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SANDLOT BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Brian HeffernanDirector & Head Coach

Web WWW.SANDLOTVB.COM / Email [email protected]


Hello and welcome to Sandlot Beach Volleyball Club. We are thrilled that you share a similar interest and/or passion for the sport of

Beach Volleyball. Sandlot Beach Volleyball Club was established to provide the highest level of beach volleyball training to athletes of

all ages. At Sandlot we believe in helping athletes pursue their passions with the goal of developing the heart, mind and body of each

Sandlot member. Sandlot operates under the core values of humility, gratitude, servanthood, unity and integrity. In addition to our

youth programing, Sandlot provides training for collegiate and adult players. Please visit our website in early March for more

information.

CLUB DIRECTOR: BRIAN HEFFERNAN

Brian is the head volleyball coach at Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL. Playing collegiately at Penn State and beginning his collegiate coaching career

with the Nittany Lions in 1994, winning the 1994 NCAA Volleyball National Championship. Since 1994 Brian has worked side by side with some of the

worlds most successful volleyball coaches in places such as Pepperdine University, the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin and the

USA Women’s National Team.

While in southern California, Brian founded and directed the Renegade Volleyball Club from 1994 - 99. His Renegade teams competed at the highest

levels in the SCVA Region as well as nationally winning several open division team championships at the 16 and 18-under levels:

Davis Volleyball Festival 16-open National Champions 1996

USAV Junior National Championships 16-open/18-open 5th Place 1996 & 1999

USAV Junior National Championships 18-open Silver Medalist

SCVA Junior National Qualifier Open Champions 1996, 98,99 / Crossroads Junior National Qualifier Open Champions 1996, 1998 / Las

Vegas Invitational Open Champions 1999

USA Youth National Team – NORCECA Gold Medalist 1998

USA Junior National Team – Junior World Championships 8th Place 1999

An avid beach player growing up and while living in southern Cal after college, Brian also spent time training athletes in the sand. Two of Brian’s

protégé’s became the, then youngest AAA rated beach players in the history of the California Beach Volleyball Association. Brooke Niles-Hanson has

continued her career with a current USA ranking of 3 and SWATCH World FIVB Ranking as high as 9. Throughout his time in Huntington Beach, Brian

also helped develop and instruct the Junior Spikers Summer Beach Volleyball Camps.



How do I join Sandlot Beach Volleyball Club?

REGISTRATION:

Please follow the online REGISTRATION link on our website home page .

Print and complete the attached documents (USAV Registration Form, Emergency Medical Information Form and Code of Conduct Form.

Mail documents along with $200 non-refundable check, payable to Sandlot Volleyball Inc.

Mail check to: Brian Heffernan, 7205 Woodland Avenue,, Saint Augustine, FL 320840.

Pay balance of your training block or blocks by cash or check at your first training.

When and where are the practices?Saint Augustine is our home base . Training will begin at the St. Augustine Pier but if there is enough interest north and/or south we may begin multiple training

groups and locations as we grow. Athletes will practice twice per week for 2 hours. Skill level groups are more important than age so very advanced young

players may at times train with older groups. In general though, we will train ages 12 – 15 from 4 – 6p and ages 16 – 18 from 6 – 8p until school lets out.

How much does it cost? How do I make a payment?Athletes must commit to at least 1 training block. The longer you train with Sandlot the less it costs. Prices start at $40 per week for the entire season (3 training

blocks), $50 per week for 10 weeks (2 training blocks) and $60 per week for 5 weeks (1 training block). Each week will consist of 2 x 1.5 hour training sessions.

Cash is the preferred payment method. Cash or check is due prior to the first training in any training block and can be paid in the amount of a single or multiple

Training Blocks or a full season basis.

The season will be broken into 3 x 5 week training and competition blocks as follows:

March – May 6: Trainings offered through clinic format

May 6 – June 9: Training Block 1

June 10 – July 14: Training Block 2

July 15 – August 18: Training Block 3

15 Weeks - 3 Training Blocks $620 + / no overlap or transfers ($40 per week)

10 Weeks - Any 2 Training Block $520 / no overlap or transfers ($50 per week)

5 Week – Any 1 Training Block: $320 / no overlap or transfers ($60 per week)

Fees include $20 USAV Player Registration



Do I need a partner to train with Sandlot?

