Volleyball

Spring 2026 Registration Opens in December
The SBMSA Volleyball Spring 2026 season will begin in March 2026. Registration will open in early December 2025. More details coming soon.
Register here
Who We Are

About SBMSA Volleyball

SBMSA’s Volleyball program was first piloted in 2023 as a program for rising 7th graders.  The program has grown dramatically since that time.  SBMSA’s Volleyball Program now includes girls from 4th grade through 8th grade.  Teams are formed by grade to ensure girls are grouped with classmates.

Each division has specific rules setting forth unique grade-level parameters, competition and match format, required playing time for each player, and generally promoting good sportsmanship.

Practice dates, locations and times are determined by commissioners and each team’s head coach.  Typically, the league will provide gym space for designated practices, and coaches may offer additional practices in other locations.  Traditional areas/gyms in which teams practice are at area elementary, middle and high schools.

Spring Regular Season

Practices typically begin as soon as teams are formed (i.e. early to mid-March).  Games will begin after Spring Break, with the regular season ending at the end of April. Playoff tournaments are thereafter and should be completed by the first week of May.

Youth Ages
volleyball
Volleyball Seasons

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Girls are placed in a league based on their grade (not birth date).  This is a popular feature for this sport, as it ensures girls are playing with their classmates as they transition into their high school volleyball careers:

  • 4th Grade
  • 5th Grade
  • 6th Grade
  • 7th Grade
  • 8th Grade

 

Depending on registration numbers for each grade, there may be multiple divisions within each league, or grades may be combined, as appropriate.

Our plan is to keep girls together by school as much as possible, as it makes it more fun for the girls. Depending on registration numbers, a skills assessment and draft may be needed for older age groups to ensure competitive balance and a fun experience for all players.

Team Coaches and League Commissioners will determines the days, times, & locations of all practices.  Generally, practices will be held at SBISD area gyms.  Teams will generally have 1-2 practices per week (generally ~3 practices/games per week total), including one professional skills training session per week hosted by current and former volleyball players.

Teams will generally have 1-2 games per week (generally ~3 practices/games per week total).  Games may be during the week or on Saturdays.  Games typically scheduled at local SBISD area gyms.

Although registration and participation is open to all girls, regardless of address, in the event of a wait list in a particular league or age group, priority is given to families that reside within the bounds of SBISD.

League & Information

Volleyball League Details

** We allow children with birthdays after the April 30 cutoff the option to “play-up” with their grade level.  This is processed during registration.  We do not allow children to “play-down”.

4th Grade

Description

5th Grade

Description

6th Grade

Description

7th Grade

Description

8th Grade

Description

NO-REFUNDS will be issued for any reason after registration closes. If requested before the close of registration, you will receive a refund, less a $35 administration fee.

ANY REGISTRATION RECEIVED AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF THE PLAYER IS NEEDED TO FILL A TEAM. SUCH PLAYERS MAY NOT ALWAYS BE ASSIGNED TO THE AREA WHERE THE PLAYER LIVES OR ATTENDS SCHOOL.

2026 Volleyball Season Calendar

DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION

December 2, 2025

8:00am

Volleyball Registration Opens

Online - Visit here

December 13, 2025

9:00am - 11:00am

In-Person Registration (includes financial aid requests)

Academy Sports & Outdoors, 9734 Katy Fwy, 77055

December 17, 2025

6:00pm - 8:00pm

In-Person Registration (includes financial aid requests)

Academy Sports & Outdoors, 9734 Katy Fwy, 77055

January 10, 2026

9:00am - 11:00am

In-Person Registration (includes financial aid requests)

Academy Sports & Outdoors, 9734 Katy Fwy, 77055

January 15, 2026

11:59pm

 Registration Closes

Online

January 16, 2026 - January 26, 2026

TBD

Team Formation

TBD

January 27, 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Coach Training Option #1 - Coaches must attend one of the two training sessions

Houston Skyline, 10510 Westview Drive

February 4, 2026 

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Coach Training Option #2- Coaches must attend one of the two training sessions

Houston Skyline, 10510 Westview Drive

February 24, 2026

-

Weekly Tuesday Professional Trainings Begin - Optional for all players/teams

Houston Skyline, 10510 Westview Drive

March 16, 2026

-

Team practices and games begin

SBISD Area Gyms

April 28, 2026

-

Weekly Tuesday Professional Training Ends

Houston Skyline, 10510 Westview Drive

May 1, 2026

-

Regular season ends

-

May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026

TBA

Playoff tournaments (tentative dates)

SBISD Area Gyms

Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association

Volleyball Board of Directors

Meet the SBMSA Volleyball board of directors. Primary board positions can be found in the table below and all other positions can be found at the links below.

Board Officer
Position
Email

Keleigh Spinner

Program Director

Amanda Halley

4th Grade Commissioner

Katy Price

4th Grade Assistant Commissioner

Erin Johnson

5th Grade Commissioner

Kristina Duell

6th Grade Commissioner

Casey Loyd

7th & 8th Grade Commissioner

Jessica Anderson

Uniform Coordinator

Tricia Verbois

Social Media

Tien Nguyen

Sportsmanship

Jade Villalon

Events/Championship Days

Mike Strokebrand

SBISD Board Liaison

Michael Monk

SBMSA Board Liaison

Bob Pazitney

Program Advisor

2025 Volleyball Camps

Coming Soon. This section is currently under construction; check back soon!

Volleyball Alumni

Coming Soon. This section is currently under construction; check back soon!