Premier Program
Scholastic/Collegiate Player Development
The Boys' Premier Program is designed for advanced players focused on excelling in their high school programs and have potential to play at the next level. The program is considered a travel program that provides strong coaching and competition against clubs playing in the Great Lakes and Badger regions. Premier teams will be ideal for multi-sport athletes. The Premier program will compete in 6 local tournaments (1 or 2 days) against other clubs from northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and Iowa.
All players accepting spots in the Premier Program will also be required to compete in the Mizuno Boys' Showcase and USAV National Qualifier (St. Louis) at the end of the season.
Technical Director
Eric Schulze
Boys' Premier Program
2019-20 Season Information
Age Groups: U15-U18
Acceptance Fee: $200 | Season Dues: $1350
*See Season Information Packet for details.
What's Included?
- Age Groups: Anticipated Teams: 16-1, 17-1, 18-1, 18-2U12-U18
- Season Length: 5 month seasonOctober-February
- Premier Program will have 2 Team practices (Mon/Wed) per week.2 Practices/Week
- Premier Program will compete in 6 tournaments and 2 Overnight events including Season-Ending Event (USAV Qualifier)Premier Tournament Schedule
- All tournament entry fees are included in the dues. This includes coaches' overnight travel costs.ALL Tournament Entry Fees
- As part of their dues, players will receive three practice t-shirts, warm-up top and kneepads. In addition, Premier Program players will purchase the Premier Uniform Package.Base Mizuno Package
Regional Program
Fundamental Player Development
Boys' HS Regional Teams are an ideal spring board for athletes that want to go on to play on their school teams or compete in more advanced travel team programs as they progress. Practices are spent working on individual skills with an emphasis on team play in a fun, positive environment. Regional teams compete against other Regional-based club programs at competitive events and do not travel overnight to regional events.
The Regional Program accepts all players (assuming we have the numbers to do so at tryouts) and tryouts are simply used to evaluate and group athletes by age and/or skill level. Regional Teams compete in 6 local tournaments played within 2 hours of Rockford.
Technical Director
Eric Schulze
Boys' Regional Program
2019-20 Season Information
Age Groups: U15-U18
Acceptance Fee: $150 | Season Dues: $750
*See Season Information Packet for details.
What's Included?
- Age Groups: Anticipated Teams: 16-1, 18-1U15-U18
- Season Length: 4 month seasonOctober-January
- Regional Program will have 2 Team practices (Monday/Wednesday) per week.2 Practices/Week
- Regional Program will compete in 6 Single Day Events in the Great Lakes or Badger RegionRegional Tournament Schedule
- All tournament entry fees are included in the dues.ALL Tournament Entry Fees
- As part of their dues, players will receive three practice t-shirts, warm-up top and kneepads. In addition, Regional Program players will purchase Regional Uniform Package.Base Mizuno Package
*See Season Information Packet for details.
Academy Program
Beginner Player Development
Boys' Academy Teams are an ideal starting point for middle school players looking to get started with club volleyball. Practices are spent working on individual skills with an emphasis on team play in a fun, positive environment. Academy teams compete against other regional-based club programs at competitive events and do not travel overnight.
The Academy Program accepts all players (assuming we have the numbers to do so at tryouts) and tryouts are simply used to evaluate and group athletes by age and/or skill level. Academy Teams compete in 4 local tournaments played within 2 hours of Rockford.
Technical Director
Eric Schulze
Boys' Academy Program
2019-20 Season Information
Age Groups: U12-U14
Acceptance Fee: $TBD | Season Dues: $TBD
*See Season Information Packet for details.
What's Included?
- Age Groups: Anticipated Teams: 13-1, 14-1U12-U14
- Season Length: 3 month seasonTBD
- Academy Program will have 2 Team practices (Monday/Wednesday) per week.2 Practices/Week
- Academy Program will compete in 4 Single Day Events in the Great Lakes or Badger RegionAcademy Tournament Schedule
- All tournament entry fees are included in the dues.ALL Tournament Entry Fees
- As part of their dues, players will receive a jersey, three practice t-shirts, warm-up top and kneepads. Academy Mizuno Package
*See Season Information Packet for details.
2019-20 Tryout Information
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2019-20 Season
Cost: $30
Check-In: 30 minutes prior to scheduled tryout
Location: VC United
Notes: Players will complete athletic testing, skills evaluation and competition evaluations at our tryout. Players SHOULD register prior to the 1st tryout for their age group whether they can participate or not to be considered. Players will only participate in one tryout. Selections will be made the night of each tryout.
HS Age Divisions
15 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2004
16 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2003
17 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2002
18 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2001
MS Age Divisions
12 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2007
13 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2006
14 & Under - Born on or after 9/1/2005
18 & Under
- Tryout
Wed, Sep 4 – 7:00pm-9:00pm - Make-Up Date
Sun, Sep 8 - 12:00pm-2:00pm
17 & Under
- Tryout
Wed, Sep 4 – 7:00pm-9:00pm - Make-Up Date
Sun, Sep 8 - 12:00pm-2:00pm
16 & Under
- Tryout
Wed, Sep 4 – 7:00pm-9:00pm - Make-Up Date
Sun, Sep 8 - 12:00pm-2:00pm
15 & Under
- Tryout
Wed, Sep 4 – 7:00pm-9:00pm - Make-Up Date
Sun, Sep 8 - 12:00pm-2:00pm
14 & Under
- Tryout
Wed, Sep 4 – 5:30pm-7:00pm - Make-Up Date
Sun, Sep 8 - 12:00pm-2:00pm
13 & Under
- Tryout
Wed, Sep 4 – 5:30pm-7:00pm - Make-Up Date
Sun, Sep 8 - 12:00pm-2:00pm
12 & Under
- Tryout
Wed, Sep 4 – 5:30pm-7:00pm - Make-Up Date
Sun, Sep 8 - 12:00pm-2:00pm
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