GSJ is excited as we get ready for another great club season. Club Volleyball continues to evolve and Grand Strand Juniors will evolve with it. For 2021 We will continue with our Coast United with an updated format. Coast United is an option for our highest level players. Coast United is designed to allow for players who want to play and show the talent and desire to play at the highest level to join players with the same desire. 

With some kids moving to the Coast United program, it will allow new players to join our GSJ National teams.  The 2021 National team schedule will have an emphasis on learning to play against high level competition. The National teams schedule will extend through the Coastal Classic in June but will not have the amount of travel as past seasons. AAU Nationals will be an optional add on at the end of the season. GSJ will continue our Regional team level and a Development league. The Development league will offer training and offer some competition.

In short:
Coast United = Top players from ages 13-18
National Team = Just below the CU players, high competition level
Regional = Mid tier competitive teams 
Development League = Players unable to travel, Less experienced, and new players

This season GSJ be using 2 practice locations for the Grand Strand area teams and a Florence location for those teams. Our locations are the GSJ Facility in Conway, the Myrtle Beach Sports Center, and First Baptist Church in Florence. 

Coast United and all of our National will practice at our GSJ Facility in Conway unless we feel there is enough support to have a National team in Myrtle Beach or Florence. With our top teams attracting players from other areas, the Conway facility allows for the right atmosphere, equipment, and consistent training needed. Having players come from across a wide area allows for the strongest teams possible and the ability to compete at a high level.

Important: Regional and Development league teams can select either location or no preference and we will place them on the team that best suits the player. 

GSJ has a proven track record and we hope you will choose to be a part of the GSJ Family this year. Many of our players are leading their school teams and more than 40 have gone on to play at the college level earning over $2 million in Athletic scholarships. Not all clubs are the same and you should make an informed decision about the investment in your child. 

* Teams offerings are tentative and final teams offered will be based on tryouts.
*Prices listed are lump sum payments at the start of the season. A payment plan is available. Details below.

Development League ages 8-15 (formerly Volleyball Academy) $250– If you are new to volleyball, or looking for more skill development, our development league is the place to start. No tryout is necessary for the league.League will start with an initial evaluation to form teams. Players will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30pm at both our Conway, Myrtle Beach, and Florence training locations. Experienced coaches and players will help athletes learn the skills and techniques to play and enjoy the game. Training will include team type practice to prepare for game play. League games and mini tournaments will complete the experience for the player to see live action. Practice starts first week of December and last until the end of March. No practice on Holidays. Includes club t-shirt.

Regional Team (12U-18U) $750 - $850  
Plays 7-8 Tournaments 

– Regional teams will consist of reasonably skilled or athletic players of a certain age or players not selected for a National or Power Team. Team selection will take place in November after tryouts and the season will end after the SAVL Championships March 30/31. Tryouts are necessary. Regional teams will practice at Myrtle Beach Sports Center OR the GSJ Facility.  Coaches will select teams based on skills and some ages may be combined.

Practice: Two days a week with additional skill/position/agility training. An 80% or better practice attendance is expected. Tournament attendance is expected unless a three-week notice is given or unforeseen circumstance occurs. Any conflicts should be disclosed prior to the season start. A limited number of special practice arrangements can be made (practice with another team/different time) as long as player maintains her level of commitment to volleyball. These will be determined on a case-by-case basis with the coach.

Additional activities: Regional teams will be required to help set up for the Winter Bump Volleyball tournament and are encouraged to do one public service event.

Tournaments:Regional teams will attend 8 tournaments. A list of tournaments selected is included. Additional tournaments may be entered at the team’s expense. 

* Fees Include uniform (jersey, short, club t-shirt). Jersey will be returned after the season. Additional items can be purchased at reduced cost. Practice fees, coaching fees, team insurance, equipment, and tournament entries. Does not include travel to events.

