CONGRATULATIONS:
Samantha Jay (National Referee Certification)
Samantha Jay recently earned her USA Volleyball National Referee certification in Salt Lake City, Utah, in April 2025. She is also a USAV National Scorer, along with being certified with AAU, PAVO, and MHSAA. She officiates high school and collegiate matches, including the 2024 MHSAA D4 state final, and earned recognition such as the Bronze Whistle Award winner for being top in her Junior National class in 2023. In addition to officiating, Samantha works full time as the Director of Sales at the St. Clair Inn. She resides in Port Huron, Michigan, with her husband, Dalton, and their French bulldogs, Maple and Poppy. Samantha enjoys going to the gym, golfing, traveling, and boating.
Grant Harris (Junior National Referee Certification)
Grant Harris is a highly respected volleyball official, mentor, and leader whose dedication to the sport spans every level of play. In 2025, he achieved his USA Volleyball Junior National Rating while working the USAV National Championships in Dallas Texas, marking a major milestone in his officiating career and reflecting his commitment to excellence, professionalism, and continuous growth.
He currently serves as CEO and Assignor of the South East Michigan Volleyball Officials Group (SEMVOG), President of the East Side Volleyball Officials Association (ESVBOA), and Varsity Head Coach at Algonac High School. Known for his leadership and passion for development, Harris has been instrumental in training and mentoring officials through programs such as the Green Whistle Initiative and numerous regional clinics.
Earning the Junior National rating stands as a testament to his years of service, dedication, and impact — both on the court and within the officiating community — as he continues to elevate the standard of volleyball across Michigan and beyond.
2025-2026
Lakeshore Region USAV
Certified Regional and Provisional Referee
Clinic Series are in development.
Welcome to the 2025-2026 Junior's club season.
Lakeshore Region Officials Chair will host several clinics in conjunction with on court training opportunities.
2026 Lakeshore Zoom Meeting:
Topic: 2025-2026 Lakeshore RVA Officials Meeting
Time: Monday December 29, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84448651423
Meeting ID: 844 4865 1423
Lakeshore Region Contact Details and 25/26 Rating Request Form:
https://forms.gle/RtDvgtswauq52MYX6
Past Clinics Recordings:
https://youtu.be/5RE-pl_EKRE
Interview with FIVB Official Devonie McLarty
All Lakeshore Region referees must be Current USAV Members through Lakeshore Region and background screened.
Links to obtain or renew memberships can be found HERE. (click on the USA Volleyball Logo found in the middle of the page) All officials working a USAV Sanctioned event will need to be SafeSport Certified as well.
Region Training Events
Virtual Clinic (Link above)
In Person assessment/advancement Clinic: (By invitation and acceptance only)
Hosted at the MSU Red Cedar tournament Michigan State University
Saturday 1/31/26 and Sunday 2/1/26
Assessment and/or Advancement opportunities: Arranged through the Referee Chair
Lakeshore Region Championship
May 2th, 2026
Location (TBA)
Ratings evaluation and upgrades can also be conducted.
Interested officials should contact the official's Chair at
[email protected]
For more information contact:
Official's Chair