The Courtside Collection is here - and it's changing what it means to live volleyball.
Here's the thing: volleyball players don't stop being volleyball players when they leave the court. The game lives in us - in our group chats, our weekend plans, our entire identity. But until now, there hasn't been a lifestyle brand that actually gets that. One that understands volleyball isn't just a sport you play twice a week. It's who you are, 24/7.
Enter the Courtside Collection from REN Athletics - the first lifestyle drop designed by volleyball players, for the volleyball community.
Why Volleyball Needs Its Own Lifestyle Brand
Walk into any sporting goods store and you'll find endless options for basketball lifestyle wear, running-inspired streetwear, and soccer-casual fits. But volleyball? We've been stuck choosing between performance gear that's too technical for everyday wear or generic athleisure that has nothing to do with our sport.
REN Athletics saw that gap - and decided to fill it.
Founded by former volleyball athletes who lived through countless tournaments, training sessions, and post-game hangouts in less-than-ideal outfits, REN knows what the volleyball community actually needs: apparel that bridges the court and the culture. Clothes that work for pre-game warm-ups, post-game celebrations, and everything in between. Styles that say "I play volleyball" without screaming it - because real ones just know.
The Courtside Collection is REN's answer to that need. It's not performance gear trying to be streetwear. It's not fast fashion with a volleyball slapped on it. It's lifestyle wear that's volleyball-native from day one.
What "Courtside" Really Means
The name itself is intentional. "Courtside" isn't just about proximity to the action - it's about being part of it.
In basketball, courtside seats are for the VIPs, the celebrities, the insiders who matter. But in volleyball, "courtside" means something different. It's not about spectating from a distance. It's about being so close to the game that you can feel every serve, hear every call, and live every point. Whether you're the one diving for the dig or the one cheering from the bleachers, you're courtside. You're in it.
That's the energy REN captured with this collection: You don't just watch volleyball. You live it.
And now, you can dress like it too.
The Drop: What's in the Courtside Collection
REN didn't just throw together random pieces and call it a collection. Every item in the Courtside drop was designed with volleyball lifestyle in mind - informed by current trends, athlete feedback, and an intentional understanding of what actually works on and off the court.
Here's what you'll find:
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Mock Neck Sweatshirt – That elevated, sporty-chic vibe that works for chilly gyms or coffee runs
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Cropped 1/4 Zip – The layering piece that's everywhere right now, volleyball-ready, and the perfect length
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Oversized Hoodie – Because sometimes you want to disappear into comfort (but still look good doing it)
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1/2 Zip Wind Jacket – Functionality meets style, perfect for throwing on between matches
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Sporty Skirt – The court-to-street piece that's been taking over women's volleyball fashion
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Swag Shorts – Elevated beyond basic athletic shorts, versatile enough for everything
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Courtside Cap – The finishing touch that ties any fit together
And the best part? Every single piece features the collection's signature phrase: "Meet You Courtside."
It's not just merch. It's an invitation. A reminder. A lifestyle.
Designed by Players Who Get It
Here's what makes REN different from every other athletic brand trying to cash in on volleyball's growth: the people behind it have actually lived this life.
REN Athletics was founded by former volleyball athletes who understand that the sport demands specific things from your wardrobe. They know that you need clothes that:
✓ Move with you (because you're never really standing still)
✓ Look put-together (because you're running into teammates everywhere)
✓ Feel comfortable (because volleyball bodies come in all shapes and sizes)
✓ Rep your sport (without being too loud about it)
The Courtside Collection reflects all of that insider knowledge. The fits are informed by what's trending in volleyball circles right now - cropped quarter-zips, oversized silhouettes, sporty-feminine hybrids like the skirt. These aren't designs created by people watching volleyball from the outside. These are designs created by people who've spent their lives courtside.
Growing the Game, One Fit at a Time
Let's talk about why this matters beyond just looking good.
