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Championship Season Momentum: Premier Academy Delivers at the AAU May Madness Super Regional
Premier Academy teams dominated the AAU May Madness Super Regional with four championships, two runner-up finishes, and strong momentum heading into Nationals.
Chad Rutkowski
May 264 min read
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WHAT. A. WEEKEND. đđ Premier Academy Makes a Statement at The Nike Open
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 stageâsold out with 344 teamsâand 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
Chad Rutkowski
Apr 283 min read
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Championship Vibes in Detroit: Premier Displays Standout Performances at Motor City Madness
The "Spring Streak" is officially in full swing. This past weekend (April 18â19), the Premier Academy family headed north to Detroit for the 2026 Mizuno Motor City Madness, and our athletes didn't just competeâthey 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
Chad Rutkowski
Apr 223 min read
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Louisville Sluggers: Premier Academy Takes on the Nationâs Best & Succeeds at JVA World Challenge & 18U National Championships
Louisville, Kentucky, is known for champions, and two weekends ago (April 10â12), 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, youâre seeing the best of the best from every corner of the country. To wa
Chad Rutkowski
Apr 213 min read
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From San Juan to Cleveland: A Huge Weekend for Premier
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 playâthey grew as we approach the halfway point of the club season. đ´ 18-Antare: Runners-Up in Puerto Rico & 18-Onit
Chad Rutkowski
Mar 173 min read
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Bluegrass Recap: 150+ Courts, 400+ Scouts, and some Big Premier Wins
Premier Academy Shines in Louisville! đ From division championships to gritty podium finishes, our teams took on one of the nationâs 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.
Chad Rutkowski
Mar 122 min read
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Battle-Tested in Columbus: Premier Academy Takes on the Inaugural Nike Gauntlet
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.
Chad Rutkowski
Mar 22 min read
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Defending our Turf: Premier Academy Claims a Triple Crown at the Biggby Battle & 10-Scouts Play in First Tournament
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.
Chad Rutkowski
Feb 234 min read
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Premier Academy Claims Championship and Runner-Up Finish at Nike North Coast Cup in Cleveland
Seventeen Premier Academy teams traveled to downtown Cleveland this weekend to compete in the Nike North Coast Cup at the Huntington Convention Center â one of the Midwestâs premier winter volleyball events.
Chad Rutkowski
Feb 173 min read
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Thatâs a Wrap: Winter Season Highlights for the Premier Boys Volleyball Season as they Head into their High School Seasons
The winter boysâ season went out with a bang this past weekend as we hosted the MichINOH Alliance League Championships . Thereâs nothing quite like closing out a session on your home courts, and the atmosphere at Premier Academy didnât 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
Chad Rutkowski
Feb 103 min read
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A Weekend of Learning, Perspective, and Growth
Weekends in the club season arenât always about winning or losing. This past weekend was a key moment, a gentle nudge that growth doesnât 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 werenât perfect, the weekend gave us a better understanding of where each team stands in the season and whatâs coming next. Early Season Lessons for Our P
Chad Rutkowski
Feb 22 min read
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Premier Academy Delivers Championship Performances at the Central Zone Invitational
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
Chad Rutkowski
Jan 263 min read
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Premier Academy Delivers Strong Performances at the Nike Classic in Columbus
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 Midwestâs most competitive early-season events â 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
Chad Rutkowski
Jan 202 min read
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