The Carolina One Difference

How to Compare Clubs

Every club is different. Use our Club Comparison Sheet [PDF] to help you compare clubs and decide which one is right for your athlete. When comparing clubs, be sure to ask specific questions about what is included in the cost, tournament schedules, hours of practice, uniforms, speed and agility training, optional practices and other benefits.

Why play for Carolina One?

Your experience

Naturally, every player will have a different club experience. Those who put more effort in usually get more out of it. However, we strive to provide quality training for every player. Below are some of the advantages for playing for Carolina One.

Quality Training

Many of our experienced volleyball coaches have played Div. I college volleyball - the highest level of collegiate volleyball, and have coached juniors for many years. We also employ some of the best middle and high school coaches in the state, as well as local college coaches. Our club is different because we are run by former players who have played volleyball at high levels and have been through the college recruiting process, offering us a unique advantage. Also, all of our coaches are CPR/First Aid certified and each of our coaches is at least IMPACT certified through USA Volleyball, the national governing body of Junior Olympic club volleyball.

Individual Attention from Quality Coaches

Carolina One believes in individual attention and training for every player. Coaches work with their athletes to set individual and team goals before and throughout the season, and sincerely care about helping each athlete achieve her goals. We are one of the few clubs in the region to provide all of our Regional, Power and National teams with a head coach and an assistant coach, meaning players get more attention and more touches on the ball.

Hours of Practice Time

It takes a long time and countless repetitions to master any skill involved in playing volleyball. Since high schools are limited to a short number of weeks for competition, it can be hard to obtain quality technical training. We offer quality training 2-3 nights a week, depending on the team. In addition to team training time, players have the opportunity to attend position training at no additional cost.

Value

Playing club volleyball is expensive. We are dedicated to keeping costs as low as possible for our athletes and families while still providing quality training and opportunities for participation in competitive tournaments. We also offer several advantages over other area clubs, including speed and agility training through Performance QSA and position training with qualified coaches. You don't pay extra for these services - they're included in the cost, as are uniforms and the cost of registering with the Palmetto region. Carolina One also offers an optional recruiting package for college-bound athletes.

Location

We're one of the few clubs located in Greenville, SC, and we offer a convenient main practice location at Potential Sports Academy as well as teams in Pickens, SC.

Fitness & Ability

You will improve your volleyball skills and become a better athlete through participation in our program. Every time you touch a volleyball, you get better!

Exposure to College Coaches

College coaches regularly attend and recruit from club tournaments. If you plan to play in college, the best way to do so is to play club. In order to increase your exposure, we schedule competitive tournaments outside of the Palmetto region, tournaments that many college coaches are likely to attend. Also, many of our coaches have been through the college recruiting process themselves, and are able to offer unique and valuable insight based on their own experiences. We also offer an optional recruiting package to all of our athletes ages 16 and older who want to play at the next level. Our Power and National teams' tournament schedules is designed to provide maximum exposure to college coaches.

Intangible Benefits

With every athletic experience come intangible benefits such as increased self-esteem, confidence, and life skills. At Carolina One, we strive to develop the whole person - not just the volleyball player - and in doing so, hope to act as successful examples of the benefits of team sports.

Competitive Tournament Play

Many players find that club volleyball provides them with the best opportunities to play competitive volleyball against girls from across the country. Carolina One strives to maximize this benefit by scheduling competitive tournaments outside of the Palmetto Region for our Regional, Power and National teams.

The Overall Experience

Carolina One strives to provide a successful club experience for everyone involved - players, coaches and parents. We are working to build a club culture of driven players, successful teams, dedicated coaches, and supportive families.