It is NOT necessary to have a beach partner to train with Sandlot, but it is recommended. If you already have a partner it is recommended that you

both attend the same weekly trainings in order to develop as a team. Participation in tournaments is recommended but not required. Tournament

registration and fees is not part of your club costs. You are encouraged to play as much as possible and will need to register for tournaments with

a partner.

TOURNAMENTS:

There are several groups running events in Florida. Below is the 2013 Florida Dig the Beach Tour Schedule

May 11-12, Tour Kickoff & ROX Jr. Series Stop, Clearwater Beach, FL

Jun 1-2, Ft. Myers Open & ROX Jr. Series Stop, Ft. Myers Beach, FL

Jun 15-16, Siesta Key Classic & ROX Jr. Series Stop, Siesta Key Beach, FL

Jun 29-30, Ft. Lauderdale Classic & ROX Jr. Series Stop, Ft. Lauderdale Beach, FL

Jul 13-14, Siesta Key Open & ROX Jr. Series Stop, Siesta Key Beach, FL

Jul 27-28, Ft. Lauderdale Open & ROX Jr. Series Stop, Ft. Lauderdale Beach, FL

Aug 3-4, Clearwater Open & ROX Jr. Series Championships, Clearwater Beach, FL

Aug 17-18, DTB Tour Championships, Location TBA

CLINICS:

Sandlot will begin offering clinics in the month of March. Clinics can be designed to meet the needs of any group. If you would like to

schedule a clinic or be notified about clinics in your area, please tell us who and where you via email below.

DeepSand Clinics: For groups with a minimum 8 athletes we offer 2 and 3 day clinics. Each day includes 2 x 2 hour trainings with a 30

minute break. We are available for Deep Sand Clinics throughout Florida and the southeastern US and can be scheduled on a first come

first served basis. Our Deep Sand Clinic price is $50 per player per day.

QuickSand Clinics: For smaller groups with a minimum 4 athletes we offer our 1 day Quick Sand Clinic. The Soft Sand Clinic is 2 x 2 hour

trainings with a 30 minute break. The Quick Sand Clinic locations can be discussed on an individual basis. Our Quick Sand Clinic price is

$60 per person.

Coaching Philosophy

Here are a few of the things I have come to believe in:

The Process is More Important Than the TrophyChampions build their skill set with a mindful focus on the details of their work. They are committed to behaviors such as poise and self control. These commitments that eventually lead to the team trophy for everyone associated with the program.

The Ability to Teach and Lead are CriticalThe most critical skills I possess are my ability to teach and lead. Teaching is measured by the ability to transfer skill and to problem solve within game and game-like situations. As a leader I enjoy creating a vision and putting the vision into action.

Great Teammates Make Teams GreatBecoming a great teammate means wanting more for those around you than you want for yourself. Every team member reaps great rewards as they embrace serving those around them.

Always Teach BELIEFEveryone values the language of hope. Wherever the athletes are on their journey they need to know that with hard work, they will have the right stuff for success in life, in the classroom and on the court.


Servanthood

Maintaining the humble perspective that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves. Servanthood is the ability to look beyond yourself to ask: How can I add value today?

Passion

The consistent desire, effort and attitude to fight for your teammates even on your toughest day. Passion fuels the journey and is a key ingredient learning.

Unity

Creating a culture where the whole is greater than the building blocks. Commitments to hard work and to playing with and for your teammates enhances unity.

Integrity

Development of our gifts, our abilities and our talents for the betterment of our team and with service to those around us even when nobody is watching.

Gratitude

Being thankful for the opportunities and the growth we experience through pursuing goals and overcoming challenges.

