Sláinte, pronounced SLAWN-cha, means "health" in Irish and as a toast or salute means "Cheers" or "To your health."

Sláinte Volleyball Club, founded in 2001 in San Francisco, is dedicated to helping players develop strong volleyball skills in a fun and competitive atmosphere. Sláinte is also committed to helping each player develop the qualities of a good teammate, to have a positive attitude, to exercise a strong work ethic, to support and respect other players and to have confidence in him/herself and in his/her team.

Sláinte Club Directors
Sláinte's Girls teams are co-directed by Margi Beima & Nga Tran. Nga Tran heads the Boys programs. Margi is the head women's volleyball coach at Sacred Heart Cathedral and has been with the Irish for 10 seasons. Nga is the head varsity boys' coach and the head JV girls coach at Sacred Heart Cathedral and has been with the Irish for the past 7 seasons.