The Fresh Coast Champions Cup is back and better than ever for year three!
This one of a kind grass volleyball event combines a traditional tournament format with an exciting exhibition element to showcase the best volleyball players in the country.
Test your skills by competing in Saturday's qualifier to make it to Sunday and play against the Champions of last year's major grass tournaments.
Play for fun in our amateur triples divisions on Saturday and coed doubles divisions on Sunday.
Attend our free player party Saturday night from 8pm-12am at Sugar Maple to enjoy live music and mixologist crafted summer cocktails.
Or, come down Sunday to watch the best grass volleyball you will see all year, featuring a DJ and live commentary.
Maybe do all four!
Did we mention there is prize money in every adult division! Over $11,000 in payouts!
The Junior Grass Clinic presented by Volley life university is a unique opportunity for junior players to learn from the very best pro grass players in the country. Not only will you learn skills and strategies for grass volleyball, a format you can play around the country for years after high school and college, but you will be able to gain valuable insight from our pro players on what it takes to reach the highest levels of the sport. Furthermore, as this event is part of the Fresh Coast Champions Cup weekend, you can take your skills you learn in the clinic to the Junior Quads tournament on Sunday and/or stick around to watch your coaches from the clinic compete for the cup on Sunday's Pro Exhibition!
May 31, 2025
Veteran's Park on the beautiful downtown lakefront of Milwaukee,
Saturday from 10am-12pm. Check-in at 9:30am.
Open to any and all entrants between the ages of 11-18
Don't miss your chance to purchase an exclusive Fresh Coast tank top by Mas Volley Apparel made just for this event!
Register here for the Junior Grass Clinic on Saturday, May 31.
NEW LOCATION: Veteran’s Park (Milwaukee, WI)
Format: Two Day Event (May 31 - June 1, 2025)
SATURDAY:
Men's and Women’s Triples Open Qualifier - Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Bracket
Top 3 Men’s and Women’s - Qualify for Sunday's Pro Exhibition, seeded based on overall record throughout the day
Men's & Women's Triples A & B - Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Bracket
Junior Grass Clinic presented by Volley Life University - Coached by Sunday’s professional players
10am-12pm with photo and autograph opportunities after
Player Party - 8pm-Midnight at local hotspot, Sugar Maple!
Live music with the Bredan Demet Trio and Benny P and the All Stars (featuring special guest), raffle prizes, mixologists crafted summer cocktails, and drink specials for all.
No cover and open to the public.
SUNDAY:
Men’s and Women’s Pro Triples Exhibition - Modified Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Bracket
All teams will receive prize money. Breakdown below.
Men
5 auto entries + 3 qualifiers seeded into two four team pools with modified pool play
Mas Volley: Nolan Albrecht, Aaron Lang, Tomas Goldsmith, TBD
Team Yoyo: Jeremy Torres, Christian Hoover, Carlos Mercado
Zalewski/Krause/North: Ian Zalewski, Landon Krause, Chandler North
Lights Out Volleyball: Harshil Thaker, Nate Miller, Cody Caldwell
Team Omni: Blake Reardon, Andrew Troyer, Brandon Edwards
Top three teams in each pool advance to single elimination bracket play with the top seeds receiving a buy.
Women
5 auto entries + 3 qualifiers seeded into two four team pools with modified pool play
Women’s Auto Entries
Mas Volley: Denise DeVine, TBD, TBD
Hannah Murdock, Kristi Doherty, Megan Klavitter
Team Florida: Megan Schieffelin, Lyndie Eppich, Sydney Wetterstrom
Lights Out: Alyssa Armada, TBD, TBD
Disco Sticks: Ana Vrhel, Ashlynn Smith, Liannea Roherson
Top three teams in each pool advance to single elimination bracket play with the top seeds receiving a buy
Coed Doubles - Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Bracket split into Upper and Lower divisions
Junior Quads Tournament - Pool Play followed by Single Elimination Bracket
Additional Details:
There are no membership requirements to participate in this event.
Invited teams for the exhibition are pulled from the top finishers from last years major grass events, such as Waupaca Boatride, Pottstown, The Clash, Susquehannah Smash, The Chicago Luau, and Grass Nationals. If you think you deserve an invite, please contact admins@volley-life.com to argue your case.
We hope that many of you will consider staying after you are finished playing or simply coming down to watch and support our efforts to give grass volleyball the recognition and professionalism it deserves at the highest level. Wisconsin is after all the Mecca of grass volleyball in the country.
In order for us to accurately seed your team, you must fill in your entire roster. Without knowing your roster, we will seed your team randomly.
Exact format and prizes are subject to change at the discretion of Volley Life, LLC.
Sunday is also the United Performing Arts Foundation run and fundraising event. This event will close access to Lincoln Memorial Drive and therefore vehicle access to Veterans Park until 1pm on Sunday. Plan on parking at the War Memorial Parking Lot, the Museum Center Park Garage, or for free on the Street. Maps to follow.
RSVP on our Facebook Event Page