2026 Winter Volleyball - Brentwood - Heritage High School
Join us for our 4th season of Next Level Volleyball in Brentwood! We are excited to partner with Heritage High School to bring Next Level Volleyball to the Brentwood Community.
General Registration is now open for all participants!
The Next Level Girls Volleyball program is designed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of competitive volleyball in an engaging and developmentally appropriate environment. Our program is aimed at the youth athlete who has 'some-to-none' exposure/experience, offering them the opportunity to build essential skills and gain confidence as they prepare for future participation at the club, middle school, or high school level.
Our coaching staff features dedicated Brentwood student-athletes and experienced coaches who bring a wealth of knowledge from teaching the game at all levels—from beginner to elite club and high school play. Consistent with Next Level’s tradition, every team benefits from the guidance of a student-athlete mentor, ensuring personalized instruction and a strong sense of connection and inspiration for participants.
To learn more about our Brentwood location and what to expect from the program, please review the details below before completing your registration.
League Operations
- Season Operations: The Next Level Girls Volleyball program in Brentwood will run with 8 program dates over the program schedule.
- Program Dates: The Next Level Girls Volleyball program takes place on Saturdays at Heritage High School (unless noted otherwise in the schedule below). Parents only need to set aside up to 1.5 hours for their child’s participation.
- Program Details: This program is focused primarily on instructional skill development, providing athletes with targeted training and structured drills to build a strong foundation in volleyball fundamentals. Players will have ample opportunities to enhance their skills through structured drills, with modified gameplay scenarios introduced gradually as fundamental techniques are established. Unlike other Next Level programs that follow a distinct practice-to-game format, the volleyball program integrates instruction and team play throughout the program. There are no fixed transitions from practice to match play. Instead, players will be guided through various skill-building exercises led by Next Level Volleyball coaches, gradually progressing toward more team-oriented scrimmages in the latter portion of the program.
- Team Roster Size: Teams are 10 players maximum, limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
- Season Fees: $350.00 - Fees are inclusive of a participant's custom volleyball uniform and other equipment/offerings.
- Optional Player Packs: During the registration process, participants have the option to purchase additional Player Packs upon check out. For the 2026 Next Level Girls Volleyball season, 3 options are available for purchase (see below). Player Pack costs will be added to the base league registration fees at check out. All Player Pack merchandise will be shipped with your participant's Next Level Volleyball uniform - unless otherwise communicated from our team. Sizing verification will be sent via email as your season uniform heads into production!
- Knee Pads Pack - $25.00: Nike Essential Volleyball Knee Pads.
- Volleyball Shirt Pack - $40.00: Nike Long Sleeve Dri Fit (Black) featuring the Next Level Volleyball Logo (Gold) on the front, participant's last name on the back.
- Volleyball Hoodie Pack - $60.00: Nike Fleece Hoodie (Black) featuring the Next Level Volleyball Logo (Gold) on the front, participant's last name on the back.
Program Times
Program Dates
| Week 1 | Saturday, January 3th |
| Week 2 | Sunday, January 11th* |
| Week 3 | Saturday, January 17th |
| Week 4 | Sunday, January 25th* |
| Weeks 5 & 6 | Saturday, January 31st & Sunday, February 1st (Double-Header Weekend)* |
| OFF | Saturday, February 7th (NO ACTIVITY) |
| OFF | Saturday, February 14th (NO ACTIVITY) |
| Week 7 | Saturday, February 21st |
| Week 8 | Saturday, February 28th |
Week 2 activity will take place on Sunday, January 11th instead of Saturday, January 10th. Week 4 activity will take place on Sunday, January 25th instead of Saturday, January 24th.
There is a double-header weekend with activity taking place on both Saturday, January 31st AND Sunday, February 1st.
No activity will take place on Saturday, February 7th and Saturday, February 14th.
General Program Operation and Additional Information
Review the general program operations, program information and philosophies of the Next Level Volleyball program - CLICK HERE TO REVIEW
Site Director: Coach Janet Hannigan
Following an athletic career which resulted in her induction into the Clayton Valley Athletic Hall of Fame, Janet began her coaching career at her alma mater, triggering a career that has now extended beyond 30 years on the court. She started the volleyball program at West High School in Tracy, and has been involved in coaching at Diablo Valley Volleyball Club.
Janet has been leading the Heritage High School Patriots since the school opened in 2005-06. She was recognized as the Victory with Honor Coach in 2011-12, as well as 2018-19. Following a very successful season where her Patriots produced a program-record 30 victories, played in the North Coast Section Division I title match, and made the program's first appearance in the CIF NorCal playoffs, Coach Hannigan was awarded the 2013 BVAL Fall Coach of the Year. Under her leadership, the Heritage varsity program has reached the section playoffs in 13 straight seasons. In 2021-22 season, Janet received the NCS, CIF Honor Coach Award and was very deservingly honored as the National Federation of State High Schools, 2021 Girls Volleyball Coach of the Year!