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OPU Beach Junior Training

This training program is open to both boys and girls ages 18 and under.  A partner is not required to attend.  AAU Membership is required to participate.  If you do not currently have an AAU Membership or you need to renew your membership, please visit aauvolleyball.org  to purchase/renew prior to completing the REQUIRED OPU Registration below.


Fall/Winter Junior Training

November 4, 2025 through January 29, 2026  (NO practiced on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day)

Practice Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Practice Times: 6pm-8pm (limited spots available) 

Please note that due to the high demand for our program, if payment is not made at the time of registration with credit/debit card, payment must be received on or before the first practice of the option that you choose below to secure your spot. 

Tuition Options (includes one OPU Beach long sleeve t-shirt per player) : 

  • November 4th- January 29th: PAID IN FULL:  Cost per player $ 690 (10% discount) Pay online with credit/debit card at the time of registration or offline with cash or check made payable to Ocala Power United on or before November 4th prior to the start of practice.
  • November 4th - January 29th - PAYMENT PLAN:  Installment plan, $265 will be collected online  upon conclusion of the registration session via Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or checking account. The remaining balance will be automatically debited in 2 installments of $250 from the SAME ACCOUNT on December 1st and January 1st. Cost per player $765.

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If you cannot attend all 3 months, choose which months you will attend at $265 per month. (Changes cannot be made to the registration after it is completed; please select each month you plan to attend):

  • November 4th - November 24th (No practice on Thanksgiving)
  • December 2nd - December 30th (No practice on Christmas Day)
  • January 6th - January 29th (No practice on New Year's Day)

 

If you have any questions, please email Sharon Howard at sharonopubeach@gmail.com. She is the OPU Beach Business Manager.

Refund Policy:

Once you commit to the club and money is expended on behalf of your child, tuition refunds are considered for medical reasons only, with a deduction for used practice time, uniform, and any other incurred expenses. 


Registration Required. Click the link below:

Please remember you can only register one time so if you are are not choosing the full session make sure to choose each month you plan to attend during this registration session.

Required AAU Medical Release

Must be complete and NOTARIZED by the first practice. Click the link below to download. Please note that Beach is separate from Indoor, so this is REQUIRED even if you have completed one for indoor.


Coaches left to right: Jared Howard, Ryan Hamilton, Head Coach Rick Palmateer, Kaley Palmateer

Coaches left to right: Jared Howard, Ryan Hamilton, Head Coach Rick Palmateer, Kaley Palmateer

Meet the Coaches

Rick Palmateer - OPU Beach Director and Lead Coach:

  • 19 plus years of competing and coaching beach volleyball
  • Certified Beach Impact and Safe Sport
  • Head Beach Volleyball coach St Johns High School
  • First High School beach volleyball coach in Marion County 
  • Trained 2 junior teams that won bids to play in California for the Junior Olympic playoffs