Starlings Inspire

09/22/2026

The nonprofit volleyball club Starlings Inspire will host volleyball clinics in October for middle school girls on Tuesday nights at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket.

Starlings Inspire is the only nonprofit volleyball club that serves students from Pawtucket, Providence, and Central Falls by providing affordable volleyball programs.

A limited number of spots are available in the clinics. The fee includes three instructional sessions and a T-shirt.

Register using this link or the QR code on the flyer: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/starlings-inspire-u14-middle-school-volleyball-clinic-fall--2026

09/11/2026

Congratulations to Keira Mullen of East Providence and Lyla Auth of Westerly on the start of their NCAA Division I college volleyball careers. Keira and Lyla are playing at the College of the Holy Cross and Manhattan University respectively and have played in most of their teams' sets as freshmen.

After Keira and Lyla each earned Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year honors while in high school, they generously donated their Gatorade POY community grants to the nonprofit volleyball club Starlings Inspire.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Starlings Inspire coach Lauren Milani on being hired as an assistant coach for the JWU Providence Women's Volleyball program. Lauren had a phenomenal playing career at Cranston East and Central Connecticut State University. She joined Starlings Inspire as a U13 coach last year. Good luck at JWU Lauren!
Michael Houlihan JWU Providence Athletics

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – JWU (Providence) women's volleyball head coach Michael Houlihan has announced his coaching staff for the 2026 season. Lauren Milani will join longtime assistant Maria Coniglio as an assistant coach while Allison Raposo will serve as a volunteer assistant coach, and both Alex Tar...

08/15/2026

Starlings Inspire had a great turnout for its first summer volleyball camp. Two days were devoted to freshmen and those who will be trying out for high school volleyball for the first time and two days were dedicated to returning high school players.

Thank you to the women's volleyball players from JWU Providence Athletics for helping out, to the high school coaches who encouraged their players to attend, and to Coach Ellen Carpenter for running the camp. Good luck to all of the girls who participated in the camp! We hope you have a great high school season. 🏐

08/10/2026

Starlings Inspire's mini volleyball camp for returning high school players on Aug. 12-13 is almost full. The camp will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. The camp is a great way to prepare for next week's high school tryouts. The cost is $30 for the two nights. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/high-school-tryout-prep-camps-august-10-13--2026

08/05/2026

The Starlings Inspire girls' high school summer volleyball league was a huge success, with more than 40 players participating. Heading into their next high school season, it was helpful for the players to have an affordable opportunity to work on their volleyball skills while also making new friends from other schools.

Thank you to players who participated and to Coach Ellen Carpenter for organizing such a positive experience.

07/30/2026

Girls high school volleyball tryouts start soon. Be prepared by attending Starlings Inspire's mini camps in August at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket from 6-8 p.m.

August 10-11 is for incoming freshmen and students new to high school volleyball. August 12-13 is for experienced high school players. Athletes from ANY school are welcome. Former college volleyball players will lead the camps.

The cost is $25 for two nights until Aug 1 and $30 after Aug 1. Limited spots are available!

Freshmen and new players, Aug. 10-11: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/freshmen-and-new-players-hs-tryout-prep-camp-august-10-and-11--2026
Returning high school players, Aug. 12-13: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/high-school-tryout-prep-camps-august-10-13--2026

07/25/2026

There is still time to take advantage of the early registration rate for the Starlings Inspire “Get ready for High School Tryouts” camps in August at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket.

August 10-11 is for incoming freshmen and students new to high school volleyball. August 12-13 is for experienced high school players. Athletes from ANY school are welcome to attend. Former college volleyball players will lead the camps.

The cost is only $25 for two nights of skills and drills until Aug 1st and $30 after Aug 1st. Limited spots are available!

Freshmen and new players, Aug. 10-11: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/freshmen-and-new-players-hs-tryout-prep-camp-august-10-and-11--2026
Returning high school players, Aug. 12-13: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/high-school-tryout-prep-camps-august-10-13--2026

07/22/2026

The Davis-Tennon Foundation, which has supported Starlings Inspire in the past, is making a huge donation in the City of Central Falls, RI, where Viola Davis grew up.

Rhode Island native Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon on Monday announced a $1.2 million investment into the Central Falls community.

07/18/2026

Starlings Inspire will hold 2 “Get ready for High School Tryouts” camps in August at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. August 10&11 will be for incoming freshmen and students new to high school volleyball. August 12&13 will be for veteran players.

Athletes from ANY school are welcome to attend! Camps will be run by former college volleyball athletes. Get a ton of reps and get ready for tryouts!

The cost is only $25 for 2 nights of skills and drills until Aug 1st and $30 after Aug 1st. Limited spots available, so sign up soon!

Freshmen and new players, Aug. 10&11: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/freshmen-and-new-players-hs-tryout-prep-camp-august-10-and-11--2026
Returning high school players, Aug.12&13: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/high-school-tryout-prep-camps-august-10-13--2026