FOR PALMETTO STRIKERS ATHLETES & FAMILIES
Your Athlete’s Development.
One Place to Stay Connected.
Access training updates, at-home movement activities, supplemental training opportunities, and coach communication—all in one place for Palmetto Strikers volleyball athletes and families.
Supporting Strikers athletes on and off the court.
COACH GABE · WELCOME
Welcome to Your Family Hub
Hear from Coach Gabe about what to expect from Elevate this season, how our training supports volleyball performance, and how to use this hub to stay involved.
WEEKLY ATHLETE DISPATCH
This Week with Elevate
Learn what we’re working on, why it matters, and how you can support your athlete’s development.
PRE-SEASON
PROGRAM PREVIEW
SEASON PREVIEW
Getting Ready for the Season
Coach Gabe’s first training update will be posted here as Elevate sessions begin. Check back to learn what athletes are working on and how families can support their progress.
ASK YOUR ATHLETE
Ask your athlete: “What is one thing you’d like to improve this season?” Share their answer through the athlete goals form below.
Training updates will follow the Strikers Elevate schedule.
OUR STARTING POINT
FAMILY TOOLKIT & MATCH-DAY ESSENTIALS
Helpful Resources for the Season
Explore practical guides to help your athlete prepare, recover, and grow throughout the volleyball season.
CHECKLIST • PDF
Volleyball Tournament Checklist
A practical packing list for tournament days, including volleyball gear, water, snacks, and between-match essentials.
WARM-UP • GUIDE & VIDEO
Volleyball Movement Warm-Up
A guided movement routine to prepare athletes for jumping, landing, and changing direction before practice or matches.
POSITION GUIDE • PDF
Movement Demands by Position
Learn how strength, jumping, and movement control support the demands of hitters, middle blockers, setters, and defensive specialists.
RECOVERY GUIDE • PDF
Between-Match Recovery
Simple guidance for refueling, hydrating, resting, and preparing to move again during tournament days.
REFLECTION • WORKSHEET
Post-Tournament Reflection
Help your athlete reflect on energy, movement, effort, and one area they want to improve.
PARENT GUIDE • PDF
Supporting Your Volleyball Athlete
Practical ways to encourage consistency, confidence, recovery, and a positive relationship with training.
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT BRIEFINGS
Stay Connected to Their Development
Get concise updates explaining what your athlete is working on with Elevate, how it supports volleyball performance, and simple ways to reinforce healthy training habits at home.
Strength and movement focuses from Coach Gabe
Short at-home activities that reinforce training
Conversation prompts to encourage athlete ownership
Relevant updates for your athlete’s training group
Palmetto Strikers leads volleyball instruction, team strategy, practices, and tournament logistics. Elevate leads strength, jumping and landing mechanics, speed, and physical performance development.
Palmetto Strikers Family Hub - Training Updates
Email and text message updates will be sent to the designated phone number and email listed below. If you would like for multiple individuals to receive training updates, fill out the form an additional time.
*If you have athletes on different teams, fill out the form an additional time with their designated team selected.
ATHLETE GOAL SETTING
What Does Your Athlete Want to Work Toward?
Tell Coach Gabe what your athlete wants to improve—whether that’s jumping higher, moving more confidently, getting stronger, or building consistent training habits.
Your responses help Coach Gabe and the Elevate team support your athlete’s development.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Palmetto Strikers × Elevate Winter Performance Training
Interested in additional training opportunities? Explore the optional winter supplemental program for Palmetto Strikers athletes. Program details, availability, and pricing are available through the link below.
Optional program • Additional cost
YOUR ELEVATE PERFORMANCE COACH
Meet Coach Gabe
Coach Gabe
Coach Gabe leads Elevate’s sports performance training for Palmetto Strikers athletes, focusing on strength, jumping and landing mechanics, and the movement skills that support volleyball performance.
"I have been in the strength and conditioning field for three and a half years, including two years working with Iowa State volleyball, gymnastics, and wrestling, followed by a year and a half at Elevate. My focus is on helping athletes build strength, improve movement quality, and become more explosive. Having been a four-sport athlete in high school, I understand the demands of balancing busy schedules, long days, and the challenges that come with being a student-athlete. My goal is to serve, listen to, and support each athlete so I can best meet their needs and help them reach their full potential."
Training Support Scope: Contact Coach Gabe with questions about Elevate training, movement cues, at-home activities, and your athlete’s physical performance goals. For volleyball technique, team strategy, playing time, or club logistics, contact the appropriate Strikers coach or administrator.
For Elevate training and athlete development questions.