ABOUT US

Meet the Coaches

Coach

John Kovesdy

* Over 25 years of experience playing beach volleyball

* Coached youth sports for over 10 years

* Head Coach for Yuma's only Boy's competitive indoor volleyball team.

"Beach volleyball has always been my passion and a source of joy and rejuvenation. After moving to Yuma nearly 10 years ago, I quickly realized the sport wasn’t as popular here, likely due to the lack of good facilities. However, with the recent upgrades to the Kennedy sand courts, we now have a fantastic opportunity to build a vibrant beach volleyball community in Yuma. I’m excited to help anyone interested in getting out on the sand and enjoying the game like I do!"

Coach

Rori Martinez

* Played High school and collegiate level volleyball.

*Coaches competitive indoor girls volleyball

* Actively training and playing to compete in 2 person sand volleyball tournaments.

"As a former college volleyball player and current travel indoor volleyball coach, I bring a wealth of experience to the sand. My coaching focuses on skill development, mental toughness, and fostering a love for the game. I create a supportive, personalized environment where players can grow, excel, and achieve their goals. Trust, clear communication, and dedication are at the heart of my coaching philosophy. Let’s work together to unlock your full potential on the sand!"

Mission:

Grow the culture of beach volleyball in the Yuma area by hosting leagues, tournaments and
fun community engaging activities.

CONTACT:

Email: SunsetVolleyYuma@gmail.com

Location:

Sand Volleyball Courts

Kennedy Memorial Park

2251 S Kennedy Ln

Yuma, AZ, 85365

Message from john:

"I have played volleyball for over 25 years now. Playing the game in the sand has always been one of my most happy places. After I moved to Yuma about a decade ago, from Phoenix, it didn't take long to notice the sand volleyball community in Yuma is limited. This surprised me considering our neighbors in SoCal have one of the largest beach volleyball communities in the world, if not the largest. The biggest challenge we have faced in Yuma, has been adequate facilities to play the game safely. With the recent upgrades to the sand courts at Kennedy, an opportunity to start organizing leagues and tourneys was presented. With more organized opportunities I am hoping that more people find their way into the sand to see for themselves how great the game is and why I love it so much."