GIRLS ELITE TEAM PROGRAM

Ages 13-18U

 

2026-27 ELITE SEASON DETAILS

All info provided below 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. Typically our Elite teams practice Tues/Thurs throughout the season, with additional weekend practices in Nov/Dec. Time slots vary by age and will be determined once teams are formed.

 

  • Practice Length: Elite practices are typically 2 hours of training + 1 additional hour per week of hi-performance programming (film review, positional training, strength/conditioning, mental performance and/or recruiting support)

 

 

  • Season Breaks: Our Elite Program’s seasonal breaks will take place during the following approximate dates:
    • Thanksgiving Break: 11/23 – 11/29
    • Winter Break: 12/21 – 1/3
    • Spring Break: 3/22 - 3/28

 

  • Tournaments:
    • 13-17U | 25+ competition dates, local and National
    • 18U | 20+ competition dates, local and National
    • Local events are commutable by car and do not require overnight stays. Examples include Chicago and surrounding suburbs, Milwaukee, Rockford, and northeast Indiana.
    • National events require overnight stay and will include a dedicated hotel block for MOD families. Examples include St. Louis, Louisville, Indianapolis, Washington DC, Salt Lake City, Orlando, etc. 

 

  • Price: Our season dues cover all costs associated with our scheduled training, athlete support, tournament registration, coach compensation, coach travel, and admin operations – the only additional fees that families are required to pay are for 1) our Uniform Package (typically $375-450 annually) and 2) personal travel and lodging during overnight competition weekends. Some clubs show a lower up-front fee but charge separately for each travel tournament. Please consider this when comparing programs. ***We offer payment plans for all families and financial aid on a case-by-case basis. For financial aid application info contact our Director of Operations, Anthony Monk.

 

  • 13/14 Elite – $5,075
  • 15/16/17 Elite – $5,200
  • 18 Elite – $3,950
  • 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 $1200-1800. 

 

 

Our Elite Program takes the core club experience – veteran staff, professional communication, family-oriented culture – and supplements with bonus training programs and a more rigorous tournament schedule. Through their training, Elite Program athletes master the skills needed to compete for the highest level of success.

 

A typical Elite season will span from December to June, concluding with a trip to compete at Nationals (AAU or USAV). Along the way we cover core skills training, dedicated positional work, team scenario drills, conditioning and plyos, mental-wellness programming and team-building, local events and power leagues, and national qualifier events.

 

The Elite Program is our flagship training course, and is the culmination of decades of volleyball experience led our full-time staff members. At MOD we believe in developing complete athletes that are just as prepared to launch into adolescence and adult life as they are their next match! Questions? Contact our Girls Director, Bobby Hughes.

 

TEAM CALENDARS

 

Last season's calendar provided below for reference. Once 2026-27 teams are selected, we will update all practice and tournament schedules in the Player First App. 

 

2025-26 Girls Elite Season Tournament Calendar

 

 

 

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