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Volleyball coach · TampaCoach Sami

Private Volleyball CoachCoach Sami

Volleyball
Strength & Speed
Swimming
Volleyball
Strength & Speed
Swimming

Trains in Tampa, St. Petersburg & virtually

Works with all age groups

Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun

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Pricing

One-time
Base Rate
$125 each
Recurring
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Get to know Sami

Direct, Efficent and Fun. Come get better with me.

If you want to get to the next level in Volleyball, you should train with me. If you want to learn to swim or devolop better technique then you should train with me. If you want to jump higher, get faster fast twitch muscles, or get stronger, you should train with me!

About me

I'm Sami, a professional beach volleyball player, 2026 Grass Volleyball National Champion, former NCAA Division II collegiate swimmer, and experienced coach with a passion for athletics, fitness, and helping others reach their full potential.

Volleyball is one of the biggest parts of my life. I currently compete professionally on the **AVP Tour**, where I've earned a Top 70 national ranking, qualified for two AVP Main Draws, and achieved a 5th-place finish. Most recently, I became a **Grass Volleyball National Champion**, adding another major accomplishment to my competitive career. My journey in volleyball has taken me across the country and internationally, giving me opportunities to compete against elite athletes, train with high-level professionals, and learn from some of the best coaches in the sport.

With over **six years of volleyball coaching experience**, I've worked with athletes of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to competitive players pursuing collegiate and professional opportunities. As the Director of Beach Volleyball Operations at Team Kiwi Volleyball and founder of CoachSami.com, I develop training programs, lead individual and group sessions, and help athletes improve their technical skills, court awareness, decision-making, confidence, and overall performance.

My coaching approach goes beyond teaching athletes how to pass, set, and attack. I focus on developing complete players who understand the game, move efficiently, compete with confidence, and perform under pressure. Having experienced the demands of high-level competition firsthand, I understand the importance of preparation, discipline, mental toughness, and consistency.

Before my professional volleyball career, I competed as an **NCAA Division II collegiate swimmer**, which helped build my foundation in athletic discipline, endurance, and competitive performance. That background continues to influence how I approach training and athlete development today.

Outside of volleyball, strength training and physical fitness are major priorities in my life. I lift weights daily and am currently pursuing my **Personal Trainer certification** to further develop my knowledge of strength training, conditioning, mobility, and athletic performance. My goal is to combine my professional volleyball experience with fitness coaching to help athletes become stronger, more explosive, more confident, and better prepared for competition.

Whether I'm coaching a young athlete learning volleyball for the first time, helping an advanced player prepare for a tournament, or guiding someone through their fitness journey, I bring the same energy, dedication, and passion to every session.

My mission is to develop better volleyball players, stronger athletes, and more confident individuals — both on and off the court.

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25% off your 1st lesson

$125

$94

Then $400/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.

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  • Good Fit Guarantee — If your first lesson isn't the right fit, we'll move your lesson credit to a new coach. No hassle.

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