OUR ORGANIZATION VOLLEYBALL

What is Club Volleyball?

Club volleyball provides a competitive level of play for girls who are interested in improving their skills and gaining the experience necessary to play in high school and beyond. 

Club volleyball:

• helps improve player’s skills through practice with a selected team. 
• Provides an opportunity for tournament play against teams from all over the region and possibly the nation.
• Provides an opportunity to meet new friends and play with athletes with similar goals.
• Helps develop social skills and teaches athletes about competitiveness and how to deal with both winning and losing.
• provides the best way to help players get collegiate exposure.

Common Club Questions:

What are the ages for players who want to participate in club volleyball?

• AMBROSE ATHLETICS Volleyball currently has teams for players ages 11-18
• AMBROSE ATHLETICS Volleyball follows the age classification guidelines of USAV. 

How are team formed?

• Teams are formed based on the results of tryouts.  Players try out for a spot in their age group and teams are formed according to positions.

How many players are on a team?

• Teams are made of 8-13 players.

How many practices do teams have per week?

• Teams will practice 2-3 times per week.

How many tournaments will there be?

• Teams will compete in 8-9 local tournaments (in the Houston area).
• Regional (Travel) teams will play in additional out-of-town tournaments.

When does club season start and end?

• Club season starts in November and ends in late April or early May.

Do all teams travel to tournaments?

• Only our Regional and National teams will travel out of town for tournaments.
• Local teams will play in the Houston area only.

Can I play for more than one club?

• No, if you commit to a club you have to stay with that club for entire season.

What are the fees for most club teams?

• Club fees vary from club to club.  Fees can range from $1,500 – $5,000 per season.

How are tournaments set up?

• At a club tournament, teams from different areas get together and play each other in the best out of 3 sets to 25 points in pool play.  The best teams advance to bracket playoff games. Teams usually will play a minimum of three matches in one day. Most local team tournaments are held in the Houston area and regional and national tournaments can be local, across the state, or even out of state.  Tournaments are sanctioned by USAV. Our region is the USAV Lone Star Region. Bid tournaments are for all teams wanting to qualify for a national tournament.

How long do tournaments last?

• Players need to plan on being at a tournament from 8am to 5-7pm. Sometimes tournaments are divided into morning and afternoon waves.  A morning wave will last from approximately 8:00am-3:00pm, while an afternoon wave may start at 3:00pm and may last until 9:00pm.

Do the teams play in USAV National qualifiers?

• Only teams who qualify through the regional bid championships or a USAV Bid tournament earn a chance to play at the USAV Nationals. A team seeking a national bid will have an extended season into June and will pay additional fees for practices and the National tournament.

If you have any questions that were not on this page, please feel free to contact us, and we will gladly get the answer for you.

Club Volleyball FAQs

Why play club volleyball? Club volleyball provides a competitive level of play for girls who are interested in improving their skills and gaining the experience necessary to play in high school and beyond. Athletes participate in practice, conditioning, and tournament play during the club season, allowing them to gain valuable experience that prepares them for the next season of school volleyball.  For high school players, club volleyball offers the best opportunity for exposure to college coaches.

Will the club schedule conflict with my school volleyball schedule? No, the club season starts in November when the school season ends.  The club season allows athletes the opportunity to continue playing and improving once school volleyball ends.  

How long is the club season? Our season starts in November and ends in April or early May depending on the team level (local or regional).

Do I have to travel to play club volleyball? Our 12U teams play in the Houston area only.  At the 13U 14U and 15U levels we offer both local and travel teams.  At the high school level we only have travel teams.

What does it cost to play club volleyball?  Club team fees vary by age and team level.  Please visit our website to view our fee schedule. 

Can I participate in club volleyball and school basketball or track? Yes, at the middle school level, many athletes participate in other school sports. We make an effort to work around the school sports schedules as much as possible.

How do I know what age group I should try out for?  We follow the USAV Age Guidelines which is based on age as of next September (2023).   Please visit our website to see an age guideline chart. 

Do I have enough experience to play club volleyball?  We offer developmental programs, local teams, and regional (travel) teams.  Come for a tryout evaluation and our coaches will let you know what program would be the best fit for you.

Why AMBROSE ATHLETICS Volleyball?  AMBROSE ATHLETICS Volleyball offers an elite level of training by providing each team with highly skilled coaches, quality programs, excellent equipment, and every opportunity to succeed. 

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