What types of programs do you offer?
| Age Group | Season | Practice Schedule | Tournaments | Positional Training | Cost | Ideal For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Team | U14–U17 | Dec – June | 3x/week (2 weekday + Sunday, 2 hrs) | 8 multi-day, large-scale events incl. AAU Nationals 5 hotels | Included | $6,500 | Elite athletes seeking national exposure and college prep training |
| USA Level | U13–U16 | Dec – May | 3x/week (2 hrs, incl. positional training) | 5 total: 3 regional, 2 out-of-region (with 2 hotel stays) | Included | $4,300 | Intermediate athletes looking for competitive training and travel events |
| Regional Level | U13–U16 | Dec – May | 2x/week (2 hrs) | 5 one-day local events + Champions League; no hotels | 1x/month | $3,200 | Players needing flexibilityand local competition |
| Patriots (U17 & U18) | U17–U18 | Nov – Early April | 2x/week + 1x/month positional (2 hrs) | 6 2-day tournaments, incl. with 2 hotel stays | 1x/month | $4,000 | Juniors/Seniors with busy spring schedules, still seeking high-level play |
| USAV U12s | U12 | Dec – May | 2x/week (1.5 hrs) | Local one-day events + 3-day Boston tournament (no hotel stays) | Not required | $2,400 | Young athletes starting volleyball with skills-based fun and fundamentals |
How do I join a team?
2025-2026 season has Summer and Fall tryouts. Teams will be formed based on experience level and filling positions. National teams generally are limited to 10-11 players, regional teams to 11-12 and VolleyCrush programs cap at 64 players.
Who can play on a team?
Our teams are open to girls ages 9-18 of any experience level. The age group you can play at is based on the USAV age chart 2024-25 (link in tryouts tab). Players may play “up” in age but not younger. We prefer to keep players of same age on the teams but will move a player up if appropriate.
How much does it cost to play on a team?
You can view the cost to play on the program descritpions. National level is $6500, USA $4300, Regional $2800, 12s Jets $2400, Patriots $4000, VolleyCrush! $900 per session, VolleyNext! $650 per session
How and when do I pay team club dues?
An initial non-refundable deposit is due with your contract. 3 additional payments are then due until the balance is paid. If you would like to discuss separate arrangements, please contact sarah@mgavolleyball.com
What all is included in my team club dues?
Club dues include your court rental fees for training, coaches' and trainers' salaries, tournament entry fees, uniform/gear package, registration fees, and coaches' travel expenses.
Who will my team's coach be?
Coach assignments are announced as they are formed; you can read about all the coaching staff on the Staff tab