about me
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.
Here are the accolades from my youth career thus far:
“IT WAS SUCH AN HONOR TO BE A
USA VOLLEYBALL HIGH PERFORMANCE
SELECTEE IN 2020.”
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.
“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 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.
“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.”
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.
“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.”
Here is my current and past schedules from my youth career:
2023 Season
Club
w Rio 18’s
- USAV Nationals
- Big South
- SRVA
- SVT Southeast Invitational
- AVC Dallas
- Florida Fest
2022 Season
Club
w Carolina Rogue 17’s
- AAU Nationals
- Southern Exposure
- Showdown in the Smokies
- JVA World Challenge
- Sunshine Qualifier
- MAPL Raleigh
- Bluegrass
- Beast of the Southeast
- Central Zone Invitational
- Lil’ Big South
High School
w Oceanside Collegiate Academy Varsity (junior)
- Nike Tournament of Champions
- Aiken Invitational
2021 Season
Club
w Carolina Rogue 16’s
- AAU Nationals
- Southern Exposure
- Showdown in the Smokies
- Big South
- Bluegrass #1
- MAPL Raleigh
- A5 Invite
- Central Zone Invitational
- Lil’ Big South
High School
w Oceanside Collegiate Academy Varsity (junior)
- State Final (Champions)
- Lower State Final (Champions)
- Conference (Finalist)
- Wilson Hall Baron Bash (Champions)
- Oceanside Collegiate Academy Tournament (Champions)
- Porter Gaud Tournament (All-Tournament Team)
2020 Season
Club
w Carolina Rogue, playing up on 16’s
- AAU Nationals
- K2 Mountain Bash
- DISRUPTION DUE TO COVID
- adidas Bluegrass
- MAPL
- Baast of the Southeast
- Central Zone
- Southern Dream
High School
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.”
Tournament and major high school match highlights are available below. If you would like to see full match video, please visit my YouTube Channel.
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