Meet our Coaches

Club Director- Dale Palmer

Coach Palmer began coaching as an assistant to Coach Campbell at Lockhart Middle School where they lead their team to a 10-0 season. She has assisted both the 13U and 17U Power teams and fills in as Head Coach for all our teams when needed. Coach Palmer founded Union County Volleyball Club with Coach Whitney in 2017.

Ashley Turner

Coach Turner has coached with UCVC since 2019. She has more than 8 years of playing experience including playing for Lander University. She previously served as Head Coach for Union County High School for 5 years before taking time to build her business and start her family.

Lennah Farr

Coach Lennah began coaching for UCVC in 2019 and is also an Assistant Coach for Union County High School. She played volleyball at Union County High School for 4 years and at Sims Middle School for 2 years. She also played club ball at Club South for 2 years.

Kristie Kendall

Coach Kendall came to UCVC in 2019 and is a former multi-sport athlete and earned many distinctions and awards including First-Team All-Europe for volleyball as a setter in high school and also played at the collegiate level. She is a qualified coach in both Basketball and Volleyball.

Gracie Crocker

Coach Gracie has coached with UCVC since 2019. She has played volleyball at Lockhart Middle School, Union County High School, and Converse University. Her playing experience also includes club ball at Upstate Volleyball Club and three years with Union County Volleyball Club. Coach Gracie currently serves as the Head Volleyball Coach at Jonesville Middle School.

Anna Mcknight

Coach Anna joined UCVC in 2023. She currently serves as the Head Coach at USC Union.

Tracie CAmpbell

Coach Campbell has been with UCVC since 2017 and is currently the Head Volleyball Coach at Union County High School. She has over 25 years of head coaching experience at Lockhart Middle and High Schools and Jonesville Middle School. Coach Campbell won regional championships at both Middle Schools and at UCHS.

Cara phillips

Coach Cara started with UCVC in 2020 and has been instrumental in creating a firm foundation for our developmental players. She has a passion for working with children and helping them to pursue their goals.

Logan Cooley

Coach Logan developed a love for volleyball in middle school that continued through her 4 years at Broome High School in Spartanburg, SC. She also played for Upward and UCVC as an outside hitter, libero, and defensive specialist. She is committed to working with youth, seeing them grow and develop, which has resulted in her pursuing a degree in elementary and early childhood education at Limestone University.

David Campbell

Coach David Campbell is a coach's son and a sportsman himself. He was raised with sports, particularly volleyball, as a central theme in his daily life. Coach David emphasizes strong fundamentals as the path to success and works to encourage a never give up attitude with his players.

Wes Turner

Wes Turner started with UCVC to support his daughter and has become a much relied upon part of the UCVC family. He is dedicated to players maximizing their potential and believing in their God given abilities.

In MEMORIAM

LARRY OATEs

Coach Larry began coaching with UCVC in 2018. He coached for over 15 years, starting as an assistant at Laurens District 55 High School. During his coaching career, he owned and operated his own Junior Olympic club (United Performance Volleyball Club) for 7 years, served as the Officials Chair for the Palmetto Region USAV, and as the Head Volleyball Coach at Union Christian Day School where his teams won multiple conference and region championships. Coach Larry was a certified Coach and Head Coach through the Art of Coaching Volleyball. He and his contributions, leadership, and mentorship will be greatly missed.