Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy

Name

Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy

Legal name

Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy

Website

https://mielite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy is a private, for-profit youth volleyball club operating four campuses across southeastern Michigan with 36 courts, serving U-10 to U-18 athletes through tiered competitive team programs, private training, tournaments, and developmental feeders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Volleyball Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

Keywords

• Youth volleyball training
• Club volleyball programs
• Volleyball lessons coaching
• Volleyball tournaments leagues
• College volleyball recruiting

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontiac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Club Season Tuition: Season-based tuition fees for team participation at various levels (Mizuno, Elite, National, National Select, State, Regional, Pipeline, Academy). Includes coaching, practice facilities, position training, uniforms, and tournament access.
2. Tryout Fees: One-time tryout registration fee of $65 per player to participate in annual team placement process
3. Private/Group Training Sessions: Individual and small group training sessions with coaches for skill development (attacking, serving, defense, blocking, serve receive, setting). Must have 24-hour lead time for private lessons.
4. Uniforms and Apparel: Mizuno gear and MiElite branded apparel available through Motor City VolleyShop and online
5. Mini Club Program: Fall in-house club season with 6-week sessions including practice and tournaments for elementary and middle school players
6. Academy Program: Developmental program for grades 4th-9th with weekly practices and 2 in-house tournaments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy operates a USAV-affiliated youth volleyball club providing tiered competitive team programs (Mizuno, Elite, National, National Select, State, Regional, Pipeline) for athletes U-10 to U-18, with weekly practices and tournament competition at local, regional, and national levels. The academy also delivers private and small-group lessons, developmental programs (Mini Club, Academy, Summer camps), college recruiting assistance, and operates a retail apparel shop (Motor City VolleyShop) stocking Mizuno gear.

Product overview

Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy operates as a comprehensive youth volleyball club offering a multi-tiered competitive program portfolio. The core offering consists of club volleyball teams at four competitive levels (National/Mizuno/Elite, National Select, State, and Regional) for athletes U-10 to U-18. Supporting services include structured tryouts, private/group training sessions with certified coaches, organized tournaments and power leagues, college recruiting assistance, and retail operations through the Motor City Volley Shop. The academy also extends its reach through developmental programs including the Academy Program for grades 4-9, Mini Club for elementary and middle school players, and Summer Programming camps. The organization operates across four locations (Pontiac, Schoolcraft, Midland, and Washington) and utilizes the PlayerFirst registration and management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Motor City Volley Shop: Online retail store for volleyball apparel and merchandise

Products and services

• Club Volleyball Team Programs (Mizuno/Elite, National, National Select, State, Regional, Pipeline)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 190 players signed to scholarships since 2011
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MizunocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Mizuno for all apparel needs. Includes custom jersey and spandex packages with tuition, as well as a la carte Mizuno gear available through Motor City VolleyShop. Players required to wear Mizuno gear at tournaments (jersey, spandex, socks, kneepads).
• AAU (American Athletic Union)coreOthersOfficial membership organization for club volleyball competition. Players at Regional, State, and National Select levels require AAU membership ($25/year) for tournament participation. Club code: UC2C2KHVD.
• USAV (USA Volleyball)coreOthersNational governing body for volleyball. Required membership for Mizuno, Elite, and National level teams. Full $45 membership required, not single event $15 membership. Club affiliated with Lakeshore Region.
• JVA (Junior Volleyball Association)minorOthersJVA Participant Release of Liability & Medical Waiver required for State and National Select level teams.
• HUDLcoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo analysis platform for creating personal highlight videos for recruiting, team scouting, and analysis. Analyze video, track stats, manage feedback, and create highlights in one platform. Included with Mizuno team tuition.
• PlayerFirst TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform providing single login access to 150+ youth sport organizations and event providers. Used for registration, waivers, payments, and team management across the Michigan Elite organization.
• UWM Sports ComplexcoreOthersPrimary facility location in Pontiac with 16 regulation courts. Houses administrative offices, Volley Shop, and main competition venue.
• Team Travel SourceminorOthersHotel partner for team tournaments. Michigan Elite partners with hotels to secure room blocks at discounted group rates. Families expected to stay at club-designated hotels.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KC Power Volleyball: Kansas City-area volleyball club running tiered competitive teams with recruiting and private training offerings. Comparable Midwest club volleyball business model and target customer.
• TAV (Texas Advantage Volleyball): One of the largest and most decorated youth volleyball clubs in Texas, offering tiered competitive teams from U-12 through 18U with extensive college recruiting support. Comparable scale, multi-location footprint, and college-placement positioning.
• AZ Sky Volleyball Club: Arizona-based elite youth volleyball club with tiered teams, private lessons, and tournament hosting. Comparable club volleyball product offering and customer base.
• Sports Performance Volleyball (SPVB): Illinois-based multi-campus youth volleyball club running tiered teams (A1, Club, Regional) with private training, tournaments, and a strong college-recruiting pipeline. Directly comparable Midwest single-sport academy model.
• Wave Volleyball Club: Long-standing California-based volleyball club offering tiered competitive teams and extensive college recruiting support. Comparable multi-tier, multi-location youth volleyball academy structure.
• Triangle Volleyball Club: North Carolina-based elite volleyball club with multi-tier team structure, private training, and a strong college recruiting pipeline. Comparable youth club business model and product portfolio.
• Munciana Volleyball Club: Indiana-based elite youth volleyball club offering tiered competitive teams (National, Regional, Local), college recruiting support, and a multi-campus footprint. Highly comparable structure to MEVA — a state-leading single-sport club with college-placement reputation.
• A5 Volleyball Club: Georgia-based large youth volleyball club offering tiered competitive teams, training, and tournaments. Comparable multi-location, multi-tier youth volleyball academy model.

Others

• Junior Volleyball Association (JVA): National trade association serving youth and junior volleyball clubs, providing insurance, waivers, and best-practice resources that MEVA uses. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• 3 Step Sports: PE-backed platform that operates multiple youth sports club brands, including Michigan Elite. Provides registration, payment, and tournament infrastructure used by MEVA. Comparable as the parent/incumbent platform operating multiple volleyball and other sports clubs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MIEliteVB
• Facebookfacebook.com/MiEliteVolleyball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-elite-volleyball-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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