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 youth to learn the basics of volleyball or take their game to the next level (i.e., skills and gameplay).
Recreational
Emerald Force volleyball's recreational league is a fall league for middle and high school girls learning the sport.
2025-2026 Rec Volleyball Information:
Important: A completed online pre-registration is required for participation! Spots are limited! Registration isn’t completed unless you receive a confirmation email.
5th-12th Grade Girls Evaluation and Sign-Ups:
Rec Evaluation Nights:
September 29: Middle School Evaluations
Last Names A-M: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Last Names N-Z: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
September 30: High School Evaluations
All High Schoolers: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Registration Dates:
August 25: Registration Opens
September 26: Registration Closes
(Registration will close once full capacity is reached. If more capacity becomes available, then registration will open again, and close once capacity is reached. There will be no waitlist period for Rec League.)
Season Dates and Times:
October 13 - December 6
Practices and/or games are subject to be held on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursdays evenings between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Expected Saturday Event: December 6- End of Season Tournament
Location:
Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex - Lonsdale
1740 Texas Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
Cost:
$35 Per Player (Online payments during initial registration in advance are HIGHLY preferred.)
Results:
Team placements from Rec Evaluations will be posted on our website by October 6. (All fully registered players are guaranteed a spot on a team. Evaluation Nights are used to help determine team placement.)
We are looking for volunteer coaches for the 2025-26 Rec Volleyball Season. Interested? Got questions Email 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.
- Registration is now closed.
- Season dates: June 9th – September 27th (MS practices will pause for the month of July)
- Practice and game times: M/T/R anytime between 5:30-9:00 pm
- The only Saturday matches will be on September 27th
- $50 player fee if selected to be on a team (to be invoiced and paid at a later date)
Club/Competitive
Emerald Force Volleyball Club teams play in the winter and are competitive teams for more advanced players.
We are working on finalizing details for the 2025-26 season. As we have information available for public release, we will post it here: so check back periodically!
We are looking for volunteer coaches for the 2025-26 Club Volleyball Season. Interested? Got questions Email dquesinberry@emeraldyouth.org
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.