NC Elite Volleyball Club

★★★Mark S

My daughter tried out and was offered a spot on a travel team. Sounded exciting. So, after $5000-$6000 between the cost to be on the team, uniforms and some travel to games. My daughter probably played a combined 60-90 minutes of game time. Which they clearly state in the beginning that your child may make the team and not play in tournaments. What got me pissed off is it didn't matter if the team was wining every game or losing every game in a tournament, the coach played certain players. They played in the city of oaks tournament. Played 8 games and lost everyone. My daughter didn't get a single minute of playing time. I understand my daughter isn't the best on the team, but some games she could have played better than the other girls were. The coach was no that engaged with the team. Didn't seem to coach when the players needed it. So, after the season was over, looking back, I don't feel like my daughter really improved by being on the team at elite. We have now moved on to another travel team and hope it will be a better experience. Talking to other programs and parents from other elite players and other programs, I think there is much better programs to develop players in Raleigh than elite.

★★Chris G

Elite has one of the few no-tryout volleyball league options for tweens and teens who enjoy playing but don't want to commit their personal lives (and parent's life savings) to the sport, and are more advanced than the Y or city rec options. So my daughter has enjoyed playing because she loves the game and the girls, but I think her skills have literally gotten WORSE being part of this organization. The coaching is a joke, and it's very expensive for minimal skill development, a cheap cotton t-shirt, and a toy plastic medal that probably came from the dollar tree after winning a tournament. It's hard to watch her "coach" in a "tournament" scrolling through her phone between sets rather than coaching the girls, and seeing absolutely no strategy for rotating players and positions in games. I appreciate the no-travel options, but I really wish they would step up the professionalism. Their competitive club teams may be different.

★★★★★Camp Alexander

BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!! This is our 3rd year at NC Elite Volleyball. Both of our daughters have chosen NC Elite over several other clubs because they love the great coaching staff, Vertimax training and family atmosphere they have created. Nice they have youth program (VolleyU for girls under 13) and created new levels of club teams to make things more affordable for families. Directors are super approachable and easy to talk to - they don’t tell you what you want to hear - they tell you the truth and what you need to know. Can’t find this great vibe in any other club in the triangle!!

★★★★★Rebecca Drabenstott

My daughter has played with NC Elite for 2 years (and with another area club the year before that). NC Elite has been a great experience. My daughter has loved all of her coaches and I really appreciate all Micholene, the club director, does to make travel volleyball workable for families. She made our concerns her concerns and solved real hurdles for us. NC Elite has a strong program and it feels like a family that cares. Looking forward to next year!

★★★★★Melissa Inman

We love NC Elite! My daughter has played for this club for 2 years and we could not be happier. She has progressed in her skills, has had very knowledgeable and supportive coaches, and the club is organized and communicates well with the student athletes and parents.