Among the organization’s plans is to establish enhanced policy and communications support through a subcommittee of beach-specific experts to guide the board and staff as beach opportunities expand. "The Board re-affirmed its commitment to expand opportunities for the beach/sand discipline, including support for the current NCAA initiative to recognize collegiate women's sand volleyball as an emerging sport" Schreff said. “Further, we agreed to provide enhanced planning and athlete services to better support our international beach athletes as they represent the USA in FIVB competition. Full Article at US Olympic Team