BEACH BLACKS

ABOUT THE BEACH BLACKS

The Beach Blacks are New Zealand’s elite beach volleyball athletes, competing on the world stage with a clear focus: qualifying for the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide, Australia, and building towards the ultimate goal – the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Representing Aotearoa with pride, they embody the grit, skill, and teamwork needed to compete against the best in the world, while inspiring the next generation of Kiwi beach volleyballers.

2025 Results


PODIUM FINISHES 2025

Gold  | Mount Maunganui Futures | Ben O'Dea & Brad Fuller 

Gold  | Coolangatta Futures | Ben O'Dea & Jack McManaway

Silver | AVC Beach Tour Samila Open | Ben O'Dea & Brad Fuller 

Brad Fuller 

​​​​​​​Ben O'Dea 

Jason Lochhead 

Head Coach

Craig Seuseu 

Assistant Coach

Brad Takai 

Physio