Volleyball
About Volleyball
Welcome to Mudsock
Our Mission: To serve the youth and families in the Hamilton Southeastern community (Fishers, IN) with the opportunity to play volleyball in a supportive, safe, and rewarding environment that emphasizes fun, sportsmanship, and skill development, through integrity, fairness and equal participation, regardless of ability. Mudsock Youth Volleyball hosts fall recreational volleyball for the Hamilton Southeastern youth community for 4th grade through 8th grade. The fall season runs 8-10 weeks with an end-of-season tournament. The league is a completely volunteer, non-profit organization. If you have any interest in joining our group of volunteers, please email mudsockvolleyball@gmail.com.
Registration for fall volleyball opens May 1. Learn more below!
Fall Girls Rec and Rec+ Season
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Information for the girls rec and rec+ 2027 fall season will be posted here by May 1.
Volunteer With Us
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As we look ahead, we’re also looking for new ideas and volunteers to help grow our program and continue developing volleyball skills, especially as we prepare players for the next level and help strengthen our HSE junior high programs.
HELP US KEEP MUDSOCK VOLLEYBALL GOING STRONG!
Mudsock Volleyball is 100% volunteer-led, and after years of dedicated service, several of our longtime board members will soon be graduating from the program.
That means we need new families to step up for 2027! Whether you love volleyball, enjoy organizing, are great with communication, have new ideas, or simply want to help create a great experience for our kids, there is a place for you on our board.
You don’t need to be a volleyball expert—just willing to help!
Interested or want to learn more? Email mudsockvolleyball@gmail.com
Help us build the next generation of Mudsock Volleyball—both on the court and behind the scenes!
Spring 2027 Boys Information
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Open to 5th - 8th graders, registration begins January 1st. Information will be updated here by mid-December.
Board
Info
Links
Mudsock Youth Volleyball Board
For general questions regarding the girls recreational volleyball season please contact
mudsockvolleyball@gmail.com.
For general questions regarding the girls rec plus volleyball season please contact
myarecplusvolley@gmail.com.
For general questions regarding the boys volleyball season please contact
mudsockboysVB@gmail.com.
Mudsock Youth Volleyball Board
President: Andi Whitican
Treasurer: Kat Dora
Secretary: Erica Hessman
Head Commissioner: Kat Dora
4th Grade Commissioner: Lewis Scott
5th Grade Commissioner: Ashlee Alexander
6th Grade Commissioner: Ben Merriam
7th/8th Rec Commissioner: Sarah Boser
High School Intramural: Open
5th/6th Rec+ Commissioner: Gretchen Billmeier
7th/8th Rec+ Commissioner: Adam Hatch
Boys Commissioner: Haley Noble
Equipment and Uniform: Gretchen Billmeier
Net/Ref Coordinator: Adam Hatch
Tournament Director: Kristin Weaver
All Star Game Director: Sara Konopka
At Large Members: Eryn Campbell, Holly O’Neal
Registration for boys spring volleyball opens January 1. Please check back here for updated information.
Spring 2027 Girls Clinic Information - TBA
mORE aBOUT Volleyball
Girls Recreational Volleyball
Join us this fall 2026!
Learn everything you need to know about the
fall 2026 season here.
- Practices: August 1, 8 & 15 (Saturdays) – one hour each.
- August 1: Open gym by grade level. Coaches are encouraged to attend and work with their team if their schedule allows, but if you can't make it, your players will still receive instruction and plenty of reps.
- August 8 & 15: First official team practices.
- Beginning the following week: One weeknight practice, either 6:45–7:45 PM or 7:45–8:45 PM (the earlier practice time is typically reserved for 4th grade teams).
- Games: Starts August 22 Saturday mornings and early afternoons.
- Locations: Primarily Riverside Intermediate/Junior High and Fishers Junior High.
- Labor Day Weekend: No practices or games.
- Season Finale: End-of-season tournament on Saturday, October 10.
Interested in Rec+? Please visit the tab below.
Girls Rec+ Volleyball
Rec+ League Overview & Expectations
Rec+ is a step up from recreational volleyball for 5th–8th grade players (for the 2026–2027 school year) who are looking to challenge themselves in a more team-focused, skill-building environment.
Our goal is to provide a higher level of play while still keeping the experience organized, positive, and enjoyable for everyone involved. That said, this is still a community-based program, and equal playing time remains a priority for all athletes.
During games, there is no substituting within an active game, so players should be prepared to rotate and play all positions rather than specializing in just one. This approach helps athletes continue developing well-rounded skills.
We understand this may feel different from club-level volleyball, where specialization is more common, but our focus is on growth, teamwork, and giving every player a chance to contribute and improve.
