SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A new indoor sand volleyball facility is opening in Spokane Valley, offering a fresh opportunity for local volleyball enthusiasts. This weekend, Kōkua Volleyball Club will introduce the first indoor sand volleyball courts in the Inland Pacific Northwest.
The facility features three sand courts and three hard courts, providing a space for both beach and indoor volleyball. Chan Esperas with Kōkua Volleyball Club highlighted the significance of this addition to the local volleyball scene.
“This will give locals opportunities to train with us and/or compete through the colder months of fall/winter/early spring,” Esperas said.
The facility is expected to attract a wide range of players. “Anyone looking to grow their beach game from beginners to advanced level players” should find value in this facility, Esperas said.
Esperas emphasized the uniqueness of the facility, noting that it is the only one in the area with multiple courts. The nearest similar facilities are located in Seattle and Denver.
“This will give our community another avenue to explore college opportunities,” Esperas said, pointing out Spokane’s existing reputation for indoor volleyball.
The inspiration for the facility came from Esperas’s personal journey and family. “Life led me down many paths which led me to my fiancée Jamie and the girls,” Esperas said. “We decided to create this club in 2020.”
The facility is open to all club members and the general public. “All members of the club are scheduled to practice and compete here along with the general public who are welcomed to register for training/competition/drop-in play,” Esperas said.
For those interested in accessing the facility, Esperas advised reaching out via email or social media. “Reach out to us at kokuavbc@outlook.com or like and follow on Instagram and Facebook for opportunities as they are rolled out,” Esperas said.
Esperas also noted that all teams receive mindfulness training and work with a nutritionist. The club is open to discussions about cross-sport collaborations for resistance training in the sand.
For more information, message Kōkua Volleyball Club on social media.
