Volleyball is an exciting and fast-paced sport not just at our school, and in most Seattle Public Schools, it’s mostly played by girls. That doesn’t seem fair. Boys should have the same opportunity to play, and here’s why we should start a boys’ volleyball team at school.
Currently, Seattle Public Schools only offer volleyball teams for girls. If a boy wants to play, he doesn’t have a school team to join. Sports should be for everyone, no matter their gender. If someone loves a sport, they should be able to play it.
More boys are starting to play volleyball at all levels—high school, college, and even professionally. It’s no longer seen as just a girls’ sport. If our school had a boys’ volleyball team, it would give more students the chance to try the sport, improve their skills, and experience the fun and challenge volleyball offers.
At Catharine Blaine, a lot of boys are super competitive and enjoy going head-to-head with each other—and sometimes against the girls’ team. A boys’ team would create more opportunities for friendly competition and team spirit.
Volleyball is also a great way to stay active. It involves running, jumping, diving, and quick movement, making it a great workout. It improves hand-eye coordination and can help athletes become better at other sports, too. A boys’ volleyball team would offer a fun, healthy, and challenging way for boys to stay in shape.
Some people still think volleyball is only for girls—but that’s simply not true. It’s a sport for everyone. Starting a boys’ team would help break stereotypes and show that any student can play the sport they love, regardless of gender.
Many boys at Blaine want to play volleyball, but there’s no team for them to join. There are plenty of other sports for boys—like basketball, soccer, and baseball—but not volleyball. It’s time to change that. A boys’ volleyball team would open up more chances for fun, growth, and school pride.
Student Voices
Ryland Whitlock
Q: Why do you want a boys’ volleyball team?
A: It would be fun, and there are a lot of good players.
Q: Who would you pick as captain?
A: Wesley or myself.
Q: What’s the best part of volleyball?
A: Playing with friends.
Q: Describe your dream jersey.
A: Blue, long sleeve, all navy.
Q: Who would win—boys or girls?
A: Boys, easily.
Theo Maloof
Q: Why do you want a boys’ volleyball team?
A: There are no good sports right now.
Q: Who would you pick as captain?
A: Andreas or Tomas.
Q: What’s the best part of volleyball?
A: Playing.
Q: Describe your dream jersey.
A: Blue and orange stripes, with a retro/vintage vibe.
Q: Who would win—boys or girls?
A: Girls.
Leo Han
Q: Why do you want a boys’ volleyball team?
A: Because volleyball is popular and almost all the guys at our school like it.
Q: Who would you pick as captain?
A: Leo Han.
Q: What’s the best part of volleyball?
A: Playing.
Q: Describe your dream jersey.
A: Navy and orange, with a big tiger, apples, a locker, and Mr. Self on a peanut butter jar.
Q: Who would win—boys or girls?
A: Fair match.
What’s Holding It Back?
One of the biggest challenges is that Seattle Public Schools doesn’t currently have a league for boys’ volleyball. A league needs to exist in order for teams to compete. Another obstacle is funding—equipment, uniforms, and other costs add up, and right now there’s no budget for a new team.
Conclusion
A boys’ volleyball team would be an awesome addition to our school. It would give boys a chance to play a fun, competitive, and growing sport. It would help them stay fit, build friendships, and challenge old stereotypes about who can play what sport. It’s time to make room for boys in volleyball—and make our school more inclusive and exciting for everyone.
