We look forward to bringing you a quality program and a solid lineup of coaches and support throughout the journey! This includes collaboration with Jeannette Phillips, Tennessee Tech University Head Volleyball Coach and staff!

Our mission is to grow and develop each athlete by building competitive teams that foster a positive environment and growth mindset. Club volleyball is not recreational volleyball and comes with greater commitment. What we seek to do at TN Elite is to develop athletes to their highest potential with excellent coaching and training.

Age Divisions: 13U-18U (eligibility age is the athlete age on July 1, 2026). Ideal roster size is 9-10 committed players, creating competitive teams. Final teams/age divisions will be determined after tryouts.

PRE-TRYOUT CLINICS/OPEN HOUSES (held at 931 Elite Sports Training, Sparta): Would you like to know more? Attend one of our pre-tryout clinics to get to know us, talk to coaches, show off skills and get a feel of how tryouts will run. These clinics are not mandatory, but simply offered to learn more about TEVC with no obligation. Please pre-register!

Sunday, July 20

Middle School age- 3:30PM-5:00PM (REGISTER HERE)

High School age- 5:00PM-6:30PM (REGISTER HERE)

TRYOUTS: Monday, July 21, 2025

STEP 1: PURCHASE a required SRVA TRYOUT MEMBERSHIP for 2025-2026 season HERE. You will need this membership # for the tryout registration form below.

STEP 2: COMPLETE TEVC Registration Form HERE

5:00PM-7:00PM - 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U

7:00PM-9:00PM - 13U, 14U

LOCATION: Upperman High School main gym (back entrance), 6950 Nashville Hwy, Baxter, TN.

*Makeup date TBD (please email 931elitesports@gmail.com to request a makeup tryout.)

**tryouts are held in July, however practice will not start until late November with competition starting early January

LINK to the SRVA TRYOUT POLICY HERE

Cost/Investment: $2,800 (14U-18U, 30% deposit due upon commitment and additional Installments can be made from Aug-April. Fundraising is encouraged and opportunities may be available determined by each team.) $2,500 for 13U if not attending AAU Nationals.

What’s Included:

• Uniform Package & Practice Shirts

• Tournament Registration Fees (8-11 tournaments)

• Insurance/Fees

• Facility Rental

• Coaches/Coach Travel Expenses

• Athlete Recruitment Support & Assessment (15U and up)

• 2 team practices per week (2 hours) starting in Mid-November/December with a 3rd positional/skill training session-weekly or bi-weekly on off tournament weeks

• Focus on Athlete Health & Wellness: built in strength & conditioning at start or end of practices programmed by staff Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Development in Mental Toughness/Growth Mindset.

Goal is to play “matched competition”  in Greater Nashville area (1 possible Pigeon Forge) with the exception of higher level tournaments -  KY, Cincinnati, ATL.

MEET THE TEVC TEAM:

LAURA CANADA, Club Director & Coach

Former D1 outside hitter and 6 rotation player at Tennessee Tech University, member of the double grand club (1,406 kills/1,147 digs career), 2005 TTU Volleyball Woman of the Year, former assistant coach at Upperman High School and 931 Elite Sports Training Owner.

JEANNETTE PHILLIPS, Master Coach & Recruiting Consultant

Current Tennessee Tech University Head Coach (8th year) and Beach Volleyball Program Director. Providing recruiting information and advice available to current players and parents; oversight on practice structure and mentoring current TN Elite coaches.

OLIVIA SZYLAR, Setter Positional Coach & Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach

Former D1 setter at Eastern Michigan; Sports Performance club, 3 AAU national titles.

STACI WIEGAND, Defensive Positional Coach

Former head coach at Cookeville High School, years of club coaching experience, private lesson instructor.

ELLEE AGEE-BROOKS, Middle Blocker Positional Coach

Former D1 middle blocker at UT Martin; played club for Impact VBC for 3 years on the Power/1st Team; a Cookeville High School standout earning multiple all-state accolades. She is also the former assistant coach at Franklin Road Academy and a White County native.