New Volleyball Parent Checklist

Starting club volleyball can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re new to the world of tryouts, practices, travel, and tournaments.

This checklist walks parents through 15 important things to do before the season starts, so you’re not scrambling once everything is already in motion.

It’s designed to help you feel prepared, informed, and a little more confident heading into your first club volleyball season.

What This Checklist Covers

You’ll find guidance and reminders for things like:

• Understanding schedules, expectations, and commitments
• Planning ahead for travel and tournament weekends
• Organizing gear, logistics, and routines
• Thinking through communication and support roles
• Preparing both practically and mentally for the season

These are the things many parents learn after their first season—this checklist helps you get ahead of it.

Who This Is For

• Parents new to club volleyball
• Families entering their first competitive season
• Anyone who wants fewer surprises once the season begins

How It Works

• Delivered as an editable Google Doc
• Use it digitally or print it out
• Make a copy to customize for your family
• Revisit it anytime before or during the season

📥 Instant digital access

Created by a longtime volleyball parent who understands the learning curve and built the checklist she wished she had at the start.