Volleyball
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
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
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
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5th Grade
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6th Grade
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7th Grade
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8th Grade
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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.
2025 Volleyball Season Calendar
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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December 10, 2024 |
- |
Volleyball Registration Opens |
Online - Visit here |
January 11th |
9:00am - 11:00am |
In-Person Registration (includes financial aid requests) |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, 9734 Katy Fwy, 77055 |
TBD |
- |
Camps TBA |
- |
TBD |
- |
Camps TBA |
- |
January 31st |
11:59pm |
Registration Closes |
Online |
February 1-28th |
- |
Teams Formed (including any skills assessments if necessary) |
TBA |
February |
TBA |
Coaches Meeting |
TBA |
March 3 |
- |
Practices May Begin |
SBISD Area Gyms |
March 16 |
- |
Regular Season & Games Begin |
SBISD Area Gyms |
March |
TBA |
Opening Day & Festivities |
TBA |
March/April |
TBA |
Team Photo Day(s) |
TBA |
April 30 |
- |
Season ends |
SBISD Area Gyms |
May 1 - 10 |
TBA |
Post-season tournaments, Playoffs, Championship Day festivities, All-Star games |
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 |
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OPEN |
Program Director |
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Layton Hiller |
4th Grade Commissioner |
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Layton Hiller |
5th Grade Commissioner |
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Casey Loyd |
6th Grade Commissioner |
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Pavla Melichar |
7th & 8th Grade Commissioner |
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Tim Braley |
7th & 8th Grade Commissioner |
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Claudia Hoz de Vila |
Community Outreach, Movers Program |
|
Keleigh Spinner |
Facilities Coordinator |
|
Missy Malavanos |
Team Photos |
|
Miles Rollo |
Opening Day, Championship Day Festivities |
|
Jeff Collins |
Sportsmanship, Coach PCA Certification |
|
Mike Strokebrand |
SBISD Board Liaison |
|
Michael Monk |
SBMSA Board Liaison |
|
Nancy Scales |
SBMSA Board Liaison |
|
Bob Pazitney |
Program Advisor |
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2025 Volleyball Camps
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Volleyball Alumni
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