Developing the next generation of volleyball players is the primary focus of pro beach volleyball legends and Palisadians Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos. The two are once again gearing up for another long summer out on the beach. Only now, instead of competing, they are passing on their winning tips and moves to the next generation. The Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos Beach Volleyball Camp will begin its sixth season at Will Rogers State Beach on June 16. The popular summer camp has rapidly become a favorite among children ages 7-17. Designed to benefit players of all levels from beginners to advanced tournament players, the camp concentrates on teaching youngsters the basic fundamental skills through a variety of drills and games. Advanced players have the opportunity to practice repetitions through game-like drills and can play competitive games while receiving constant feedback from experienced coaches. Smith and Stoklos have imparted their coaching philosophies and knowledge of the game to their coaching staff to ensure that participants are learning how to play using the same methods and techniques that made the Palisades pair the winningest tandem in beach volleyball history. Beach Volleyball Camp weekly sessions run Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the last week of camp starting August 25. After an intense morning of volleyball, participants can participate in a Sand and Sea Camp from noon-3 p.m. This portion of camp gives players the opportunity to enjoy a variety of beach activities under the watchful eye of the coaching staff. Activities include surfing, swimming, soccer and beach games. Smith went to UCLA, where he was an NCAA champion and MVP, and is in the Volleyball Hall of Fame as well as the International Hall of Fame. He played on the U.S. National Team before making the move back to the beach. There he won over 140 professional tournaments, played in the Olympics and was a world champion. Stoklos was his partner for 112 of those victories and the ‘other half’ of the most successful team in tour history. Stoklos was a five-time world champion and was named the AVP Tour’s Most Valuable Player four times in his career. He also is a four-time winner of the prestigious Manhattan Beach Open. For more information visit the Web site at www.beachvolleyballcamps.com or call (310) 940-7166. Smith is currently working with another volleyball legend, Gene Selznick one of the greatest indoor players of all time. Smith and Selznick run indoor clinics at Palisades Charter High School after school and on weekends. Visit: www.sinjinvolleyball.com.
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