“Life is a journey, not a destination.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson, (1803 - 1882)
Mission
Throughout our journey, comp@laya is committed to making the right efforts towards the local community, the surrounding environment, and the people. We aim to create a sustainable and viable outcome that will inspire the next generation to follow suit.
It's the small steps that shift our perspective on life and lay the foundation for the future we aspire to inhabit.
Our goals revolve around taking these small steps, utilizing the expertise available. By translating these intentions into actions with the right spirit, we elevate and fulfill our lives.
News update
Compalaya Volley News - Official Announcement
Appointment of Lic. Andrea Cruz (MEX) as Compalaya Volley Ambassador
Date: June 28th, 2025
The Compalaya Volley executive team is proud to announce that Lic. Andrea Cruz, a native of the Riviera Maya region in Quintana Roo, Mexico, has officially accepted the role of Compalaya Volley Ambassador. She succeeds Abg. Marco from Mérida, Yucatán, in this important position.
Andrea, originally from Cancún, will play a key role in strengthening and expanding the Compalaya Volley network throughout the region, continuing to grow and promote our philosophy, training standards, and community mission in Cancún and beyond.
A former professional volleyball player and member of the Mexico U17 National Team, Andrea brings a strong background in Volleyball elite competition and education. Since joining Compalaya Volley in 2023 — and returning to the sport after her maternity break — she has reignited her passion and commitment to volleyball and player development.
Andrea recently completed the CTPS Professional Beach Volleyball Program alongside fellow professional volleybalist Gretel Carranza, as part of the Compalaya Dragonas Team. She has fully embraced Compalaya Volley’s philosophy, elite training methodology, internal coaching standards, and development framework — and completed our internal career training with committee executive coach Ing. Michael (UK). With full approval from the Compalaya Volley committee, Andrea now officially represents the values and vision of our organization.
In addition to her volleyball credentials, Andrea holds a degree in Business Development from University Caribe, is a licensed independent real estate agent, and remains actively involved in contract-based volleyball coaching.
Coach Andrea’s vision is to lead by example, applying both the Compalaya philosophy and her personal values to benefit the local community — especially by mentoring and empowering under-resourced and aspiring young players in southern Mexico.
Currently, she coaches youth beach volleyball in Cancún, ensuring that young players receive high-quality, technically sound, and mentally strong volleyball training from the very beginning. She truly embodies what it means to live and pass on the authentic spirit and professional standards of the sport.
Please join us in congratulating Coach Lic. Andrea Cruz (MEX) on her new role as Compalaya Volley Ambassador!
El equipo ejecutivo de Compalaya Volley se enorgullece en anunciar que la Lic. Andrea Cruz, originaria de la región de la Riviera Maya en Quintana Roo, México, ha aceptado oficialmente el cargo de Embajadora de Compalaya Volley. Andrea toma el relevo de Abg. Marco, de Mérida, Yucatán, en esta importante posición.
Andrea, nacida en Cancún, desempeñará un papel clave para fortalecer y expandir la red de Compalaya Volley en toda la región, continuando con el crecimiento y la promoción de nuestra filosofía, estándares de entrenamiento y misión comunitaria en Cancún y más allá.
Exjugadora profesional de voleibol y miembro de la Selección Nacional Mexicana U17, Andrea aporta una sólida trayectoria en competencia y formación de alto nivel en voleibol. Desde que se unió a Compalaya Volley en 2023 — y tras regresar al deporte después de su etapa de maternidad — ha reavivado su pasión y compromiso con el desarrollo del voleibol y de nuevos talentos.
Recientemente, Andrea completó el Programa Profesional de Voleibol de Playa CTPS, junto a la jugadora profesional Gretel Carranza, como parte del equipo Compalaya Dragonas. Ha adoptado por completo la filosofía, metodología de entrenamiento de élite, estándares internos de formación y marco de desarrollo de Compalaya Volley — además de completar nuestro proceso interno de formación profesional con el coach ejecutivo del comité Ing. Michael (UK). Con la aprobación total del comité de Compalaya Volley, Andrea representa oficialmente los valores y la visión de nuestra organización.
Además de su trayectoria en voleibol, Andrea es Licenciada en Desarrollo Empresarial por la Universidad Caribe, trabaja como agente inmobiliaria independiente con licencia y sigue activa como entrenadora de voleibol por contrato.
La visión de la Coach Andrea es liderar con el ejemplo, aplicando tanto la filosofía de Compalaya como sus valores personales para beneficiar a la comunidad local — especialmente a través de la mentoría y el impulso de jóvenes jugadores con recursos limitados en el sur de México.