Sandlot Core Values


Nicole BranaghUniversity of Minnesota '97- '00 / All Big Ten 1998 – 2000 / AVCA All American 1999, 2000

AVP Rookie of the Year 2005 / AVP MVP 2007 /

2008 Beijing Olympic Athlete – USA Beach Volleyball

“As a former collegiate athlete and experienced beach player, Brian understands the mind and

the heart of a competitive volleyball athlete. He can also effectively teach the necessary skills

and tactics to win at the highest levels both indoor and on the sand. In my times working with

Brian I always appreciated his ability to methodically build skills and teach tactics through a series

of progressions. This style allows his athletes to transfer and to apply concepts quickly.

Although Brian is a terrific coach, he is an even better person. The quality that I admire most

about Brian is his ability to relate to and challenge his athletes in a positive and compassionate

way.“

Brooke Niles-HansonRenegade Volleyball Club '95 - ‘99

University of California at Santa Barbara '99- '02 / All Big West 2000 – 2002 / AVCA

All American 2002

2009 AVP Defensive Player of the Year / Ranked #9 on FIVB Beach World Tour 2010

“Brian Heffernan coached me throughout my junior volleyball career and I know that I

would never be the player I am today without him. Both indoors and on the sand he

taught me the skills, discipline and dedication needed to become a champion. I am

currently part of the #10 ranked Beach Volleyball team on the FIVB World Tour and #3

ranked in the USA. I still use the techniques and strategies Brian instilled in me at a

very young age. He is without a doubt the best coach I ever had and cannot wait to

someday work with him again.”

For mer Athlete Comments:


Sherisa LivingstonUniversity of Wisconsin '98 - '01/ Big Ten FOY 1998 / All Big Ten 1999 – 2001 / Big Ten POY 2000 /

AVCA All-American 1999 – 2001

Professional Volleyball Player 2001 - 2012

"To this day when I have a new coach Brian is always my standard of measure. I confidently

speak for all of my teammates that our experience with Brian was not just about volleyball

but also about developing life skills. He showed us that you could lead by teaching. Through

his example we all witnessed a person who is process driven and more concerned with our

journey than he was with our outcomes. Above all, Brian often put the needs of others before

his own and in doing so he created a program culture where we cherished our commitments

to each other and the goals we strived to achieve as a team. I will always be grateful for my

years spent playing for Brian. I am now 31 years old and volleyball has taken me all over the

world. If not for Brian I likely would not have become a 3 time NCAA All American at Wisconsin,

a 2 time Big Ten Champion, a Wisconsin graduate or a professional volleyball player (13 years).

I hope I will someday be able to pay all of this forward.“

Brooke RundleRenegade Volleyball Club '95 - ‘98

University of California at Santa Barbara '98 - '01 / Big West FOY 1998 / All Big West 1999 – 2001 /

AVCA All-American 1999, 2000 / UCSB Athlete of the Year 2000

Professional Volleyball Player 2001 – 2006

Volunteer Arms of Love Orphanage – Jinotepe, Nicaragua

"Brian Heffernan inspires his colleagues and players. His perseverance and work ethic is

contagious. He is an expert at breaking down and teaching techniques and tactics to players and

coaches of all levels. He also teaches players how to strategize and think for themselves on the court

enabling them to make critical decisions under pressure. His heart is huge both on and off the

court. He inspires players and friends to always do their best and treat each other with respect."

For mer Athlete Comments:


Trisha Bratford – LopezRenegade Volleyball Club ‘97 – ‘99

University of Minnesota '00 - '04 / NCAA Final Four 2003 & 2004

Professional Volleyball Player 2005 - 2010

"My perspective on Brian Heffernan is very unique because he was not only my club volleyball coach

in high school and my collegiate coach at Minnesota, Brian is also responsible on many levels for giving

my life more direction than most of us could hope for. I came from a challenging life situation and

although I have always tried to make good choices the circumstances could have easily taken me in the

wrong direction. I did not know it then, but when I met Brian as a sophomore in high school, his vision,

competence and character as a person and as a coach was a great blessing. It was difficult to see past

the realities of my life at times but Brian had a vision that would later be realized as a collegiate

volleyball player. Today, I am the first person in my family to earn a college degree. Through this

experience I was also able to play a starting role on two NCAA Final Four teams at the University of

