Premier Academy

What Premier Academy does

Premier Academy is a privately held youth volleyball and adult pickleball training organization founded in 1996 by Jodi Schramm and headquartered at a single owned/leased facility at 1630 Market Place Dr, Maumee, Ohio. The company operates a vertically integrated developmental pathway serving athletes from age 3.5 through college-prep levels, structured as three volleyball tiers (Premier Travel elite, p25 semi-travel, Junior Premier in-house league for grades 3-8), a Boys Club Volleyball program, and an introductory Peanuts & Minis offering. Supporting revenue streams include Summer and Satellite Camps, Private and Small Group Lessons, Strength Training, hosted volleyball tournaments (AAU Super Regional, Asics Summer Slam), the NWO in-house league, and a College Coaches Camp that brings up to 25 college coaches on-site annually. The organization has produced 379+ college commitments and is ranked 5th in the USA for athletes placed at the collegiate level. Premier Academy has also expanded into indoor pickleball (Open Play, Ladder Leagues, Classes) and operates the SetPoint Foundation (established 2025) as a non-profit subsidiary providing athlete scholarships.

The business operates a subscription/recurring revenue model with multiple price tiers: elite club team fees range from $1,800 to $5,870 per athlete per season (with sibling discounts), Jr Premier In-House League fees run $390-$685 per session, pickleball requires a $50/year membership plus $45-$75/month access, and camps are priced $80-$350 per attendee. Go-to-market is community-led, combining local tournaments, in-house leagues, and satellite camps at high schools across the country, supported by digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, blog) and a referral program. The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS platforms: Hudl for video/recruiting, Gymdesk for membership and class registration, SportNgin for camp/tryout registration, Advanced Event Systems for tournament registration, and Team1Sports for streaming — there are no proprietary technology assets. Key technology, marketing, and distribution partnerships include Hudl (Core), JVA as a founding member club (Core), Molten as official equipment sponsor (Core), and Team1Sports for streaming (Minor). Premier Academy employs 11-50 staff led by Owner Jodi Schramm, General Manager Chad Rutkowski, Associate Club Director Brett Garner, Business Manager Stephanie Harms, and Strength Coach Bryan Voss.

Name

Premier Academy

Legal name

Premier Academy

Website

https://premiervolleyball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Premier Academy, founded 1996 in Maumee, Ohio, operates a youth volleyball and adult pickleball training facility serving athletes ages 3.5 through college-prep levels. The organization runs 35+ club teams, hosted tournaments, camps, and leagues across the Midwest, ranked 5th nationally for college placements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Volleyball and Pickleball Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elite Performance Training Centers (High-Performance/Pro Prep) (MPAKAJAC), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Youth volleyball training
• Club volleyball programs
• Pickleball facility
• Volleyball coaching services
• Sports training camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Maumee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Club Team Fees: Season-based club team fees for Premier Travel, p25 Semi-Travel, and Boys teams. Fees range from $1,800 to $5,870 per season depending on program tier, plus additional costs for strength training, Hudl video fees, and uniforms.
2. Summer Camps & Training: Week-long and multi-day camps including Summer Academies ($200), Specialty Camps, Satellite Camps at schools, and Fall Season Prep Camps. Also includes small group training sessions and strength training programs.
3. Jr Premier In-House League: Three seasons per year (Fall 1, Fall 2, Winter, Spring, Summer) with fees ranging from $390-$685 per player per session. Includes practice, uniforms, and league competition.
4. Pickleball Programs: Annual membership ($50/year), monthly open play passes ($75/month Sept-Apr, $45/month Sept-Mar), drop-in play ($10/person/day), and ladder league registrations ($40-$60).
5. Tournament Registration: Team registration fees for hosted tournaments including Asics Summer Slam ($300/team), Junior High Tournaments ($200/team), Adult Spring Fling ($200/team), and AAU Super Regional events.
6. NWO League: Northwest Ohio In-House League with $300 per team per session. Teams receive minimum 12 matches with 2 sets each.
7. Private Lessons: Private and small group (2-3 players) lessons available from PPR and IPTPA certified instructors for all skill levels including first-time players.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Premier Academy operates an indoor sports facility in Maumee, Ohio providing club volleyball training across multiple tiers (Premier Travel elite, p25 Semi-Travel, Boys Teams, Jr Premier In-House League) for athletes grades 3-12. The organization also runs instructional summer and satellite camps, hosted tournaments, NWO League, and indoor pickleball programming (open play, ladder leagues, classes) for adult players. The offering forms a continuous development pathway from Peanuts & Minis (ages 3.5) through college-prep club teams.

