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Sand Crew PXM

March 10-14, 2027 · Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Beach Volleyball Camp

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Overview

Five days builtaround volleyball,Puerto and thepeople you meet

  • Seven coached sessions
  • Groups matched by playing level
  • Maximum eight players per coach
  • Individual video feedback
  • Final tournament
  • Local activities and group experiences
  • An international volleyball community

Sand Crew PXM brings players and coaches from different countries together for five days of training, competition and life on the Oaxacan coast.

Train in small groups with FIVB-qualified coaches, AAA players and professional players from Mexico and Canada. Between sessions, discover Puerto Escondido from the ocean, explore its different neighbourhoods and spend time with a crew that came for the same reasons you did.

This is not five days of continuous drills, and it is not a group holiday with a little volleyball added. The schedule gives proper time to coaching, playing, recovering and experiencing Puerto.

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Where
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
When
March 10-14, 2027, Wed to Sun
For whom
Adult players with some beach volleyball experience
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International coaching team

Train with FIVB-qualified coaches from different nationalities, supported by AAA and professional players from Mexico and Canada. Different coaches bring different perspectives, while a shared training plan keeps the week consistent.

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Coaching that stays personal

Groups are limited to a maximum of eight players per coach. Sessions combine technical work, tactical situations and competitive play, with corrections adapted to your level and individual video feedback during the week.

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Play with people at your level

Groups are organized by ability, pace and playing needs. Beginners build strong foundations, intermediate players work on consistency and decision-making, and advanced players train in faster, more tactical situations.

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More than the sessions

Free play, group activities, time in the ocean and a final tournament turn five days of training into a shared camp experience. Come with friends or arrive alone. You will be part of the crew from the first day.

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Levels

Placed withplayers atyour level

How placement works
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Level

Beginner

Build the fundamentals, movement, passing, setting and serving, and learn how 2v2 beach volleyball actually works.

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Level

Intermediate

Improve consistency, positioning, communication and decision-making through faster drills and game situations.

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Level

Advanced

Train at higher intensity with a focus on tactics, side-out, reading the game and competitive performance.

We match groups by ability, not by how many years you have played.

Every participant completes a short pre-camp questionnaire and may submit a playing video. Final group placement is confirmed during the opening on-site assessment.

Puerto Escondido

Volleyball isonly part ofwhy you come

Puerto Escondido is built for days that start early and finish by the ocean. You can train in the morning, recover over breakfast, head out onto the Pacific and return to the sand later in the day.

March falls within Puerto Escondido's warm, dry season. It is also at the end of the humpback whale migration period, while dolphins and sea turtles can be seen in the waters off the Oaxacan coast throughout the year. Sightings are never guaranteed.

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Out on the Pacific

Join an optional early-morning boat trip in search of dolphins, sea turtles, rays and seasonal humpback whales. The tours normally leave around sunrise, giving the group time to get back before the rest of the day begins.

Beaches with different personalities

Zicatela is known for its powerful surf and long open beach. La Punta brings together sunsets, cafés, restaurants and a relaxed evening atmosphere. For calmer swimming, participants can explore beaches such as Carrizalillo, Manzanillo or Puerto Angelito.

Food worth making time for

Puerto's food scene moves from simple fish tacos and local seafood to Oaxacan cooking, international restaurants and small places hidden away from the main beach. Group meals will introduce participants to some of our local favourites, while free evenings leave time to discover your own.

Evenings together

Some nights will be organized, others deliberately left open. Expect sunset drinks, a group dinner, live music or an informal night out rather than a compulsory party schedule.

See more if you stay longer

Surf lessons, mezcal tastings, cooking classes, horseback riding, lagoon trips and visits to coastal nature reserves can all be arranged before or after the camp.

Stay

Stay together,without havingto stay in thesame hotel

For this first edition, accommodation is separate from the camp fee. You can book your own hotel, apartment, hostel or Airbnb now, or wait until we publish the final accommodation arrangements.

We are speaking with local hotels and will have complete accommodation information available before November 2026. Depending on participant numbers and room availability, we may organize a main camp hotel or negotiate a group option.

Joining the Priority List does not commit you to an accommodation choice. When the hotel information is ready, you can decide whether to stay with the main group or arrange your own place.

Puerto Escondido is compact, and the camp will be concentrated around Zicatela and La Punta. Participants may sleep in different places, but training, activities, meals and social plans will bring the group together throughout the day.

Wait for the camp accommodation information

Join the Priority List and select "I'd like accommodation suggestions." We will contact you before November with the recommended option, expected prices and booking instructions.

Arrange your own stay

If you prefer to secure your room earlier, you can book independently. We recommend staying in Zicatela or La Punta so you remain close to the courts, restaurants and group meeting points.

