Welcome to CTX Beach! Whether you are just beginning or have already played beach volleyball, this program is perfect for you! We offer training for all levels of experience. Ideal for players who desire to foster a competitive age early in their athletic career and for players who are beginning to understand and love the game of both indoor and beach volleyball!
CTX Beach is designed to further develop the skills and knowledge of the game of volleyball for youth athletes. Perfect for indoor club players who want to strengthen their ball control and accuracy, improve their vertical and speed, and expand their overall volleyball IQ!
Meet Our Director!
Jennifer Buchanan
Jennifer Buchanan, a seasoned volleyball coach, has coached teams to the podium at
USAV nationals, private volleyball lessons, as well as coached at Rockwall High School
for several years before moving to Buda, TX.
With a background in strength and conditioning, Jennifer had designed and
implemented programs for volleyball teams at Rockwall High School as well as
assistant programs at SMU. Her coaching approach emphasizes creating a competitive
yet supportive atmosphere for athletes, reflecting her passion for athletic development
and performance enhancement. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Sports Conditioning from Texas A&M University and holds certifications including
IMPACT/Safe Sport, Texas A&M Coaching Academy, and CPR & AED.
Jennifer's coaching extends beyond indoor volleyball, having served as a Beach
volleyball coach for MadSand from 2017 to 2020. Her diverse experiences as a player,
coach, and strength and conditioning specialist underscore her commitment to coaching
excellence and the holistic development of her athletes. With dedication and a
relentless pursuit of excellence, Jennifer Buchanan continues to inspire players to reach
new heights on and off the court.
Coaches
Will Buchanan
Will Buchanan is the Texas Longhorns Assistant Coach, and Founding Director and
Coach of Madsand Beach Volleyball program in Texas.
Buchanan has served as Director and Coach of Madsand Beach Volleyball program
after founding the organization in 2017 and quickly developing it into a national power.
While at Madsand, Buchanan helped to develop numerous student-athletes that have
signed with Division I programs.
Madsand was also the first Texas program in history to win the Best Beach Club Award
(3x) at the BVCA National Championship. While at Madsand, Buchanan oversaw a
team of 15 coaches and 270 athletes.
Additionally, Buchanan served as a coach for USA Volleyball's Beach National Team
Development Program (NTDP) in Gulf Shores, Alabama last year. In that role he helped
identify promising talent for the NTDP Pipeline and provided tactical guidance.
Buchanan has played competitively in AVP and NVL qualifiers and open tournaments
since 2014.
A 2012 graduate from Texas State University in Exercise Science, Buchanan also
received a master's degree from Texas State in 2014. He is a certified strength and
conditioning specialist, and has his precision nutrition certification.
Check out our upcoming sand clinics starting this month!
Please email Coach Jennifer Buchanan for any interest or questions about CTX Beach at jen.ctxbeach@gmail.com
*No refunds for any unattended clinic dates or cancellations within 7 days.
