The IBVCA is a non-profit association committed to help the growth of beach volleyball through a unified, transparent and professional platform. We are committed to elevating the beach volleyball coaching profession in collaborationwith all stakeholders of the sport.The IBVCA is currently working closely with the American Volleyball Coaches Association to deliver the Beach ACE Programme (https://www.avca.org/beach-ace.html). It will drive a new education initiative for beach volleyball coaches who aspire to or who already coach at the highest levels of the game across the globeThe IBVCA was formed in 2017 in at the FIVB World Championships3 Objectives of the IBVCA1. Work together with Stakeholders to help DEVELOP THE SPORT.2. Work together with Stakeholders of the sport to RECOGNISE THE ROLE of the Beach Volleyball Coach within thesport.3.Work together with Stakeholders of the sport to improve the processes of Beach Volleyball Coaching QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATION.Values of the IBVCA1. Transparency2. Knowledge3. Growth4. Professionalism5. Collaboration6. Integrity7. Respect8. Fair Play9. Sustainability