INSIDE THE ACADEMIES
MBA TRYOUTS ARE COMING UP!
Ready to take the next step with Michigan Basketball Academy? Fall tryouts are right around the corner, with opportunities for girls and boys across Grand Rapids, Shore, and Coast!
GET TRYOUT-READY
Want some extra time in the gym before tryouts? MBA Pre-Tryout Camps are designed to help athletes sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare through focused drills and competitive play.
Upcoming Pre-Tryout Camps:
Grand Rapids | September 3
Coast | October 11 | 4th–11th Grade Girls
FIND YOUR TRYOUT
FIND YOUR MBA TEAM! Fall tryouts are coming up across Grand Rapids, Shore & Coast, with opportunities for girls and boys of multiple ages. New this season, MBA Boys AAU is also coming to Shore & Coast! Find your location and tryout date below, then visit our website for full details and registration.
GRAND RAPIDS
Girls | 4th–8th Grade | September 13
SHORE
Girls | 6th–8th Grade | October 18 Boys
Boys | 5th–8th Grade | October 18
COAST
Girls | 5th–11th Grade | October 18
Boys | October 18
FALL BASKETBALL STARTS HERE!
Keep your athlete training this fall with MBA! From Little Ballers and Little Dreamers League to Playmaker Foundations, Playmaker Prep, Shooting Series, and Girls Train & Play, there are opportunities for athletes of all ages and skill levels.
Visit our website to find the right program and register today!
MVA: Still Looking for an Opportunity to Play This Season?
MVA Regional Teams offer athletes another opportunity to train, compete, and continue developing their game this season—without the commitment of a full six-month club season. Whether you're newer to club volleyball, looking to keep building your skills, or simply want more opportunities to compete, Regional Teams provide a fun and competitive environment with quality training and valuable game experience. Tryout registration is now open! Find your MVA location and get registered today.
Grand Rapids Tryouts:
15s - 18s | Sunday, September 20
13s & 14s | Sunday, September 27
12s (Regional & Rise Academy) | Sunday, October 11
Coast Tryouts:
15s - 18s | Sunday, October 4
12s - 14s | Sunday, October 11
Shore Tryouts:
15s - 18s | Sunday, October 4
12s - 14s | Sunday, October 11
TRY MVA ON US!
Thinking about MVA? Come experience it for yourself—for FREE! Our FREE MVA camps give athletes the chance to get in the gym, meet our coaches, experience our training, and get a feel for what MVA is all about before tryouts. Whether you're new to club volleyball, new to MVA, or simply looking for the right fit, this is a great opportunity to experience our coaching and culture with no commitment. Find your nearest MVA location below and come give us a try!
GR | Sunday, September 20 @ MSA Fieldhouse
COAST | Sunday, October 4 @ MSA SportHouse
SHORE | Sunday, October 4 @ MSA Lakeshore
KEEP YOUR ATHLETE PLAYING THIS FALL!
MVA has fall training opportunities for athletes of all ages and experience levels! From Lil’ Risers and Rising Stars to Rising 56ers and Middle School All Skills, there’s an option to keep athletes learning, developing, and playing this fall.
Visit our website to find the right program and register today!
Want to know more about what's happening across MVA? Check out their August Newsletter.
MFA
From ACGR Academy to East Lansing. 💚⚽
We're incredibly proud of Innocent as he begins his soccer and academic journey at Michigan State University! After years of hard work and dedication, he's officially on campus and getting to work with the Spartans.
Congratulations, Innocent! We can't wait to follow your journey and see all you'll accomplish at the next level.
GET TO KNOW YOUR PROGRAM DIRECTORS
CAM VELA | ACGR JUNIORS
Fun Fact: Cam is a die-hard Liverpool supporter and rarely misses a match—no matter what time it’s on! The only exceptions? When he’s coaching a game or running a Juniors session. ACGR Juniors introduces young players to soccer in a fun, age-appropriate environment focused on building skills, confidence, and a love for the game.
SEAN BROEKHUIZEN | MLS GO
Fun Fact: Sean loves all types of music and enjoys playing and making music with friends in his free time. MLS GO gives recreational players the opportunity to get on the field, develop their skills, and enjoy the game in a fun and welcoming environment.
JOIN US THIS FALL!
Registration is open for ACGR Juniors and MLS GO. Visit our website to learn more, find the right program for your athlete, and get registered for fall!
WELLNESS CORNER:
Fuel for the Practice You're About to Have
Don’t wait until you’re hungry to fuel up! A light snack with carbs and a little protein 60–90 minutes before practice can help support energy, focus, and performance.
Try a banana with peanut butter, Greek yogurt with berries, applesauce and string cheese, or a granola bar.
Fuel well before practice so you can get more out of every rep.
august CORE VALUE ATHLETE
Congratulations to Rise Academy Athlete Quinn Ziegler who is July's Core Value Athlete who exemplifies Respect- Presented by: Mercantile Bank
Thanks for reading this month’s edition of The MSA Huddle! As we head into fall, there are plenty of ways to stay in the game across MSA—from fall camps and training to upcoming tryouts and new opportunities across basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Thank you for being part of the MSA family! Be sure to follow us on social media and visit our website for the latest program details, registration information, and updates.
We’ll see you in the Huddle next month!