Volleyball is having a moment. Women's college volleyball is setting attendance records. Major League Volleyball (MLV) is bringing the professional game to new audiences. Youth participation is climbing. The sport is finally getting the visibility it deserves.
But growth requires infrastructure - and that includes brands that are actually for volleyball.
When you buy from REN Athletics, you're not supporting a massive corporation that dabbles in volleyball alongside twenty other sports. You're supporting a volleyball-only brand that exists specifically to serve this community. Every purchase reinforces the idea that volleyball is big enough, important enough, and culturally rich enough to sustain its own lifestyle ecosystem.
And REN is putting its money where its mouth is. This collection launches in perfect timing with December Dance - the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship tournament that captivates the entire volleyball world every year. REN is running a giveaway during the tournament, gifting Courtside Collection pieces to MLV pros, and using this moment to amplify the sport on its biggest stage.
This isn't just a product drop. It's a statement: Volleyball culture matters. And it deserves its own fashion.
More Than Merch: Building the Courtside Community
The Courtside Collection isn't trying to gatekeep. It's trying to gather.
Whether you're a D1 athlete training twice a day, a club player who lives for tournaments, a rec league regular who just loves the game, or a fan who never misses a match - there's space for you courtside. This collection is for everyone who feels that volleyball isn't just something they do, but part of who they are.
When you wear a piece from the Courtside Collection, you're signaling to others: I'm part of this community. Meet you courtside.
And in a sport that thrives on connection, teamwork, and showing up for each other, that matters.
When Comfort Meets Confidence
Let's be honest: one reason volleyball players have struggled with lifestyle wear is because we have very specific opinions about comfort. We spend hours in knee pads and spandex. We know what it feels like when something fits right - and when it absolutely doesn't.
REN gets that. The Courtside Collection isn't about sacrificing comfort for style or vice versa. It's about recognizing that when you feel good in what you're wearing, you show up differently. You walk into the gym with more confidence. You carry yourself like you belong - because you do.
That's the magic of apparel designed by people who've been there. They know that the oversized hoodie needs to hit at just the right length. That the skirt needs to actually be functional, not just cute. That the quarter-zip needs to layer well because you're constantly adjusting to gym temperatures.
These aren't just trendy pieces. They're thoughtfully designed for the way volleyball people actually live.
The December Dance Moment
Launching the Courtside Collection during December Dance isn't a coincidence - it's a celebration.
For those outside the volleyball world, December Dance is the colloquial name for the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship, a single-elimination tournament that determines the national champion. It's March Madness for volleyball. It's the moment when the entire sport holds its breath, fills arenas, and watches the best teams battle it out.
And this year, you can watch it in style.
REN is making sure the Courtside Collection is part of the December Dance conversation - gifting pieces to engaged giveaway winners, engaging with fans throughout the tournament bracket challenge, and creating a moment where fashion and volleyball culture collide.
Because if there's ever a time to show up and show out for volleyball, it's December Dance.
To learn more about our December Dance $20K Bracket Challenge, read on here: 'The December Dance Returns: How REN Athletics is Making Volleyball's March Madness a Reality'.
Join the Movement
The Courtside Collection isn't just about clothing. It's about claiming space for volleyball in the lifestyle and fashion world. It's about saying that our sport deserves the same cultural recognition, the same stylistic innovation, and the same dedicated brands that other sports have enjoyed for decades.
REN Athletics is leading that charge - and inviting you to be part of it.
So whether you're gearing up for December Dance watch parties, looking for the perfect fit for your next tournament weekend, or just want to rep volleyball in your everyday life, the Courtside Collection has you covered.
Because volleyball isn't just what you play. It's who you are.
Meet you courtside.
Shop the Courtside Collection
Ready to elevate your volleyball lifestyle game? The Courtside Collection from REN Athletics is available now. Follow @renathletics on Instagram for launch updates, giveaways, and a first look at the collection pieces.
This is more than a drop. It's a movement. And it starts courtside.
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