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.
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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

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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 - Cash Prize:$100/$250 donated), Co-Ed Beginner/Intermediate (June-Fundraiser), and Women's Intermediate/Advanced (October - Cash Prize:$1,000).


How much does it cost to compete?

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$20/team for the Off-Season, Family, and Women’s Tournaments.

$160/team for the Summer Co-Ed Tournament. Matos Psychological Consulting will match the total raised by teams and donate all proceeds to Peace Over Violence, a local initiative to end intimate partner violence.


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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, get a monthly sponsored 90-minute training with Coach Wes.