Knowing a volleyball player or being a player, you will probably have many situations where you want to give some inexpensive gifts to people connected to the sport. Whether you’re looking to theme a birthday party or end-of-the-season party or just get individual gifts for your teammates or coach, a little volleyball trinket can show you were thoughtful. Some of these are perfect for a senior night gift and others would do great for a birthday or Christmas gift for players or coaches.
So what are some cheap volleyball gift options? Below I’ve created a long list of 57 ideas that may inspire you to find something you may not otherwise have thought about. Keep in mind that the term “cheap” is relative, so some of these items may be higher than you want to pay but I’m trying to offer you good options for the price that you would be paying.
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Volleyball Trinkets and Accessories
For birthday parties, end-of-season parties, rewards, and such you may just want something small and simple that has a volleyball theme, image, or logo. Here are some great ideas that you can pick up without breaking the bank:
- Keychains
- Phone Cases
- Hair Ties/Headbands/Ribbons
- Bandanas
- Watches
- Watchbands
- Wristbands
- Magnets
- Stickers
- Pins
- Water Bottles
- Mugs
- Party Favors
- Playing Cards
- Necklaces
- Earrings
- Compact Mirrors
- Ping Pong Paddles
- Makeup Bags
- Lip Balm
- Wristlet Purses
- USB Flash Drives
- Bumper Stickers/Decals
- Sports Towels
- Cookie Cutters
Volleyball Clothing
For the most part, when you’re considering clothing, the main question is, are you buying for 1 player, or for the whole team? With the level of customization service that’s available with some of these businesses today, you may be surprised how affordable and how quickly you can get a gift for the whole team (and they’ll all match!).
- Socks
- Yoga pants
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Hoodies
- Jackets
- Hats
Miscellaneous Volleyball Items
Most of the ideas in this group are for individual gifts from family and friends to players or coaches more in a personal setting.
- Banners
- Fleece Blankets
- Pillow Cases
- Tote Bags
- Bag Tags
- Drawstring Backpacks
- Binders
- Notebooks
- Headphones
- Beach Towels
Items Specifically For Volleyball Coaches
It’s very common and appropriate for players or the team as a whole to get gifts for their coach at the end of the season, especially when this coach is a volunteer. There is less expectation when they are in a paid position, but I’m sure it’s still appreciated.
If this is a school coach, you may consider gifting at the end of the school year instead of at the end of the season, I’m sure your coach would be delighted either time.
While some of the above options may be great for your coach, here are some coach-specific options you might consider.
- Clipboards
- Notepads
- Volleyball Clocks
- Ball stands
- Volleyball with the team’s autographs
- Ties
- Tie Clips
- Coach Hats
- Pen Holders
- Belt Buckles
If the coach has children, consider:
- Onesies (Bodysuits)
- Kids T-shirts
Whatever your choice, you know that the person you’re giving these items to will understand how thoughtful you are. You’re encouraging and sharing your love for them by recognizing how important volleyball is to them and that shows how important they are to you.
How Much Should You Spend On Volleyball Gifts?
Of course like any other category of gifts, there’s a wide variety of situations and you may spend whatever you decide, but many folks would like to know what’s typical. In general, if you are buying gifts for an entire team, it’s not expected that you spend a lot of money.
If you choose a gift between $5 and $10, getting something small but thoughtful is only going to set you back $50 to $120 (there’s typically 10-12 players per team). Consider looking for items that are sold in bulk, you may get something much nicer or of higher quality for roughly the same amount just by buying a pack or bundle of about a dozen.
How Much Should We Spend On The Coach?
If you are all chipping in as a team, anything over $50 is a good standard gift. If the team has 10 players, that’s only $5/person which most people will be happy to do.
What we’ve typically done is collect contributions and have a plan for some gift between $50 and $100, then whatever cash is left over can be either given as cash in a card or given as a gift card.
Related Questions
What Are Some Beach Volleyball Gift Ideas?
Many of the ideas above are still appropriate, but here are a few specific to the sand players:
- Beach Towels
- Flip Flops
- SunGlasses
- Visors
- T-shirts
- Tank shirts
- Shorts
You probably want to consider going more towards the T-shirt, tank shirts, and shorts instead of items like hoodies and sweatpants. Beach players may still enjoy the warmer clothing but may have a less frequent need for it since their season is hopefully when the weather is nice outside.
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Where Do You Find These Gifts?
Well now that you have a bunch of specific ideas on the list, you can just search Google or Amazon for most of those. But anyone can do that and you’re going to find just ordinary, common items. Is there a good place to find unique, creative, and maybe even customized items?
How Does Senior Night Work?
Senior Night in high school sports is what they call the last home game. Traditionally after the last home game of the season, the senior players are honored. They are usually introduced to the crowd and escorted by a parent or loved one.
Parents or family usually give the players a bouquet of flowers (for girls) and the team or coach usually give some gift to each senior. Many of the ideas listed in the article above would be suitable for a senior night gift. Really anything that would normally be considered a graduation present with a volleyball theme would be appropriate.
Would you like to really dive into Senior Night? Check out this article that talks all about it in detail: Varsity Volleyball Seniors Night: What to Expect.
What Are Some Senior Night Speech Ideas?
Soak in the moment. Tonight, reflect on the community and team of which you’ve been a part. Look at your friends, your fans, your coach, and your fellow seniors. Lock this feeling away in your mind for the years to come.
Years from now you won’t remember individual games, wins, and losses. You will remember the people who’ve been on this journey with you. You’ll remember your mentors and those you have led.
Reflect on what the sport has taught you, the person that you’ve become through growing as an athlete. These experiences can help you as you continue to become the adult you wish to be. Remember character traits you’ve learned like perseverance, dedication, and cooperation.
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Photo credits:
Feature image by David Fulmer on flickr.com: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/, cropped for size.
Medal images by Alexander Lesnitsky from Pixabay
Volleyball shirt image by Charli Lopez on flickr.com: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/, cropped for size.
Beach image by NavyLifeSW on flickr.com: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/, cropped for size.
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