Girls 15 Black

🎉 172 Athletes, 14 Teams, 1 Incredible Tryout Day: NSSC 15U–18U Girls Tryouts Recap

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Cape Girardeau was buzzing with energy, excitement, and fierce determination as the NSSC Volleyball Club hosted its Girls 15U–18U Tryouts for the 2025-26 season. And what a day it was. 💥 172 Athletes Showed Up. Every One Gave It Their All.🌎...

Understanding Post-Season National Volleyball Tournaments: USAV, AAU, and JVA

As the club volleyball season progresses, many players and families start hearing about "Nationals"—but with multiple event options, it can be hard to know the difference. At NSSC Volleyball, we encourage our athletes and parents to be informed about the...

8 Game-Changing Tips for Volleyball Club Tryouts

How to help your athlete prepare, perform, and feel confident—on and off the court Whether you’re new to the club scene or a seasoned player chasing a Nike-level roster spot, club volleyball tryouts can feel intense. The nerves, the competition, the pressure to...

Why a 2-Hour Tryout Doesn’t Tell the Full Story — And How We’re Changing the Game at NSSC

Let’s be honest — two hours is not long enough to truly evaluate an athlete. 🙅‍♀️ At NSSC, we see the heart, hustle, and work ethic your athlete pours into their game. And as coaches and staff who genuinely care about helping each player find...

Announcing Our 2026 15U–17U Black, White, and Gray Coaching Staff

At NSSC Volleyball Club, Every Athlete Matters — And Every Coach Has A Purpose At NSSC Volleyball Club, we believe excellence is earned, not given. That truth doesn’t just guide how we train our athletes — it shapes how we build our teams and select the...

Why Volleyball Makes Boys Better at Other Sports Too

Volleyball might not be the first sport that comes to mind when you're thinking about how to help your son become a better athlete—but maybe it should be. Boys playing volleyball not only develop powerful athletic skills—they strengthen the very foundations of what it...

Introducing Our 2025–2026 Nike Coaches: Leading the Charge for NSSC’s New Era

The bar just got higher.For the first time in NSSC Volleyball Club history, we’re proud to announce our official Nike Coaching lineup for Girls 11U through 18U—and it’s more than just a roster. This is NSSC’s elite-level coaching tier, carefully chosen...

How to Choose the Right Volleyball Club for Your Athlete

Choosing the right volleyball club for your young athlete can feel overwhelming—especially with so many options, promises, and priorities to weigh. At NSSC Volleyball Club, our goal isn't to tell you we’re the best or push you into a decision. Instead, we believe in...

Archive 2024-2025 NSSC Club Teams

Girls 10s 10 Black NSSC 10 Black Finishes as Champions of Flight One at USAV Nationals 10 White 10 Gray Girls 11s 11 Black 11 White Girls 12s 12 Black 12 White 12 Gray 12 Yellow Girls 13s 13 Black 13 White 13 Gray 13 Yellow 13 Slate Girls 14s 14 Black 14 White 14 Gray...

NSSC 10 Black Finishes as Champions of Flight One at USAV Nationals

Cape Girardeau, MO – June 24, 2025 — The NSSC 10 Black Girls volleyball team proudly brought home first place in the Flight One Bracket of the 10 Patriot Division at the prestigious 2025 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship, held at the Kansas City...

Roster

Name

Number

Position

Dezirae Braswell 1
Jessica Iwuchukwu 3
Lindy Childress 4
Madilynn Colbert 5
Payton Lynch 9
Alaina Honza 10
Sophia DeJournett 11
Addilynn Sander 15
Zoe Zahner 18
Kayden Kirn
35
Alex Young 37
Melissa Rinacke

Melissa Rinacke

Head Coach

Upcoming Schedule

2024-2025 Tournament Schedule

Dec. 15th

Sportsplex Blast Jefferson College Holiday Bash (16’s Division) – Cape Girardeau, MO – First Place (Gold)!

Jan. 5th

Sportsplex Blast II (16’s Division) – Cape Girardeau, MO

Jan. 18th, 19th & 20th Sportsplex Blast Martin Luther King Extravaganza – Cape Girardeau, MO
Jan. 25th & 26th

Sportsplex Blast Blizzard Battle (16’s Division) – Cape Girardeau, MO

Feb. 8th & 9th

Gateway Region Bid Weekend American Center – St. Louis, MO

Feb. 15th, 16th & 17th

Sportsplex Blast President’s Day – Cape Girardeau, MO​

Feb. 22nd & 23rd

Sportsplex Blast Elite Showcase – Cape Girardeau, MO

March 9th

Stratman Sports Series Beal Center (16’s Division) – Chesterfield, MO

March 14th, 15th, 16th

Nike Mideast Qualifier – St. Louis, MO (USA Division)

April 5th & 6th

Gateway Regional Championships – St. Louis, MO

April 13th

Sportsplex Blast IV – Cape Girardeau

April 26th & 27th

Donna Mayer Gateway Bid Event – St. Louis, MO

May 3rd & 4th

Donna Mayer Gateway Bid Event – St. Louis, MO

 

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News

Scott City’s McKenna Gentry Signs with UHSP To Play Volleyball

Scott City’s McKenna Gentry Signs with UHSP To Play Volleyball

NSSC Volleyball Club is thrilled to announce that McKenna Gentry, an exceptional athlete from NSSC Girls 18 Black, has signed with the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level. Known for her...

NSSC 13 White Takes 2nd Place in Sportsplex Blast I

NSSC 13 White Takes 2nd Place in Sportsplex Blast I

January 4th, 2025 Competing against 14 teams in the 13s division at the Sportsplex Blast I Tournament, NSSC 13 White achieved an impressive 2nd place finish! NSSC 13 White Pool Play Results:NSSC 13 White RosterGold Bracket ResultsFinal Tournament Results NSSC 13...

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