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OUR ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

USA Volleyball is the National Governing Body for Volleyball, which consists of 400,000+ members over 40 different regions in the United States. We, the Palmetto Region Volleyball, are 1 of the 40 regions with our specific mission to grow and improve the sport of volleyball in South Carolina. We assist 60+ independent clubs by offering USAV memberships, training, officials, insurance, tournaments, and more.

Independent clubs offer practices, skill training, and tournaments to families.

The Region is NOT involved in any club-related responsibilities

(Fees, practices, schedules, coaches, teams, etc.)

Volume 6, Issue 3 - August 27, 2023

Membership

Registration

OPENS

September 1, 2023 for the 2024 Season

Tournament Registration

OPENS

September 15th

NEW Hires:

Social Media and Graphic Design

Palmetto Region is expanding our services and communication to clubs and members. Coming in the near future will be the addition of a You Tube Channel, Snap Chat and Pod Cast. These are in addition to our current platforms of Facebook, Instagram & TikTok.

Click here to complete a short survey and your name will be entered for a free volleyball prize. We would like to know your favorite social media preference.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZH8QF9V

We would like to welcome the newest members of the Palmetto Region Staff. Ivey Bennett and Tim Daly will both work in Social Media and Graphic Design for the region. They have some really great projects they'll be working on this season. Join us in welcoming them!

Growing up, Ivey played volleyball for the Palmetto Region her whole athletic career! Ivey made the difficult decision to part ways with her kneepads and ankle braces to focus on her career in the hair industry, and now she is furthering her education in Marketing at North Greenville University. However, she did not stay far from the court! After high school, Ivey began coaching at her high school alma mater where she is now the Head JV Coach and coaching at Carolina One Volleyball (her former club). Ivey loves incorporating her love for volleyball with her love for graphic design and marketing and is super excited to bring great ideas to the table for the Palmetto Region! She can't wait for the season to begin!

Tim was a radio personality for 17 years in the Columbia area and brings his broadcasting experience to the PVA. He has talked sports, fantasy football, high school football, and news; he also hosted music request shows and hosted a public affairs show. He currently enjoys deejaying/emceeing school functions, PAC volleyball games, and private parties across the state of South Carolina. Tim also has a passion for shooting/editing video. He may have more movie ideas than movies made, but that doesn’t keep him off of TikTok. His 13-year old daughter plays for Lake Murray Volleyball Club. When he is not spending time with his family or doing something volleyball related, he enjoys living on Lake Murray, concerts, music, record stores, movies, and shows related to The Walking Dead. He generally chooses the beach over the mountains too. Tim is excited to be part of the Palmetto Region. 

Make a Testimonial Video and Have the Chance to Get Paid $50

We are seeking players and coaches to create a 1-minute or less video of why you like to play or coach club.

Remit link to region at office@palmettovb.com. If we use it in our promotional ads, we will pay you $50. We are seeking NEW players and coaches to participate in one of the 60+ clubs in SC.

Promotion videos will go out on paid ads via social media.

Your video should include:

• Why you like to play or coach.
• Fun, competition, friendships, travel, etc.
• Coaches should explain good parttime work.

Looking for a Boys' Team?

We will have a large increase in boys' club programs in the 2024 season due to the SCHSL sanctioning boys' volleyball last fall. Stay tuned for an updated directory with potential offerings in your area.

If you have already committed to a club, you need to upgrade your USAV membership from tryout to full membership.

If you plan to tryout later, you should purchase a tryout membership and once accepted by a club, upgrade to a full membership.

CONSIDER BEING A PARENT ASSISTANT with participating clubs.

PA: A parent willing to take scorekeeping training and keep scorebooks when their team has officiating duties at tournaments.

PA Benefits: The region will provide you with a cool PA T-shirt. You get a half-price USAV membership and free gate entry into REGION tournaments. PLUS, you are helping your team!

Ask you club director if they are participating.

VIDEO: HOW TO PURCHASE A TRYOUT MEMBERSHIP

VIDEO: HOW TO UPGRADE TO A FULL-SEASON MEMBERSHIP

The PVA has posted its 2023-2024 region schedule. Each club will choose its tournaments from here.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Outdoor Season: Fun in the Sun

Most of you are probably stuck in the gym with your school seasons now. Have no fear! You can still get outside to play. The outdoor season has several dates still on the calendar. Get your friends and teammates together and get outside before the weather changes!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE

National Training Development Program

USAV established a new program to identify and train the top juniors in the nation called National Training Development Program (NTDP). This is the highest honor to be invited to participate in this program. Palmetto Region is excited to share that we had two athletes invited to NTDP over the summer: Briggs LeCroy from Excel Sports and Luke Helle from Stars.  

CLICK HERE to view a video from Briggs, and stay tuned for our next issue to see a video from Luke.

For more information on NTDP, CLICK THIS LINK.

Coaches: Here's a great passing progression to try in practice.

Players: Share this with your coaches and tell them you want to try the drills from this week's Educational Tip of the Week (ETOW) from the AVCA and PVA.

RECRUITING CORNER

College Women's Volleyball:

Sectors and Numbers

This video from the AVCA Recruiting Tip of the Week (RTOW) series provides information about the various schools and programs available for women's volleyball.

The AVCA encourages you to consider ALL of your options when looking for a college program.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RTOW

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