Actualmente, Andrea entrena a niños y jóvenes en voleibol de playa en Cancún, asegurándose de que reciban desde el inicio una formación técnica de calidad, sólida y con la mentalidad correcta. Ella encarna verdaderamente lo que significa vivir y transmitir el espíritu auténtico y los estándares profesionales del voleibol.
Acompáñanos para felicitar a la Coach Lic. Andrea Cruz (MEX) por su nuevo rol como Embajadora de Compalaya Volley.
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Compalaya Volley News
Compalaya Volley Expands into Indoor Volleyball with Community-Driven Growth in Playa del Carmen!
Date: 16th April, 2025
We’re excited to share that Compalaya Volley is extending its impact—strengthening our online presence and proudly supporting the fast-growing indoor volleyball scene in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya!
This next step comes on the heels of our successful PVADEC sponsorship program, which brought structured indoor volleyball training to the local community and planted the seeds for a broader movement.
What began as a grassroots initiative has inspired private players and community leaders to step up and build something lasting. A standout story is that of Sara DiBlasio, a Canadian permanent resident in Mexico, who has taken the lead in forming a new indoor volleyball team—a direct evolution from the charity sessions offered through the PVADEC program.
This is exactly what Compalaya Volley stands for: volleyball with aspiration, heart, and purpose.
We congratulate Sara and her team on this exciting new chapter! Compalaya Volley is proud to support this emerging project and remains committed to fostering high-quality, accessible volleyball—both beach and indoor—for locals and visitors alike.
Explore our new Indoor Volleyball Section on the Compalaya website to learn more:
🔗 https://www.compalaya.com/mission/indoorvolley-activity-projects/
Let’s keep growing the game—on the beach, on the court, and in the heart of the local volleyball community!
¡Estamos muy emocionados de compartir que Compalaya Volley está ampliando su impacto—reforzando nuestra presencia en línea y apoyando con orgullo el creciente movimiento de voleibol indoor en Playa del Carmen y la Riviera Maya!
Este nuevo paso se da tras el éxito de nuestro programa de patrocinio PVADEC, que introdujo entrenamientos estructurados de voleibol indoor a la comunidad local y sembró las bases de un movimiento más amplio.
Lo que comenzó como una iniciativa comunitaria ha inspirado a jugadores particulares y líderes locales a tomar la iniciativa y construir algo duradero. Un ejemplo destacado es el de Sara DiBlasio, residente permanente canadiense en México, quien ha liderado la formación de un nuevo equipo de voleibol indoor—una evolución directa de las sesiones benéficas ofrecidas a través del programa PVADEC.
Esto representa exactamente lo que Compalaya Volley significa: voleibol con aspiración, corazón y propósito.
¡Felicitamos a Sara y a su equipo en este nuevo y emocionante capítulo! Compalaya Volley se enorgullece de apoyar este proyecto emergente y reafirma su compromiso de fomentar un voleibol de alta calidad y accesible—tanto en playa como en indoor—para locales y visitantes por igual.
Explora nuestra nueva sección de voleibol indoor en el sitio web de Compalaya para conocer más:
🔗 https://www.compalaya.com/mission/indoorvolley-activity-projects/
¡Sigamos haciendo crecer el juego—en la playa, en la cancha y en el corazón de la comunidad local de voleibol!
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Compalaya Volley News
Compalaya Volley receives recognition for its support of the local volleyball event "Festival Internacional de Beach Volleyball Puerto Morelos"
Date: 5th April, 2025
Compalaya Volley’s parent company has been honored for its unwavering support of the Riviera Maya Beach Volleyball Tournament, 'Festival Internacional de Beach Volleyball Puerto Morelos,' now in its third edition. This recognition underscores the event's international reach, facilitated by Compalaya's extensive network of local organizations, players, and industry professionals.
Through Compalaya Volley, we actively drive the growth and visibility of this one-of-a-kind local event, attracting both national and international attention. With over 800 members worldwide, our initiatives and programs ensure the tournament’s global presence, spreading awareness through our vast network of communities, alliances, and partnerships. We keep volleyball players, supporters, and spectators engaged and informed every step of the way.
Our mission is simple: to foster an inclusive volleyball experience that enhances the sport’s quality and cultivates respect and unity among participants, not just in Riviera Maya but across this vibrant southern region of Mexico.
Every step we take in this journey is a significant leap for the cause. We are truly honored to receive this recognition from the 'III Festival Internacional de Beach Volleyball Puerto Morelos' organizing committee, and we remain committed to advancing the volleyball community in the Riviera Maya.
