Hello, my name is Anna Smith. I am a libero from Charleston, SC that has committed to play DI Volleyball for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
I attend Oceanside Collegiate Academy (class of ’23) where I began my high school journey as a varsity player my freshman year, we played in four consecutive state finals winning in 2021 and 2022 and I was the first DI committed player in the history of the program. I also played club for Carolina Rogue which finished 63rd in the nation in season 2022, played a USAV qualifier schedule with Rio in 2023 and further accolades are below.
I plan to pursue a degree around content creation with the goal of becoming a sport photojournalist. This site will keep you apprised of not only my volleyball career, but professional career as well.
accolades
Here are the accolades from my youth career thus far:
MAXPREPS CUP SC 2022
SCHSL Carlisle Cup 2022
2X State Champion / 2X Finalist
4X Lower State Champion
3X Region Champion / 1X Finalist
USA Volleyball HP GYA3
High School All-American Watchlist
2022 All-American Special Mention
2022 Academic All-American
High School Watchlist Class of 2023
Club Watch List Class of 2023
3X AAU Volleyball Academic All-American
2X AVCA Phenom Watchlist
JVA Watchlist 2023’s
SCHSL Region 8-AAA All-Region
SCHSL Region 7-AA All-Region
SCHSL Scholar
2X All-Lowcountry Honorable Mention
“IT WAS SUCH AN HONOR TO BE A USA VOLLEYBALL HIGH PERFORMANCE SELECTEE IN 2020.”
CAROLINA ROGUE
What I love about Rogue is the culture of intense training and accountability with players of all ages including former players who are now playing at some of the best programs in the country! South Carolina’s only nationally ranked club in season 2019 that has placed players in the BIG10, PAC12, SEC, ACC and others. Players have gone on to play at Kentucky, Indiana, Utah, Virginia, University of South Carolina, Clemson, Furman and others. The club has produced several All-Americans.
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“WHAT I LOVE ABOUT OCEANSIDE IS I WILL HAVE BEEN IN A COLLEGIATE ACADEMIC ENVIRONEMENT FOUR YEARS AHEAD OF REPORTING TO COLLEGE.”
OCEANSIDE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
Oceanside Collegiate Academy believes in building a culture of excellence both in the classroom and in athletics. Our school schedule allows me the opportunity to develop my skills in sport while still pursuing classes at the collegiate level. I have played in four straight state finals winning the 2021 & 2022 title my junior and senior seasons while being named All-Region both seasons.
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“I BELIEVE OFF THE COURT EXPERIENCES ARE ESSENTIAL TO DRIVE YOUR PASSION FOR THE GAME YOU LOVE. THE NCAA FINAL FOUR IS JUST ONE WAY I DO THAT.”
EXPERIENCES
I am fortunate to be able to participate in amazing volleyball and sport experiences to enhance my overall life experience which enhances love for the game and my performance on the court. I often watch/attend top college matches/events, participate in select sport performance analysis/ training and frequently travel with my club and family around the country.
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“PUTTING TIME IN OFF THE COURT IS IMPORTANT AND I HAVE BEEN LUCKY TO HAVE ACCESS TO SUCH GREAT SOLUTIONS LIKE P3 WHO WORK WITH THE BEST ATHLETES IN THE WORLD EVERY DAY.”
SCHEDULE
Here is my current and past schedules from my youth career:
w Oceanside Collegiate Academy Varsity (sophomore)
State Final (Finalist)
Lower State Final (Champions)
Conference Play (Champions)
Oceanside Collegiate Academy Tournament (Finalist)
Cardinal Newman Tournament (Finalist)
2019 Season
Club
w charleston.academy, playing up on 15’s
AAU Nationals
Rally Rumble
Spartanburg Grand Prix
adidas Windy City (National Qualifier)
Jr Hi Neighborhood
Palmetto Region Tournament (National Qualifier)
Sunshine (National Qualifier)
Spring Madness
Valentine Beach Bass
Winter Bump Elite Challenge
January Jam
High School
w Oceanside Collegiate Academy Varsity (freshman)
State Final (Finalist)
Lower State Final (Champions)
Conference Play (Champions)
Porter Gaud Tournament (Finalist)
Oceanside Collegiate Academy Tournament (Champions)
“WITH COVID DISRUPTING THE TRADITIONAL RECRUITING PROCESS, I DECIDED TO BE PROACTIVE IN MY RECRUITING PROCESS USING TECHNOLOGY AND DOCUMENTING MY JOURNEY FOR OTHERS TO LEARN FROM IN THE FUTURE.”
VIDEO
Tournament and major high school match highlights are available below. If you would like to see full match video, please visit my YouTube Channel.
HOW TO REACH ME
I have now committed to play DI Volleyball for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. As such I am no longer fielding volleyballrecruiting interest, but I still plan to stay in touch with the volleyball community for content creation, photography, camps, training and similar enterprises.
Anna Smith Libero anna.smith@nation.academy annasmith.me +1-843-593-1662