2025-2026 SCHEDULE

• U13, 8 a.m., Bancroft School, 110 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA 01605
• U14 (Ruby), 8 a.m., Bancroft School, 110 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA 01605
• U14 (Onyx), 8 a.m., Bancroft School, 110 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA 01605
• U15, 1 p.m., Bancroft School, 110 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA 01605

• U16, 1:30 p.m., Starland Sportsplex, 637 Washington St, Hanover, MA 02339
• U17, 12:30 p.m., Greater New Bedford Vocational High School, 1121 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
• U18, 1 p.m., Barnstable High School, 744 W Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601

ABOUT US

Starlings Inspire’s mission is to provide a safe and affordable club volleyball experience for youth from underrepresented communities in Rhode Island.

Student-athletes are encouraged  to reach their full potential on the volleyball court, in the classroom, and in the community. Coaches emphasize the importance of communications, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and effort.

Starlings Inspire was established as a non-profit affiliate club of Starlings Volleyball, USA in December of 2020.

NEWS

CAUSE TO INSPIRE: Through Gatorade Player of the Year honor, East Providence’s Mullen gives back to non-profit volleyball club

Call & Times, 4-5-25
Keira Mullen, the 2024 R.I. Girls Volleyball Gatorade Player of the Year from East Providence High School, selected the non-profit volleyball club Starlings Inspire as the recipient of the $1,000 grant that Gatorade enables each POY to donate to a charity of their choosing.  READ MORE

East Providence captain leads next generation of players

WJAR10, 3-31-25
On the court East Providence’s Keira Mullen is her team’s leader, but her leadership doesn’t end there.  VIEW VIDEO

East Providence's Keira Mullen gives back to her community

WPRI12, 3-27-25
One of the top volleyball players in the state of Rhode Island is giving back. East Providence’s Keira Mullen donated her $1,000 award for be named the Gatorade Player of the Year to the Starlings Inspire Volleyball Club of RI.  VIEW VIDEO

FY2024 Second Quarter Community Champions Awards

The MENTOR Network, 4-5-24
Kimiyo Garcia recently joined the board of Starlings Inspire, a nonprofit that runs youth volleyball programs for underserved girls ages 10-18 in the Providence, RI area. The organization seeks to build community, leadership skills, and confidence through its youth programming.  READ MORE

Starlings club volleyball teams 'Inspire' players to excel on court, in class and community

Valley Breeze, 4-26-23
PAWTUCKET – Three months before the start of the RIIL’s post-COVID girls’ volleyball season, which took place in March and April of 2021, longtime volleyball coach Neil Nachbar quietly put the wheels into motion to form a non-profit volleyball club, Starlings Inspire.  READ MORE

CELTICS RAFFLE

If you live in Rhode Island, please support Starlings Inspire by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win two tickets to the Boston Celtics' game on Sunday, April 12 at 6 p.m. against the Orlando Magic. Scan the QR code below.

CONTACT

Neil Nachbar
Director, Starlings Inspire
Email:  nnachbar@gmail.com
Phone: 401-742-8734

2025-26 TRYOUTS

Ages 11-14:
Thursday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 15

Ages 15-18:
Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 15

Location: Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, 1 Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860

To receive more details about tryouts for the 2025-26 club season, fill out this form.

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsoring Starlings Inspire enables the club to keep the season registration fee low and affordable for families. Please check out our sponsorship levels on our Sponsors page and support underserved teens in Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Providence.

REQUIRED TRYOUT FORMS

Coming soon.

Starlings Inspire is an affiliate club of Starlings Volleyball, USA, an IRS registered, 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. U.S.-based donations are tax-deductible. All donations go to support Starlings volleyball programs.