National Level
National is our highest level and is for athletes looking for a high level of exposure to competition.
HS Team Details
MS Team Details
Commitment Level
Included Fees
Team Schedule
Fundraising Options
HS Team Details
NATIONAL TEAMS:
- 16U Black
- 18U Black Accelerated – this season will consist of 5 play dates with the season complete prior to spring break. This team is gear toward players continuing to the collegiate level. This season runs December to March
Details:
- Cost: $2,200
- Season Length: December-June
- 2 practices a week (1 ½ – 2 hours)
- Practice starts the week of December 8th
- Teams compete in Premier divisions
- Participates in Mideast Power League (MEPL)
- Participates in 6 Tournaments (may travel up to 6+ hours away)
- 18 play dates
- Tournament locations and dates are tentative and could change due to the number of teams registered or even weather.
- MWS strives to balance team schedules, but some teams may have an extra or one less tournament depending on the criteria above and player availability.
- National Level teams will compete at one of the three national tournaments. Teams are responsible for fundraising to cover costs for nationals not included in player tuition. Committing to this team includes participating in fundraising activities for Nationals. The success of these efforts relies on the involvement of all team members, as fundraising helps reduce overall costs. Any level of contribution supports making the experience more affordable.
- NEW for 2026 – Uniform Costs Included
MS Team Details
NATIONAL TEAMS:
- Middle School National Black Teams 14,13, 12
Details:
- Cost: TBD
- Season Length December-June
- 2 practices a way 1.5-2hours
- Participates in the Grand Rapids Power League
- Participates in 4 2-Day Tournaments
- 12 Play Dates
- National Level teams will compete at one of the three national tournaments.
- Teams are responsible for fundraising to cover costs for national’s tournament, not included in player tuition
New for 2026-Uniform Cost Included
Commitment Level
- Attend all play dates and practices. School related absences are exceptions.
- Communicate with coach at least 2 weeks before anything missed unless unexpected
- Excessive absences will result in loss of playing time
- On time to all practices and play dates.
Included Fees
Training
Team practice is two times a week with tiered training included
Competition Level
- Play in mainly Open/Premier Division
- 18 Play dates
- + Nationals (additional fee)
Recruiting
- Assistance in the recruiting process from Coach/Club
- SportsRecruits Support
Coaching Staff
- Practices are run by our experienced coaching staff with decades of coaching experience
Coach’s Travel
- Included in player’s fees
Team Schedule
Please see schedule listed below.
Fundraising Options
** All Levels coming soon **
Tentative 2026 Team Schedules
16U Black
Event | Date | Location |
Preseason Training/Team Bonding | Dec 6 & 7 | Great Lakes Sports Performance |
Mideast Power League (MEPL) | Jan 3 & 4 | Muncie |
MLK Challenge | Jan 17 & 18 | Ft. Wayne |
Central Zone | Jan 24 & 25 | Indianapolis |
Mideast Power League (MEPL) | Feb 1 & 2 | Louisville |
President’s Day | Feb 14 & 15 | Ft. Wayne |
Mideast Power League (MEPL) | Feb 22 & 23 | Indianapolis |
Blue Grass | Mar 6 & 8 | Louisville |
Lakeshore Volleyfest AAU Super Regional | Apr 25 & 26 | Grand Rapids |
Navy Pier Asics National Chicago | Jun 8 & 9 | Chicago |
Nationals June | Jun 21 & 24 | Orlando |
18U Black Accelerated
Event | Date | Location |
Mideast Power League (MEPL) | Jan 3 & 4 | Muncie |
MLK Challenge | Jan 17 & 18 | Ft. Wayne |
Central Zone Invitational | Jan 24 & 25 | Indianapolis |
Mideast Power League (MEPL) | Feb 1 & 2 | Louisville |
Mideast Power League (MEPL) | Feb 22 & 23 | Indianapolis |
Great Lakes Festival | March 7 & 8 | Detroit |