MEMPHIS’ NEWEST VOLLEYBALL CLUB
based out of the memphis sports and events center
ELITE TRAINING.
ELITE FACILITIEs.
TENACITY Volleyball Club is the region's newest volleyball organization, housed in the brand-new Memphis Sports and Events Center.
At TENACITY, our mission is clear: to train athletes of all ages and skill levels in state-of-the-art facilities, helping them become the most fierce and dominant players they can be.
We are proud members of both the USAV and JVA. We value family, opportunity, and success. We are tenacious. We are TENACITY.
THE FACILITY
Situated in Liberty Park, Memphis Sports and Events Center is a brand new, state-of-the-art venue featuring:
227,000 square feet
32 volleyball courts
Spectator seating for thousands
Two courtside cafes
Multipurpose rooms
VIP suites
Esports Lounge
Ninja 901 Warrior and Clip n’ Climb Course
The facility is already home to some of the nation’s biggest and best youth sporting events (i.e., NCAA Academies, Nike tournaments, Team USA Championships, etc.) and is now the proud home of TENACITY Volleyball Club.
As an added performance perk, TENACITY Volleyball Club members will train primarily on Taraflex courts.
Taraflex has been the preferred volleyball flooring system for the past 10 Olympic games.
Taraflex is widely used at the NCAA Division 1 level.
Taraflex aids in both shock absorption and injury prevention.
Simply put, training in our facility provides players with a distinct competitive advantage.
STAFF
TENACITY has recruited some of the region’s top coaches and trainers to ensure players are provided elite-level instruction.
Meet some of them below!
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KIYLA GLASPER
CLUB DIRECTOR
Notable playing experience: University of Memphis
Notable coaching experience: Memphis Metro Volleyball Club (Master Coach), Rhodes College (Assistant Coach), Briarcrest Christian High School (Assistant Coach)
Notable honors and awards: Two-time high school state champion as a player; two-time state champion as a coach; Memphis Business Journal “40 Under 40”; 2023 American Volleyball Coaches Association Diversity Award Winner.
B.S., Exercise and Sports Science
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TERESA THOMAS
MASTER COACH / CLUB DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Notable playing experience: Huntingdon College
Notable coaching experience: Incarnation Catholic Church, White Station Middle, White Station High School , Lady Blazers, Memphis Juniors, Memphis Metro-Master Coach
Notable honors and awards: AF Bridges Female Coach of the Year- 2019 ; Memphis Shelby County Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year- 2020
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LURLETHIA JONES
STRENGTH TRAINER
Notable playing experience: Alcorn State University
Notable training & coaching experience: MASE Middle School (Head Coach), MASE High School (Assistant Coach), Club Coach (Ages 15’- 17’s), Kenetix Performance and Fitness (Trainer), Club 4 (Class Coach)
Training certifications: Bachelor’s Biology (Pre-Physical Therapy), ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
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KATIE PRENTISS
CLUB COORDINATOR
Notable playing experience: Milsaps College
Notable coaching experience: Head Coach at Mississippi Volleyball Club in 2018 & 2019, Head Coach at Memphis Metro Volleyball from 2019-2023, Head Coach at Covington High School in 2022
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LISA WILLIAMS
CLUB COORDINATOR
TRAINING
TENACITY will offer year-round opportunities to work on your game, including:
Positional Camps: Position-focused programs designed to sharpen your overall skill set.
Clinics: Game-like sessions to help elevate your IQ and situational awareness.
Private Lessons: Whether 1-on-1 or small group sessions, these are the most effective way to take your game to the next level as you’ll receive more personalized instruction.
Sports Performance: Let us help you get stronger, faster, and more agile.
TOURNAMENTS
TENACITY’s status as Memphis Sports and Events Center’s house club will give it first access to various tournaments and events, including:
The Mid-South Championship
College Spring Tournament
recruiting
TENACITY staff members are passionate about helping student-athletes achieve their goals of playing at the next level. We also believe that players and families should not only understand but enjoy the recruiting process. Because we’ve been there and done that, our coaches can help you navigate the journey.
Contact us if you’re interested in learning more about the recruiting process. In the meantime, reference the links below:
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[tuh-nas-i-tee] noun