  • Most training will be concentrated around Zicatela.
  • Some training and activity time will be around La Punta.
  • Zicatela and La Punta are close enough for camp logistics.
  • Taxis and local bike rental are available if useful.

Recommended hotels — not a required booking

A boutique hotel in central Zicatela, a short walk from the beach and close to restaurants, shops and the main avenue. It has rooms and apartments, two pools, a restaurant and a gym.

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These are recommendations, not a required booking or a confirmed partnership. Some hotel details are still being confirmed. Book directly with the provider, the camp does not hold rooms or negotiate rates.

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La Punta, Puerto Escondido — one of the two areas that work well to stay in.

La Punta, Puerto Escondido

What's included

The camp feecovers thewhole week

Camp-only pricing. Flights and accommodation are separate. No local-participant pricing appears here.

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For your game

Coaching and feedback

  • Seven coached sessions
  • Small training groups
  • Player assessment and level placement
  • Individual video analysis
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On the sand

Five days of play

  • Five days of camp
  • Daily free-play opportunities
  • Final tournament
  • Use of volleyballs and courts
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Off the court

The camp around the camp

  • Official camp shirt
  • Welcome drink / welcome event
  • Closing dinner and awards
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Before and after

Documented and connected

  • Professional photos and short video clips
  • Private WhatsApp group before and during camp

Not included: Flights; Accommodation, book independently, or wait for accommodation details (recommendations on this page).

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Direct booking is not open yet. The PriorList is how you get early-bird access the moment it opens.

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Program

Five dayswith a rhythm

Full program

Seven coached sessions give you enough time to work on your game properly. Free periods are built into the schedule so you can recover, explore Puerto and enjoy being here.

Most days combine a morning and late-afternoon session, avoiding the strongest part of the midday heat. The week gradually moves from assessment and technical work toward tactical play and the final tournament.

The schedule below shows the planned experience. Exact session times, activities and locations will be confirmed before the camp.

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The camp begins with introductions, a clear explanation of the week and an initial session that helps the coaches understand how you play. Groups can then be adjusted by level before the training becomes more specific.

  • MorningWelcome and camp briefing
  • MorningCoach and player introductions
  • MorningOn-court assessment
  • MorningFirst coached session
  • MiddayGroup lunch suggestions
  • MiddayTime to check in, swim or recover
  • Late afternoonSecond coached session
  • Late afternoonTechnical focus by level
  • Late afternoonWelcome drink at sunset
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Thursday combines an optional ocean experience with two more coached sessions. Players who prefer a slower start can skip the boat tour and meet the group at training.

  • Early morningOptional dolphin and marine wildlife boat tour
  • Early morningSeasonal possibility of seeing humpback whales
  • Early morningReturn to Puerto for breakfast
  • Late morningCoached session focused on movement, ball control and side-out
  • Late morningLevel-specific drills and competitive situations
  • AfternoonRest, beach time or lunch around Zicatela
  • Late afternoonTactical training and structured games
  • Late afternoonInformal evening activity, such as live music, open mic or group trivia
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After four sessions in two days, Friday gives your body more time to recover. The morning is open, followed by a single focused session later in the day.

  • Morning and early afternoonRecover at the beach or pool
  • Morning and early afternoonExplore Carrizalillo or Puerto Angelito
  • Morning and early afternoonBook a massage or gym session
  • Morning and early afternoonTry a surf lesson
  • Morning and early afternoonJoin an optional local food or cultural experience
  • Late afternoonFifth coached session
  • Late afternoonVideo-supported technical feedback
  • Late afternoonSmall-group work based on what the coaches have observed
  • EveningFree night to explore Puerto with the group or make your own plans
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Saturday is the final full training day. The morning focuses on specific parts of your game, while the last session brings those changes into tactical and competitive situations.

  • MorningSixth coached session
  • MorningPosition-specific and level-specific work
  • MorningIndividual corrections
  • MiddayRecovery and free time
  • MiddayOptional free play
  • Late afternoonSeventh and final coached session
  • Late afternoonTournament preparation
  • Late afternoonCompetitive games and team organization
  • EveningGroup paella or BBQ
  • EveningTournament briefing
  • EveningCoaches and players together away from the court
Two players celebrating together on the beach at dusk after the tournament.

Sunday is about playing. Put the week's work into competition, share the court with the wider Sand Crew community and finish the camp together.

  • MorningWarm-up and tournament briefing
  • MorningFinal camp tournament
  • MorningMatches organized to create balanced competition
  • AfternoonFinals
  • AfternoonAwards and group photos
  • AfternoonTime to swim, eat and relax after the tournament
  • EveningFarewell gathering at Punta Vida
  • EveningFinal sunset with the crew
  • EveningOptional plans for participants staying longer

Coaching

Learn from aninternationalcoaching team

FIVB-qualified coaches from different nationalities, together with AAA-level players and professional players from Mexico and Canada.

