100+ Volleyball Team Gift Bag Ideas Players Will Love
Putting together volleyball team gift bags sounds simple…until you’re staring at an empty bag wondering what to include besides candy.
Whether you’re organizing end-of-season volleyball gifts, tournament survival bags, senior night goodies, team bonding gifts, or coach-approved player gift bags, this list is packed with practical, fun, affordable, and creative ideas for volleyball players of all ages.
I wrote a post about the volleyball team gift bags we gave to our girls at a recent tournament. Since then I created a free printable with a Sign Up Sheet and 100+ Gift Idea List to help parents coordinate items and avoid duplicates. (Find the link to download at the bottom!)
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What to Put in Volleyball Team Gift Bags
The best volleyball gift bags usually include a mix of:
- Snacks and drinks
- Useful volleyball essentials
- Self-care or beauty items
- Small novelty gifts
- Team spirit items
- A few inexpensive fillers
You do not need to spend a fortune to make players feel appreciated.
In fact, some of the most-loved team gift bags are the ones filled with thoughtful little items, inside jokes, handwritten notes, and practical things athletes will actually use.
Snacks & Treats
These are especially popular for tournaments, overnight trips, camps, and long game days.
- Protein bars
- Granola bars
- Trail mix
- Gum
- Mints
- Popcorn
- Mini candy packs
- Beef jerky
- Fruit snacks
- Pretzels
- Drink mix packets
- Bottled water
- Sports drink bottles
- Chocolate bars
- Cookies or brownies
- Applesauce pouches
- Cereal bars
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Instant mac and cheese cups
Volleyball Essentials
These practical items are always appreciated by players and parents.
- Athletic tape
- Mini scissors for tape
- Extra shoelaces
- Cooling towel
- Bandages
- Pain reliever
- Portable fan
- Wet wipes
- Phone charging cable
- Instant cold pack
These are especially useful during tournament weekends and summer volleyball camps.
Beauty & Self-Care Items
Teen players especially love a mix of practical and fun self-care items.
- Face masks
- Under-eye patches
- Nail polish
- Nail clippers
- Mini lotion
- Hair gel
- Dry shampoo
- Body spray
- Compact mirror
- Bobby pins
- Hair ties
- Scrunchies
- Small hairbrush
- Lip balm
- Makeup wipes
- Deodorant
- Travel tissues
- Hand sanitizer
- Stain wipes
Fun & Novelty Gift Ideas
These are great for team bonding and adding personality to gift bags.
- Stickers
- Phone charms
- Mini fidget toys
- Friendship bracelets
- Custom buttons or pins
- LED finger lights
- Mini playing cards
- Temporary tattoos
- Mini puzzles or brain games
- Fake mustaches
Everyday Use Items
These ideas are practical enough that players may actually keep using them after the season.
- Pens or gel pens
- Highlighters
- Mini notebooks
- Sticky notes
- Phone stand
- Portable charger
- Keychains
- Lanyards
- Reusable straws
- Mini flashlight
- Reusable pouch
Team Spirit & Encouragement Ideas
This category helps make the bags feel more personal and memorable.
- Personalized notes
- Team photo prints
- Motivational quote cards
- Team bracelets
- “Good Luck” tags
- Inside jokes from the season
- Coach appreciation note
- Pom-poms in team colors
- Team memory book
One of my favorite ideas is including handwritten notes from coaches. Those are often the items players save long after the snacks are gone.
Bigger Volleyball Gift Ideas
If your team budget is larger or multiple families are contributing, these ideas work well as primary gifts.
- Team hoodie
- Matching socks
- Personalized tumblers
- Blanket
- Volleyball backpack tags
- Custom water bottle
- Team pajama pants
- Recovery massage ball
- Slide sandals
- Gift cards
Inexpensive Fillers
Need to fill extra space in gift bags without overspending? These are great budget-friendly additions.
- Ring pops
- Mini slime
- Fun pens
- Coloring sheets
- Crayons
- Colored pencils
- Candy necklaces
- Glow sticks
- Mini bubbles
- Crazy socks
- Spirit clips
Gift Bag Supplies
Don’t forget the actual supplies needed to assemble the bags.
- Gift bags
- Tissue paper
- Ribbon
- Gift tags
Tips for Organizing Volleyball Team Gift Bags
Use a Sign-Up Sheet
A printable sign-up sheet helps prevent duplicate items and makes coordinating with parents much easier.
You can divide categories by:
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Practical items
- Decorations
- Team spirit items
- Larger gifts
Set a Budget Early
Even a small budget can create really cute volleyball gift bags.
Many teams keep contributions between:
- $5–10 per player for simple bags
- $15–25 per player for bigger end-of-season gifts
Mix Practical + Fun Items
The best bags usually balance:
- Something useful
- Something fun
- Something personal
- Something edible
Include Team Colors
Adding team colors through ribbon, tissue paper, tags, or candy makes inexpensive bags feel more cohesive and intentional.
Free Printable
Volleyball Team Gift Bag Ideas + Sign Up Sheet
To make organizing easier, I created a free printable Volleyball Team Gift Bag Ideas + Sign Up Sheet along with a 100+ gift idea list.
The printable includes:
- Parent sign-up page
- Organized gift categories
- Over 100 volleyball gift bag ideas
More Volleyball Team Ideas
If you’re planning volleyball team bonding activities or player gifts, you may also like:
Final Thoughts
Volleyball team gift bags do not need to be expensive to feel special.
A few thoughtful items, favorite snacks, personalized notes, and practical volleyball essentials can go a long way toward making players feel appreciated and connected as a team.
Whether you are planning gifts for a youth volleyball team, high school players, club volleyball, camp, or senior night, hopefully this list gave you plenty of inspiration.
Planning volleyball team gifts this season?Save this post and share it with your team parents and coaches. And if you’re organizing team gifts with multiple families, definitely grab the free printable sign-up sheet with 100+ gift bag ideas to make the process easier.
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