Elite Sports offers four divisions/levels of teams:
The "Elite" division teams require the most commitment, and they are for athletes who want to play volleyball at the highest level. This program is for 13-18 years old. The Elite Team will participate in the highest divisions in tournaments where the competition is most rigorous. These teams have a national travel schedule.
The "Prime" division teams require commitment but allow our athletes to play a nation travel schedule playing at top zonals events. This program is for 13-17 years-olds. Allowing for athletes to be recruited at the larger tournaments. The will have a travel radius of six hours.
The "Premier" division teams have less commitment than the Elite/Prime teams, and they are perfect for athletes looking to play competitively. This is a zonal program, with a travel radius of four hours.
The "Select" division teams are our higher-level regional teams for 13-15's that will compete in larger regional events. These teams will play in two-day events and travel will be within a three-hour radius.
The "Regional" division is for our 11 and 12 years old. These teams will compete in club-level tournaments within a two-hour radius.
The "Impact" division is a hybrid This program is for athletes 13 and 14 years old. These athletes will compete in our prep program and have a few club tournaments. The travel will be limited to Northeast Ohio.
The "Ace" division is a hybrid. This program is for athletes 10 and 11 years old. These athletes will compete in our academy program and have a few club tournaments. The travel will be limited to Northeast Ohio.
Club teams are formed once a year at fall tryouts. Anyone interested in playing on an Elite Sports team (in any division) should attend tryouts.
Players who try out for our 12 & Up age groups may not make a club team at tryouts.
Program Information | ACE | IMPACT | REGIONAL | SELECT | PREMIER | MS PRIME | HS PRIME | MS ELITE | HS ELITE | 18 ELITE |
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Team Age | 10-11's | 13-14's | 12's | 13-17's | 13-17's | 13-14's | 15-17's | 13-14's | 15-17's | 18's |
Cost | $750 | $900 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $1,700 | $1,800 | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,600 | $2,100 |
Tryouts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Weekly Practices | 1+ | 1+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ |
Practice Length | 1 hr | 1 hr | 1.5 Hrs | 1.5-2.0 hrs | 1.5-2.5 hrs | 1.5-2.5 hrs | 1.5-2.5 hrs | 1.5-2.5 hrs | 1.5-2.5 hrs | 1.5-2.5 hrs |
Tier Training | N/A | N/A | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Speed and Strength | Additional Cost | Additional Cost | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Positional Training | N/A | N/A | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Practice Location | Elite Sports | Elite Sports | Elite Sports | Elite Sports | Elite Sports | Elite Sports | Elite Sports | Elite Sports | Elite Sports | Elite Sports |
Tournaments | 7 Play Dates | 7 Play Dates | 7 Play Dates | 10 Play Dates | 13 Play Dates | 13 Play Dates | 16 Play Dates | 18 Play Dates/AAU Nationals | 22 Play Dates/AAU Nationals | 16 Play Dates |
Travel | Light | Light | Light | Light-Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Heavy | Heavy | Heavy |
Uniform | Included Uniform Package | Included Uniform Package | Included Uniform Package | Included Uniform Package | Included Uniform Package | Included Uniform Package | Included Uniform Package | Included Uniform Package | Included Uniform Package | Included Uniform Package |
Additional Expenses | Travel/Entry Fees | Travel/Entry Fees | Travel/Entry Fees | Travel/Entry Fees | Travel/Entry Fees | Travel/Entry Fees | Travel/Entry Fees | Travel/Entry Fees | Travel/Entry Fees | Travel/Entry Fees |
College Recruiting Service | N/A | N/A | N/A | Service Available | Service Availabale | Service Available | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Summer Camps | 1 Free | 1 Free | 2 Free | 2 Free | Summer Training | Summer Training | Summer Training | Summer Training | Summer Training | Summer Training |