Queen City Starlings is a non-profit volleyball program that offers all athletes the opportunity to play at the club level. Volleyball in the Charlotte, North Carolina area is very competitive. Our focus is to give underrepresented athletes the chance to compete. Underrepresented means that you may be at a disadvantage due to your socioeconomic status. Junior club volleyball dues continue to increase, reducing the ability of economically challenged athletes to be able to participate. Starlings club dues are dramatically minimized to offer the opportunity to athletes from all communities. We play at the same competitive level and at the same tournaments as other local clubs.
Our mission is to diversity the sport of volleyball by offering athletes from ALL communities an opportunity to play at the club level, regardless of socioeconomic background.
We invite volleyball players from the Charlotte, North Carolina Metrolina area and surrounding counties (e.g., Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, Iredell, York, Lancaster).
Tryouts for 2024-2025 Season
We have completed our open tryouts. However, we still have roster spots available on 15U-17U teams, especially if you are a 16U and 17U setter or middle! If you have school or travel team experience, contact us for a private tryout .
Location: Crews Rec Center, 1201 Crews Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Interested in training? Sign up for our training events here!
Queen City Starlings is developing great talent and we are looking to grow! If you are interested, please reach us via email, qcstarlings@gmail.com. Queen City Starlings will be in competing in volleyball tournaments throughout the southeastern region. These regional tournaments are organized and sanctioned by the USAV/AAU/JVA governing bodies.
QCS 2024 SE Starlings Regional Tournament
Are you new to volleyball and need to learn the basic rules of the game? This document will provide all to need to know to cheer your team on.
(JVA will allow age waivered players in club division competitions – the age waiver will allow the athlete to play at grade level with their peers, provided they are not more than one year older than the current age definition. )
In the Club Resources section, you will find useful information for parents and athletes. Starlings Volleyball, USA helps with registration fees for youth, who without financial assistance, would be unable to participate in the Starlings volleyball programs. Thinking about playing in college? There is also helpful information to learn how to recruited to play college volleyball.
Learn more about getting financial assistance and for recruiting resources...
Queen City Starlings is looking for sponsors just like you to provide opportunities for players to compete! Contact us about being a sponsor and help someone to grow in athletics and in the game of life! Your business would be highlighted here.
Our team management platform is LeagueApps. If you encounter any issues with your LeagueApps account, contact support@leagueapps.com.
Vicotorria Butler, Clinton College
Leah Pimentel, Caldwell Community College
Milani McGill, Lewisburg College
Queen City Starlings' first college recruit, Arliya Bennerman with Livingstone College. Arliya later transferred to Johnson C. Smith University
Links for JVA/AUU/USAV scorekeeping:
Find more scorekeeping training on YouTube
How to Shine as a... (by volleyballexpert.com)
Training the Outside Set Footwork, Squaring, and Jump Setting
Club Director, Head Coach 14U
Head Coach 17U Matthews
Floating Assistant Coach Matthews/Concord
Head Coach 16U Matthews
Head Coach 15U Matthews