La empresa matriz de Compalaya Volley ha sido reconocida por su constante apoyo al Torneo de Voleibol de Playa de la Riviera Maya, el "Festival Internacional de Beach Volleyball Puerto Morelos", que celebra ya su tercera edición. Este reconocimiento destaca el alcance internacional del evento, facilitado por la amplia red de organizaciones locales, jugadores y profesionales de la industria vinculados con Compalaya.
A través de Compalaya Volley, impulsamos activamente el crecimiento y la visibilidad de este evento local único, que atrae tanto atención nacional como internacional. Con más de 800 miembros en todo el mundo, nuestras iniciativas y programas aseguran una presencia global del torneo, difundiendo la información a través de nuestra extensa red de comunidades, alianzas y asociaciones. Mantenemos informados y comprometidos a jugadores, seguidores y espectadores en cada paso del camino.
Nuestra misión es sencilla: fomentar una experiencia de voleibol inclusiva que eleve la calidad del deporte y promueva el respeto y la unidad entre los participantes, no solo en la Riviera Maya, sino en toda esta vibrante región del sur de México.
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Compalaya Volley News Update
CTPS Candidates Selection - Andrea & Gretel
Date: 25th March, 2025
Following our notification from January 26, 2025, regarding the CTPS Program "Pre-Announcement: Real Quality Professional vs. Quantity Sensation – Beach Volleyball Coaching Guidance 2025" we are pleased to share an update on upcoming coaching opportunities within the program.
Players from the Riviera Maya community have expressed interest in participating at the Playa del Carmen location. As part of this initiative, two fixed slots in the Tuesday Volley sessions with Coach Michael (UK) have been allocated for CTPS candidates.
The selected CTPS Program participants for personal preparation in Playa del Carmen are:
Andrea (MEX) – from Cancún
Gretel (MEX) – from Playa del Carmen
We look forward to supporting their development and fostering high-quality professional training in beach volleyball.
Siguiendo nuestra notificación del 26 de enero de 2025 sobre el Programa CTPS "Pre-Anuncio: Profesionalismo de Calidad Real vs. Sensación de Cantidad – Guía de Entrenamiento en Voleibol de Playa 2025", nos complace compartir una actualización sobre las próximas oportunidades de entrenamiento dentro del programa.
Jugadores de la comunidad de la Riviera Maya han expresado interés en participar en la sede de Playa del Carmen. Como parte de esta iniciativa, se han asignado dos plazas fijas en las sesiones de martes de voleibol con el entrenador Michael (UK) para los candidatos del CTPS.
Los participantes seleccionados del Programa CTPS para la preparación personalizada en Playa del Carmen son:
Andrea (MEX) – de Cancún
Gretel (MEX) – de Playa del Carmen
Esperamos apoyar su desarrollo y fomentar un entrenamiento profesional de alta calidad en el voleibol
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Compalaya Volley News / Noticias de Compalaya Volley
The Compalaya Volley PVADEC Program Comes to a Conclusion
Date: 19th March 2025
After five months of dedication and growth (November 2024 – March 2025), the Compalaya Volley PVADEC program has officially concluded.
Congratulations to the following outstanding female players from the PVADEC Indoor Volleyball Program:
Ana Machorro (Mexico)
Gretel Carranza (Mexico)
Yesica Hernández (Mexico)
These athletes have demonstrated exceptional technical progress, dedication, discipline, and the ability to meet high-performance standards, proving their readiness for the next level of volleyball development.
By successfully meeting or exceeding 8 out of 10 performance criteria, they have qualified for participation in a professional indoor volleyball training program aligned with the DVV Bundesliga Volleyball Division I & II level standard.
Out of 17 applied participants, these three exceptional players fulfilled the rigorous requirements and were awarded the accredited Compalaya Volley Certificate of Achievement.
The evaluation was conducted by accredited coaches Dr. Martin (Germany) and Michael (United Kingdom), under the structured assessment framework designed by Program Manager Dr. Joerg (Germany).
Ing. Michael (United Kingdom)
Compalaya Volley Spokesman
Después de cinco meses de dedicación y crecimiento (noviembre de 2024 – marzo de 2025), el programa PVADEC de Compalaya Volley ha concluido oficialmente.
Felicitaciones a las siguientes jugadoras destacadas del Programa de Voleibol Indoor PVADEC:
Ana Machorro (México)
Gretel Carranza (México)
Yesica Hernández (México)
Estas atletas han demostrado un progreso técnico excepcional, además de dedicación, disciplina y la capacidad de cumplir con estándares de alto rendimiento, demostrando así su preparación para el siguiente nivel en su desarrollo como jugadoras de voleibol.
