History

Memphis Juniors has a long and winning history. Founded in the early 1980s by Diane Hale (former Memphis State head coach), we are the oldest and longest running club in Memphis, and one of the first junior clubs to have formed in the Delta Region. We consistently produce some of the best juniors teams in the Delta Region and regularly qualify teams for National Championship events.

In 1991, the club was reorganized by Angie Buchanan and former Memphis Juniors player Phyllis Richey around two 18s teams, which at the time represented juniors and seniors in high school (USAV had not yet gone to single age classifications for Junior Olympic play). The club has operated every season since that time. During the mid- to late 90s and until early 2002, the club was directed by a Board consisting of Diane Hale, Dave Klevan, and Van Spears. The current Board consists of Sam (Wolinski) Lambert (Club Director), Angela Floyd (Director of Training), David Klimetz (Director of Operations), and Phyllis Knose (Parent Rep). Memphis Juniors Directors are unpaid volunteers who are dedicated to the devlopment of both players and the sport of volleyball in Memphis and the surrounding area. The club has also been fortunate enough to garner the services of parent volunteers as Team Reps, Travel and Tournament Coordinators, and Facilities Supervisors. Only coaches are paid.rhoes college Volleyball

Over the years, Memphis Juniors has produced, either as players or coaches, many of the local high school coaches. In addition, in the recent past, Memphis Juniors has had many, many players who have gone on to play collegiate volleyball. This list is but a partial representation of the schools our athletes have attended:

100% of Memphis Juniors high school seniors who have had a desire to play
at the collegiate level have had a minimum of one scholarship offer to do so.