Starlings Nashville

Nonprofit Girls' Club for At-Risk Youth

Starlings Nashville is a nonprofit volleyball club that exists to widen access to the sport for at-risk girls ages 5-18, holding tryouts at Gilead Baptist Church on Lebanon Pike.

Girls' Club Programs (Ages 5-18)

Programs are designed to keep cost out of the way of participation. Classes include:
- Girls volleyball teams across the 5-18 age range
- Tryout-based team placement
- Practice and game schedule through the season
- Skills work and team play
- Community-service framing - volleyball as life-skill development

What's Included

• Indoor courts at Gilead Baptist Church (4004 Lebanon Pike) for tryouts and practice
• Subsidized fees for families that can't afford private clubs
• Coaching from director LaKeshia Tinsley and volunteer staff
• National Starlings network (USA-wide nonprofit umbrella)
• Connection to BGCYMCA partnership

Experience

Right fit for Nashville families looking for a values-driven, equity-focused program rather than a competitive travel club. The Starlings model nationwide is built around access - it's specifically designed to be the kid's first organized sport experience.