National Level
National is our highest level and is for athletes looking for a high level of exposure to competition. Teams play in 8 tournaments, and practices are 2 times a week for 1 ½ to 2 hours. These teams could be traveling to tournaments that are both in Michigan or could be in areas like Louisville, Chicago, or Cleveland (just to give an example). Athletes are committed from December through late May. These teams could extend their season into June to attend AAU Nationals. (This will be an additional fee)
NATIONAL TEAMS:
- 12U National- Jaguars
- 13U National- Buccaneers
- 14U National- Bills – There will not be a National 14’s team for the 2023/2024 season
- 15U National- Raiders
- 16U National- Jets – There will not be a National 14’s team for the 2023/2024 season
- 17U National- Commanders
Details:
- Season Length: December-June
- 2 practices a week (1 ½ – 2 hours)
- Practice start early January
- Teams compete in Open or Premier divisions
- Teams may travel to tournaments that could be 6+ hours away
- 8-10 playdates
- Attend all practices and play dates and if you have to miss it is expected that it is only for a school sport.
- Communicate with coach at least 2 weeks before anything missed unless unexpected
- On time to all practices and play dates.
National Teams (12U-17U)- $ 1800.00 – (+Uniform & AAU Card)
Training
- Team practices two times a week
Competition Level
- Play in mainly Open/Premier Division
- Play 8 tournaments
- + Nationals (additional fee)
Recruiting
- Assistance in the recruiting process from Coach/Club
- SportsRecruits option for players interested in playing at the next level.
Coaching Staff
- Practices are run by our experienced coaching staff with decades of coaching experience
Coach’s Travel
- Included in player’s fees
** All Levels coming soon **
2024 Team Schedule
12U Jags
Practice: T & TH – 7:00-8:30
Schedule is tentative and will continue to update as season approaches.
- January 13 & 14 - Ft. Wayne | MLK
- January 20- Midwest Select | Battle Creek Area
- February 17 & 18 - Detroit | Presidents Day Classic
- March 9 & 10 - MEVBA | Great Lakes Festival
- April 20 & 21 - Detroit | Motor City Madness
- April 27 & 28 - Grand Rapids | Volleyfest
- May 4 & 5 - Detroit | Can AM
- June 1 & 2 - Grand Rapids | State Tourney
- June - TBD | Nationals
13U Buccaneers
Practice: T & TH – 7:00-8:30
Schedule is tentative and will continue to update as season approaches.
- January 13 & 14 - Ft. Wayne | MLK
- January 20 & 21 - Sandusky | Frozen Lake Festival
- February 3 & 4 - Indianapolis | Central Zone Invite
- February 17 & 18 - Detroit | Presidents Day Classic
- March 2 & 3 - Circle City | Plainfield, IN
- April 20 & 21 - Detroit | Motor City Madness
- May 4 & 5 - Detroit | Can AM
- June 1 & 2 - Grand Rapids | State Tourney
- June - TBD | Nationals
14U Bills- There will be no national teams for the 2023/2024 season.
15U Raiders
Practice: M & W – 7:00-8:30
Schedule is tentative and will continue to update as season approaches.
- January 13 & 14 - Ft. Wayne | MLK
- January 20 & 21 - Sandusky | Frozen Lake Festival
- February 3 & 4 - Indianapolis | Central Zone Invite
- February 17 & 18 - Detroit | Presidents Day Classic
- March 2 & 3 - Circle City | Plainfield, IN
- April 20 & 21 - Detroit | Motor City Madness
- May 4 & 5 - Detroit | Can AM
- June 1 & 2 - Grand Rapids | State Tourney
- June - TBD | Nationals
16U Jets- There will be no national teams for the 2023/2024 season.
17U Commanders
Practice: M & W – 7:00-8:30
Schedule is tentative and will continue to update as season approaches.
- January 13 & 14 - Ft. Wayne | MLK
- January 20 & 21 - Sandusky | Frozen Lake Festival
- February 3 & 4 - Indianapolis | Central Zone Invite
- February 17 & 18 - Detroit | Presidents Day Classic
- March 2 & 3 - Circle City | Plainfield, IN
- April 20 & 21 - Detroit | Motor City Madness
- May 4 & 5 - Detroit | Can AM
- June 1 & 2 - Grand Rapids | State Tourney
- June - TBD | Nationals