the edge vbc

What the edge vbc does

The Edge Volleyball Club is a privately held youth volleyball club headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving athletes ages 3 to 18 across the Chicago metropolitan area. Founded as a community-based volleyball organization with Lisa Froelich joining the coaching staff in 2010 and assuming the Owner and Club Director role in 2021, the club operates a vertically segmented program portfolio: introductory VolleyPops (ages 3-6) and VolleyBees (ages 7-10) on monthly subscriptions; Short Season beginner programming for ages 10-14; Middle School Club (11U-14U) and High School Club (15U-17U) competitive teams with multi-season contracts ranging from $1,000 to $3,650 per athlete; and a 18U Senior Program. The club fields 30+ competitive teams across Elite, Black, Maroon, Silver, White, and Red tiers, and competes under USAV and AAU governance at local, regional, and national levels.

The organization runs on a service-based delivery model with no proprietary technology platform. Operational technology consists of the third-party Crossbar registration and payment processing system and a Hudl integration providing video analytics and recruiting profiles for elite and select competitive teams at a $100 add-on fee. Revenue is generated through club program subscriptions ($1,000-$3,650 per athlete season), monthly youth development subscriptions ($65-$75), private lessons at tiered pricing ($65-$100 per hour), summer camps and clinics ($165), uniform and merchandise sales ($125-$500 packages), and ancillary fees for travel tournaments ($225). The club operates across six practice facilities in Des Plaines, Niles, and Mount Prospect, including a primary location at Maryville Academy's Sylvia and Ben R. Stein Social Center. Distribution relies on community-led go-to-market through word-of-mouth referrals, local school partnerships, and seasonal tryout cycles held in July and November, supplemented by an owned website, Instagram, and Facebook presence. Charitable partnerships with the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation, Enchanted Backpack, and Maryville Academy, plus the EdgEsteem mentorship program, round out the community-integrated operating model.

Name

the edge vbc

Legal name

The Edge Volleyball Club

Website

https://edgevolleyball.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Volleyball Club Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth volleyball training
• Volleyball club programs
• Athletic skill development
• Private volleyball lessons
• Youth sports coaching

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Program Fees: Annual and seasonal fees for club volleyball programs including Middle School (11U-14U), High School (15U-17U), and 18U programs. Fees cover practice, tournaments, coaching, uniforms (sold separately), and additional services like Hudl analytics for elite teams.
2. Youth Development Programs: Monthly subscriptions and session-based fees for VolleyPops (ages 3-6) and VolleyBees (ages 7-10) programs, with trial classes and month-to-month options available.
3. Private Lessons: One-on-one, partner, and small group lessons with coaches at various levels (Elite, Head, Associate Head, Collegiate Athlete). Discounts available for athletes enrolled in club programs.
4. Camps and Clinics: Skills camps, prep camps (Middle School and High School), and open gyms offered during summer months. Additional fees for travel tournaments and national championships not included in base program pricing.
5. Uniform and Jersey Sales: Uniform packages sold separately to athletes including game jerseys, spandex, athletic bags, and warm-up gear. Nationals teams required to purchase Spring/Nationals jerseys.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Edge Volleyball Club is a youth volleyball club in the Chicago metropolitan area that delivers comprehensive volleyball training, club team competition, private lessons, summer camps, and college recruiting assistance for athletes ages 3-18. Programs span beginner introductions (VolleyPops, VolleyBees), Short Season clinics, Middle School and High School club teams competing in AAU and USAV tournaments, and an 18U senior program, all delivered across six Chicagoland practice locations. Add-on services include private coaching, skills/prep camps, the EdgEsteem mentorship program, and Hudl-powered video analysis and recruiting profiles.