Evaluation Requirements
Players interested in Rec+ will go through a two-step evaluation process:
1. Skills Benchmark
Successfully complete
at least 5 out of 10 overhand serves
from the 30-foot line
Successfully complete
5 out of 10 passes to target from a tossed ball from the opposite side of the net.
2. On-Court Evaluation
Players who meet the initial standards will be invited back for additional evaluations.
This phase focuses on overall skills, court awareness, and communication with teammates.
Volleyball is the ultimate team sport, and advancing to higher levels requires strong coordination and communication on the court.
Attendance Expectations
We understand that many Rec+ players are multi-sport athletes with multiple commitments. That said, this program does require a higher level of commitment than traditional recreational play.
- Consistent attendance and commitment to all team practices and games are expected throughout the season.
- Advancing volleyball skills requires consistent teamwork, clear roles, and strong on-court communication.
- It is not fair to players who attend regularly to slow down team development in order to accommodate teammates who have missed multiple practices.
- Many Rec Plus teams practice on Friday evenings.
- Practice days cannot be guaranteed and may vary by team.
Team Structure
We are planning for
eight total teams:
4 teams for the 5th/6th grade division
4 teams for the 7th/8th grade division
Each team will consist of 9–10 players.
For the 7th/8th grade division, teams cannot be finalized until
Junior High teams are announced in early August.
Boys Volleyball
Season Overview
Boys volleyball will be offered as a skills clinic for 5th – 8th graders this spring. Players will start the season working on developing skills and as skills are assessed, teams will be formed to apply what is learned in scrimmage-style game play. Sessions will run on Sundays from March 15th - May 3rd. Registration opens January 1 and information will be updated here prior to registration opening.
Coach Resources & Rules
Coaching Resources - Start Here!
Welcome to your Mudsock Youth Volleyball coaching hub, your one-stop shop for all things game day (and everything leading up to it). We’ve pulled together all the good stuff in one place: the tips we wish we knew when we started, drills for every level to build strong fundamentals, easy-to-follow court maps, and a handy cheat sheet for serving rotations when the pressure’s on. Need a quick refresher on rules? We’ve got you. Prefer to learn by watching? There are videos for that, too.
Whether it’s your first season or your fifth, this page is here to make coaching a little easier and a lot more fun.
Game Day Resources
4th Grade Resources
5th-7th Grade Resources
Videos
Videos - Passing Skills
- Beginner Volleyball Passing by Storm Performance Volleyball
- Beginner Volleyball Passing Drill: Shuffle Passing by Volleyball Drills TV
- Basic Passing Drill by Coach Chijo
- Easy Passing Drill for New Volleyball Teams by Get The Pancake
- Shuttle Passing Drill by Coach Chijo
- Wake up drill! Try this with middle school or beginner athletes!
Videos - Overhand Serves
- Volleyball Overhand Serving Progressions
- How to Overhand Serve for Beginners by Koko Volley
- How To Overhand Serve A Volleyball For Beginners - Float Serve by Better a
- Serving (Youth Volleyball) by City of Sandpoint
- Easiest Overhand Serving Drill by KoKo Volley
Videos - Underhand Serves
- 4 Steps to Master the Underhand Serve
- Drills to Develop Your Underhand Serve
- Basic Skills Underhand Serve by Volleyball Canada
- The Underhand Serve by SportsEdTV Volleyball Training
- Volleyball Under hand serve by Purvis Cromarty
Videos - General Serving Drills
- Volleyball at Home Drills (Serving) by Kristi Tekavec
- Serving For Beginners - At Home Drills by The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Videos - Watch These Practices
Hear from Tracy Bondren with Columbus Volleyball Academy as she runs through a practice with 10 to 12-year olds.
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Run through a high energy practice with the Art of Coaching.
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Sponsorship
Be on our team! Mudsock Youth Volleyball is seeking sponsors for the fall season. With over 50 teams in our girls league, learn how you can showcase your brand to our audience.
Mudsock Youth Volleyball Sponsorship: $250
- Full-color logo on entrance sponsor signage at all games (Riverside Intermediate and Junior High.)
- Logo inserted on Mudsock Youth Volleyball webpage sponsorship rotator, linking to your website.
- Logo inclusion on all Mudsock Youth Volleyball league-wide email correspondence to participants.
- Two social media callouts during the fall volleyball season on Mudsock Youth Volleyball social platforms.
Sponsorship Contact: Cheryl Evans, Mudsock Youth Athletics League Service Specialist, cheryl@myathletics.com.
Deadline for inclusion: July 15th