Coaches rotate between groups where useful, giving participants access to different perspectives while following one coordinated training program.

  • Maximum eight players per coach
  • Groups organized by playing level
  • Seven coached sessions
  • Approximately 12-14 hours of structured training
  • Individual video feedback
  • Technical, tactical and competitive work
  • Support from high-level and professional players

Coach and player announcements will begin before registration opens.

Camp organization

Sand Crew PXM founder Mateo Jackson leads the organization of the camp and coordinates the coaching team, local venues and participant experience.

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A beach session in Puerto Escondido

Testimonials

What players andvolleyball people say

Sand Crew PXM's first edition runs in March 2027, so these are not camp reviews — they are from volleyball people who know how Mateo coaches and runs a group.

  • “Mateo brings the kind of energy that makes people want to join in. He is competitive, but he also knows how to keep the atmosphere positive and make everyone feel welcome. Puerto Escondido is a natural home for what he is building: great conditions, a growing volleyball community and people from all over the world who simply love being on the sand.”

    Fran Maldonado

    Andalusian Volleyball Federation

  • “Mateo's passion for volleyball is obvious in everything he does. He has the energy to bring people together and the organisational skills to turn an idea into a well-run event. He understands the players, coordinates people naturally and never loses sight of the atmosphere. That combination is difficult to find.”

    Ramón Velázquez

    President, Andalusian Volleyball Federation

  • “Mateo understands that good coaching is not just about knowing the game. You also need to communicate clearly, read the group and create an environment where players want to work. He brings those things together very naturally, which is exactly what you want from someone leading a volleyball camp.”

    Eduardo Toranzo

    First Division Volleyball Coach, Spain

  • “I improved a lot training with Mateo because he did more than give me drills. He helped me understand why I was making certain mistakes and what I needed to change. I became more confident, made better decisions and started seeing the game differently. His sessions are demanding, but you always understand what you are working on.”

    Andrea Gozalo

    Volleyball Player

  • “What I really value about Mateo is his knowledge of both indoor and beach volleyball. He understands what carries over between the two and what has to change when you move onto the sand. His explanations are clear, practical and adapted to the player in front of him.”

    Paloma Sánchez

    Indoor and Beach Volleyball Player

  • “I could already feel a difference after four sessions with Mateo. He quickly spotted the habits that were holding me back and gave me simple corrections I could actually use in a game. The sessions were focused, competitive and enjoyable, and I came away feeling much more confident on the court.”

    Walter

    Beach Volleyball Player

  • “Mateo has always had a real ability to get people involved. Players respond to his energy, and he creates sessions where everyone is active and understands what they are trying to improve. His coaching style is modern, direct and very connected to the player, which helps him build both performance and community.”

    Alberto Alcántara

    President, San Pedro Volleyball Club, Spain

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March 2027

One week,one crew,PuertoEscondido

Come alone or bring people. You don't need a partner and you don't need to be an expert. PriorList members book first.

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What happens next

From interestto PuertoEscondido

Booking and payment are not open yet. Here is the whole path as it stands, including the part that is still being finalised.

  1. 01

    Join the PriorList

    Add your name on this page. No payment and no commitment, just first access.

  2. 02

    Tell us about your game

    A short pre-camp questionnaire, and an optional playing video, so we can place you with players at your level.

  3. 03

    Get early-bird access

    PriorList members hear first when booking opens, ahead of the public, at the early-bird price.

  4. 04

    Booking and payment

    Deposit, payment and cancellation terms are being finalised and will be shared in full before anything is due.

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Pricing

Camp-onlypricing

Time-based tiers, not room-based. Every price here is proposed and confirmed for planning, not locked. Flights and accommodation are separate.

Early Bird

USD 495

per person

Proposed

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Regular

Anchor

USD 549

per person

Proposed, current anchor price

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Final / Last-Minute

USD 595

per person

Proposed

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Camp-only pricing shown above is current and confirmed for planning purposes, but not yet locked as final. Flights and accommodation are not included. No discount, deposit, tax, or refund terms have been set yet, these will be shared before any payment is collected.

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Team

The peoplerunning theweek

The full team isn't public yet. Mateo Jackson leads the camp organization and coordinates the coaching team; roles below are indicative and names will be announced.

  • Mateo Jackson jumping to hit the ball on the beach.

    Founder & main organizer

    Mateo Jackson

  • Coaching team

    To be announced

  • Player experience

    To be announced

  • Local partnerships

    To be announced

  • Media and video

    To be announced

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