CLUB INFORMATION
CLUB VOLLEYBALL (12S - 18S)
Texas Tornados Team Structure
At Texas Tornados Volleyball Club, our teams follow a structured progression based on skill level and competition:
- Adidas (Top Team) – Highly competitive teams (National Travel team)
- National (2nd Team) – Strong Competitive Teams (14's-17's National Travel team)
- Black (3rd Team) – Competitive teams (Regional)
TTVB is fortunate to be in a talent-rich area of Suburban Northwest Houston, with elite coaching and unrivaled training that develops players at every level.
Competition & Development
- National Travel:
- All 12-18 Adidas teams compete on a full national travel schedule and have consistently qualified for USAV Nationals.
- 14's-17's National teams compete on a semi-travel or full travel schedule, depending on age and the depth of talent within the age group.
- Black teams will play a regional (Semi-travel) schedule, depending on the depth of talent within the age group.
- Training & Growth:
- Players from teams of similar capability train together regularly.
- Black teams challenge National teams, and National teams push Adidas teams, fostering high-level competition within the club.
- Due to our club’s talent depth and player development, it’s common for athletes to progress from Black to Adidas within their careers at TTVB.
At Texas Tornados, we are committed to developing elite athletes, competitive teams, and a winning culture—all while providing a pathway for growth and success at every level.
Tryouts
Tryouts are typically in mid-June to early July, and dates may vary depending on the end of the Girls' Junior National Championships. We highly recommend you be present for your age group tryouts to ensure accurate team placement.
We offer four team levels:
- Local teams that compete in the greater Houston area
- Semi-Travel teams that compete locally and in-state only
- Travel teams that compete locally, in-state, and out-of-state
- National teams that compete locally, in-state, out-of-state, and nationally
There is a non-refundable $60.00 tryout fee for pre-registered players. The online tryout fee is $80.00 after June 1, and walk-ups are $100.00.
FUNDRAISING
TTVB offers players options to raise money for club fees throughout the season. These fundraising opportunities are open to everyone and include both individual and club scholarship options.
Individual Fundraisers
Club Scholarship Fundraisers
Bingo (October)100% of monies raised (minus costs) will go toward our club scholarship Fund.
Parking Spaces Auction (November): 100% of the money raised will go toward our club scholarship fund
Serve-a-thon (November): 90% of the money raised will go toward the players' accounts.
Notes
Players can also sell sponsorship banners in the gym for $ 1,500.00 for one year of marketing. The player will receive $750.00 directly to dues (minus the cost of the banner), and the remainder goes to the facility. Please email Ella Cleveland at nikia@texastornados.org for more details.
Contact Ella Cleveland at nikia@texastornados.org with questions or for more information.
WORK PROGRAM
TTVB offers a Work Program for all parents and players aged 15 and over. The program allows individuals to work at TTVB facilities, and those hours are counted as credits toward a player's fees. Individuals can work as little as one hour or as many as they can. However, weekend shifts may require you to work a set number of hours.
To be considered for any scholarship opportunities, you must work at least four shifts.
CURRENT WORK DATE INFORMATION & SIGN-UP LINK
Hey Tornados Family!
Welcome to the 2026/2027 work program—where we couldn’t host such extraordinary events without YOU!
It’s going to be a little bit of hard work (okay, maybe a lot!), but it’s going to be fun and rewarding. You’ll earn toward your dues and make memories along the way.
Here’s the scoop:
• Sign-ups are first-come, first-served. I’ll email you the latest shifts at the beginning of each month. All the dates we’ve booked have been uploaded, but more can be added as we go. (Use the link below to sign up for a shift
• Heads up: Signing up doesn’t guarantee you’ll work—event needs can change, so stay flexible!
•Tornados Work Policies:
BE EARLY: Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for traffic, parking & check-ins.
BE COMMITTED: Please understand that you are committing to the program. If there is an emergency, you must contact staff ASAP.
BE HAPPY: Please be excited, engaging, helpful, and professional throughout the event. Please represent yourself & Tornados to your fullest ability by not talking/texting on your phone, and not eating unless on break!
Contact Ella Cleveland at ella@texastornados.org to sign up, and if you have questions or need more information.