Youth Sports at the OC

Mission Statement

Playing sports can promote a healthy lifestyle and teach kids transferrable skills that they use far into adult life. Being on a team teaches kids valuable social skills. They learn how to share, value diverse skillsets, trust others, and support and encourage one another. Forney ISD is dedicated to developing a well-rounded youth sports program that anyone can join. As we begin this undertaking, there will be a limit on the grade levels and number of spaces available, but we have plans to continue to grow this program to include additional students each year. We will also continually add sports to the program as long as we find a need in the community to offer those sports.

Starting in the Spring of 2024, Forney ISD will offer a youth volleyball league for 3rd-6th grade students at the Keith Bell Opportunity Central. All games and practices will be scheduled at The OC. In an effort to follow UIL policy and ensure fair play and equal playing time, all students will attend an evaluation night prior to team placement. View the links below for a coaches handbook, rule books for each sport and more!

All questions can be directed to Jake Walker.

Volunteer Coaches

If you are interested in coaching, please register at the link below. You will be asked for some information and be required to submit to a background check. Additionally, please take time to read the coaches handbook in the section below. All coaches MUST submit to a background check (handled through registration) and complete the PCA training (scheduled for late January or early February).

Forney ISD Staff Member or FISD High School students interested in coaching should contact jpwalker@forneyisd.net directly for assistance in becoming a coach.

Coaching expectations include:

Passing the mandatory background check
Fair Play
Sportsmanship
Attend Positive Coaching Alliance training (at least once per year)
Be able to dedicate one hour of practice time during the week and one hour to games on Saturday
Be a willing communicator with parents, students and district representatives

Head coaches will also receive a discounted rate to register their students.

Coaches Registration