Product overview

Premier Academy is a volleyball and pickleball training facility in Maumee, Ohio (est. 1996) offering a comprehensive ecosystem of programs. The core offering is club volleyball through three tiers: Premier Academy Club Teams (elite national-level travel with college prep focus), p25 Teams (semi-travel affordable option), and Junior Premier In-House League (developmental team-based program for grades 3-8). Supporting volleyball programs include Summer Camps, Satellite Camps, Small Group Training, Private Lessons, Strength Training, College Coaches Camp, tournaments, and the NWO League. Pickleball operations encompass Open Play, Ladder Leagues, and Classes & Lessons. The organization also operates the SetPoint Foundation (2025), a non-profit scholarship program. All programs feed into a pathway from introductory Peanuts & Minis (ages 3.5+) through elite club competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• p25: Semi-travel volleyball club program for athletes seeking high-level training at affordable pricing with convenient scheduling, not necessarily college prep focused
• Jr Premier
• Peanuts & Minis

Products and services

• Premier Academy Club Teams (Premier Travel) Elite national-level club volleyball program for girls grades 3-12 with college prep emphasis. Teams train 3 days per week with specialized position training and required strength training for 13-18s. Includes team travel for out-of-state tournaments and Hudl video coverage for college recruiting.
• p25 Semi-Travel Teams Semi-travel club volleyball program for girls grades 4-11 offering high-level training at affordable pricing with convenient scheduling. Players improve technical skills in a team-based environment without college prep emphasis. Local travel within Ohio, teams of 10-11 players.
• Premier Boys Club Teams Boys club volleyball program for grades 5-12 entering its 6th year. Includes Boys 18 Tiger, 17 Netburner, 16 NovaBlast, 14 Budokan, and 12 Stratus teams. Season September through early July with strength training, team travel, and AAU Nationals participation.
• Jr Premier In-House League Team-based youth volleyball program for boys and girls grades 3-8 with no tryouts or cuts. Practices twice weekly at Premier Academy with competition in Northwest Ohio in-house league. Three seasons per year (8-9 weeks each) accommodating multi-sport athletes.
• Peanuts & Minis Introductory volleyball and athletic development programs: Peanut Premier (ages 3.5-Pre-K) focuses on gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination; Mini Premier (grades K-2) introduces volleyball fundamentals in a non-team setting.
• Summer Camps Multi-format volleyball camps including Summer Academies (Setting, Attacking, Libero focused), Specialty Camps (Serving, Peanuts & Minis), and Fall Season Prep Camps (Junior High and High School). Open to players from any club or school.
• Satellite Camps Traveling camp program bringing Premier Academy coaching to schools nationwide. Programs include High School Select Camp (13.5 hrs, 3 days, $210), Junior High Select Camp (6 hrs, $105), High School Performance Camp (9 hrs, $165), and Junior High Performance Camp (4 hrs, $80).
• Private Lessons One-on-one or small group (2-3 players) volleyball instruction with elite level instructors. Available for players age 10+. Each lesson is 50 minutes. PPR and IPTPA certified instructors available.
• Pickleball Open Play Indoor pickleball open play for coed adults 18+. Monday-Friday (7 courts, 8am-1pm) at $75/month, Sundays (5 courts, 4-7pm) at $45/month. Requires $50/year annual membership. Drop-in rate of $10/person/day available May-August.
• Pickleball Ladder Leagues Structured pickleball competition with skill-based court movement. Includes Beginner Coed Leagues (Sundays, $60) and Intermediate/Advanced Women Leagues (Tuesdays/Thursdays, $40). Ladder format with random draw on first day and weekly advancement.
• Pickleball Classes & Lessons Structured pickleball instruction for all skill levels from beginners through advanced. Phase-based curriculum (Beginner, Phase 1-4, Advanced Drilling) covering serving, dinking, killing, and strategy. Classes run 4 sessions at $80/player. Private lessons with PPR and IPTPA certified instructors available.
• Volleyball Tournaments Hosted tournament events including Holiday Quads (December), Glass City Gauntlet (January), Biggby Battle (February), Adult Reverse Coed 4s (March), AAU Super Regionals (May, ages 12-14 and 15-18), Asics Summer Slam (July), and more.
• NWO League (Northwest Ohio In-House League) Northwest Ohio In-House League sponsored by All Volleyball. Three sessions per year (Fall, Winter, Spring) with $300/team/session entry fee. Teams receive minimum 12 matches (2 sets each). No affiliation required (AAU/JVA/USA). Medals for 1st and 2nd place.
• College Coaches Camp Two-day recruiting camp connecting athletes with up to 25 college coaches. Athletes rotate courts training with each coach. Focus on ball control, first contact skills, and positional training. Pricing: $299 early bird, $350 after April 15.
• SetPoint Foundation Financial assistance and scholarship program founded in 2025 to help athletes reduce club volleyball fees regardless of financial circumstance. 100% of raised funds go directly to athletes. Hosts fundraising events including Trivia Night and Bingo Night.