Minnesota as well as see the world playing professional volleyball. None of this would have become

a reality if not for the extraordinary impact Brian has had on my life. He is without a doubt the type of

person and coach I want for my own children.“

Cassie Busse-KimesUniversity of Minnesota '00 - '03 / All Big Ten 2002, 2003 / Big Ten POY 2003 / AVCA All-

American 2002, 2003 / Academic All American 2002, 2003

USA National Team Member 2004 – 2009, Professional Volleyball Player 2004 - 2011

"Brian is a dedicated student of the game with the innate ability to motivate, teach, and

rally his team to understand the daily efforts and mindfulness that ultimately leads

toward a larger goal. From day one as our primary team trainer, Brian instilled in us the

fierce desire to play with and for each other. His unmatched technical and tactical abilities

helped us focus each skill and drill in practice to ultimately win games and journey our

way to our ultimate prize. His carefully planned training and scout sessions taught us to

think for ourselves on the floor. It’s these mindful practices that helped lead us on the

road to success, winning the Big Ten in 2002 and making the Final Four for the first time in

school history in 2003."

What are the athletes saying?


John DunningStanford University, Head Women's Volleyball Coach

“I met Brian in 2000 while he was working at the University of Minnesota as an

assistant coach. At Minnesota I watched Brian help to transform a group of young

athletes into an eventual Big Ten Champion and NCAA Final Four team. Brian’s teams

have always had solid fundamentals, played hard and competed together. In his time

at Washington State Brian’s leadership helped to transform the team culture as well

as attract the type of athlete who would eventually be able to compete within the

Pac10 conference. Brian worked tirelessly as a recruiter and in a very short period

of time he had Washington State moving in a positive direction. Having spent many

years in the Pac10 I know he left the program in a much better place than when he

arrived.”

Christy JohnsonIowa State, Head Women's Volleyball Coach

"Brian Heffernan has had a tremendous impact at every program he has worked with.

Without exception, through his hard work and skill he has left each program better than

when he arrived. Brian has a great eye for talent and understands very well what it takes

to win at the highest levels. He is considered among the most skilled coaches in the

country and is very well respected as a coach who develops and cares for the student

athletes and the teams he works with. Based on Brian’s knowledge of the game, his

ability to recruit and develop talent, as well as, his personal skills, he is poised to develop

a nationally competitive program."

Comments From Coaches:


Pete WaiteUniversity of Wisconsin Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

“Brian is a leader who has a continuous vision for the players and the program. He has a

creative mind and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and methods to improve the

team. His personality allows the athletes to compete at the highest level and enjoy what

they’re doing. Brian understands the mental and physical needs of the athletes. His use

of yoga with our team has helped the athletes be the healthiest they have been in recent

years. Brian has impacted us tremendously as recruiter. He has connections throughout

the country and he is a tireless worker. He thrives in competitive situations and seeks

athletes who are passionate about becoming the very best.”

Mike HebertUniversity of Minnesota, Retired Head Women's Volleyball Coach

AVCA Coaching Hall of Fame

“I recently retired after 35 years as a Head Coach in Division I Women’s Volleyball.

During that time I hired and worked with several assistant coaches. Brian Heffernan

was one of the very best that I have ever worked with. Brian worked as our Associate

Head Coach for four years, from 2000-2003. During his tenure our teams at the

University of Minnesota reached historic milestones qualifying for four NCAA Tournaments,

winning a first Big Ten Championship (2002) and advancing to our first NCAA Final Four

(2003). His contributions to each of these achievements were essential.

Brian is multi-talented. In the language of a coach he is an all-skill player. He is a

great recruiter. He possesses great character. He is loyal and he is honest. He is a

gifted teacher of skill and tactics. And his professional knowledge base is outstanding.