Product overview

The Edge Volleyball Club operates a comprehensive youth volleyball club offering a tiered portfolio of programs for athletes ages 3-18. The core offerings include developmental programs (VolleyPops for ages 3-6 and VolleyBees for ages 7-10), followed by the Short Season beginner program (ages 10-14), Middle School Program (ages 11-14), High School Program (ages 15-18), and 18U Senior Program. Add-on services include Private Lessons with various coaching tiers, Girl's Camps (skills camps and prep camps), EdgEsteem mentorship program, and College Prospects recruiting assistance. The club integrates Hudl for video analysis and statistics on elite teams. Programs run year-round with various seasonal sessions, and the club participates in AAU and USAV sanctioned tournaments and national championships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VolleyPops Introductory volleyball program for children ages 3-6 (and under), focusing on fundamental movement skills and early volleyball mechanics through fun, engaging activities using balloons, soft equipment, and age-appropriate games. Available as a monthly subscription ($65/month) or session-based.
• VolleyBees Youth volleyball program for athletes ages 7-10, focusing on building foundational volleyball skills through age-appropriate exercises, games, and drills that develop coordination, teamwork, and a love for the game. Available as a monthly subscription ($75/month) or session-based.
• Short Season Program Beginner to intermediate level camp-style program for ages 10-14, focusing on core fundamentals without the stress of tryouts or traveling tournaments. Includes 8 practices and 1 intra-squad scrimmage per session. Six sessions available across the year ($295 per 8-week session).
• Middle School Program Club program for 5th-8th graders (11U-14U) running September to March, training athletes in serving, hitting, blocking, setting, passing, rotations, offensive and defensive systems, strategy, and rules, with spring tryouts determining national tournament team selection. Fall/Winter 2026-2027: $2,550; Spring 2027: Local $1,000, National $1,500.
• High School Program Club program for 9th-12th graders (15U-17U) running November to April with national tournament in June, offering positional training, agility/vertical training, strength training, recruiting assistance, and travel tournament experience. Non-National Teams: $3,000; National Teams: $3,650.
• 18U Program Senior-focused program for 12th graders designed to balance high-level competition with senior year activities, featuring weekly team practice and 4 local plus 1 travel tournament. November-March season at $1,475.
• High School Boot Camp Program for athletes not on their high school's IHSA volleyball roster, preparing them for the club season through fundamentals training. Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays for 15 practice dates (September-October) at $950.
• Girl's Camps Summer skills and prep camps including Skills Camps (hitting, setting, defense/serve receive, serving), High School Prep Camp (August, $165), and Middle School Prep Camp to prepare athletes for tryouts. Camps closed to spectators; USAV/AAU membership required.
• Private Lessons One-on-one personalized training with Edge coaches, including partner and small group lessons. Coaches available across tiers (Elite, Head, Associate Head, Collegiate Athlete) for specialties including setting, defense, hitting, blocking, and serving. $5 discount for club program enrollees; pricing varies by coach tier (Elite 1 Hour Private $100; Collegiate Athlete 1 Hour $75).
• EdgEsteem Program High school-aged mentor program pairing experienced mentors with middle school players for skill development, teamwork, and personal growth through training sessions and workshops.
• College Prospects and Recruiting Assistance Recruiting assistance program helping athletes interested in playing at the collegiate level, featuring profiles of recruitable athletes from Classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 with Hudl integration for video analysis and statistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 20 finish (17th place) at 2026 USAV Girls Junior Club Championship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Karen Dove Cabral FoundationminorOthersThe Edge Volleyball Club hosts an annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event in October where merchandise is sold and proceeds benefit the foundation supporting young mothers with breast cancer.
• Enchanted BackpackminorOthersThe club organizes volunteer groups during the holiday season to help pack school supplies, books, and essentials for underprivileged schools in Chicagoland through Enchanted Backpack's Mobile Van Program.
• Maryville AcademyminorOthersThe Edge hosts mental health awareness events with proceeds benefiting Maryville Academy's programs for children and families. The club also holds practices and tryouts at the Maryville Academy facility.
• AAU (Amateur Athletic Union)coreOthersThe club operates under AAU governance for youth volleyball competitions, with athletes requiring AAU membership to participate in sanctioned events and national tournaments.
• USA Volleyball (USAV)coreOthersThe club operates under USAV governance as the official national governing body. The club purchases full-season USAV memberships for athletes and participates in USAV-sanctioned tournaments and national championships.
• CrossbarcoreTechnology or IntegrationCrossbar provides the club's registration and payment processing platform for all programs, tryouts, camps, and private lessons.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Premier Volleyball Academy: Midwest-based junior volleyball club offering age-group club teams, skills clinics, and competitive tournament play - comparable in age-group program structure, club-season pricing, and youth-athlete development focus.
• Texas Advantage Volleyball (TAV): Large Texas-based junior volleyball club running multi-age competitive teams, private lessons, and national-tournament play under the same USAV/AAU framework as The Edge - directly comparable in club-fee pricing, recruiting services, and high-performance coaching model.
• Sky High Volleyball Club: One of the largest and most decorated youth volleyball clubs in the Chicago metropolitan area, offering multi-age competitive programs, private lessons, and national-tournament participation - directly comparable to The Edge in geography, sport, customer base (ages 8-18), and club-season model.
• A5 Volleyball Club: One of the largest and most decorated junior volleyball clubs in the U.S. (Georgia-based) operating tiered teams across all age groups with national-championship credentials - directly comparable in age-group program structure, club-fee revenue model, and USAV/AAU tournament participation.
• Triangle Volleyball Club: North Carolina-based junior volleyball club running tiered age-group programs (12U-18U), private lessons, and national-tournament participation under USAV/AAU - directly comparable in multi-age program ladder, club-season fees, and recruiting services.
• Mintonette Sports: Ohio-based junior volleyball club operating tiered age-group teams, skills camps, and college recruiting programming - directly comparable in age-group structure, club-season subscription model, and emphasis on national-level competition.
• 1st Alliance Volleyball Club: Chicago-area youth volleyball club running tiered age-group teams, skills training, and tournament play for the same youth athlete demographic as The Edge - a head-to-head competitor for the same Chicagoland families and AAU/USAV tournament rosters.
• Asics Junior Volleyball: Premier Southern California youth volleyball club with elite national-tournament credentials, age-group teams, and recruiting support - comparable in club-fee revenue model, high-performance positioning, and junior-college recruiting pipeline that The Edge targets.

Others

• USA Volleyball: The U.S. national governing body for volleyball under which The Edge operates its competitive teams, purchases athlete memberships, and qualifies for national championships - not a direct competitor but the ecosystem regulator whose sanctioning and tournament structure The Edge depends on for revenue and credibility.

Broad incumbents

• i9 Sports: Nationally franchised youth sports league operator offering multi-sport programming (volleyball among others) for kids ages 3-14 across the U.S. - comparable in youth-athlete enrollment model, parent-pay subscription structure, and community-based marketing, though it spans multiple sports rather than specializing in volleyball.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/edgevolleyball
• Instagraminstagram.com/theedgevbc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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