Why Effort Matters Most at Deep Dish Gran Canaria: Coach Issa Batrane’s Camp Highlights

Deep Dish
Sep 16
2 min read

Coach Issa Batrane leading a morning session on the golden sands of Gran Canaria.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to train at Deep Dish Gran Canaria, who better to ask than one of our very own coaches — Issa Batrane, England & Great Britain beach volleyball athlete and Team Deep Dish ambassador.

We sat down with Issa to hear his camp highlights, favourite sessions, and tips for first-time campers. Spoiler: it’s all about the people, the effort, and the unforgettable vibes of Gran Canaria.

🌴 The Magic of Anfi Beach

“Without a doubt, being in this beautiful location on Anfi Beach, with the sunshine in our face and the golden-white sand, just feels incredible.” – Issa Batrane

Every week at camp feels fresh. A new group of excited players arrive, ready to make this the best week of their life. That energy fuels the coaches too — keeping every training session buzzing.

🛡️ Favourite Training Session: Defence

Issa’s passion shines through when he talks about defence training. He explains:

“I love getting into the nitty gritty — working hard, improving technical details, but also showing players that such a big portion of it is effort.”

💡 Takeaway: You don’t need to be the tallest or strongest to excel in beach volleyball. Defence is about grit, hustle, and heart.

👑 Tournament Highlight: Mixed King & Queen

For Issa, the Mixed King & Queen Tournament is the camp’s showpiece:

“Seeing players pair up and battle it out on a tight net until the final rounds… it’s so much fun. A long afternoon, but well worth watching.”

This tournament isn’t just about winning — it’s about teamwork, adaptability, and testing yourself against new opponents.

Meeting new people from all over the world is what makes the camp so memorable

🌍 Why Gran Canaria Feels Special Every Year

Beyond the sunshine and competition, what Issa values most is the people:

“My favourite part is meeting so many new people from all over the world — all here because they love beach volleyball. Seeing the different ways they train and play makes me enjoy this camp every year.”

Deep Dish Gran Canaria isn’t just training — it’s a global community united by the sport.

💡 Coach Issa’s No.1 Tip for New Campers

“100% — you want to give as much effort as possible in the trainings and tournaments. Rest up, refuel, and look after your body. You don’t want to miss out on working with some of the excellent coaches out here.”

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