Paso Robles youth sports clinics launch multi-sport program

Paso Robles Daily News
August 26, 2026
Got a middle-schooler who can’t sit still? Paso Robles just made it easier to keep them moving. A new multi-sport clinic series is rolling out for grades 4 through 8, offering beach volleyball, basketball, and water polo — a lineup that feels very Central Coast. It’s a smart mix: two court sports that translate well to local leagues, plus water polo, which taps into our region’s deep swim culture and gives kids a chance to try something outside the typical soccer-baseball rotation.
What’s nice is that these clinics aren’t just about skills — they’re about exposure. Kids at that age are figuring out what they love, and having a low-pressure way to sample three different sports is a gift to parents, too. No year-long commitments, just a chance to get active and maybe find a new passion. For a town that already rallies around its high school teams and community pools, this feels like a natural next step. Thanks to Paso Robles Daily News for flagging this one — I know plenty of families will be adding it to the calendar.
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