Think You Can't Afford to Play Club Volleyball? Think Again!

About Us

THE Oakland Volleyball Program (formerly Starlings Oakland)

Our volleyball program has been around for over 25 years, and the only change for 2024 is our name. Established in 1998, we have the same commitment to providing affordable volleyball programming in Oakland to those who would otherwise not have the opportunity to participate in club volleyball at the Junior Olympic level.

The Oakland Volleyball Program is made up of dedicated professionals and volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in our volleyball community. Our season generally runs from January to June, competing in club volleyball through the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) of USA Volleyball (USAV). Most club volleyball teams that provide similar services for the full six-month club season, have fees that range from $4,000 to $8,000. Our fees are significantly less at $2100. Also, we exclude no girl due to financial hardship.

We have partnered with Oakland Athletic League (OAL) to provide resources, increase participation and grow the sport of volleyball in the Oakland area.

2026 Team Tryouts - COMPLETED!

We kickoff our volleyball season with "tryouts" in the fall, when we offer skills & drills for players to come out and demonstrate their abilities. Players get to show us their commitment to learn about The Oakland Volleyball Program and the opportunity to play club volleyball at the Junior Olympic level.

CONGRATS to the following teams competing in 2026:

12s - Coach Erica
14s - Coach Amecia/Coach Mark
16s - Coach Lisa/Coach Trish

OAL Clinics for 6th-8th Grade! COMING SOON!

Coaches, Volunteers & Donors

If you are interested in coaching or supporting our program, feel free to send an email to Coach@OaklandVolleyball.org.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, your monetary donation to THE Oakland Volleyball Program is tax-deductible.

Frequently Asked Questions...

Why are your fees so low?

We make our volleyball program an affordable option for those families who cannot pay the extremely expensive fees at other clubs. We provide the same (if not better) training, experience, and benefits - as well as assistance with travel and accommodations for tournaments. In essence, we stand by our "non-profit" status and focus on benefiting the community.

What does your tournament schedule look like?

We participate in the same competitions as all other club teams. We do the full Premier League Schedule, as well as several special tournaments, and qualifiers.

When are practices?

Practices are generally on Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays. The timing is 90 minutes to 2 hours during the hours of 6-9PM. Specific details with the location will be finalized in November/December.

Do you offer a program for boys?

We currently do not offer a program for boys. However, we are building resources along with an interest list for a proposed boy's team in the coming months. The age group of the boy's team we offer will depend on that interest list.

Interested in being a part of our program? Have more questions?...

Please provide the following information in an email -

Players Full Name:
Playing experience (club, clinics, school teams, # of years, position, etc.):
Grade/School/ City:
Date of Birth:
Parent Name:
Parent Cell#:
How did you hear about our program?
Any additional questions you may have.

Send to Coach@OaklandVolleyball.org