2025 JV & VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS


Mon, Aug 11

9-11:30am & 5-8pm

&

Tue, Aug 12

9-11:30am & 5-8pm

@Pennridge High School White Gym

Team selection will happen at the end of Tuesday’s tryouts.

***IMPORTANT REMINDER***

Submit your PIAA Physical Forms through Big Teams BEFORE Tryouts on Aug 11

or your daughter will not be allowed to tryout.

Meet the Coach

Head Coach Mike Fleischacker

This is Coach Fly’s third season as the varsity head coach at Pennridge. He has a deep love for volleyball and truly enjoys mentoring and coaching the girls, bringing passion and positivity to every practice and game. His daughter Bella Fleischacker is the Assistant Varsity Coach. When not on the court, Coach Fly is an Associate Professor at Delaware Valley University.

Important August Dates

Thu, Aug 14 | 6:30-8pm

Parent Kick-Off Meeting [MANDATORY]

@PHS LGI Room (White Gym Entrance)

We ask that at least one parent/guardian per player attend the first parent meeting of the season.

Highlights of the agenda include:

  • Finalizing the girls t-shirt sizes & numbers for their warm-up jerseys

  • Collecting parent contact info

  • Reviewing details of fundraising, team building and all other event activities

  • Sharing the password for the new in-season website with event calendar, sign-up links, etc

Mon, Aug 18 | 4pm

First Scrimmage/ Pennsbury & Wissahickon

@Pennridge White Gym

The first scrimmage is a tri-scrimmage, with both Wissahickon and Pennsbury High Schools coming to Pennridge!

Players should be at the gym by 2pm.

Games will start at 4pm.

This will also be the first day our SNACK STAND WILL BE OPEN! We’ll be looking for volunteers to work shifts as well as help stock hot items and candy. Details and a Sign-Up Genius link will be shared at the 8/14 Parent Meeting.

Sun, Aug 17 | 12pm

Welcome BBQ for Volleyball Families

@The Sellersville Moose

The Booster Club Officers Sue, Demeri, Meghan and Andrea, would like to welcome everyone to the Pennridge Volleyball family! We, along with Coach Fly and Coach Bella, are hosting a Welcome BBQ at The Sellersville Moose for all players and their families. No need to RSVP or bring anything other than yourselves!

There will be a full catered lunch, volleyball nets, cornhole, washers, etc. This is a chance for new members to meet veterans, and for parents to feel part of the team too!

What To Expect During the Volleyball Season

Fundraising

All activities, equipment, gifts and the end of season banquet are funded by the Booster Club. We have made adjustments this year to make fundraising more efficient but we still need your help to make it a successful season!

Some of the fundraisers planned include:

  • 2025 Youth Camp

  • Dine & Donate

  • Fall Mums

  • Clothing Drive

  • Snack Stand

  • 2026 Super Bowl Pool

Details will be provided at the Aug 14th Parent Meeting.

Team Activities

To make the season a positive, fulfilling experience, and to promote on-the-court teamwork, the Booster Club hosts team building activities throughout the season.

Some of the activities we have planned include:

  • Welcome BBQ

  • Media Day

  • Strength & Conditioning Session

  • Team Dinners after practice

  • Trivia Night @Bankers

  • Senior Night prep

Details will be provided at the Aug 14th Parent Meeting.

Volunteering

The Booster Club Officers have been organizing since January to prepare for a smooth season. As part of the Pennridge volleyball family, we ask that everyone contribute during the season. When everyone gives a little, it becomes easier for us all!

Some of the volunteer requirements & opportunities:

  • Snack Stand (Home Games): Work 2x during the season [JV parents work during varsity games, Varsity parents work during JV games]

  • Snack Stand (Home Games): Hot Menu Items, candy and restocking

  • Dine & Donate: Selling 50/50 and raffle tickets

  • Dig Pink: Basket donations for raffle

  • Team Dinners: Pasta, salads, etc

  • Promote all fundraisers

Details will be provided at the Aug 14th Parent Meeting.

About the Booster Club

The Volleyball Booster Club is dedicated to making the season a memorable and meaningful one for our players. Our goal is to support team building, give back to the community, and show school spirit throughout the season.

We do this through a variety of efforts—including fundraisers, events in partnership with the Side Out Foundation, and other team activities. We're always open to new ideas and can’t do it without your help! Whether you have a little time or a lot, your support makes a big difference.

PRESIDENT

Sue Farrell, mom to Tessa (Junior)

VICE PRESIDENT

Demeri Mullin, mom to Brenna (Junior)

TREASURER

Meghan Cardillo, mom to Liv (Junior)

SECRETARY

Andrea Lightcap, mom to Shea (Senior) and Ali (Sophomore)

Questions, comments or suggestions? Email us at ladyramsvolleyballbc@gmail.com.

"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean."

— Ryunosuke Satoro (Japanese writer)