Louisville Starlings Volleyball Club: Welcome

Welcome to the 2nd Annual "Above The Net" Girls Volleyball Tournament. Last year we had teams from Indianapolis, Chicago, Toledo, Nashville, Falls City, Owensboro, and Louisville, KY. This year tournament will be held at a larger venue--the Ohio Valley Volleyball Center with 6 Courts. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Saturday, February 10
Louisville Starlings Volleyball
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louisvillestarlings@hotmail.com

LOUISVILLE STARLINGS MISSION STATEMENT:
The Louisville Starlings mission is to provide an equal opportunity for girls, ages 8-18 from diverse socioeconomic environments to play competitive USA Junior Olympic Volleyball. We will engage in physical activity while embracing a holistic approach toward teamwork, emphasizing health, academic achievement, positive life skills, and personal goals setting.

TARGET POPULATION:
Girls aged 8-18 living in Metro Louisville Area who cannot afford to pay typical Club Volleyball fees.

LOUISVILLE STARLINGS PHILOSOPHY:
The Louisville Starlings Juniors Volleyball Program is dedicated to advancing volleyball skills and enhancing physical ability while instilling a strong work ethic, desire to win, a positive supportive attitude on and off the court. We are extremely serious about the success of our players and absolutely love what we do. You will see a passion within the Louisville Starlings staff that you will not find with an alternate clubs. Charles Scott, Head Volleyball Coach of Louisville Iroquois High School, leads the staff. The Starlings Juniors Volleyball Program is a non-profit organization that is funded by contributions from donors.

Charles Scott Head Coach Louisville Iroquois High School

Tonya Reed Asst Coach Eastern Kentucky University Student

ORGANIZATION:
The Starling is a beautiful, black bird often found with an alluring sheen of rainbow colors. The name suggests flight and also symbolizes the “stars” of the first nation-wide, academic/volleyball program for girls whose families have limited financial resources. Starlings Volleyball Clubs, USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt national organization which offers locally-based academic and volleyball programs to girls aged 8-18. Operating on a volunteer basis, the program strives to bring together girls from various ethnic backgrounds in rural and inner-city areas of America. Starlings provides girls the opportunity to train and compete at USA Volleyball’s Junior Olympic level, thereby increasing individual as well as team level of play in high schools which increases players’ access to college athletic scholarships. More important than competing in Junior Olympic Volleyball, the program strives to offer one-on-one tutoring/mentoring and assists all participants to prepare for college entrance or other post-secondary options. Additional educational components address topics of particular importance to young women, including women’s health and nutrition, career exploration, communication and negotiation skills, and critical thinking skills.


Handout: "Above the Net" 2008 Tournament Entry Form

Louisville Starlings Volleyball Club Divisions
Louisville Starlings 10U     Louisville Starlings 13U    

Thursday, November 15
The 2nd Annual "Above The Net" Volleyball Tournament has a new home

The 2nd Annual "Above the Net" 13U, 15U and 17U Volleyball Tournament has a new home. The upcoming 2008 tournament will be held at the Ohio Valley Volleyball Center. The center located at 1820 Taylor Ave, Louisville, KY 40213.

There will only be 8 teams in each division. Last year's tournament was "above the net" with  teams competing from Indianapolis, Western Kentucky,  Toledo, Chicago, Falls City,   Nashville, and Louisville.  So get your entry in early to ensure that your team is part of the elite eight.....

For more information about this event please contact Charles Scott @ louisvillestarlings@hotmail.com or call 502-935-9008.


Handout: "Above the Net" 2008 Tournament Entry Form