Al cumplir o superar satisfactoriamente 8 de los 10 criterios de evaluación, han calificado para participar en un programa profesional de entrenamiento de voleibol indoor, alineado con los estándares de los niveles División I y II de la Bundesliga de Voleibol del DVV.
De un total de 17 participantes inscritas, estas tres jugadoras excepcionales cumplieron con los rigurosos requisitos y fueron galardonadas con el Certificado de Logro Compalaya Volley, acreditado por el programa.
La evaluación fue realizada por los entrenadores acreditados Dr. Martin (Alemania) y Michael (Reino Unido), bajo el marco estructurado de evaluación diseñado por el Director del Programa, Dr. Joerg (Alemania).
signed by
Ing. Michael (United Kingdom)
Compalaya Volley Spokesman
Michael,
former national league volleyball player & assistant coach in Germany spearheads this social project in
Playa del Carmen & Riviera Maya.
Martin,
a regular 'Playense', an experienced volleyball player
from Germany with 30 years of volleyball coaching and
playing expertise, supports this social project with
his volleyball experience, knowledge, and skills.
Quality Engineered
Beach Volleyball
Playa del Carmen
Comp@laya brings together the collective knowledge and expertise of professional volleyball players, coaches, and academic researchers from both national and international backgrounds for the benefit of the growing Playa beach volleyball community. This collaborative effort aims to bridge gaps in volleyball knowledge within the local Playa community, elevating the quality of the game and offering essential educational resources in this sport discipline.
In doing so, comp@laya is introducing valuable volleyball insights to the Riviera Maya region, benefiting the local community and enhancing the overall quality of the sport in the area, resulting in greater satisfaction during play.
Compalaya Volley Sr. Players & Committee
The core strength of our Playa Beach Volleyball group resides in its senior players, coaches and their invaluable guidance. Their unwavering dedication serves as a beacon for fellow players, inspiring improvement and enhancing performance. Through their mentorship, newcomers are not only able to refine their skills but also relish the thrill of applying them in actual matches.
Compalaya Volley ; Date: 27th Febraury 2024
On February 27th, 2023, Compalaya Volley was founded by five exceptional individuals from the top levels of business and sports. Gathered in the tranquil setting of the Caribbean Riviera Maya, nestled between Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos, these individuals shared a profound love for volleyball and embarked on a mission to enrich the lives of others.
Their diverse backgrounds, spanning from professional volleyball to academia, business, and family life, brought a wealth of experiences and insights. Guided by the motto of "sharing, giving, and taking without fear of misuse," they aimed to make positive contributions to the local Riviera Maya community and beyond.
Driven by a deep desire to share their knowledge, particularly in volleyball, Compalaya Volley's mission transcended sports. It embraced aspects of life, business, and human connection, striving to elevate lives through values like sportsmanship, respect, and meaningful engagement.
Since its inception, Compalaya Volley has experienced remarkable growth, a testament to the resonance of its honest and sincere direction. Starting with a core group of 160 local and international players based in Playa del Carmen and beyond, we have expanded to include 210 members from affiliated independent volleyball groups across Mexico. With a total of 370 individuals and growing, this steady rise reflects the widespread acceptance of Compalaya Volley's philosophy and its alignment with our members.
However, beyond the numbers, the true essence of Compalaya Volley lies in the unwavering commitment and quality of its members. Our community stands as a living testament to the power of authentic connections and shared values, inspiring camaraderie and dedication. Ultimately, it is the depth of sincerity and genuine engagement that defines our success, transcending statistics and enriching lives in profound ways.
Our core projects involve offering professional-quality volleyball knowledge, experience, and guidance to those striving for excellence. Compalaya Volley is committed to providing this support without any conditions via social mentorship and coaching. Our motto, "join, play, and enjoy the playa volleyball spirit," encapsulates our mission.
Social coaching and mentorship play pivotal roles in the journey towards advanced levels in volleyball. Achieving excellence requires guidance from individuals with practical and theoretical expertise. A coach or mentor can offer invaluable insights, analyzing techniques, pinpointing areas for improvement, and providing tailored advice.
Their wisdom serves as a catalyst for unlocking potential and propelling players towards success. With dedication, passion, and the right support, players can thrive in the exhilarating realm of elite volleyball. The Compalaya Volley Committee recognizes the importance of coaching and mentorship, drawing from personal experiences and a deep love for the sport. We foster a supportive community where members stand by each other, embodying the true spirit of volleyball.
Let's continue to embody the true playa volleyball spirit together.