National Teams (13U-17U) $1400
Plays 10-11 Tournaments 

For a National Team, be sure you are willing to commit to the following expectations. Our National team structure will be designed to prepare you for the highest level of volleyball. Your commitment to this level will be matched by our commitment to you. Team selection will take place in November after tryouts and the team will stay together until the Coastal Classic in June. 

Practice: 3 Days a week. A 90% or better practice attendance is required. 100% Tournament attendance is required unless unforeseen circumstances occur or conflicts have been fully disclosed prior to the season start. A limited number of special practice arrangements can be made (practice with another team/different time) as long as the player maintains her level of commitment to volleyball. These will count towards the 90% requirement. These will be determined on a case-by-case basis with the coach.

Additional activities: National teams will be asked to do two public service projects during the season. Helping at events such as Miracle league or beach clean ups are examples. They are also required to help set up for our two volleyball tournaments, Winter Bump and Coastal Classic.

Tournaments: National teams will attend 10-11 multi-day tournaments. A list of tournaments selected is included. Additional tournaments may be entered at the team’s expense. We will keep the same team together from November until June unless situations occur that are unforeseen.  

*Includes (2 jerseys, short, warm-up top, backpack, kneepads, and t-shirt) practice fees, coaching fees, equipment, and tournament entries. Does not include travel to tournaments.

National Team 12U (if available) – Cost $1000 (Lump sum fee) 

*includes above but with a modified tournament schedule and uniform package.

Coast United 13U - Cost $1750
Coast United 15U, 16U, 17U - Cost $2400 (Lump sum fee)
Coast United 18U - Cost $1850
 

For Coast United, be sure you are willing to commit to the following expectations. CU will give you the opportunity to play the highest level of volleyball.  Team selection will take place in November after tryouts and the team will stay together until the AAU Championships in June. 

Practice: 3 Days a week. A 90% or better practice attendance is required. 100% Tournament attendance is required unless unforeseen circumstances occur or conflicts have been fully disclosed prior to the season start. A limited number of special practice arrangements can be made (practice with another team/different time) as long as the player maintains her level of commitment to volleyball. These will count towards the 90% requirement. These will be determined on a case-by-case basis with the coach.

Additional activities: Coast United teams will be asked to do two public service projects during the season. Helping at events such as Miracle league or beach clean ups are examples. They are also required to help set up for our two volleyball tournaments, Winter Bump and Coastal Classic.

Tournaments:  Coast United teams (13-17U) will attend 12-14 multi-day tournaments. Our 18s will adapt a schedule that suits their needs and pricing will be adjusted accordingly. A list of proposed tournaments is included. Additional tournaments may be entered at the team’s expense. We will keep the same team together from November until June unless situations occur that are unforeseen.  Coast United teams ages will take a team only bus trip to Atlanta, GA in February. Hotel and bus expense is included in your fees. Be prepared, Players may need to miss 1-3 days of school for tournaments.

*Includes head to toe (jersey, shorts, shoes, warm-up, backpack, kneepads, socks, and t-shirt) practice fees, coaching fees, equipment, Team only trip, and tournament entries. Does not include travel to tournaments.
*additional information on Coast United (Click here)

Travel Team payment options (see attached)– Fees listed are for lump sum payments at the start of the season. Payment plans are available for each level with a service fee included. Due to the investment required for uniforms and tournament entry, We require a substantial down payment followed by smaller monthly payments. 

Payment plan / amounts: *includes service fee

GSJ wishes to provide anyone with the desire and commitment to play an opportunity to do so. We offer several ways to reduce or eliminate your club fees. We have work programs, sponsorships, and scholarship requests. If finances will keep you from playing, then you should fill out the scholarship request form (available by request). Forms will be reviewed by our board and granted based on the answers given and our knowledge of the situation and athlete requesting. Only a limited number of scholarship opportunities are available and will be granted to the most deserving. We require some financial contribution from the applicants to be determined on a case by case basis. All scholarship recipients are expected to work during the events GSJ host. We will have scholarship applications available prior to our informational meetings Oct. 8th and 9th.

Alex Sing
Club Director
coachsing@grandstrandjuniors.com
843-283-5320