Program Overview
Mini-Club is a program designed to give players an opportunity to play with a team in a club-like setting but without the full commitment to Club volleyball. The Mini-Club program is a lower price and commitment of time than regular club and is perfect for players who are interested in growing in their volleyball ability. This program is a great step up from local volunteer-coach leagues but a step below the full club experience.
We employ coaches who are fully invested in the development of the players as part of this league. All coaches are certified and trained in Houston Stars training elements and will work with players of all abilities to help them improve. Many kids from our mini-club program are able to integrate into the Stars programs once they complete a season or two of Mini-Club.
Mini-Club runs sessions throughout the year so if you miss the opportunity to join for a season, stay tuned as we have new opportunities opening up often.
CURRENT MINI CLUB OFFERINGS
Join us for the 2026 Winter Mini-Club program. This program will run from January 13 and is an eight week program. Click below for more info and to register:
We have put the Developmental & Mini-Club programs together because we see how both programs compliment each other!! We have significantly decreased the cost if you register your player for this unique program that will have the girls begin in the Developmental program at 6:30, and at 7:30 they will go to the Mini-Club group for the remainder of the time. It also adds 2 EXTRA Developmental dates than the girls that register for the Developmental Academy only or for Mini-Club only won't get. It'll be 2.5 hours of individual and team training. Register for this unique clinic...you'll be glad you did!
Youth Programs Director: Rachel Thompson
As a native Houstonian, Rachel began her athletic journey playing any sport she could in the Southwest side of town. While attending Lamar High School, her passion for volleyball intensified and she began playing competitively her Sophomore year at Texas Tornados volleyball club. Her senior year she received a full ride scholarship to the University of Memphis. Though recruited as a middle, she made her rounds as an outside, right side and defensive specialist throughout her career as a Memphis Tiger.
She started coaching at the age of 21 and most recently has been the Volleyball Program Director at The Saint Constantine School where she coaches the Women’s Varsity Team. With a vision for growth and community, the participation skyrocketed from 16 to 60 student athletes in just a couple of years including the addition of a Men’s Varsity Team.
Her mission for the Houston Stars Youth Development Program is to establish strength through fundamentals, build skills through mechanical training and inspire the upcoming generations of volleyball players. She is excited to bring her ever-evolving knowledge of the game to the Houston Stars legacy.
PHONE
281-436-6007 ext. 2
Email
rachel@houstonstars.org