About iBeach31
OUR MISSION
To grow beach volleyball and create a social, friendly competitive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.
We aim to create a space where players of all ages and skill levels can thrive—whether through casual play, competitive leagues, or social events. Our goal is to build a community that celebrates the sport, supports personal growth, and connects individuals through the love of the game.
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HOW IBEACH31 CAME TO BE
iBeach31 Co-owner, Katie Conner, started playing indoor volleyball at just 5 years old, learning the basics from her volleyball-loving older sister, Jaime. Katie quickly fell in love with the sport, dedicating herself fully to volleyball and leaving behind other interests like soccer, basketball, and gymnastics. She went on to play for top teams, including the #1 nationally ranked club team at Purdue University. During college, she began coaching 7th-8th graders and has continued both coaching and playing ever since.
Katie’s beach volleyball journey began right after graduation when she stumbled upon a group playing on a sand court in Broad Ripple. Local volleyball expert Brian Hawkins took notice of her skills, and from there, Katie was hooked on beach volleyball. It’s been her dream to create and run her own beach volleyball venue ever since.
If you’ve seen our homepage, you know we say, "Welcome to iBeach31...Where possible becomes reality." The word "Possible" is often used by beach volleyball players when serving on game point, symbolizing hope and determination. At iBeach, we aim to turn that word into reality, helping everyone reach their "possible" in life—whether it’s through sport, team building, or personal growth.
Success in sports is often measured by wins and losses, but for us, the true value lies in the lessons learned—leadership, teamwork, resilience, overcoming adversity, and feeling connected to something bigger than yourself. Whether you’re coaching, playing, or visiting iBeach for an event, we want you to feel like you’re part of our community.
Thank you for being part of our journey!
-Katie
Founder, Co-Owner, & Coach
Katie is passionate about health & wellness, beach volleyball, and spending time with family & friends.
Work Experience: Katie is the Founder/Co-Owner of iBeach31, a beach volleyball business that has run adult leagues, junior training camps and clinics, tournaments, and special events in the sand for the last seven years (2025). Prior to iBeach, she was the President of Powerful Health, a community-based program offering healthy cooking camps, wellness campaigns, and challenges. Her philosophy centers on helping people feel their best physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, despite the fast-paced world we live in. With 15 years of experience in corporate and community wellness, program planning, public speaking, and health coaching, Katie has worked with diverse groups, from coal miners to CEOs.
Coaching Experience: Katie has played competitive beach volleyball for 20 years and coached various levels of volleyball, including beach volleyball local players with a high focus on skill and fundamental development along with indoor volleyball for High-School & Middle school grades and multiple club teams.
Personal Life: Katie enjoys spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports, coaching, playing beach volleyball, traveling and making time for healthy food choices and staying active.
Co-Owner, Operations Manager
Brittaney Bunch is all about family, the outdoors, and taking an overall holistic approach to life. Brittaney is also extrmely passionate & dedicated to growing the Sport of Beach Volleyball!
Work Experience
12 years experience as a restaurant & customer service manager Brittaney fully understands what it takes to run a successfull business and to always put the customer first. Brittaney has success with other startup businesses as well. She attended IUPUI with a focus in Tourism, Conventions, and Event Managment.
In addition to being the Owner at iBeach31, Brittaney is a mother of two, both of whom have a very high level of committement in Beach & Indoor Volleyball. Her daughter, Ally, is one of the first from Indiana to go out to play D1 Beach Volleyball at North Florida starting in the 2026 Beach season.
