Welcome to the Starlings Omaha website! Targeting Omaha's Inner City Girls

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             Tournament Information Sunday 2/24

141    Bellevue West North Gym - be there at 7:30

142   Bellevue East North Gym - be there at 8:00 (play at 8:00)

151    Bellevue East South Gym - be there at 7:30 (play at 8:00)

152   Bellevue East South Gym - be there at 7:30 (play at 8:00)

161   Bellevue West South Gym - be there at 8:00

182  Dana College - Gardner Hawk Center - be there at 1:30 (play at 2:00)

                      GOOD LUCK - HAVE FUN!

                  
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IF THERE IS NO SCHOOL (OPS) DUE TO BAD
WEATHER CONDITIONS, THEN THERE WILL
NOT BE PRACTICE!

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Join us in congratulating alumni who have had the opportunity to play volleyball at the collegiate level!

Stacie Thompsen         Barton County Community College

Cenquis Rocket            Barton County Community College

 Allison Hajek              McPherson College

Tracey Pennington       Peru State College

Brittney Odom            Tuskegee University!

Jamie Moran               Central Community College

Coco Cox                      Jackson State

Ashley Woolridge        Jackson State 

Ashlei Spivey               Jackson State

Meghan Waters           Bellevue University

Brandy Carter             Stowe Harris

Nicole Bokelman          Stowe Harris

Danielle Sherman        Iowa Western Community College

Brittney Lewis             Jackson State

Jessica Howsden         Hannibal-LaGrange College

Brianne Tapley             Iowa Western Community College

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Starlings Volleyball Program Goals

The Starlings Volleyball program partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. Utilizing the game of volleyball one of our goals is to teach girls the skills they will need to be successful members of our society. In the fall of 1998, the USAV Junior Club was formed primarily for young girls, 9 to 18 from Omaha's inner city. Our program is one of 46 cities which offers Starlings. (web page Starlings.org.

Volleyball is a game that builds character and a perfect sport for inner city youth. It is relatively inexpensive, non-contact, as well as encourages teamwork and communication skills. Players respect, rather than challenge the rules of volleyball. Courtesy and dignity are as much a part of the game as volleying the ball. To succeed, players must learn to control their emotions and focus their concentration. Critical thinking, goal setting, respecting others, making the most of each situation and relying on team members are all skills players develop. In addition, through exposure to volleyball, the girls become aware of the many opportunities for further education through scholarships.

Although we believe that all youth from every walk of life are at risk, statistics prove that girls who participate in sports are less likely to have a teen pregnancy, drop out of high school, or be involved in drug use. The short-term goal of this program is to give girls from the inner city that would not normally have an opportunity to play on a select team, exposure to volleyball. These young women learn the skills, rules and etiquette necessary to enjoy the game for a lifetime.

The lessons learned through this program about honesty, integrity, self-control and respect can help participants throughout their lives.   Participation on the volleyball team will be used as an incentive to be successful in school. Older girls who become skilled in volleyball will be able to give back to their community by acting as assistant instructors for the younger girls.

For more information contact Butch or Sharon Saltzman 402-573-0075