Weekly beach volleyball training in Berlin – small groups, fixed slots
One fixed session a week, Tuesdays from 15:00 to 17:00, no more than eight people, level A2 to A3. Always at Beach Mitte: outdoors on the sand in September, indoors in the hall in October and November. Open to individuals – no club membership, no annual contract and no need to bring your own group.
In short: we train every Tuesday from 15:00 to 17:00, always at Beach Mitte near Nordbahnhof – outdoors on the sand in September, indoors in the hall in October and November. The monthly package costs €109 in September (5 sessions) and €119 in October and in November (4 sessions each). 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.
One fixed slot – from September to November
We have concentrated the weekly training into a single slot: Tuesdays, 15:00 to 17:00, two hours, the same group, the same coaching team. The place stays the same too: Beach Mitte. What changes is the roof – in September we train outdoors on the sand, from October indoors in the hall. Each month is booked separately.
Beach Mitte · outdoor · 2 hours
- 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 September 2026
- Five sessions this month
- Daylight, fresh air, quiet facility
- Same coach, same group all month
Beach Mitte · hall · indoor · 2 hours
- October: 6, 13, 20 and 27 October 2026
- November: 3, 10, 17 and 24 November 2026
- Four sessions per month, each month booked separately
- Warm and windless – no session lost to weather
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.
From October the session runs exactly the same way indoors – same structure, same length, just without wind and sun.
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 | 8 to 10 hours per month | around 12 hours over one weekend |
| Price | €109 in September, €119 in October and November | €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 Mitte near Nordbahnhof
Beach Mitte sits on Caroline-Michaelis-Straße right behind Nordbahnhof, in the middle of Berlin. It is a few minutes on foot from the S-Bahn station, and the M8 and M10 trams stop nearby – easy to reach from almost any district. In September we train outdoors on the sand, from October in the hall on the same site. The place stays the same, only the roof is added.
Impressions from our weekly training.
Address: Beach Mitte, Caroline-Michaelis-Straße 8, 10115 Berlin
Getting there: S Nordbahnhof (S1, S2, S25, S26) a few minutes on foot · trams M8 and M10
On site: changing rooms, showers, food and drink. We provide the balls – you need sportswear and water, plus sun protection in September.
From October: the winter season runs from October to April in the hall on the same site – same sand, just no wind or rain.
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 in the group. Write to us with your preferred month 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?
In September the monthly package costs €109 for five sessions of 2 hours, outdoors on the sand at Beach Mitte. In October and in November it is €119 each for four sessions of 2 hours, indoors in the hall at the same place. Court hire, coaching and balls are included. There are no further costs.
Can I book single sessions?
Not at first. We deliberately work with one fixed group 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 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. From October the weather no longer matters anyway, because we train in the hall.
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. In October and in November we train on Tuesdays at the same time, then indoors in the hall at Beach Mitte: four sessions per month for €119. Anyone who trained the month before 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.
One group, eight places
We train in one fixed group with eight places – outdoors on the sand in September, indoors in the hall in October and November, always at Beach Mitte. Whether a second slot follows depends on demand.
