Ways to Play

Many families that are new to club volleyball have questions about how to get started playing and what program is best for their daughter.

At CMASS, we strive to make the sport fun as you begin learning the game of volleyball and look to challenge you along your journey to become the best version of yourself. Knowing that everyone has different goals and commitment levels, we offer a variety of playing options to fit all needs.

Below is an overview of the options to get started playing or begin training with CMASS.

  • New to the Sport?
    Grades 3 – 12 | We suggest starting with our clinics, lessons, or Academy program to help ensure you get more fundamentals prior to trying out for a club team.
  • Experienced Beginners to Advanced Players
    Ages 10 – 18 | We suggest looking into our EDGE Girls club program as well our clinics or lessons to continue to improve throughout the year.

1. JOIN A TEAM

EDGE | Girls Club Teams

EDGE is one of the most successful and decorated girls programs in New England at all divisions. We offer a variety of levels with varying commitments (time, cost & travel).

Types of Teams

We offer 3 different levels of Teams

  • National | Age Groups 14 – 18

    Highest level of commitment with competitive tournaments throughout the nation along with three (3) practices per week. In addition, these teams will compete at AAU or USAV Junior Nationals.

  • North Atlantic | Age Groups 14 – 18

    High level of commitment with competitive tournaments in the Northeast along with three (3) practices per week.

  • Regional | Age Groups 13 – 17

    Provides a less demanding schedule with two (2) practices per week along with a tournament schedule local to New England.

HOW TO JOIN A TEAM:

  • These teams are formed through a series of TRYOUTS starting with our Summer Tryouts in July and additional tryouts in September (u15 and younger Regional teams).
  • Athletes will be evaluated during the tryout and placed at the appropriate level from evaluation. We will notify you shortly after the tryout of placement and work with you to find the right team
  • Tryouts require registration

2. JOIN OUR GIRLS YOUTH ACADEMY PROGRAM

If you don’t make an EDGE team or are simply looking for a more scaled down version of club volleyball, our Academy program is a great fit for athletes looking for more skill development and competition.

We offer 4 different levels for girls only at this time:

  • Level 1 | Grades 3 – 4
  • Level 2 | Grades 5 – 6
  • Level 3 | Grades 7 – 8
  • Level 4 | Grades 9 – 10

HOW TO JOIN

Visit out Academy Page to review our programs as we offer a Fall and Winter session!

3. ATTEND A CLINIC OR SCHEDULE TRAINING

We offer different training options and clinics throughout the year for girls only at this time regardless ages and skill levels. These are at our either our main location in Marlborough or our secondary location in Norfolk.

CLINICS

CMASS provides some of the highest level of training throughout New England and offers a unique clinic experience for all athletes regardless where they are in their volleyball journey (age or skill).

LESSONS

From time to time CMASS Volleyball will secure space to offer private and semi-private lessons. Dates, times, and cost will be posted on our Facebook page. To schedule a lesson or learn more please email us at info@cmassjuniors.org.