The 2026 CMLSAA Volleyball Season begins on January 5 and must conclude prior to March 23, 2026.  William D. Pratt fields Junior & Senior teams for both Boys & Girls.  Grade 6, 7 & 8 students may play for either the Junior or Senior teams, while Grade 9 students are only eligible to play on our Senior Teams.

Students in Grade 5 and Grade 6 students who do not make a school team may participate in our Mini-Mavs Volleyball Club, which will take place on Friday mornings at 7:00am.


CONFIRMED COACHES FOR THE 2025-26 VOLLEYBALL SEASON


  • Senior Boys Volleyball - Mr. Vahaaho (Head Coach) 
  • Senior Girls Volleyball - Mr. Howat (Head Coach)
  • Junior Boys Volleyball - Ms. Maxwell (Head Coach)
  • Junior Girls Volleyball - Mr. Howat (Head Coach)
  • Mini-Mavs Volleyball - Mrs. Strohbach & Mrs. Stobo


TEAM SELECTION PROCESS & PLAYING TIME


Tryouts are necessary due to the large amount of interest and our coaches will determine which student-athletes will be offered a position on the teams.  Prior volleyball experience is recommended, but not required.  

Prior to attending volleyball tryouts, families should ensure that the CBE's Annual Authorization Form for Athletic Tryout has been completed. If you are unsure if it has been submitted, please download the form from the link above and have your child bring it to the first tryout session they attend.

Student-Athletes wishing to play on an all-female team should also complete the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act - Athlete Eligibility Confirmation form. This form only needs to be completed once every school year and is good for all CMLSAA sanctioned sports.

Coaches will try to give everyone at least two tryout sessions before cuts occur.  However, student illnesses & family vacations may reduce this as we have a tight time frame before our first regular season games take place.  Students who will miss a tryout session should communicate with the coaches ahead of time. 

Team size is usually 12 players, but coaches can decide to carry less or more players on their roster.  All players will see a meaningful amount of playing time as opposed to an equal amount of playing time.

FIRST VOLLEYBALL TRYOUT SESSIONS


In order to balance out our first two tryout sessions, we will ask students in each grade to attend together to begin the tryout process.  After the first week, students in grades 7 & 8 will be directed to either the Senior or Junior team tryouts, while Grade 6 students will be directed to attend the Junior tryouts or Mini-Mavs Volleyball.  As stated above, all grade 9 students will continue with the Senior team tryouts.


  • Grade 8 & 9 Boys - Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 7:00am & Wednesday, January 7, 2026 @ 2:45 to 4:00pm
  • Grade 8 & 9 Girls - Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @ 7:00am & Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 2:45 to 4:00pm
  • Grade 6 & 7 Boys - Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 2:45 to 4:00pm & Wednesday, January 7, 2026 @ 7:00am
  • Grade 6 & 7 Girls - Tuesday, January 6, 2026 @ 2:45 to 4:00pm & Thursday, January 8, 2025 @ 7:00am
  • Grade 5 WDP students are not able to tryout for our school teams.  This is a rule that applies to all CBE schools.


VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE & GAME DAYS - SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NECESSARY

  • Senior Boys will practice Mondays 7:00 to 7:50am & Wednesdays 2:45 to 4:00pm.
  • Senior Girls will practice Tuesdays 7:00 to 7:50am & Thursdays 2:45 to 4:00pm.
  • Junior Boys will practice Mondays 2:45 to 4:00pm. & Wednesdays 7:00 to 7:50am.
  • Junior Girls will practice Tuesdays 2:45 to 4:00pm. & Thursdays 7:00 to 7:50am.
  • Senior Girls & Junior Girls will play league games Mondays or Wednesdays with possible start times of 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm. Each evening will have our team playing two matches. For example, we may play at 5:30pm and again at 6:30pm versus a different opponent.
  • Senior Boys & Junior Boys will play league games on Tuesdays or Thursdays with possible start times of 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm unless otherwise indicated. Each evening will have our team playing two matches. For example, we may play at 5:30pm and again at 6:30pm versus a different opponent.
  • Mini-Mavs Volleyball will run Fridays 7:00 to 7:50am.  Additional sessions may be added throughout the season.


MORNING PRACTICES & SCHOOL ENTRY

For morning sessions, parents should be aware that the doors will not be opened to student-athletes until 6:45am. Student-athletes, regardless of grade, will use the Main Doors for entry to morning practices.  Please remain onsite until doors have been opened and your child has entered the building. The doors will relock at 7:00am. Late arrivals may not be able to access the building until the doors reopen at 7:45am. Siblings & friends of our student-athletes should not expect to enter the building until their regular entry times.