Anonymous
06/23/2025 19:12
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
Anonymous wrote:At 12 she can do whatever she wants
But true, when she grows to her full adult height of 5'6", she will not be given the opportunity to play volleyball competitively
This is incorrect though her height will limit her to playing L/DS
Anonymous
06/23/2025 18:55
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
At 12 she can do whatever she wants
But true, when she grows to her full adult height of 5'6", she will not be given the opportunity to play volleyball competitively
But true, when she grows to her full adult height of 5'6", she will not be given the opportunity to play volleyball competitively
Anonymous
06/23/2025 17:25
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
Anonymous wrote:My DD is 12 and has recently become totally obsessed with volleyball. Three of her friends play on a club team and she wants to try out. Up until now, she’s only tried rec soccer and some tennis so she's a total beginner.
She’s always been on the shorter and slender side, currently 4'11" and based on genetics, she’ll probably top out around 5'6" at most. I know volleyball tends to favor taller players, so I’m just wondering if she would be considered too short? Another mom mentioned she’d probably only be able to play libero and that it’s super competitive.
Just trying to get a sense of whether it’s realistic to encourage her, or if we should start exploring other sports where height isn’t such a big factor.
Appreciate any thoughts!
Depends on athletic ability, dedication, and work. Height does limit you to a back row position at the highest levels but there is a spot for short players. My 5'5" Daughter is a mid-major D1 libero.
Anonymous
06/13/2025 20:23
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
I’m 5’10” and was a gymnast for 18 years. Yeah, I was never going to be amazing but guess what? Basically no one is making it all the way to the Olympics anyway. She’s enthusiastic, so encourage her!
Anonymous
06/13/2025 18:40
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
Not at all if they are good.
But be prepared for bias and bigotry towards those who are shorter in stature.
But be prepared for bias and bigotry towards those who are shorter in stature.
Anonymous
06/12/2025 16:36
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My DD is 12 and has recently become totally obsessed with volleyball. Three of her friends play on a club team and she wants to try out. Up until now, she’s only tried rec soccer and some tennis so she's a total beginner.
She’s always been on the shorter and slender side, currently 4'11" and based on genetics, she’ll probably top out around 5'6" at most. I know volleyball tends to favor taller players, so I’m just wondering if she would be considered too short? Another mom mentioned she’d probably only be able to play libero and that it’s super competitive.
Just trying to get a sense of whether it’s realistic to encourage her, or if we should start exploring other sports where height isn’t such a big factor.
Appreciate any thoughts!
setter or libero
I think the men's libero at Stanford was 5'6"
Anonymous
06/12/2025 16:36
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
Anonymous wrote:My DD is 12 and has recently become totally obsessed with volleyball. Three of her friends play on a club team and she wants to try out. Up until now, she’s only tried rec soccer and some tennis so she's a total beginner.
She’s always been on the shorter and slender side, currently 4'11" and based on genetics, she’ll probably top out around 5'6" at most. I know volleyball tends to favor taller players, so I’m just wondering if she would be considered too short? Another mom mentioned she’d probably only be able to play libero and that it’s super competitive.
Just trying to get a sense of whether it’s realistic to encourage her, or if we should start exploring other sports where height isn’t such a big factor.
Appreciate any thoughts!
setter or libero
Anonymous
06/12/2025 09:34
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
My daughter is a club player and shorter than your daughter. Shes a setter.
Another vote for have her play if she wants to play don’t worry about her height or a specific position. My 5’8” husband loved basketball and played that. He never played in college but played the equivalent of rec for a long time and pick up games as a teen and young adult when they still happened. Volleyball has a lot of adult leagues that are just for fun or competitive. She can play if she wants to.
Another vote for have her play if she wants to play don’t worry about her height or a specific position. My 5’8” husband loved basketball and played that. He never played in college but played the equivalent of rec for a long time and pick up games as a teen and young adult when they still happened. Volleyball has a lot of adult leagues that are just for fun or competitive. She can play if she wants to.
Anonymous
06/11/2025 17:58
Subject: Re:Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
Let her play without any pressure of becoming a competitive player. Height is an advantage in many clubs, especially the competitive ones. However, shorter players can also find a place where they can enjoy the game. Most players play for fun (this area is especially focused on academics - you won't see too many players trying to play in college).
Anonymous
06/11/2025 17:12
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
5'3" former competitive volleyball player here, but I'm a setter
Anonymous
06/11/2025 17:02
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
Anonymous wrote:My DD is 12 and has recently become totally obsessed with volleyball. Three of her friends play on a club team and she wants to try out. Up until now, she’s only tried rec soccer and some tennis so she's a total beginner.
She’s always been on the shorter and slender side, currently 4'11" and based on genetics, she’ll probably top out around 5'6" at most. I know volleyball tends to favor taller players, so I’m just wondering if she would be considered too short? Another mom mentioned she’d probably only be able to play libero and that it’s super competitive.
Just trying to get a sense of whether it’s realistic to encourage her, or if we should start exploring other sports where height isn’t such a big factor.
Appreciate any thoughts!
Volleyball is a great sport and you should definitely encourage her to play. Being taller is an advantage for most positions, but there are tons of shorter girls who play at a high level. If you spend much time perusing these forums you will learn quickly that there are teams of all levels in the club volleyball universe. On all but the top few teams in our region, many of the hitters will not be super tall and in many cases a more skilled but shorter girl will be more effective. If you are already thinking about the potential to play in college, a shorter player is likely to end up playing libero or defensive specialist, but at 12, you have a few years before you have to consider that. For now I say let her play and hopefully she loves it.
Anonymous
06/11/2025 14:01
Subject: Is 5'6" too short to take volleyball seriously?
My DD is 12 and has recently become totally obsessed with volleyball. Three of her friends play on a club team and she wants to try out. Up until now, she’s only tried rec soccer and some tennis so she's a total beginner.
She’s always been on the shorter and slender side, currently 4'11" and based on genetics, she’ll probably top out around 5'6" at most. I know volleyball tends to favor taller players, so I’m just wondering if she would be considered too short? Another mom mentioned she’d probably only be able to play libero and that it’s super competitive.
Just trying to get a sense of whether it’s realistic to encourage her, or if we should start exploring other sports where height isn’t such a big factor.
Appreciate any thoughts!
She’s always been on the shorter and slender side, currently 4'11" and based on genetics, she’ll probably top out around 5'6" at most. I know volleyball tends to favor taller players, so I’m just wondering if she would be considered too short? Another mom mentioned she’d probably only be able to play libero and that it’s super competitive.
Just trying to get a sense of whether it’s realistic to encourage her, or if we should start exploring other sports where height isn’t such a big factor.
Appreciate any thoughts!