About
Empower Volleyball In House League offers volleyball through a recreational in-house league format, with trained, paid coaching and all necessary training equipment provided on site. The league runs year-round with Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons and includes one 90-minute practice per week and 1–2 matches per week. The program is for girls in grades 2–12 and boys in grades 2–8 at all skill levels, with teams formed based on age, experience, and skill level.
• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Schedule: Year-round Winter (January–March), Spring (April–June), Summer (July–September), and Fall (October–December) seasons, each including one 90-minute weekday evening practice between 5pm and 9pm and weekly matches on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings
• Price: $250 per player, with a 10% sibling discount
Empower Volleyball In House League is a beginner to intermediate program where all skill levels are welcome, and no cuts are made in the league. League registration requires attending Evaluation Day, and no cuts are made after evaluations; wait list participants are added on a first come, first served basis as spots open, and wait list registrants do not pay unless accepted. Divisions mainly consist of Sparks (2nd–4th grade), Flames (5th–6th grade), Fire (7th–8th grade), and Blaze (9th–12th grade), with a 2nd–5th grade coed division, a 6th–12th grade girls division, and a 6th–8th grade boys division.
The cost includes one game shirt, one practice shirt, training equipment, and court space; athletes are asked to bring knee pads and a water bottle. A refund may be requested in full up until the first day of the season (Evaluation Day), and after that, refunds are only at the discretion of the board of directors in an emergency situation and exclude a non-refundable $50 fee for apparel and equipment; refunds or prorated fees are not issued for missed games or lack of attendance. Empower Volleyball is recognized as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and serves families in Bolingbrook, Channahon, Coal City, Crest Hill, Darien, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lockport, Minooka, Mokena, Morris, Naperville, New Lenox, Oswego, Plainfield, Romeoville, Shorewood, Willowbrook, Wilmington, Yorkville, and more.
The mission of Empower Volleyball is to provide high quality, accessible volleyball programs for all youth who wish to play the sport in a safe, fun, family-friendly environment, with learning that extends beyond athletics to include personal and professional moral values. Learning at Empower Volleyball extends beyond volleyball skills to include values like sportsmanship, cooperation, leadership, encouragement, and teamwork. The league director is Dean Baxendale.
Empower Volleyball is also active in giving back to the community and getting players and coaches involved, with sponsors, individuals, and families providing donations that allow the program to serve underprivileged families in the community. Testimonials from parents describe Empower Volleyball as well run, positive, and family-like, with comments noting dedicated coaches, a fun environment, and kids looking forward to practices and games.
Last updated January 12, 2026.
• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Schedule: Year-round Winter (January–March), Spring (April–June), Summer (July–September), and Fall (October–December) seasons, each including one 90-minute weekday evening practice between 5pm and 9pm and weekly matches on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings
• Price: $250 per player, with a 10% sibling discount
Empower Volleyball In House League is a beginner to intermediate program where all skill levels are welcome, and no cuts are made in the league. League registration requires attending Evaluation Day, and no cuts are made after evaluations; wait list participants are added on a first come, first served basis as spots open, and wait list registrants do not pay unless accepted. Divisions mainly consist of Sparks (2nd–4th grade), Flames (5th–6th grade), Fire (7th–8th grade), and Blaze (9th–12th grade), with a 2nd–5th grade coed division, a 6th–12th grade girls division, and a 6th–8th grade boys division.
The cost includes one game shirt, one practice shirt, training equipment, and court space; athletes are asked to bring knee pads and a water bottle. A refund may be requested in full up until the first day of the season (Evaluation Day), and after that, refunds are only at the discretion of the board of directors in an emergency situation and exclude a non-refundable $50 fee for apparel and equipment; refunds or prorated fees are not issued for missed games or lack of attendance. Empower Volleyball is recognized as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and serves families in Bolingbrook, Channahon, Coal City, Crest Hill, Darien, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lockport, Minooka, Mokena, Morris, Naperville, New Lenox, Oswego, Plainfield, Romeoville, Shorewood, Willowbrook, Wilmington, Yorkville, and more.
The mission of Empower Volleyball is to provide high quality, accessible volleyball programs for all youth who wish to play the sport in a safe, fun, family-friendly environment, with learning that extends beyond athletics to include personal and professional moral values. Learning at Empower Volleyball extends beyond volleyball skills to include values like sportsmanship, cooperation, leadership, encouragement, and teamwork. The league director is Dean Baxendale.
Empower Volleyball is also active in giving back to the community and getting players and coaches involved, with sponsors, individuals, and families providing donations that allow the program to serve underprivileged families in the community. Testimonials from parents describe Empower Volleyball as well run, positive, and family-like, with comments noting dedicated coaches, a fun environment, and kids looking forward to practices and games.
Last updated January 12, 2026.
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