2026 Spring Advanced Volleyball - Salinas - Hartnell College
We are excited to bring in our 1st season of Next Level Girls Advanced Volleyball to Salinas this upcoming spring!
Priority Registration opens for all current participants of the 2026 Winter Volleyball season at Hartnell College on Wednesday, January 21st at 9:00 AM PST.
General Registration opens for all participants on Wednesday, February 4th at 9:00 AM PST!
The Next Level Girls Advanced Volleyball Program has been developed to provide more development opportunities for aspiring volleyball players. The program will have more direct focus on competitive play while also allowing for on-court technical instruction. While our traditional Next Level Volleyball program provides an opportunity to learn the basic skills and functions of competitive volleyball - the Advanced Program takes it up a notch! Our program is aimed at the youth athlete who wants to push their development level further along while building towards game competence!
The program will be limited to 4 teams per group session (5th/6th Grade Group & 7th/8th Grade Group) with a maximum of 12 participants per team. To maximize the competitiveness of the program, effort to create equitable rostering will be made so that teams are comprised of as close to a 50/50 split between younger grade and older grade players. The objective at the roster level will be to maintain a maximum of 6 participants from the same grade level and school per team. Naturally, there will be some fluidity with this rostering approach.
On a weekly basis, each team will play three 30-minute timed matches (all 4 teams play each and every week). Matches will be split into two 15-minute sets. Players will rotate during the sets within each match. Student-Coaches will set lineups and coach from the sidelines but will not be directly involved in the game play unless where needed to continue game-facilitation. Scores will be kept for all competitions. The 5th/6th grade division will play with a volley lite ball, while the the 7th/8th grade division will play with an official leather volleyball. All teams will compete in the semi-finals during the final week of the season, with the chance to bring home the 2026 Next Level Volleyball Championship.
For more information and a general overview of the Next Level Advanced Volleyball program in Salinas, please review the information below prior to registration!
League Operations
- Season Operations: The Next Level Girls Advanced Volleyball program at Hartnell College will run with 6 program dates over the program schedule.
- Game Dates: All games/activity are on Sundays. Training/games are on the same day - parents need only allocate up to a 2-hour window of availability for their child's involvement.
- Team Roster Size: Teams are 12 players maximum, limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
- Playing Time: We push for equal playing time for all players through constant team rotations via both skill development and game activity. Participants will rotate during game matches and otherwise.
- Season Fees: $295.00 - Fees are inclusive of the participant's custom volleyball jersey and other equipment/offerings. Shorts and kneepads are not included as part of the fee.
- Jersey Sizing: We offer both kid sizes and adult women's sizes. Please note that these jerseys are long sleeve and run smaller than the shirts used in our Core Program. The jersey is made from a tighter, stretchy performance material, not a loose Dri-Fit shirt fabric. If your child is between sizes or prefers a looser fit, we recommend sizing up.
- Optional Player Items: During the registration process, participants have the option to purchase additional Player Packs upon check out. For the 2026 Next Level Volleyball season, 4 options are available for purchase (see below). Player Item costs will be added to the base league registration fees at check out. All 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 - $25.00: Nike Essential Volleyball Knee Pads.
- Spandex - $30.00: Nike Essential Volleyball Spandex Shorts.
- Volleyball Shirt - $40.00: Nike Long Sleeve Dri Fit (Gray) featuring the Next Level "Dominate the Net" Logo (Gold) on the front, participant's last name on the back.
- Volleyball Hoodie - $60.00: Nike Fleece Hoodie (Black) featuring the Next Level "Dominate the Net" Logo (Gold) on the front, participant's last name on the back.
Program Times
- 5th/6th Grade: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- 7th/8th Grade: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Schedule may be subject to change.
Program Dates
| Week 1 | Sunday, March 8th |
| Week 2 | Sunday, March 15th |
| Week 3 | Sunday, March 22nd |
| OFF | Sunday, March 29th (NO ACTIVITY)* |
| OFF | Sunday, April 5th (Easter Sunday - NO ACTIVITY)* |
| Week 4 | Sunday, April 12th |
| Week 5 | Sunday, April 19th |
| Week 6 | Sunday, April 26th (Playoff/Championships)* |
No activity will take place on Sunday, March 29th, or on Sunday, April 5th.
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: Jamie Pedroza
Jamie Pedroza is an Escondido native who played at Palomar Community College for 1 year before transferring to CSU Monterey Bay to finish her college volleyball career with the Otters.
Jamie has an impressive coaching background serving as the Lead Assistant Coach at California State University, Monterey Bay from 2004-2006, and the 2007 Head Varsity Girls Coach at North Monterey County High School. In 2008 she took over the program at Hartnell and is now entering her 17th season as the Panther’s Head Volleyball Coach.
Since taking over the program in 2008, Hartnell has accumulated a Coast Conference Championship, four Coast Conference runner-up finishes and eleven straight trips to the CCCAA State Playoffs. Coach Pedroza was named Coast Conference Coach of the Year in 2013, 2018, 2022, and 2023. In 2022, Pedroza surpassed 200 career wins!
When she isn’t in the gym, Jamie spends time with her husband Abe, daughter Ava, son Pierce, and dog Cali.