2025-2026 Girls Tryouts

Elite Details

Our Elite Program features the highest level of training available, competing in local and national tournaments.  Athletes in our Elite Program are dedicated to the sport of volleyball and have a variety of goals including mastering their skills, making their school team, playing college volleyball, and competing for the highest level of success. All info provided below is for preliminary planning only and is subject to change.

• Season Length:
  • 13U-17U | November through June
  • 18U | November through April
• Practice Days: 2-3 practices per week consisting of two main weekday sessions, occasional weekend position training, and a dedicated third weekly practice for our top teams (Blue) at each age.
• Practice Length: Elite practices are typically 2 hours of training + additional strength & conditioning.
• Practice Hours: Our base Elite Program will run roughly 120+ hours of training for the 2025-2026 season.
• Practice Location: The Northshore Sportscenter.
• Season Breaks: Our Elite Program’s seasonal breaks will take place during the following dates:
  • Thanksgiving Break: 11/24 – 11/30
  • Winter Break: 12/17 – 1/1
  • Spring Break: TBD
• Tournaments:
  • 13-17U | 25+ competition dates in total
  • 18U | 20+ competition dates in total
  • Local events are classified as any tournament our teams are able to commute to by car within <2 hours, so while in some cases your event may be out of state know that it can STILL be considered “local” (e.g. Milwaukee, Rockford, NW Indiana, etc.).
  • All travel, “national” events will include a dedicated MOD hotel block along with additional instructions and logistics per location. Some common destinations from past seasons include St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville, Detroit, Washington DC, & Orlando.
• Coaching: All Elite Program teams will have 1 Head Coach and 1 dedicated Asst. Coach.
• Price: When factoring in all of the costs that go into running a successful season, MOD continues to offer the most complete programming for our area at the lowest price possible! We understand firsthand that youth sports can be a large commitment, and we pride ourselves on being an organization that is committed to delivering the top-of-the-line experience our community has come to expect. Our season dues below cover all costs associated with our scheduled training, tournament registration, coach compensation, and admin operations – the only additional fees that families are required to pay are for 1.) our Uniform Package (typically $350-450) and 2.) personal travel and lodging during competition weekends out of the area. We offer payment plans for all families and financial aid on a case-by-case basis. For financial aidapplication info contact andrea@modvolleyball.com.

  • 12 Elite – $4,150

  • 13/14 Elite – $4,800

  • 15/16/17 Elite – $4,950

  • 18 Elite – $3,750

Note: Blue Team Commitment (13-18U Elite Only) | Members of our top Elite team at each age group (Blue teams) will be asked to commit to additional practice hours and competition dates on top of the baseline Elite Program outlined above. The fee for the Blue team’s additional training and tournaments will be sent out after team creation, and is typically between $900-1500. As with all our fees, this will be based on the exact opportunities added – more complete details will be made available as we lock in our 2025-2026 calendar. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Girls Programming Director, Bobby Hughes – bobby@modvolleyball.com 

Regional Details

Our Regional Program focuses on mastering the fundamental skills of volleyball while developing sport-specific strength and game knowledge. Athletes in our Regional Program are committed to honing their skillset, but may also be balancing other sports and extra-curricular activities against their club schedule. All info provided below is for preliminary planning only and is subject to change.

• Season Length:
  • 13-17U | November through May
  • 11U-12U | November through May 
  • 10U | Athletes will have an opportunity to train and play in our new Co-ed 3rd & 4th grade training clinics! For more information – click HERE.
• Practice Days: 2 practices per week (on weekdays)
• Practice Length: Regional practices are typically 2 hours long
• Practice Hours: Our Regional Program will run approx 90+ hours of training for the 2024-2025 season.
• Practice Location: The Northshore Sportscenter, Fairview South.
• Season Breaks: Our Regional Program’s seasonal breaks will take place during the following dates:
  • Thanksgiving Break: 11/24 – 11/30
  • Winter Break: 12/17 – 1/1
  • Spring Break: TBD
• Tournaments:
  • 11U-12U | 11-13 competition dates in total (all local).
  • 13-17U | 14-16 competition dates in total (mostly local, 1-2 travel).
  • Local events are classified as any tournament our teams are able to commute to by car within <2 hours, so while in some cases your event may be out of state know that it can STILL be considered “local” (e.g. Milwaukee, Rockford, NW Indiana, etc.).
  • All travel events will include a dedicated MOD hotel block along with additional instructions and logistics per location. Some common destinations from past seasons include Louisville, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, and the Wisconsin Dells.
• Coaching: All Regional Program teams will have 1 Head Coach along with an additional “floater” coach for training support (1 per 2-3 teams).
• Price: When factoring in all of the costs that go into running a successful season, MOD continues to offer the most complete programming for our area at the lowest price possible! We understand firsthand that youth sports can be a large commitment, and we pride ourselves on being an organization that is committed to delivering the top-of-the-line experience our community has come to expect. Our season dues below cover all costs associated with our scheduled training, tournament registration, coach compensation, and admin operations – the only additional fees that families are required to pay are for 1.) our Uniform Package (typically $300-350) and 2.) personal travel and lodging during competition weekends out of the area. We offer payment plans for all families and financial aid on a case-by-case basis. For financial aidapplication info contact andrea@modvolleyball.com.

  • 11/12 Regional – $2,950

  • 13/14/15/16/17 Regional – $3,200

• If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Girls Programming Director (13-18U), Bobby Hughes – bobby@modvolleyball.com 

Youth Details

At the youth level, we offer an entry level club experience, and a more advanced travel experience for those looking for an additional challenge. Both options are an excellent place for our youngest athletes to begin their journey in competitive volleyball. All info provided below is for preliminary planning only and is subject to change.

10 & UNDER – Athletes have an opportunity to train and play in our Co-ed 3rd & 4th grade team in training program! For more information – click HERE.

• Season Length: November – April
• Practice Days: 2 times per week (on weekdays)
• Practice Locations: The Northshore Sportscenter
• Competition Dates: 11-13 dates, ALL LOCAL (no overnight travel)
• Price: $2,950 (uniform package additional)

• Season Length: November – April
• Practice Days: 2 times per week (on weekdays)
• Practice Locations: The Northshore Sportscenter
• Competition Dates: 11-13 dates, most local, 1 overnight travel tournament 
• Price: $2,950 (uniform package additional)

• Season Length: November – June
• Practice Days: 2-3 times per week 
• Practice Locations: The Northshore Sportscenter
• Competition Dates: 17-19 dates, most local, includes 1 overnight travel tournament and Nationals in June.
• Price: $4,150 (uniform package additional)
• ***Note: you do not need to register for a separate tryout for 12U Elite consideration. All 12U athletes will be considered for elite and if selected, offered a spot that you can either accept or decline. If you decline, you will have a spot in our Regional program.