The first time Ella Foti played sand volleyball, she hated it.
The limited movement? Not a fan. The difficulty of playing in the sand compared to on the hardcourt? No chance. Having to play in the sweltering heat of a Milwaukee summer? That was the worst part.
“I was in third or fourth grade when I did a tournament at Bradford Beach,” Ella said. “You’re in the sand, you can’t jump as high. I think I got a little bit heat sick, it was not a good experience.