Volleyball

Who We Are

About SBMSA Volleyball

SBMSA Volleyball started in 2023 as a pilot program for rising 7th graders and has grown significantly since then. Today, the program is open to girls in 4th through 8th grade. Teams are organized by grade, not birthdate.

Each division has its own grade-appropriate rules, designed to keep the league competitive, fair, and fun while promoting good sportsmanship.

Practice schedules are set by each division’s commissioners and head coaches. The league provides gym space for designated practices, and coaches may choose to offer additional practices when space is available. Practices are generally held at SBISD middle and high school gyms, as well as nearby club gyms.

Spring Regular Season

Practices and pre-season games begin in late February. Regular season games begin after Spring Break, with the regular season ending at the end of April. Playoff tournaments follow and should be completed by the first week of May.

Youth Ages
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Volleyball Seasons

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Girls are placed in a league based on their grade (not birth date). 

  • 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 for the 4th and 5th grade age groups, as it makes it more fun for the girls. We will run a skills assessment and draft for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade 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

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.

2027 Volleyball Season Calendar

DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION

December 1, 2026

8:00am

Volleyball Registration Opens

Online - Visit here

January 8, 2027

11:59pm

 Registration Closes

Online

January 9, 2027 - January 31, 2027

TBD

Team Formation

TBD

January 24, 2027 (tentative)

TBD

Skills Assessment for 6th-8th Grades

TBD

February 23, 2027

TBD

Weekly Tuesday Professional Trainings Begin

TBD

March 15, 2027

TBD

Regular Season Games Begin

SBISD Area Gyms

April 30, 2027

TBD

Regular Season Ends

TBD

May 1, 2027 - May 2, 2027 (tentative)

TBD

Playoff Tournaments

TBD

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

TBD

4th Grade Co-Commissioner

Email

TBD

4th Grade Co-Commissioner

Email

TBD

5th Grade Commissioner

Email

TBD

5th Grade Assistant Commissioner

TBD

6th Grade Commissioner

Email

TBD

7th/8th Grade Commissioner

Email

TBD

7th/8th Grade Assistant Commissioner

TBD

Uniform Coordinator

TBD

Social Media

TBD

Sportsmanship

Email

TBD

Events/Championship Days

Email

Mike Strokebrand

SBISD Board Liaison

Michael Monk

SBMSA Board Liaison

Bob Pazitney

Program Advisor