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What is Midwest Premier Juniors?
Midwest Premier Juniors is a competitive youth volleyball club serving athletes and families throughout Northern Indiana. The club was created through a partnership between Empowered Volleyball Academy, Team Pineapple, and NIVA, combining experienced leadership, proven coaching, and a shared commitment to athlete development.
Why choose Midwest Premier Juniors?
Midwest Premier Juniors combines the coaching expertise, resources, and player development philosophies of three respected volleyball organizations into one collaborative program.
Our mission is simple:
- Develop great volleyball players
- Build confident young people
- Create a positive club experience for athletes and families
- Provide a competitive pathway close to home
Together, we're creating a stronger future for volleyball in our community.
What is included in the club fee?
The 2027 Club Package includes:
- Two practices each week
- December–April season
- 8–10 tournament schedule
- Experienced coaching
- Administrative fees
- AAU Membership
- Access to club training opportunities
The uniform package is purchased separately. $200 paid separately to BSN.
What tournaments will Midwest Premier Juniors compete in?
Our travel teams will compete in a strong regional schedule designed to provide quality competition while minimizing excessive travel.
Tentative tournament schedule includes:
- Midwest Power Series (3–4 Events)
- Mishawaka, IN
- Warsaw, IN
- Angola, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- MLK Challenge – Fort Wayne, IN
- Central Zone Invitational – Indianapolis, IN
- President's Day Tournament – Fort Wayne, IN
- Bluegrass Tournament – Louisville, KY
- Prep Dig Tournament – Mishawaka, IN
- AAU Midwest Power Series Championships
- Champions earn a FREE entry into the AAU National Championships.
The tournament schedule is subject to change based on age division and availability.
Are payment plans available?
Yes! We offer three convenient payment options:
Paid in Full
- $1,600
- Payment due by September 1
Accelerated Payment Plan
- $1,650
- Three monthly payments
- September–November
Extended Payment Plan
- $1,700
- Five monthly payments
- September–January
Will fundraising opportunities be available?
Absolutely!
Families will have access to fundraising opportunities throughout the season to help offset club dues.
In addition, athletes will have the opportunity to participate in the Empowered Growth Academy Raffle for a chance to win a Disney vacation.
Where are practices?
Teams will practice twice per week (2 hours per practice).
Warsaw Community High School
1 Administration Dr, Warsaw, IN 46580
Phone: (574) 371-5098
How competitive will Midwest Premier Juniors be?
Midwest Premier Juniors was created through a collaboration between three established volleyball organizations with a shared commitment to athlete development and competitive excellence.
Our goal is to build teams that compete among the best in Northern Indiana while providing a positive, challenging environment where every athlete can continue to grow.
How many teams will Midwest Premier Juniors have?
We anticipate fielding:
- 5–7 Full Travel Teams
- 10–15 Limited Travel Teams
This is made possible through our partnership with:
- Team Pineapple Volleyball Club
- NIVA
- Empowered Volleyball Academy