About
South Carolina Midlands Club Volleyball is one of the best volleyball clubs in South Carolina. SC Midlands has earned accolades as: (1) USA National Qualifier Champions, (2) AAU National Qualifier Runner-Ups, (3) Regional Championships in Various Age Divisions, (4) AAU National All-Stars, etc. Aside from solid performances in and around the state, SC Midlands also has a strong reputation for helping athletes fulfill their dreams.
South Carolina Midlands Club Volleyball is one of the best volleyball clubs in South Carolina. SC Midlands has earned accolades as: (1) USA National Qualifier Champions, (2) AAU National Qualifier Runner-Ups, (3) Regional Championships in Various Age Divisions, (4) AAU National All-Stars, etc. Aside from solid performances in and around the state, SC Midlands also has a strong reputation for helping athletes fulfill their dreams.
SC Midlands has assisted thousands of athletes in attaining top middle and high school positions/honors, out of state exposure, and/or college volleyball scholarships. The club has a strong culture of coaches, players, and parents who come together to bring the USA Club Volleyball experience to its members.
SC Midlands has assisted thousands of athletes in attaining top middle and high school positions/honors, out of state exposure, and/or college volleyball scholarships. The club has a strong culture of coaches, players, and parents who come together to bring the USA Club Volleyball experience to its members.
SC Midlands History
SC Midlands History
SC Midlands Volleyball Club formed when the directors of South Carolina Juniors (established in 2002), and Midlands Volleyball (established in 2009) united their clubs. The leadership consisted of longtime directors of South Carolina Juniors, Cynthia and Glen Dimapan, as well as former USC Head Volleyball Coach Ben Somera, and former USC and Oregon State University Head Coach Nancy Somera. The team joined forces to provide a club experience that would surround players with the values that have brought them success as players and coaches.
SC Midlands Volleyball Club formed when the directors of South Carolina Juniors (established in 2002), and Midlands Volleyball (established in 2009) united their clubs. The leadership consisted of longtime directors of South Carolina Juniors, Cynthia and Glen Dimapan, as well as former USC Head Volleyball Coach Ben Somera, and former USC and Oregon State University Head Coach Nancy Somera. The team joined forces to provide a club experience that would surround players with the values that have brought them success as players and coaches.
SC Midlands Success
SC Midlands Success
Since our humble beginnings, 130 plus college recruited athletes have trained in our programs, 6,000 plus other players have improved their skills/confidence, their school teams, and the level of play both in Columbia, and surrounding areas. SC Midlands is one of the main reasons that volleyball in the area has exploded. As we train our athletes, they in turn raise the level of play in both the middle school, and high school arenas. We are proud to say that many of our players go on to become impact players at the middle/high school levels, play in college, and/or coach at every level from elementary kids to Division I.
Since our humble beginnings, 130 plus college recruited athletes have trained in our programs, 6,000 plus other players have improved their skills/confidence, their school teams, and the level of play both in Columbia, and surrounding areas. SC Midlands is one of the main reasons that volleyball in the area has exploded. As we train our athletes, they in turn raise the level of play in both the middle school, and high school arenas. We are proud to say that many of our players go on to become impact players at the middle/high school levels, play in college, and/or coach at every level from elementary kids to Division I.
Our Training Philosophy and Commitment
Our Training Philosophy and Commitment
SC Midlands is committed to building training continuity from its youngest players to its elite athletes seeking to play top levels in high school and/or collegiate ball. Training includes fundamentals in movement and skill execution, as well as an emphasis on teamwork and communication.
SC Midlands is committed to building training continuity from its youngest players to its elite athletes seeking to play top levels in high school and/or collegiate ball. Training includes fundamentals in movement and skill execution, as well as an emphasis on teamwork and communication.
Our Top Training Centers
Our Top Training Centers
For the 2023-2024 season, SC Midlands Volleyball will practice at Cardinal Newman. Equipped for championship teams, Cardinal Newman offers SC Midlands teams access to valuable equipment including: an Attack II Serving/Hitting Machine (the best of its kind), hitting boxes, setter targets, weighted balls, a Tandem Vertical Challenge Tester, and more. Athletes will also have access to a state-of-the-art weight room as well as trainers in the club. Although, we will have a few other locations, Cardinal Newman features three full-size volleyball courts as well as a State of the Art Retractable Net system, the first of its kind in South Carolina.
For the 2023-2024 season, SC Midlands Volleyball will practice at Cardinal Newman. Equipped for championship teams, Cardinal Newman offers SC Midlands teams access to valuable equipment including: an Attack II Serving/Hitting Machine (the best of its kind), hitting boxes, setter targets, weighted balls, a Tandem Vertical Challenge Tester, and more. Athletes will also have access to a state-of-the-art weight room as well as trainers in the club. Although, we will have a few other locations, Cardinal Newman features three full-size volleyball courts as well as a State of the Art Retractable Net system, the first of its kind in South Carolina.