Our Story

Venice Beach League™ is the only beach volleyball league in Venice, CA. We’re proud of our neighborhood and its players. We seek to provide a way for these awesome humans to compete with each other in a fun, laid-back way. We champion local non-profit initiatives that work to build a safer and more loving community.

A man on a sandy beach, wearing sunglasses, a black hoodie with 'Venice Beach League' logo, and pink shorts, posing with a relaxed stance and hand gestures near a pier and a lifeguard tower.
A DJ's hand operating a illuminated DJ mixer with colorful LED lights in a dark setting.

dr. Greg matos

Greg is the Founder of the Matos Assessment Center that helps young adults identify neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism) and empower them to thrive academically and socially.

He also runs a boutique relationship consulting practice in Marina del Rey. Greg works with high-achieving professionals who are successful in every part of their life, except romantic relationship.

He volunteers with Big Brothers of Los-Angeles, practices yoga almost daily, and eats way too much cookies-and-cream ice cream.

Founder

DJ Mikey

Person playing beach volleyball on a sandy beach under a blue sky.

Coach Wes Wittkamper

Wes is a local legend who has worked with hundreds of beach volleyball players in Venice Beach.

Wes is with Venice Beach Lab. He trains league members.

League Coach

Tournament Music Coordinator

FAQs

How many tournaments do you host a year?

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We offer two fun tournaments a year: Off-Season Unrated (January - Cash Prize: $350) and The Venice Beach SkyBall Tournament (June - Cash Prize: $500)

How much does it cost to compete?

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$20/team for most tournaments.

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How does the league work?

When you play in one of our tournaments, you’re automatically a league team. League membership benefits: 1) competitive intermediate tournaments on Venice Beach, 2) access weekly training with Coach Wes for local tournaments, 3) time with awesome local people.