For the first time in 13 years, Fitchburg State has reinstated a women's volleyball team. As of 2016, the team held open tryouts in the first week of September, allowing anyone the chance to display their ability. The hope was to compose a strong, division three ready team. While most teams had already been practicing since early August, FSU was still considered a "club team" for their first year.
Since the fall of 2016, Fitchburg State's Women's Volleyball has transitioned to a full division three varsity team and has achieved the first win for the university since the school originally had a team in 2003. For the coaches and players, the difference between playing a varsity versus a club team has been astounding, "A lot has changed, the drive, the motivation, even the intensity at practices has increased. I think it's something we really needed after last season," said junior setter Jacque Manyak.
While the Falcons have not had the most successful season thus far, spirits are high and The Flock is hopeful for what is to come.