Quantifiable outcome

• 379+ college volleyball commitments
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JVA (Junior Volleyball Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter/founding member of the Junior Volleyball Association. Premier Academy maintains status as a JVA founding club, participating in JVA events, World Challenge, and Summerfest tournaments. JVA provides industry standards, networking, and recognition programs for junior volleyball clubs.
• MoltencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial volleyball equipment sponsor for tournaments. Molten provides volleyballs for AAU May Madness Super Regional and other Premier-hosted events.
• Northwest Ohio Biggby Co-opminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTournament sponsor for the Biggby Battle tournament events. Biggby Coffee is a regional coffee chain with cooperative marketing in Northwest Ohio.
• All VolleyballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the NWO League (Northwest Ohio In-House League). Local volleyball equipment and apparel retailer providing support for youth volleyball league.
• 431 SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Uniform & Apparel Provider of JVA. Provides commemorative gifts for JVA Junior Club Service Award recipients.
• HudlcoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo platform integration for all club teams. Hudl footage videos produced for each player after every tournament. Used for college recruiting and athlete development tracking.
• Hampton by Hilton Maumee-Toledo SouthminorOthersPreferred lodging partner for tournament attendees. Located at 1409 S Reynolds Rd, Maumee, OH 43537. Group booking available for team travel.
• Holiday Inn Toledo-MaumeeminorOthersPreferred lodging partner with group booking through Mike Patel. Located at 1705 Toll Gate Drive, Maumee. Group rates for team travel.
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Maumee-ToledominorOthersExtended stay preferred hotel partner for team travel and tournament attendees. Located at 1701 Toll Gate Dr, Maumee with group booking options.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Snead University / IMG Academy: Large multi-sport training academies offering boarding, strength, and elite coaching for high school athletes. Comparable in the elite-performance training category, but broader than Premier's volleyball-only focus and at much greater scale/geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Chicken N Pickle: Multi-sport indoor/outdoor entertainment complex with pickleball, dining, and games. Comparable to Premier's facilities offering pickleball plus volleyball under one roof, though at much larger scale with broader entertainment positioning.
• USA Volleyball (USAV) Junior Programs: National governing body setting junior volleyball standards, running High Performance pipelines, and accrediting clubs. Comparable as a stakeholder/ecosystem layer that Premier Academy (via JVA) engages with, though USAV operates at federation rather than commercial club level.

Direct peers

• AVA of Ohio (Aloha Volleyball Academy): Ohio-based club volleyball organization offering elite, semi-travel, and youth tier programming with similar college-placement emphasis and tournament hosting. Competes with Premier Academy for talent in the same state.
• Northern Lights Volleyball: Large Midwest volleyball club with multi-tier travel team structure and college recruiting focus. Operates in adjacent geography (Minnesota) with similar size and program scope to Premier Academy.
• Dill Dinkers: Indoor pickleball facility operator offering memberships, open play, leagues, and lessons. Compares to Premier Academy's pickleball operation on facility model, court inventory, member pricing, and lesson/class structure.
• Mintonette Sports: Ohio-based junior volleyball club operating in the same region as Premier Academy with similar club travel team tiers, college-prep focus, and tournament hosting. Most direct geographic and structural peer given overlapping Midwest market.
• Sky High Volleyball Club (Sky High Elite): National-affiliated volleyball club with elite travel teams, college recruiting infrastructure, and JVA membership. Similar model of multi-tier programming and college placement outcomes.
• Asics Junior Volleyball (Tournament Series): Asics Junior Volleyball (AJV) is the tournament circuit where Premier competes and hosts events (Asics Summer Slam). Closely comparable in terms of tournament hosting, club programming tiers, and AAU/JVA dual affiliation.

Emerging players

• The Volley Land (and similar volleyball academies): Volleyball-specific training academy offering camps, lessons, and team training in a single sport. Comparable as a focused volleyball training business, though typically at smaller scale than Premier's full club-team operation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/premiervballoh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOK2p7E158p_musZRJqI3-g
• Facebookfacebook.com/PremierVolleyballAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/premieracademy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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