Team Levels

National Elite Teams

Description: 

These teams are the most competitive, and normally compete at the Palmetto Regional State Championship, National Qualifiers and USA Nationals and/or AAU Nationals.  National Elite teams begin at 13U and run through the 18U division. Players receive high-level skill training and participate in tournaments both in-state and out-of-state.  To be considered for a National Elite Team, players normally have at least two to five years of club experience at the younger ages and six to ten years of experience at the older ages. Exceptions can be made for players who demonstrate high athletic potential.

National Elite players have goals to play at the collegiate level, or are willing to commit to help others achieve this goal. Teams are formed based on similar skill and similar talent level, and not necessarily by age (younger players could be placed on older age division teams).   Our goal is for all National Elite team players to play at high levels . Teams will practice and/or work out  approximately two or three times per week.  National Elite Team members require a HIGH level of commitment.  

Practices: 

12U-14U teams begin skill session practices in September (NEW THIS YEAR)

15-18U teams begin practicing in November. 

Tournaments: January - June/July

National Teams

Description: 

These teams are competitive, and normally compete at the Palmetto Regional State Championship, National Qualifiers and USA Nationals and/or AAU Nationals.  National teams begin at 12U and run through the 18U division. Players receive high-level skill training and participate in tournaments both in-state and out-of-state.  To be considered for a National Team, players normally have at least two to five years of club experience at the younger ages and six to ten years of experience at the older ages. Exceptions can be made for players who demonstrate high athletic potential.

National players have goals to play at the collegiate level, or are willing to commit to help others achieve this goal. Teams are formed based on similar skill and similar talent level, and not necessarily by age (younger players could be placed on older age division teams).   Our goal is for all National team players to play at high levels .  Teams will practice and/or work out  approximately two or three times per week. National Team members require a HIGH level of commitment.   

Practices: 

12U-14U teams begin skill session practices in September (NEW THIS YEAR)

15-18U teams begin practicing in November. 

Tournaments: January - June/July

PerORMANCE Teams

Performance teams range from 12U through 18U. These teams are formed with players whose goals include improving and raising their level of play.  Performance team members often play club so that they can become more influential members of their school teams.  

This option provides both great training and competitive match play.   Teams will practice and/or workout approximately twice a week and participate in tournaments held within the Palmetto Region (this means that the tournaments are in and around South Carolina). These teams will also participate in the Palmetto Regional Championships.  NEW THIS YEAR - 12U, 13U, and 14U teams will practice as early as September and October.

Practices: 

12U-14U teams begin skill session practices in September (NEW THIS YEAR)

15-18U teams begin practicing in November. 

Tournaments: January - April

Kids Power Teams

Description: 

This option is for new and beginning players, ages ranging from 7-11.  Teams practice or workout about one or two times a week.  The season normally includes four half-day Kids Power tournaments as well as a full-day tournament in March.   

Practices: 

Kids Power teams begin skill session practices in September (NEW THIS YEAR)

Tournaments: January - April