally from Seattle, he grew up playing beach volleyball at Alki Beach and has maintained a lifelong connection to the sport. Stu also holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, which helps him create a supportive and motivating environment that encourages both athletic and personal growth.
While each coach brings a unique perspective and style, both share a commitment to teaching strong fundamentals, developing volleyball IQ, and helping athletes become more confident and complete players. Sessions are tailored to the individual athlete and can focus on skill development, movement and footwork, beach strategy, game awareness, position-specific training, or competition preparation.
No matter your starting point, Coach Evan and Coach Stu are dedicated to helping players improve their skills, compete with confidence, and develop a lasting love for the game.