About ABL
ABL is the first ever beach volleyball league competing city vs city in a team style format. Our events range from different styles of games packed into a day of beach volleyball. Cities battle it out to show who is the best in the sport of beach volleyball. We pride ourselves in promoting the sport and providing fun and competitive opportunities for players and fans alike.
Our captains
megan rice
Professional Beach Volleyball Player
Deerfield Bucks Womens Captain
Megan Rice Is a local native growing up in Boca Raton Florida where she acquired the skill and talent of beach volleyball. positioning herself to play for the local D1 college at FAU in 2017 where at that time she was playing on the 1s pair and having the most wins in school history at that time with a total of 28 wins for that season. Megan spends time with her community playing pickup on the weekends as well as training often times on deerfield beach.
Experience:
- 10+ years of beach volleyball experience
- 2nd and 3rd place finish in AVP
- 3 time NVL Champion
- 30 + local open adult open wins
ethan elkins
Rising Professional Beach Volleyball Player
Deerfield Bucks Mens Captain
Ethan Elkins is all about his community. Spending time on and off the court with the deerfield family. Working the last few years to make a mark in the sport. Training early mornings on deerfield beach then rushing over to finish his masters degree. Now that he has checked that off his list his next step is to make an impact inside the volleyball lines. With his heavy arm this is something opponents must beware. The power of his heavy arm swing stems from what locals call him "QuadZilla". Propelling himself above all blockers to use his power.
Experience:
- 5+ years of beach volleyball playing experience
- 10 Open wins
- Rising AVP Athlete
- 3 Years Beach volleyball Coaching Experience
Brandon lozano
Mayor of South Beach
Miami Pastelitos Mens Captain
Brandon is a High level Beach volleyball player that can look deceiving at first site based off his height. Working on his IQ in the sport along side ball control and the best hands in south beach, Brandon has been playing since he was 8 years old. Seeing all of his heroes play at a young age there was no doubt, his calling was to get involved in such a great sport. Picking up professional athletes like Dave Palm and Dillon Cox to compete and win in local events, there is a reason why players don't hesitate to say yes when it comes to playing with him. Brandon has taken this role as a captain to not only showcase his veteran skill but also to be the role model he once witnessed at a young age. He is all about his local Community in Miami and continues to find ways to grow the sport in south Florida.
Experience:
- 13+ years of beach volleyball experience
- Won Local Open South Beach Tournament vs 2 AVP athletes
- Finished 13th In AVP Young Guns at Age 13
- Taught the first person to ever hand set in beach volleyball
abeer Barghouthi
Community Leader
Miami Pastelitos Womens Captain
Abeer might seem like the new comer in the sport but she is quick with building relationships within the community alongside putting in the work to make sure she advances the ranks in this sport. In a short amount of time she has found her way in training groups with college alumni and ex professional athletes. It makes much sense she has adapted into the sport in such a short amoount of time as her previous sport was high level rugby. this is a sport that is not for the faint of heart. using her work ethic and discipline from rugby has given her a fast pass into the limelight of who is up and coming for the future of this sport.
Experience:
- 5+ Beach Volleyball Experience
- Ex High Level Rugby Player
- Miami Beach Volleyball Community leader
- Miami BEach event Organizer