FAQs
Club Volleyball
Club volleyball is for juniors in the Austin-area 8 to 18 years of age. Club volleyball allows players of varying abilities to develop their volleyball skills through training and live competition. Players must attend a tryout and be selected to play for a team based upon skill, athletic ability, attitude, and potential. Roots Volleyball is a competitive club volleyball program with one location (Treehouse Gym) and competes in the USAV Lone Star Region.
At Roots Volleyball we are committed to providing a safe environment, positive culture, and fun experience for all our players and their families. New parents typically weigh price and proximity high when choosing a club to join; however, after the first season they realize that culture, experience, and quality are the most important. We also have an experienced staff committed to proving the best environment for our players to play and reach their goals. Roots Volleyball teams have a head coach and assistant coach and we are committed to providing our coaches with training, tools, and support to ensure every team's success. We also have a dedicated recruiting staff available to our athletes wanting to play at the next level.
We have a dedicated recruiting staff for our players 15U-18U to assist with the entire recruiting process. Roots Volleyball offers recruiting seminars, player one-on-one meetings, assistance with email communications with college coaches, access to highlight reel creation, and assistance through the SportsRecruits platform. We are committed to finding the right home for each of our players who wish to play at the next level. Please see our Recruiting Coordinators' bios and contact information HERE.
Practices begin in November. Club volleyball season for Travel and Elite teams runs through the end of April or first few weeks in May (depending on age group and team level).
National teams will follow the same schedule but then take a two-week break in May (following Lone Star Regionals) and will then attend USAV or AAU Girls’ Junior Nationals. They will continue their season through the end of June or first few weeks of July (depending on age group).
There are no mandatory practices during Christmas break, Spring Break, or the post-season break.
The rule of thumb is how old will your athlete be between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
That is the age group in which she should be trying out. Roots Volleyball also recommends players play with their grade for recruiting purposes if they are eligible to play for two age groups (i.e. It is recommended a 13U player in 8th grade plays 14U with her grade). Please reference USAV’s age chart:
2024-2025 Season Age Definitions
18 and Under:Players who were born on or after July 1, 2006 (including high school graduates eligible based on the above paragraph)
18 and Under Division: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2005 and a high school student in the twelfth (12th) grade or below during some part of the current academic year are eligible to compete on 18 and under teams.
17 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2007
16 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2008
15 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2009
14 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2010
13 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2011
12 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2012
11 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2013
10 and Under: Players who were born on or after July 1, 2014
Fees/Payments
All player season fees include a subscription for parents to take Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Second-Goal Parent Course and U.S. Center for SafeSport Parent's Guide to Misconduct in Sport. Details to take these short online courses will be sent out to parents at the beginning of August. Education and awareness are essential in creating a positive and safe experience. We believe the LOVB and Roots Volleyball community will benefit from these courses.
18-1 Green, 18-2 Blue (National) - $5,250
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), three practices a week at the Treehouse Gym (Sunday practices will continue only as needed after January 1st), Balltime access, SportsRecruits access, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, recruiting guidance, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes three in-state tournaments, one out-of-state National Qualifier, AVC Dallas Qualifier, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, Lone Star Regionals, and USAV/AAU Nationals (eight total).
17-1 Green, 16-1 Green, 15-1 Green (National) - $5,995
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), three practices a week at the Treehouse Gym (Sunday practices will continue only as needed after February 1st), Outright Fitness (1 workout/week assisted training) membership, Balltime access, SportsRecruits access, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, recruiting guidance, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes five in-state tournaments, two out-of-state National Qualifiers, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, Lone Star Regionals, and USAV/AAU Nationals (10 total).
17-2 Blue, 16-2 Blue, 15-2 Blue (National) - $5,850
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), three practices a week at the Treehouse Gym (Sunday practices will continue only as needed after February 1st), Outright Fitness (1 workout/week assisted training) membership, Balltime access, SportsRecruits access, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, recruiting guidance, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes six in-state tournaments, one out-of-state National Qualifier, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, Lone Star Regionals, and USAV/AAU Nationals (10 total).
17-3 Maple (Travel) - $4,700
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, recruiting guidance, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes six in-state tournaments, one out-of-state National Qualifier, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, and Lone Star Regionals (9 total).
16-3 Maple, 15 Maple (Travel) - $5,450
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, recruiting guidance, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes six in-state tournaments, one out-of-state National Qualifier, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, and Lone Star Regionals (9 total).
16-4 Mesquite, 16-5 Pecan, 15-4 Mesquite, 15-5 Pecan (Elite) - $4,500
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 2, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, recruiting guidance, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes seven Austin-area tournaments, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, and Lone Star Regionals (9 total).
14-1 Green (National) - $5,850
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), three practices a week at the Treehouse Gym (Sunday practices will continue only as needed after February 1st), Outright Fitness (2 workouts/week) membership, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes six in-state tournaments, one out-of-state National Qualifier, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, Lone Star Regionals, and USAV/AAU Nationals (10 total).
14-2 Blue, 13-2 Blue (Travel) - $5,300
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes six in-state tournaments, one out-of-state National Qualifier, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, and Lone Star Regionals (9 total).
14-3 Maple, 14-4 Mesquite, 14-5 Pecan (Elite) - $4,450
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 2, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes seven Austin-area tournaments, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, and Lone Star Regionals (9 total).
13-1 Green (National) - $5,500
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), three practices a week at the Treehouse Gym (Sunday practices will continue only as needed after February 1st), Outright Fitness (2 workouts/week) membership, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes six in-state tournaments, one out-of-state National Qualifier, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, Lone Star Regionals, and USAV/AAU Nationals (10 total).
