15-18U TRYOUT DETAILS
We are thrilled to announce the Tryout Details for our 15-18U boys 2024 Summer Season!! Once you have looked over the information provided here, please be sure to review the sections below to learn more about both of the program options we have available this season. We’re looking forward to seeing many of you soon, and please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
When: Our tryouts will be held on Wednesday, February 21st from 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Our tryouts will be held at North Shore Sportscenter in Northbrook. This will be a primary practice location for the Summer Season as well.
What to Expect:
Our tryout process will evaluate performance on a range of skills specific to the athlete’s primary position, along with more general skills and concepts appropriate to their age group. Time will be split between skill work and scrimmage-based drills, and our full program staff will be on rotation between all courts to keep our training environment fast-paced and high energy. We understand the pressure associated with a tryout, and do our best to help all athletes treat this process as if it were any other night of practice – nobody wants you to succeed on the court more than us!
Additional details will be sent out to all registrants ahead of our tryout date, including information on the tryout results process and when you can expect to hear back.
15-18U National Program Details
Our National Program features the highest level of training available, competing in regional and national tournaments. Athletes in our National 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.
Note: Athletes participating with one of MOD’s National teams are expected to compete at AAU Nationals in Orlando between 6/30-7/7 based on their age group (Wave 1: 6/30-7/3 | Wave 2: 7/4-7/7). Additional travel and event logistics will be issued for those that are selected to an Elite roster shortly after our tryouts are complete, but in the meantime please contact Pat Barry, Boys Program Director, at pat@modvolleyball.com with any questions or concerns.
- Season Length: June 3rd through July 3rd or 7th
- Practice Days: 2 practices per week, M-Th between 6:00-10:00pm. We project a very similar breakdown to our Fall/Winter season (eg. M/W 6:00-8:00pm, Tu/Th 8:00-10:00pm, etc.).
- Tournaments: 6 competition dates in total, including travel to Orlando, Florida for AAU Nationals which takes place from June 30th through July 7th.
- Price: We believe in providing the most comprehensive and inclusive cost up front to our members – meaning no hidden fees! Our 15-18U National Program dues for the 2024 Summer Season total at $925, which includes everything EXCEPT our uniform package ($330). Returning athletes that participated on a MOD roster during the Fall/Winter do NOT need to purchase a uniform package – this applies to NEW athletes only!
15-18U Practice Player Details
Due to the unique nature of the short summer season for boys, we have opted to keep our Club Program TRAINING ONLY in order to greatly reduce costs while still providing an opportunity for players hoping to grow their skills ahead of next season. Athletes that opt for this route receive the same high quality training as our National Program, making this a popular choice for those that may be balancing volleyball with other extra-curricular activities.
Note: With a single local event on the calendar for our National Program teams prior to departure for AAUs, we want to stress that this decision is based solely around providing the most affordable training program possible with our available court space and coaching resources. Tournament fees represent a significant portion of club dues for our participating families, and by abstaining from the single local tournament on our calendar for a season that spans only a couple of weeks we are able to effectively cut costs with no detriment to the training experience. Know that competition will be fully re-integrated in our 2024-2025 Club Program’s regular season, as per usual!
- Season Length: June 3rd through June 26th
- Practice Days: 2 practices per week, M-Th between 6:00-10:00pm. We project a very similar breakdown to our Fall/Winter season (eg. M/W 6:00-8:00pm, Tu/Th 8:00-10:00pm, etc.).
- Price: We believe in providing the most comprehensive and inclusive cost up front to our members – meaning no hidden fees! Our 15-18U Club Program dues for the 2024 Summer Season total at $350, which includes a set of practice tees. As there will be no competition for this program, there is no required uniform package – saving potential new athletes an additional $330.