Boys Volleyball runs during the Fall season (mid-September thru mid-November).  MYA Volleyball Boys participants in the NoVA Boys Volleyball League  that includes boys teams from other youth volleyball programs in the area (Braddock Road Youth, Chantilly Youth, Vienna Youth and the St. James).  The Fall 2024 season had a total of 150+ boys across 14 teams (4 ES & 10 MS). 

What New in 2024?

• Volleyball is now an official Varsity sport at most FCPS high schools including McLean, Langley, Marshall and Madison
• There is a new HS House league for boys in grades 9th to 12th NOT on their their HS Varsity team who want to play volleyball for fun and/or to prepare for the 2025 varsity tryouts
• There is a new MS Select League for boys in grades 6th to 8th looking for a more advance volleyball experience to prepare to play HS Varsity Volleyball or Club Volleyball. 

Available Leagues

• Elementary School House League - Boys in Grades 4th-6th
• Middle School House League - Boys in Grades 7th-8th
• MS Select League - Boys in Grades 6th-8th -- requires a tryout (see MS Select page for details)
• High School House League - Boys in Grades 9th-12th **CANCELED FOR FALL 2024**

Our Philosophy

• The Boys program exists to provide boys with the opportunity to play and enjoy volleyball in a competitive yet safe and fun environment. To this end, we encourage all those interested, regardless of experience and ability, to join our program and play on our teams.
• If you don't know how to play, we will teach you.  There are no tryouts - all those who register are placed on a team.
• We promote maximizing ball "touches" as the best way for players to master volleyball skills, and participating in competitive league matches as the best way to learn and enjoy the game.

Program Scope

• The boys volleyball season runs from mid-September through mid-November
• The first phase of the season involves clinics aimed at developing foundational volleyball skills such as passing, setting, hitting and serving. Experienced clinic instructors run the clinics.
• In the second phase, teams meet once a week to practice and once a week to play league matches.
• At the end of the season, playoffs are held to determine season champions.
• A few friendly matches against teams from other boys volleyball programs in the area may also be scheduled.

Player Commitment

• The commitment level is intended to be student-friendly and multi-sport friendly.
• 1 practice on a weekday for 1.5 hours between 6-9pm at McLean and Vienna area school gyms.
• 1 match (3 games) for 1 hour each week on Saturdays at McLean and Vienna area school gyms.
• The day, time and location of team practices are determined by coaches
• During registration, players can indicate preferred practice days and locations -- our schedulers will try their best to accommodate.
• To support carpooling, we make the effort to form teams around school affiliations and teammate requests. Participants are also welcome to propose a team change if the practice time conflicts with other commitments.

Calendar - Fall 2024 Season

• Aug 1: Registration Opens
• Aug 25: Boys MS Select Tryouts **CANCELED FOR FALL 2024**
• Sept 8: Registration Closes
• Sept 9: Clinics Begin and MS Select Practices Begin
• Sept 9: Team Rosters and Schedules are Published
• September 16: House Practices Begin
• September 28: Match #1
• October 5: Match #2
• October 12: Match #3
• October 19: Match #4
• October 26: Match #5
• November 2: Match #6
• November 9: Playoffs

Volunteers

• We are looking for adult and HS student volunteers to help with all aspects of the boys volleyball program. We have volunteer positions at different levels of commitment that can fit into busy schedules.
• Our primary need is for team coaches and assistant coaches. We plan to provide training, mentoring and supporting materials regardless of previous volleyball and coaching experience.
• For additional detail on volunteer roles and responsibilities, visit the Volunteer Info page.

If you have questions, please contact us at mcleanboysvb@gmail.com