The Draw is a small but meaningful fundraiser in support of the Nexus Academy Foundation, helping provide scholarships for student-athletes who need them most. As a futbol school in Houston, we want our kids fully tuned in to one of the most pivotal days on the global fútbol calendar. It is the moment the world learns which nations are coming to Houston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The draw determines every group, every matchup, and every host city assignment. For Houston, it reveals the world-class teams and superstars who will step onto our fields and bring global attention to our city. For our students, this is not just a broadcast, it’s an education, an inspiration, and a defining moment for our futbol community. Students and staff will attend The Draw as part of the school day (field trip), but parents, guests, and the community are invited to purchase $30 tickets that will include lunch and the optional entrance into our foot volley tournament. The Draw gives our players and families a chance to experience this historic day together while supporting scholarship opportunities that keep the Nexus mission alive. |
Watch a clip about the foundation here:
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Date: Friday, December 5, 10:30am-2:30pm
Location: Third Coast Volleyball | 5652 Forney Dr, Houston, TX 77036 Cost: - Students who purchase lunch at Nexus on Fridays, will have this as their lunch. - Students who do not each lunch on Fridays, you can message Mrs. Guler to purchase the lunch at the event. - Parents and guest attendance: Tickets are $30 each and include lunch, foot volley tournament, and atmosphere - all while supporting the foundation. Purchase below. (Nexus students DO NOT need to purchase a ticket.) Uniform: Students will arrive at school in their Nexus POLO. Students will bring their Nexus training top to Third Coast and change into their NEXUS training top for the foot volley tournament. No spirit wear this day. 🚨UPDATE: bring extra clothes (including socks) to change into, a towel, and outdoor gear to stay warm. 🚨EVERYONE (including parent attendees) can bring one refillable bottle for water. All other beverages need to be purchased from Third Coast. |
Field Trip Details:
Students will arrive at NEXUS at the normal time (by 8:05am). There will be 2 hours of academic classroom time. Students will be transported to Third Coast Volleyball, leaving school at 10:10am. Three (3) options for pickup: 1) You attend the Draw event and take your child with you when it ends at 2:30pm 2) Pick up from Third Coast Volleyball at 2:30pm. 3) Remaining students are transported back to Nexus, and pick up from Nexus at 3:15pm. Click to complete the Field Trip Waiver. |
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Foot Volley Tournament Every student and staff who wants to play will participate in the tournament. Each adult ticket includes the option to enter our Foot Volley Tournament, a fun and competitive highlight of The Draw. Parents can team up and take on our older Nexus students in competitive foot volley matches on the sand courts at Third Coast. No experience required! This is your chance to jump in, play or against our big kids, and be part of the action. Whether you’re out there for bragging rights or just for fun, this is a great way to connect with our students, support the school, and enjoy the spirit of the day. Details for the tournament will be posted here soon. (Note that everyone will be grouped by skill level to provide maximum fun and competition.) |
This wasn't foot volley, but Nexus had an event at Third Coast in 2024:
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In-Kind Donations & Sponsorships:
Thank you to Third Coast Volleyball for sponsoring the venue for our event!
If you are interested in donating, here is a list of items that would save us on cost:
If you are interested in helping underwrite the some or all of the event, please message Josephine.
Thank you to Third Coast Volleyball for sponsoring the venue for our event!
If you are interested in donating, here is a list of items that would save us on cost:
- bottled water in a coolers (3x)
- cut fruit/fruit tray (5x)
- paper plates (for 85+)
- napkins/forts/knives (for 85+)
- plastic cups (for 85+)
If you are interested in helping underwrite the some or all of the event, please message Josephine.