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.
dr. Greg matos
Greg is the President of Matos Psychological Consulting, a boutique private practice in Marina del Rey, CA.
He is working on improving his passing. He fosters cats, loves yoga, and cookies-and-cream ice cream.
Founder
DJ Mikey
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
Chriss
Videography
Tournament Music Coordinator
FAQs
How many tournaments do you host a year?
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We offer a range of fun tournaments throughout the year: Men's Intermediate Unrated (January - Cash Prize: $350), Family Beginner/Intermediate (April - Fundraiser for Charity), The Venice Beach SkyBall Tournament (June - Cash Prize: $1,000), and Women's Tournament (October - Cash Prize:$1,000).
How much does it cost to compete?
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$20/team for most tournaments.
$100/team for the Family Tournament (suggested donation). Matos Psychological Consulting will match the total raised by teams and donate all proceeds to Peace Over Violence, a local initiative to support families navigating challenging domestic situations.
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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/near-rated play 4 times a year at our local beach, 2) Support local charities, 3) Connect with the local community, and 4) tournament finalists get sponsored for one CBVA tournament to get rated!
Finally, league members have access to exclusive weekly training with Wes.