2026/2027 club season information

11U - 13U Developmental Teams:

At VELO, we love investing in our younger athletes during a shorter winter season that allows them to develop strong fundamentals while discovering a genuine love for the game of volleyball. Our focus is on creating a positive, encouraging environment where players can grow in confidence, build quality skills, and enjoy being part of a team.

Our 11U–13U teams participate in a season of no more than 12 weeks, practicing twice each week for 90 minutes and competing in a lighter tournament schedule than our older teams. This balanced approach provides meaningful development while allowing athletes and families to maintain involvement in other activities.

At this level, our priority is building a solid foundation for future success. Players will develop sound technical skills, learn the fundamentals of team play, and begin understanding positions, offensive and defensive systems, and—when appropriate—rotations. Just as importantly, they will learn the value of teamwork, communication, and competing with character.

14U - 17U Competitive Teams:

Our Competitive Teams are designed for athletes who are ready for a higher level of training and competition while maintaining a balanced season. These teams are ideal for players who want to continue developing their game without the extensive travel and time commitment of our Elite program.

The Competitive season runs approximately 14–16 weeks, with two 2-hour practices each week and tournaments throughout the Twin Cities metro area. There is no overnight or out-of-state travel, allowing athletes to compete at a high level while balancing school, family, and other activities.

Our focus is on advanced skill development, position training, team systems, and volleyball IQ, all while preparing athletes for success in high school volleyball and beyond. Players will be challenged to compete, grow in confidence, and build the habits that lead to long-term success on and off the court.

Our Elite Teams represent the highest level of training, competition, and commitment at VELO. These teams are designed for athletes who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are willing to invest the time and effort required to compete at an advanced level.

Elite teams train in a longer season with two 2-hour practices each week, position-specific development, and a full tournament schedule featuring the strongest competition in the Twin Cities metro area. While the commitment is greater than our Competitive program, we intentionally keep all travel within the metro area, allowing athletes to pursue elite-level volleyball without sacrificing excessive weekends to out-of-town tournaments.

Our goal is to develop complete volleyball players through exceptional coaching, purposeful training, and a culture of excellence. Athletes will be challenged to elevate their technical skills, volleyball IQ, leadership, and competitive mindset while preparing for success at the varsity and collegiate levels.

14U - 17U Elite Teams:

competitive and elite teams will tryout together by age to be evaluated for team placement.

developmental teams may have open gym / tryouts on a case by case basis. all tryout days and times will be posted here, as information becomes available.

athletes interested in being considered for one of our 2026/2027 teams, please indicate your interest on our contact page, or via email. We'll provide additional details about evaluations, team formation, and the upcoming season on this page as they become available.

Meet our inaugural players!

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2025/2026 season

11-2 Team

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12-2 Team

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13-3 Team

Group of young female volleyball players in teal uniforms, posing together in an indoor gymnasium, holding volleyballs, smiling, with text 'North East Velocity Volleyball' and 'NE Velocity 14s 2026' displayed in the background.

14-1 team

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16-1 Team

Group of young women in teal volleyball uniforms posing with volleyballs in front of a backdrop with the text 'North East Velocity Volleyball' and 'NE Velocity 16-2 2026'.

16-2 team

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16-3 team