Volleyball
Overview
Volleyball is one of Emerald Youth's fastest-growing sports for girls and young women. Young ladies from Knoxville's city neighborhoods participate in our Emerald Force Volleyball Club, which is comprised of a recreational league for middle and high school girls, and competitive club teams. Additionally, some school-specific teams are sponsored by Emerald Youth.
Online preregistration is required for all volleyball events. Once registration links and specific season dates are available, details will be posted. Be sure to check back for updates!
Leagues
Clinics/Camps
We offer a series of clinics and camps in June for rising 5th - 12th graders to learn the basics of volleyball or take their game to the next level (i.e., skills and gameplay).
Details regarding our 2026 camps and clinics will be posted here once they become available. Please check back periodically for updates.
Interested in being a volunteer coach for our summer volleyball events in June? If so, email the Director at dquesinberry@emeraldyouth.org
Recreational
Emerald Force Volleyball's Recreational League is a fall league for 5th - 12th grade girls learning the sport. Details regarding our 2026 Rec Volleyball season will be posted here once they become available. Please check back periodically for updates.
Interested in being a volunteer volleyball coach for the 2026-27 Rec Volleyball Season? If so, please email the Director at dquesinberry@emeraldyouth.org
Middle School
Each fall, Emerald Youth hosts a volleyball league with varsity and junior varsity teams from city middle schools. This league serves students at Whittle Springs, Vine, South-Doyle, Holston, Gresham, Northwest, and Emerald Academy.
Details regarding the 2026–27 season will be posted here once they become available. Please check back periodically for updates.
Interested in being a volunteer volleyball coach for the 2026-27 Middle School Volleyball Season? If so, please email the Director at dquesinberry@emeraldyouth.org
Club/Competitive
Emerald Force Volleyball Club teams play in the winter and are competitive teams for more advanced players. We have 12u-18u club teams that compete in Saturday - Sunday tournaments at local venues such as Rocky Top Sports Complex, Sevierville Convention Center, Morristown Landing and more!
Click to view the 25-26 Club Volleyball Team Rosters**
**As you view the posted rosters, please check both your actual USAV age group as well as the ones above your own. Some athletes have been moved up based on evaluation.
Check below for the 2026 Club Volleyball Tournament schedule!
2026 Club Volleyball Tournament schedule:
Volleyball Calendar (Click on an event to view detailed scheduling.)
Interested? Got Questions?
Reach out to us through our interest form, and we’ll get back to you asap!
Emerald Youth serves children and young people who live in the heart of our city, in communities and neighborhoods such as East Knoxville, Mechanicsville, Lonsdale, Oakwood-Lincoln Park and other urban areas. The Academy league is intended for players from these city neighborhoods and/or children who attend Knoxville's city/urban schools.