Playing in college indoors? or beach?

Question
i am a 13 year old girl and i have been playing volleyball since 2nd grade. I am 5'7 and i play for Illinios Heat volleyball club. Right now I am the loberio because we have some girls that are taller than me. I dont know if i want to keep going in indoor volleyball or switch to beach. I did this beach volleyball tournament over the summer and i had a lot of fun. But i know it is harder to go to college and play beach than it is indoor. Any advice??

Answer
Good afternoon!

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My advice:  You're too early to decide which to specialize in.....therefore, do both indoor and beach!  :)

Why?  Every female beach player will tell you they played indoors in middle school, high school and probably even college. (Some males won't say that b/c there was no high school boy's team when they were in school.)  

Those women will tell you that playing indoors and even club helped make them better players.  I just can't see someone 13 years old stopping playing indoors.......well, unless that kid lives near a beach that has wonderful weather 12 months a year.  And since you're in Illinois, that's not you!  :)  

Other advantages to playing indoors:
a) You'll be a big team of girls.  It would be one of the best experiences of your life.  Yes, I know, it could also be a horrible experience, but so could marriage.....but you'll do that too!  haha
b) You'll play a team game.  Many girls LOVE playing "our 6 vs. them," or "our 14 girls vs. them."  They think it's cool!
c) If you have a good coach, you'll learn SO much about vball, life, cooperation, etc.  You don't learn that stuff from 2-person teams.  

Finally, do some college actually give beach volleyball teams?  That have coaches?  That give scholarships?  If so, tell me what colleges they are b/c I want to visit their website and read about it!

I hope that answers your questions.  If not, just ask me again!

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Coach Houser

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