Premier Academy teams dominated the AAU May Madness Super Regional with four championships, two runner-up finishes, and strong momentum heading into Nationals.

Brett Garner, Premier Associate Club Director, Wins AVCA 30 Under 30

Wondering if club volleyball can take your athlete to the next level? Premier Academy alum Madi Cowan's journey from Maumee, Ohio to Division I volleyball at Canisius University is proof that the right training and preparation make all the differenc

Premier Academy celebrates our first second-generation collegiate volleyball commit! Read how Nolan Smith is carrying on his mother Cindy's court legacy.

If there was any doubt that Premier Academy is playing its best volleyball of the year, this past weekend in Cleveland put that to rest. The Nike Open at the I-X Center was a massive stage—sold out with 344 teams—and our program represented Northwest Ohio Volleyball exceptionally well, with the best overall finish of any club in the area. By the time the dust settled on Sunday, the numbers were staggering: 1 Champion (17-Kayano) 2 Runner-Ups (18-Antare & 14-Tokidoki) 2 Teams

The "Spring Streak" is officially in full swing. This past weekend (April 18–19), the Premier Academy family headed north to Detroit for the 2026 Mizuno Motor City Madness, and our athletes didn't just compete—they took over. Between the UWM Sports Complex and Trinity Health Elite Sports Center, our teams faced some of the toughest regional talent in the Midwest. When the dust settled, Premier came home with a massive haul: one undisputed Championship and three podium fini

Louisville, Kentucky, is known for champions, and two weekends ago (April 10–12), Premier Academy added to that legacy with marquee successes at JVA World Challenge & 18U National Championships. Our teams traveled to the JVA World Challenge and the 18U National Championships , taking over the Kentucky Expo Center for a weekend of high-stakes, national-level volleyball. When you compete in Louisville, you’re seeing the best of the best from every corner of the country. To wa

Looking for the best volleyball clubs in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan? Whether you're chasing college scholarships or starting with youth camps in Maumee, finding the right fit is key. With 31 years of experience, Premier Academy offers a complete pathway—from "Peanuts & Minis" to elite national teams. Learn how our Master Coach model, professional strength training, and focus on leadership help athletes excel on and off the court. Explore our 2027 tryouts and traini

This past weekend, Premier Academy was everywhere. While some of our squads were soaking up the sun and elite competition at the Caribbean Volleyball Championships in Puerto Rico, others were battling it out closer to home at the Nike Shamrock Showdown in Cleveland. From international beach vibes to the high-intensity Nike circuit, our athletes didn't just play—they grew as we approach the halfway point of the club season. 🌴 18-Antare: Runners-Up in Puerto Rico & 18-Onit

Premier Academy Shines in Louisville! 🏐 From division championships to gritty podium finishes, our teams took on one of the nation’s biggest stages at the Under Armour Bluegrass Tournament. With 800+ teams and 400+ college coaches in the building, find out how 16-Kinsei captured the title and how our squads stacked up against the best in the country.

Premier Academy takes Columbus! See how 14-Tokidoki and 12-Aztek battled through a grueling Nike Gauntlet to secure Top-10 finishes. Featuring insights from Director Jodi Schramm on the team's mid-season growth.

Premier Academy dominates the Biggby Battle with a three-division sweep at home! Plus, see how the 10-Scouts handled their big stage debut at the Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky. Read the full tournament recap here.

Seventeen Premier Academy teams traveled to downtown Cleveland this weekend to compete in the Nike North Coast Cup at the Huntington Convention Center — one of the Midwest’s premier winter volleyball events.

The winter boys’ season went out with a bang this past weekend as we hosted the MichINOH Alliance League Championships . There’s nothing quite like closing out a session on your home courts, and the atmosphere at Premier Academy didn’t disappoint. It was a Super Bowl Sunday defined by tough matches, familiar faces, and a clear look at just how far these athletes have come since day one. Premier 18 Tiger: Finishing on a High Note Premier 18 Tiger finished the winter session w

Weekends in the club season aren’t always about winning or losing. This past weekend was a key moment, a gentle nudge that growth doesn’t always happen in straight lines and that challenges can be the best teachers. Premier Academy sent teams out to compete in various fields, both for girls and boys. Even though the results weren’t perfect, the weekend gave us a better understanding of where each team stands in the season and what’s coming next. Early Season Lessons for Our P

This past weekend, Premier Academy teams traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to compete in the Central Zone Invitational , one of the premier winter events on the Midwest club calendar. While the tournament traditionally spans multiple days, a major winter storm sweeping across the country forced organizers to modify the format, condensing the event into a single-day competition on Saturday to ensure teams could travel home safely before conditions worsened. Despite the abbre

As the club season gets underway with the first tournament for the Girls program, Premier Academy's Girls and Boys programs traveled to Columbus, Ohio for one of the Midwest’s most competitive early-season events — the Nike Classic . With hundreds of teams competing across multiple divisions, the weekend served as an important benchmark: a chance to measure progress, test depth, and identify areas for growth against high-level competition. Premier was able to be one of the

Premier Academy is proud to celebrate two extraordinary leaders — Owner & Director, Jodi Schramm , and Business Manager, Stephanie Harms — who have been named recipients of the 2025 JVA Junior Club Service Award . This national honor recognizes individuals who have dedicated 20 or more years to shaping and elevating junior volleyball, and this year’s class includes 35 honorees from across the country. The JVA describes these award recipients as “THE BACKBONE OF JUNIOR VO

Maumee, OH — October 2025 — Premier Academy is proud to announce that General Manager, Boys Club Director, and Head Coach of 18-Antare and 18-Tiger, Chad Rutkowski , has been named to Toledo’s 20 Under 40 Class of 2025. Since 1996, the 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition Program has honored twenty dynamic young leaders from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan who exemplify excellence in their professions and communities. Each year’s class showcases individuals who not only

Premier Volleyball Academy is proud to announce that our Owner and Club Director, Jodi Schramm, has been named the AVCA 18s Coach of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for the 2024–25 season. Now in its 10th year, the AVCA Club Awards program honors the nation’s most deserving coaches and club directors who are shaping the next generation of athletes in the youth volleyball community. Each year, the AVCA recognizes outstanding leaders in all seven