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<h1>2026 Winter Beach Volleyball - Palo Alto - Stanford University</h1><p>Join us for our 1st winter season of Next Level Beach Volleyball in Palo Alto at Stanford University! We are excited to hit the sand and get our beach volleyball program going with our Next Level Sports staff and the student-athletes from Stanford Beach Volleyball.</p>
<p><strong>General Registration is now open for all participants!</strong></p>
<p>The Next Level Beach Volleyball program is designed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of competitive beach volleyball in a fun, challenging, and developmentally appropriate environment. This program targets youth athletes with little to no prior experience, while intentionally incorporating structured competition to accelerate skill development. Athletes will build strong technical foundations, learn game strategy, and develop confidence through guided drills and match play.</p>
<p>Our coaching staff features dedicated Stanford Beach Volleyball student-athletes who bring a wealth of knowledge and competitive experience. Consistent with Next Level’s tradition, every team benefits from the guidance of a student-athlete mentor, ensuring personalized instruction and a strong sense of connection and inspiration for participants.</p>
<p>To learn more about our Stanford location and what to expect from the program, please review the details below before completing your registration.</p>
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<h2>League Operations</h2>
<ol><li><em>Season Operations:</em> The Next Level Girls Beach Volleyball program at Stanford University will run with 6 program dates over the program schedule.</li><li><em>Program Dates:</em> The Next Level Girls Volleyball program takes place on Sundays at Stanford University. Parents need only allocate a 2 hour window of availability for their child's involvement.</li><li><em>Program Details:</em> This program is focused primarily on instructional skill development, providing athletes with targeted training and structured drills to build a strong foundation in beach volleyball fundamentals. Players will have ample opportunities to enhance their skills through structured drills, with modified gameplay scenarios introduced gradually as fundamental techniques are established. Unlike other Next Level programs that follow a distinct practice-to-game format, the volleyball program integrates instruction and team play throughout the program. There are no fixed transitions from practice to match play. Instead, players will be guided through various skill-building exercises led by Next Level Beach Volleyball coaches, gradually progressing toward more partner-oriented scrimmages in the latter portion of the program.</li><li><em>Team Roster Size</em>: Players will be grouped together on a court based on their grade level, with a maximum of 12 players/court. Players will be regularly rotated to play with new partners. </li><li><em>Season Fees</em>: $325.00 - Fees are inclusive of a participant's custom volleyball uniform and other equipment/offerings.</li></ol>
<h2>Program Times</h2>
<div><ul><li>6th/7th/8th Grade: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM </li></ul>
<p><em>Schedule may be subject to change.</em></p></div>
<h2>Program Dates</h2>
<div><table><tr><td>Week 1</td><td>Sunday, January 25th</td></tr><tr><td>Week 2</td><td>Sunday, February 1st</td></tr><tr><td>Week 3</td><td>Sunday, February 8th</td></tr><tr><td>OFF</td><td>Sunday, February 15th (NO ACTIVITY)*</td></tr><tr><td>OFF</td><td>Sunday, February 22nd (NO ACTIVITY)*</td></tr><tr><td>Week 4</td><td>Sunday, March 1st</td></tr><tr><td>Week 5</td><td>Sunday, March 8th</td></tr><tr><td>OFF</td><td>Sunday, March 15th (NO ACTIVITY)*</td></tr><tr><td>Week 6</td><td>Sunday, March 22nd</td></tr></table></div>
<div id="note"><p><em>No activity will take place on Sunday, February 15th, February 22nd, or March 15th.</em></p></div>
<h2>General Program Operation and Additional Information</h2>
<div><p>Review the general program operations, program information and philosophies of the Next Level Volleyball program - <a href="https://www.nextlevelsports.com/Default.aspx?tabid=995920">CLICK HERE TO REVIEW</a></p>
<h2>Next Level Sports Participant Code of Conduct & Safety Policy</h2>
<p>At Next Level Sports, we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for every participant. This policy outlines our expectations and safeguards to ensure a positive experience for all.</p>
<p><strong>Core Policies</strong></p>
<ul><li><em>Inclusive Environment:</em> All participants are welcome at Next Level, regardless of race, gender, background, or ability. Discrimination or exclusion is not tolerated.</li><li><em>Safe & Respectful Participation:</em> We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment, bullying, or inappropriate conduct.</li><li><em>Boundaries & Supervision:</em> Our staff are trained to maintain professional boundaries and ensure age-appropriate supervision at all times.</li><li><em>Mental & Emotional Well-being:</em> If a participant seems distressed or needs support, our team will notify parents/guardians and provide appropriate follow-up.</li><li><em>Code of Conduct:</em> All participants are expected to treat others with respect and follow camp rules. Repeated or serious violations may result in removal from the program.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Personal Safety & Behavior Expectations</strong></p>
<p>To help every participant feel safe and supported, the following behaviors are not allowed:</p>
<ul><li>Inappropriate or unsafe touching</li><li>Showing or talking about private body parts inappropriately</li><li>Pressuring someone to do something they don’t want to do</li><li>Secretive or unsafe behavior</li><li>Bullying or harassment</li></ul>
<p>Any serious rule violations, which may result in removal and notification of parents or authorities. If something feels wrong, participants are encouraged to speak to a trusted adult—like a coach, Site Director, or parent. You're never in trouble for speaking up.</p>
<p><strong>REQUIRED: Participant Assumption of Risk Form</strong></p>
<p>This form is included and must be signed during the registration process. To read the form, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZrDD84Spg4cJ44o5dM3-A9n2aJQ-BWBR/view?usp=sharing">CLICK HERE</a></p></div>
<h2>Site Director: Sara Dukes-Johnson</h2>
<div><p>Sara Dukes-Johnson was born and raised in Danville, CA. She began playing volleyball in 6th grade at St. Isidore, and attended Carondelet where she was the Contra Costa Times Player of the Year in 1998 and 1999 as well as the 1999 NCS Player of the Year. Sara accepted a full scholarship to continue her playing career at Stanford University from 2000-2003. She was a member of the 2001 National Championship team as a sophomore and appeared in the finals again as a junior.</p>
<p>Upon graduating with a bachelor's degree in Communications and a minor in Sociology, Sara began her professional playing career on the Association of Volleyball Professional (AVP) Beach Tour. From 2006-2010, she played in 40 events on the ACP, with a career best 9th place finish on three occasions.</p>
<p>Sara returned to the Farm in 2013, as the volunteer assistant coach, for Stanford's inaugural season of beach volleyball. She coached for the Cardinal from 2013-2016, assisting in all areas of coaching for the program.</p>
<p>Sara joined the Monte Vista volleyball program in 2016. There she guided the Mustangs to the East Bay Athletic League title, the North Coast Section Division 1 championship and the CIF Division 1 Norcal Semi-Final match. In 2017, the Mustangs went 18-0 in league play and 34-3 overall while defending their EBAL and NCS titles. They also appeared in the CIF Open Division Norcal Quarterfinal match. Sara was inducted into the Carondelet High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023.</p>
<p>Sara and her husband, Eric, live in Danville with their three children!</p></div>
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