Weekly beach volleyball training in Berlin – small groups, fixed slots
Two fixed sessions a week at Beach 61 by Gleisdreieck, no more than eight people per group, level A2 to A3. Open to individuals – no club membership, no annual contract and no need to bring your own group.
In short: we train on Mondays from 19:30 to 21:00 and on Tuesdays from 15:00 to 17:00 at Beach 61 in Berlin-Kreuzberg. The monthly package costs €95 on Monday (4 sessions) and €109 on Tuesday (5 sessions). We play at level A2 to A3 – meaning you can pass and set and have played a few times. You can sign up directly on this page.
Two training times in September
Both groups train at the same place with the same coaching team. The difference is the time of day and the length – pick whichever fits your week.
Beach 61 · Gleisdreieck · 1.5 hours
- 7, 14, 21 and 28 September 2026
- Compact and intense after work
- Under floodlights from late September
- Same coach, same group all month
Beach 61 · Gleisdreieck · 2 hours
- 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 September 2026
- More time for technique and free play
- Daylight, quieter facility
- Ideal with flexible working hours
Why a monthly package instead of single sessions? Because beach volleyball does not improve in one session. A fixed group over a full month means the coach knows your movement, you get a correction in week three that builds on week one, and you play with people whose strengths you eventually learn to read. A single session simply cannot deliver that.
No warm-up circle followed by free play
Every session has a focus that is set in advance. Across the month we cover the four areas that cost the most points on sand: passing, setting, attacking options and defence.
Tuesday follows the same structure over 120 minutes: 20 minutes warming up, 55 minutes technique, 45 minutes game forms.
Warm up together
Warm-up in the sand, ball feel, a short agreement on the focus. Sand loads the stabilising muscles in ankles and core far more than an indoor floor – so we warm up more thoroughly than you may be used to.
Technique block
One focus per week: passing, setting, attacking options or defence. In a group of eight everyone gets direct feedback several times – that is exactly what separates training from playing freely in the park.
Game forms
What you practised, under pressure. Small courts, many ball contacts, real game situations. Mastering a technique off a toss is not mastering it.
Three coaches who still play in the sand themselves
The difference between free play and training is one person who sees from the outside what you cannot see yourself. Our team consists of coaches with competitive experience – not a side job picked up along the way, but people who know how a ball feels under pressure.
Vadimas Nikiforovas
Lithuanian beach volleyball champion with second-division experience in Germany and several wins at A and A+ tournaments. More than ten years of coaching practice, including at Humboldt University. His eye spots weaknesses immediately.
Robin Peschel
Current A+ tournament winner and a regular in the top places on the German Beach Tour. Brings competitive experience straight from the current season – and explains it so that it stays usable at A2 level.
Mack McKelton
Licensed C-level coach, Master of Education in sport and a former Red Bull professional skateboarder. Part of the Berlin scene since 2018 and at home at Beach 61, where he runs open play and fun tournaments.
Which coach takes the September groups depends on the slot – that is settled at the latest two weeks before the start and you will be told in advance. All three work on the same principle: one focus per session, individual corrections, no busywork.
Impressions from our camps and training sessions in Berlin.
Are you A2 or A3?
We use the six-step level system from A1 to F3. A2 and A3 are the steps between “has tried it once” and “plays tournaments regularly”. Five quick questions tell you where you stand.
All six levels are described in detail in the article What level am I? The A1–F3 system explained. And if it is still unclear afterwards: write us how often you play – we will tell you honestly whether the group fits.
Which one gets you further, faster?
Both work, but differently. A camp is a jump, weekly training is a curve. Most people who really improve on sand end up doing both.
| Weekly training | Weekend camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhythm | Every week, over months | One-off, two days in a row |
| Effect | Habits change for good because they are corrected weekly | A fast boost, a lot of new input at once |
| Volume | 6 to 10 hours per month | around 12 hours over one weekend |
| Price | from €95 a month | €225 per camp |
| Good if | you live in Berlin and want to keep at it | you want an intensive start or a gift |
Many use the camp as an entry point and weekly training to consolidate. See all camp dates →
Beach 61 at Gleisdreieck
Beach 61 sits in Park am Gleisdreieck in Berlin-Kreuzberg, right between Yorckstraße and Möckernbrücke. The facility is a few minutes from the U1, U2, U3 and U7 lines and from Yorckstraße S-Bahn station – workable for an after-work session from almost any district.
Beach 61 at Gleisdreieck – both training groups meet here.
Address: Beach 61, Möckernstraße 26, 10963 Berlin
Getting there: U Gleisdreieck (U1, U2, U3) about 5 minutes on foot · S+U Yorckstraße about 8 minutes
On site: changing rooms, showers, food and drink. We provide the balls – you need sportswear, water and sun protection.
More about Berlin facilities and where else people play is in our overview of outdoor courts in Berlin.
Sun protection included
SPF 50+ by Ultrasun, water resistant and fragrance-free. Ready at every session.
Ultrasun is Swiss and has been developing sun protection for sensitive skin since 1992. A patented lamellar structure sits on the skin like its own barrier, which is why it holds up when you sweat. It covers the full light spectrum – UVA, UVB, infrared and blue light – without octocrylene, mineral oils or silicones.
On top of that you get taxofit magnesium and a Sandathleten shirt. All while stocks last.
How to get your place
There are eight places per group. Write to us with your preferred day and a short estimate of your level – you will get an answer the same or next day, either a confirmation or a spot on the waiting list.
Payment follows confirmation, by bank transfer or PayPal. If the group does not come together, you get everything back.
Before you book
What does beach volleyball training in Berlin cost?
The monthly package costs €95 on Mondays (4 sessions of 1.5 hours) and €109 on Tuesdays (5 sessions of 2 hours). Court hire, coaching and balls are included. There are no further costs.
Can I book single sessions?
Not in September, at least at first. We are deliberately starting with fixed groups because the training effect over a full month is considerably greater. If enough people ask for single sessions, we will add that later.
What happens if I miss a session?
The session is forfeited if you do not turn up – your place is reserved for the whole month and is not refunded. Please tell us anyway, so somebody from the waiting list can take the spot. If there is room in the other group in the same month or the following month, you can make the session up there. If we have to cancel a session ourselves, during a thunderstorm for example, we add a replacement date or credit it towards the following month.
Does training happen in the rain?
Yes. Beach volleyball works in the rain, and the sand actually becomes more pleasant. We only cancel for thunderstorms or high winds – then the session is rescheduled.
Do I need my own equipment?
No. We provide the balls. You need sportswear, sunscreen, water and sand socks if you like. Playing barefoot is normal on sand.
Do I have to join a club?
No. You book a month, nothing more. No membership, no notice period, no obligation for the following month.
Can I join as an indoor player?
Very much so. Indoor players bring ball feel and a sound arm swing and mainly need the sand-specific adjustments: single-leg take-off, bump setting, shots instead of hard swings, dealing with wind. That is exactly what we work on. More in the article From indoor to sand.
Does it continue in October?
Yes, planned until the end of October, after which we move indoors. Anyone who trained in September gets first refusal on their place.
How do I find people to play with outside training?
Through the BeachTreff app and the Berlin playing groups. There is an overview at Playing beach volleyball in Berlin.
Eight places per group
In September we start with two groups and 16 places in total. Whether a third slot follows depends on demand.
