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Huntington Beach’s Danielle Sparks, left, and Haylee LaFontaine have chosen college beach volleyball over indoor after winning a 16U AAU tournament this summer. (Luca Evans / Los Angeles Times) BY LUCA EVANS SEPT. 11, 2022 9:35 AM PT It’s soft, soothing sand versus...

Losing sucks. The feeling of disappointment and heartbreak as you dwell on each mistake that…..

MBsand Director Patty Dodd's teaching experience helped her become a better coach. Read more...

Learn more about MBsand's philosophy, how coach Patty Dodd builds culture, teaches skill and guides her players. Watch here!

14U standouts, Charlie, Fuerbringer, Kate Morley, Erin Inskeep, Molly LaBreche, Mallory LaBreche, Madi Collins and Maddy Byrne were featured on this educational video for the Junior Volleyball Association. Mbsand is proud of their skills! Watch here!

Improve your sideout game. Olympic Gold Medalist Todd Rogers and MBsand Director Patty Dodd teach to all ages. Watch here!

John Hyden continues to prove that age and excellence (with the right training and mindset) can go hand in hand. In 2017, Hyden broke the legendary Karch Kiraly's record of being the oldest player to win a professional open when he won the Chicago Open with Ryan...

Jessie was the top beach volleyball recruit in the nation for the class of 2021. She was heavily recruited for both beach and indoor volleyball. Her high volleyball IQ and her ability to read the court on both offense and defense make her quite a force. She is thought...

We are very lucky to have AVP pro player, Billy Allen at MBsand as one of our coaches. Those who have trained with him, know that he is a skilled and caring coach and those who have seen him play, know that he is a talented...

Karissa grew up playing both indoor and beach volleyball in Santa Cruz, CA. In college, she was a setter for Stanford from 2009 to 2012, contributing to three PAC 12 titles and graduating with a degree in Product Design. In 2014 she joined the University of Hawaii...

Colby is an all around athlete and well -rounded teen who is humble, hard working and kind. She played tennis, soccer and basketball before she even knew beach volleyball existed. She started playing beach volleyball when she was ten years old. At home she speaks...

Coach Patty was recently interviewed for the Coach Your Brains Out: A Volleyball Coaching Podcast. Part 1. Part 2. Please tune in to listen to Coach Patty's experiences and philosophies on coaching junior's beach volleyball - this is a two part interview. She is...

Karmin is a thoughtful, natural athlete who loves fashion and music. She played seven years of competitive soccer before giving it up to focus on volleyball and over the last two years, beach volleyball. She is a part of the Nordstrom's ambassador program and has...

Coach Patty was interviewed over Memorial Day weekend for the Sandcast: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter Podcast. The interview touches on several topics such as the grass roots movement to get more boys involved in beach volleyball, coaching the...

Cela’s story is one of determination and sacrifice. Cela is a HS Junior and lives in Sacramento, yet she has been training at MBsand for the lat 18 months, flying in twice a month. She compliments her MBsand training with games and workouts at Precision Sand Club and...

I'm really excited to announce this addition to MBsand Volleyball Club. Matt and Joy Fuerbringer, Mizuno owners are long time friends. My own daughters played indoor at Mizuno and this merger feels like inviting family over. MBsand will greatly benefit from adding...

2018….it’s time to reflect on my New Year Goals!! GOAL FOR IT: My goal is to grow MBsand Volleyball club. Much more needs to be done to empower my players with the confidence they get from improving and learning life lessons on the court. WORK IT: Building a new...

Despite the constant change of popular trends and health kicks, three things remain definite in the South Bay: Sunday brunch, surfing and all things volleyball. With Manhattan Beach as the “Wimbledon of beach volleyball,” there is no doubt that the sport has heavily...

MBSand Shines at USA Junior Beach Championships, MBsand players get recognized on USAVB Magazine.  With Kelly Belardi (Gold 15U), Jessica Smith- Savannah Standage (Silver 15U) and Simone Gibson (Bronze 15U),  MBSand's...

MBsand coach Patty Dodd gives her volleyball knowledge and passion to the Marshall Islands                           As part of the US State Department Sports Diplomacy Program, Patty spent 9 days in Micronesia teaching everyone from beginners to National Team players...

2017 Recipient of the Karen Beebe Arrow Award Inducted into the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2015 as a Player, the Karen Beebe Arrow Award reflects what Patty has accomplished outside the volleyball lines during 20 years as a Teacher, Coach and Mentor in the...

Manhattan Beach, CA. The Southern California duo of Kelly Belardi and Savannah Standage dominated 12U beach volleyball this summer. The pair won The Big 3... AAU Junior Olympics, USA Junior Nationals and CBVA Cal Cup. For the latter they were honored at the CBVA Hall...

Women's Beach Volleyball | 4/21/2016 2:00:00 PM | Dominique Dodd Named to CCSA All-Freshman Team MIAMI (April 21, 2016) – FIU beach volleyball player Dominique Dodd has been named to the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA) All-Freshman Team. Only five...

Dalas Dodd (left), Lindsey Knudsen (center) and Mary Hernandez (right) swept the inaugural WCC... BVB | Dodd, Hernandez, Knudsen Sweep WCC POTY Awards Release: Thursday 04/28/2016 by SMC Athletics SAN BRUNO, Calif. — The Saint Mary’s beach volleyball team swept...

MBsand is now CO-ED, Boys 16U are welcome! Boys joined MBsand  summer 2016. Boys bring speed, strength and good energy to practice. The girls enjoy winning rallies against them. MBsand practices year round. During the school year practices are on Mondays, Fridays and...

Daniele Lupo (left) and Paolo Nicolai (second from right) of Italy being interviewed with coach Mike Dodd (second from left) by Phil Collin. FT. LAUDERDALE SWATCH BEACH VOLLEYBALL FIVB WORLD TOUR FINALS | 29 SEPTEMBER – 4 OCTOBER 2015 Fort Lauderdale, Fla., September...

Formation of Manhattan Beach Sand Volleyball Club – August 2015 We are thrilled to announce the evolution of a new sand volleyball club in the South Bay through combining efforts of the Dodd Volleyball School and the Manhattan Beach Volleyball Club.  Under the...

A Summer to Remember BY JESSICA HALL | OCT. 16, 2014, 5:30 P.M. (ET) It was a summer to remember for the All-American duo of Brittany Tiegs and Jace Pardon after they claimed the gold medal at the 2014 World University Beach Volleyball Championship in Porto, Portugal....