Our Developmental programs are designed for players who are new to volleyball and want to learn more about the sport. We also have programs for younger athletes who are looking to improve their skills. Our 1st Contact program is great for players who are picking up a volleyball for the first time. Developmental Academy is great for players who have little to some experience and are wanting to improve their skills. This Academy helps players improve so they can join club volleyball some day, or just to improve their ability so they can make their school team.
Programs are available for players from Kinder through 7th grade.
Mini-Club Program
Part of our Developmental Program is our Mini-Club. This is a program to take players who are ready to participate in team volleyball and train them as a team. This also includes a few tournaments every season. Check out our Mini-Club page from more information!
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.
“To be great in anything requires a commitment to grow physically, mentally and spiritually. What you desire will be revealed by your actions. Simply put: Make Moves.”
- Rachel Thompson
PHONE
281-436-6007 ext. 2
Email
rachel@houstonstars.org