INSIDE THE ACADEMIES
MBA: BACK IN THE GYM
Fall is here, and there’s still time to keep building your game. MBA Fall Camps give athletes more opportunities to sharpen their skills, get extra reps, and continue developing this season.
GET TRYOUT-READY
Tryouts are right around the corner! 4th–11th grade girls can get one more night in the gym with our MBA Coast Girls Pre-Tryout Camp. Sunday, October 11 | 6:30–8:30 PM @ MSA SPORTHOUSE
FIND YOUR MBA TEAM
MBA tryouts are coming up at Shore & Coast — including the return of Boys AAU to both locations!
SHORE | OCTOBER 18 Girls | 6th–8th Grade @ MSA Lakeshore Boys | 5th–8th Grade @ MSA SportHouse
COAST | OCTOBER 18 Girls | 5th–11th Grade @ MSA SportHouse Boys | 5th–8th Grade @ MSA SportHouse
MVA: YOUR NEXT VOLLEYBALL OPPORTUNITY STARTS HERE
TRY MVA ON US!
Curious about MVA? Our FREE MVA Camps give athletes the chance to get in the gym, meet our coaches, and experience MVA training before tryouts.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th | 12s - 14s
COAST @ MSA SportHouse
SHORE @ MSA Lakeshore
FIND YOUR MVA TEAM
Ready for the next step? Regional Team tryouts remain for select ages and locations, with opportunities at Grand Rapids, Coast, and Shore.
GRAND RAPIDS TRYOUTS
12s (Regional & Rise Academy) | Sunday, October 11
COAST & SHORE TRYOUTS
Sunday, October 4 | 15s - 18s
Sunday, October 11 | 12s - 14s
MVA BOYS TAKE THE COURT
After weeks of training and preparation, MVA Boys teams are officially beginning competition! We’re excited to see our athletes take the court, compete together, and continue building the boys volleyball program at MVA.
KEEP BUILDING YOUR GAME
Just looking for more opportunities to play? MVA Fall Camps offer athletes of different ages and experience levels the chance to get more reps, develop their skills, and stay on the court this fall.
Want to know more about what's happening across MVA? Check out their September Newsletter.
MFA: FALL SOCCER IS IN FULL SWING
It’s been a great start to the fall across ACGR Academy! Our teams are back on the field and competing, while our youngest players have kicked off another season of learning, playing, and growing their love for the game.
A GREAT START FOR JUNIORS + MLS GO
ACGR Juniors and MLS GO are officially underway! It’s been exciting to see players hit the field, meet their teammates and coaches, and get another season of soccer started across our locations. Whether it’s learning the game through Juniors or getting more opportunities to play with MLS GO, we’re excited to see what’s ahead this fall.
THERE’S STILL TIME TO GET IN THE GAME
Looking for a soccer opportunity for your player? Soccer Buddies offers our youngest athletes a fun introduction to the game, with programs designed to build confidence, coordination, and a love for soccer.
LEAGUE SEASON IS HERE!
It’s league season across MSA! Youth and adult leagues are getting underway across our West Michigan facilities, with plenty of opportunities to get a team together and get in the game. From youth soccer to adult soccer, co-ed volleyball, and pickleball, find the sport, location, and league that fits your crew this season.
PARENT CORNER:
FINDING THE RIGHT FITFuel for the Practice You're About to Have
With camps, leagues, teams, training, and tryouts filling the calendar, more isn’t always better. The goal is finding the opportunities that make sense for your athlete and your family. Consider what your athlete needs right now — more development, competition, confidence, or simply a chance to play and have fun. Then think about the commitment and, most importantly, include your athlete in the conversation. Every athlete’s path looks a little different. The right fit should challenge them, build confidence, and help them continue enjoying the game.
The takeaway: You don’t have to say yes to every opportunity — just the ones that feel right for your athlete.
SEPTEMBER CORE VALUE ATHLETE
Congratulations to Rise Academy athlete Ava Davis, our September Core Value Athlete! Ava exemplifies our Core Value of Loyalty. Presented by Buist Electric.
Thanks for catching up with us in this month’s edition of The MSA Huddle! From seasons in full swing to new opportunities to train, compete, and play, there’s plenty happening across the MSA community this fall. We’re excited for everything still ahead! Be sure to follow us on social media and visit our website to explore upcoming programs, leagues, tryouts, and more.
Here’s to a great fall across MSA — we’ll catch up again next month!