13-3 Maple, 13-4 Mesquite, 13-5 Pecan (Elite) - $4,100
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 2, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes seven Austin-area tournaments, one out-of-state National Qualifier, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, and Lone Star Regionals (9 total).
12-1 Green (Travel) - $3,950
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 3, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), three practices a week at the Treehouse Gym (Sunday practices will continue only as needed after February 1st), Outright Fitness (2 workouts/week) membership, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes six in-state tournaments, one out-of-state National Qualifier, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, and Lone Star Regionals (9 total).
12-2 Blue, 12-3 Maple (Elite) - $3,700
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 2, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes seven Austin-area tournaments, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, and Lone Star Regionals (9 total).
11-1 Green, 11-2 Blue, 10 -1 Green (Elite) - $2,450
Team season fees include uniforms (jerseys x 2, spandex x 2, knee pads x 1, socks x 2, sweatshirt x 1, backpack x 1, practice shirt x 1, and tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1), two practices a week at the Treehouse Gym, coaches' salaries and travel, tournament fees, facility use, equipment, and USAV and/or AAU membership. Fees do not include travel-related expenses (hotel/air/ground) or any food. Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package. Tournament schedule includes six Austin-area tournaments, Lone Star Classic Qualifier, and Lone Star Regionals (8 total).
18-1 Green (National) - $5,250
18-2 Blue (National) - $5,250
17-1 Green (National) - $5,995
17-2 Blue (National) - $5,850
17-3 Maple (Travel) - $4,700
16-1 Green (National) - $5,995
16-2 Blue (National) - $5,850
16-3 Maple (Travel) - $5,450
16-4 Mesquite (Regional) - $4,500
16-5 Pecan (Regional) - $4,500
15-1 Green (National) - $5,995
15-2 Blue (National) - $5,850
15 Maple (Travel) - $5,450
15-4 Mesquite (Regional) - $4,500
15-5 Pecan (Regional) - $4,500
14-1 Green (National) - $5,850
14-2 Blue (Travel) - $5,300
14-3 Maple (Elite) - $4,450
14-4 Mesquite (Elite) - $4,450
14-5 Pecan (Elite) - $4,450
13-1 Green (National) - $5,500
13-2 Blue (Travel) - $5,300
13-3 Maple (Elite) - $4,100
13-4 Mesquite (Elite) - $4,100
13-5 Pecan (Elite) - $4,100
12-1 Green (Travel) - $3,950
12-2 Blue (Elite) - $3,700
12-3 Maple (Elite) - $3,700
11-1 Green (Elite) - $2,450
11-2 Blue (Elite) - $2,450
10 -1 Green (Elite) - $2,450
Roots Volleyball is committed to be a home for all players who wish to play (and make a team) regardless of financial status. If the cost of club volleyball is a prohibiting factor for participation, we have a work program combined with our financial aid application. Please email Heather Anderson at heather@rootsvb.org to request a copy of our financial aid form.
Tournaments
Schedules for the 2024-2025 season have not been sanctioned or finalized by USAV or the Lone Star Region. Final schedules should be confirmed and available to teams in mid-October. Once schedules are finalized, you will receive an email for Roots admin and be able to view your team's schedule by accessing your team page.
If you are unable to travel, you have the option of sending your player with another family attending the same tournament or putting your player on the same flight as your coach. Coaches will make sure to get players from the airplane to the hotel and from the hotel to the airplane in the absence of parents. Coaches are not responsible for any players at the hotel or during their down/free time. Please make sure to notify your coach and administrator if you need a flight travel companion for your daughter.
All teams attending any in-state or out-of-state National Qualifiers will miss at least one day of school to participate (travel and or play). All Roots Volleyball teams attend the Lone Star Classic National Qualifier (Dallas, Texas) in April which is a three-day event.
Issues
Roots Volleyball believes playtime is important to each players’ overall growth. Players need to be able to apply the skills and fundamentals learned in practice to live match situations. We work hard with our coaches to make sure we are finding as much quality playing time as possible for each player.
Players’ season fees go towards time and instruction by qualified, experienced coaches. Fees do not go towards playtime in tournaments. Playing time is earned by being at practice, working hard to improve, and executing the skills. Equal playing time is NOT guaranteed.
Coaches are advised to give everyone an opportunity to contribute their individual skills and abilities to the team during pool play matches. When teams advance past pool play, teams will tighten the line-up and play players who will put the team in the best position to be successful. Playing time amounts for all players is at the coaches’ discretion and may not be equal for all players.
We understand parents or players may not agree with all coaching decisions throughout the season and have questions. If an issue occurs, the first step is to have the player communicate with her coaches. If this does not resolve the issue, the second step is to set up a meeting with the coaches, player, and parent. The final step is to set up a meeting with a director, coaches, player, and parents. There will not be any meetings without the player present. There will not be any meetings with a director until steps one and two have been completed.
All players, parents, and coaches must adhere to a 48-hour rule: You must wait 48 hours until after tournament play has completed before emailing or calling in regard to playtime. Parents are strictly forbidden from approaching coaches before, during, or immediately after tournament play with playtime issues.
Uniforms
If you are missing equipment or have damaged equipment, you need to contact Rob Taliaferro at rob@rootsvb.org. Any gear that is lost or needs to be replaced during the season, will be an additional charge for the player.
National/Travel Teams:
- Jerseys x 3
- Spandex x 2
- Knee pads x 1
- Socks x 2
- Sweatshirt x 1
- Backpack x 1
- Practice shirt x 1
- Tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1
Elite Teams:
- Jerseys x 2
- Spandex x 2
- Knee pads x 1
- Socks x 2
- Sweatshirt x 1
- Backpack x 1
- Practice shirt x 1
- Tryout shirt/practice shirt x 1
**Please note shoes are not included in the uniform package.