He also demonstrates a wonderful touch in dealing with people. “

Comments From Coaches:



Resume: Brian T. Heffernan

EDUCATION University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN

M.Ed. Applied Kinesiology 2006

The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA

B.S. Secondary Education: Biological Sciences 1993

COACHING

EXPERIENCE University of Wisconsin Women’s Volleyball

2008 – 2012 Assist in all aspects of program development

2010 recruiting class ranked #8 nationally by Prep Volleyball

2011 recruiting class ranked #7 nationally by Prep Volleyball

July ’09,’10 USA High Performance Coach

USA High Performance Championships 2009 & 2010

Assistant Coach 2009 Select A1 Program

Assistant Coach 2010 Junior A2 Program

2004 – 2008 Washington State University Women’s Volleyball

Head Coach

Oversee and coordinate all aspects of program development

Team led Pac-10 Conference in blocking (2005)

4 athletes named to Pac-10 All Freshmen Team

16 athletes named Pac-10 All-Academic Team

16 athletes WSU Presidents Honor Roll

3 COSIDA/ESPN Academic All-American

Highest team GPA in program history (2006)

2000 - 2004 University of Minnesota Women’s Volleyball

Associate Head Coach

Assist in all aspects of program development

6 athletes named AVCA All-American

13 athletes named All-Big Ten

2 athletes named GTE Academic All-American

2000 NCAA Sweet 16

2001 NCAA 2nd Round

2002 Big Ten Champions, NCAA Sweet Sixteen

2003 NCAA Final Four

2003 USA Women’s Pan-Am Games Volleyball Team

Training Assistant

1999 USA Women’s Junior National Volleyball Team

Head Coach, 1999 World Championships

1998 USA Women’s Youth National Volleyball Team

Assistant Coach, 1998 NORCECA Championships

1998 Cal State Los Angeles Women’s Volleyball

Volunteer Assistant Coach


Resume: Brian T. Heffernan

1995 - 2000 Renegade Volleyball Club Huntington Beach, CA

Founder, Head Coach and Director

Southern Cal Regional Champions 1996/1998

Southern Cal Jr. National Qualifier Champions 1996,’98,’99

Crossroads Jr. National Qualifier Champions 1996,’98,‘99

1995 Davis Volleyball Festival – 9th Place – U16

1996 Davis Volleyball Festival Champions – U16

1996 USAV Junior National Championship 5th Place 16-open

1998 USAV Junior National Championship 2nd Place U18-open

1999 USAV Junior National Championship 5th Place U18-open

1994 – 1996 Pepperdine University Men’s Volleyball Team Malibu, CA

Volunteer Assistant Coach

M1993 – 1994 Penn State University Men’s Volleyball Team State College, PA

Assistant Coach, 1994 NCAA Men's Volleyball Champions

TEACHING University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN

EXPERIENCE Coaching Volleyball Instructor

1999 California State University at Long Beach Long Beach, CA

Laboratory of Applied Physiology - Lab Assistant

1994 - 1997 Oak Park High School Agoura Hills, CA

Biology, Chemistry, Global Science – Teacher

1993 - 1994 Penn State University State College, PA

Exercise and Sport Science Instructor & Teacher Assistant

HONORS & Penn State Men’s Volleyball Team Student-Athlete

ACTIVITIES Penn State University SAAC – Men’s Volleyball Representative

1991 - 1993 NCAA Final Four, Men’s Volleyball

Penn State Scholar Athlete Award

2005 – 2007 Washington State Campus Crusade for

Christ – Coaches Study

2008 – 2012 University of Wisconsin FCA – Coaches Study

Legacy Builders Study 1 & 2

Romans 12 Coach Study

2010 – Current Harbor Athletic Club Youth Programing Volunteer

Facilitate 10 week Youth Volleyball Class

2010 – Current YogaFit - 300 Hour Therapeutic Yoga Certification

Levels 1 & 2 Courses Completed

Studying to help the volleyball athlete improve core strength,

maintain back health and reduce injury as well as teaching

relaxation and visualization techniques.

REFERENCES

Dr. Mike Hebert - Retired January 2010

Former University of Minnesota Volleyball – Head Coach


619-346-1153

John Dunning, Head Coach

Stanford Women’s Volleyball

650-799-0979

Russ Rose, Head Coach

Penn State Women's Volleyball


814-863-7475

TODAY IS A GREAT DAY FOR

BEACH VOLLEYBALL!


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