Watkins Volleyball

Home of sand volleyball on the eastern plains

Junior Beach Volleyball Program

Dive into our junior program designed for high school and middle school aged athletes. Our program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and enjoying the game, all while fostering a love for beach volleyball. No previous volleyball experience necessary!

Our program for Girls Juniors Ages 10-13yo is open now and starts July 8th!

team photo cred: ashleigh klausner | Raw reflections photography

Tournaments

Our summer tournament schedule is looking fantastic! We have categories for juniors and adults, including women's, men's, and coed divisions. With a variety of levels from B to Open and formats including 2v2, 4x4, or 6x6, our tournaments offer an exciting way to compete, connect with other players, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of beach volleyball. We use volleyballlife.com to make tournament management easy for all participants to register and record their scores.

Adult Leagues

Join our adult leagues on Thursday nights for some competitive fun ​in the sand. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, we ​have a spot for you. Our co-ed 6x6 leagues are perfect for those ​looking to enjoy volleyball in a social setting.

Upcoming events

Thanks for a great first year! 2024 ​was fire! Stay tuned for 2025's ​calendar!

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About Us

Located at Lulu’s Inn

Address: 33355 CO-36, Watkins, CO 80137

Contact us at:

michelle.kissler@watkinsvolleyball.org

720-391-6301

Watkins Volleyball, LLC. is a Colorado-based, female-owned and operated company offering volleyball leagues, development programs, and tournaments.

Michelle Kissler - Owner, Director, and Head Coach for Watkins Volleyball

Art of Coaching Certified Beach Volleyball Coach

Michelle has been playing volleyball for over 23 years. She played for Strasburg High School and helped lead the team to a 5th-place finish at the 3A State tournament in 2006. She was ranked 2nd in the Rocky Mountain News—Best of the Best list 2006. She was named first-team All-State in 2005 and 2006 and was All-State Honorable Mention in 2004. (Shout out to Coach Larry Deffenbaugh!)

She played right-side hitter/ middle blocker for the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, in 2007. This was the first year UCCS ever qualified for the NCAA Division II tournament.

After taking a break from volleyball for a few years, Michelle discovered sand volleyball while living in Kansas City, KS for work. Upon returning to her home state of Colorado, Michelle started playing Coed 4x4 at the Island in Aurora and soon after began playing Women’s 2x2. She qualified for the Colorado Winter Beach Series – Queen of the Beach Main Draw in 2019. Her growth and success in this sport is a reflection of those who have taken the time to coach and develop her. (Thank you to Kris Bredeholft, Dave Smith, Ray Reyes, Skylar del Sol, and Brad Johnson.)

Michelle has coached indoor girls 6x6 club and beach 2x2 volleyball for the last four years and excited to bring this game to her hometown community.