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Starlings Coastal Georgia Volleyball Get 'N' Your Business Podcast Ep:25 | Camden County Chamber

Episode Summary:

In this inspiring episode of the Get 'N Your Business Podcast, host Alison Shores sits down with Clayon Wilson, the coach of the Starlings Coastal Georgia Volleyball team. Based in Camden County, Georgia, the Starlings organization is the nation's largest junior volleyball club, reaching over 50 cities and various Native American reservations across the U.S. Founded by notable figures such as Byron Shewman and Olympian Kim Oden, Starlings not only offers top-notch volleyball training but also provides significant academic support to girls from underserved communities. Coach Wilson shares how the program serves as a transformative space where young athletes find empowerment, direction, and a sense of community.

Summary Highlights:

  • Expansive Reach: Starlings operates in over 50 cities, making it the largest junior volleyball club in the U.S., dedicated to uplifting girls through sports and education.

  • Empowerment Through Sport: The program significantly lowers the likelihood of negative outcomes for participants; girls involved in Starlings are 92% less likely to engage with drugs, three times more likely to graduate high school, and 80% less likely to become pregnant.

  • More Than Volleyball: Coach Wilson emphasizes that Starlings is more than a sports program—it's a sanctuary where young women learn about teamwork, perseverance, and leadership, helping them to navigate life's challenges.


Contact Information

Director Clay Wilson

(P) 904.888.3342
(E)
starlingscoastalgeorgia@gmail.com

(W) starlings.org/coastalga
 

Practice Location

Heavens Point International Church
3451 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy, Saint Mary’s, Ga 31558