TEAM STRUCTURE
THREE TIERS. EVERY ATHLETE HAS A PATH.
Choose the level that fits your athlete’s goals for the season. A developmental Gray Local team is also offered at select age groups.
TOP TIER
NIKE NATIONAL
For athletes ready to chase the national stage.
- 2–3 National Qualifiers
- St. Louis Metro + a couple local tournaments
- 15/16U season runs into early May
- *17/18U ends in March unless they attend Nationals in April
- 11–12 athletes on a roster
COMPETITIVE
BLACK REGIONAL
Elevated training and travel — without the burnout.
- 1 National Qualifier
- A couple St. Louis Metro + local tournaments
- Season ends late March
- 10–11 athletes on a roster
DEVELOPMENTAL
WHITE LOCAL
Where every player gets the chance to grow, compete & succeed.
- Local tournaments only
- Less travel, more reps
- Season ends mid-March
- 10 athletes on a roster
PRACTICES
PRACTICE STARTS NOVEMBER 1
Here’s the general framework. Your athlete’s exact days and times come with their team placement.
Practices
- Practices begin: November 1st, 2026 (all age groups)
- Frequency: 2x per week (Sunday + Week night)
- Each team receives its own detailed practice schedule after placement
Season Windows
- Nike National: runs into the first weekend of May
- Black Regional: ends late March
- White & Gray Local: ends mid-March
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES · TENTATIVE
THE 2026–27 SEASON AT A GLANCE
Girls High School · 15U–18U
These schedules are tentative and shared early so your family can plan. Every team receives its own finalized schedule after placement, and dates marked TBD are confirmed as the season nears.
- Season runs Dec 2026 – May 2027 across 10 girls high school teams (15U–18U).
- Season opener: Dec 13 — Sportsplex Blast / Jefferson College Holiday Bash II, right here in Cape Girardeau (HOME) for every team.
- Home-court advantage: most events are hosted in Cape Girardeau at Sportsplex Blast — less travel, more play.
- Nike National travel: national qualifiers in St. Louis (Nike MEQ & President’s Day), New Orleans (Music City), Kansas City (Show Me MLK) and Paducah, KY (Heartland Hullabaloo).
CLUB FEES
ELITE TRAINING, WITHOUT THE ELITE PRICE TAG
Every NSSC fee is transparent — here’s exactly what your athlete gets, the real value, and your 20% Nike Sponsorship savings on every team.
TOP TIER
NIKE NATIONAL
$2,875 = Total Value
($575) = 20% Nike Sponsorship Discount
$2,300
YOUR TOTAL CLUB FEES
- (3) Custom Nike uniform tops
- 2–3 National Qualifier entries
- Extended season training
- + everything in the shared list below
COMPETITIVE
BLACK REGIONAL
$2,280 = Total Value
($455) = 20% Nike Sponsorship Discount
$1,825
YOUR TOTAL CLUB FEES
- (2) Custom Nike uniform tops
- 1 National Qualifier entry
- + everything in the shared list below
DEVELOPMENTAL
WHITE LOCAL
$1,938 = Total Value
($388) = 20% Nike Sponsorship Discount
$1,550
YOUR TOTAL CLUB FEES
- (2) Custom Nike uniform tops
- Full local season
- + everything in the shared list below
Every fee includes
Tournament entry + training · Unlimited photo gallery access · Admin & scheduling support · BSN Surge membership · Volleyball equipment & supplies · Personalized Hudl profile · Coaching stipends (2 coaches) · Team communication app (Band) · (2) NSSC branded practice shirts · Recruiting education
Payment Schedule
- July 26 — Down payment ($600)
- November 1 — 2nd payment (sponsorship $ due)
- December tbd — 3rd payment
- January tbd (Nike/Black teams only) — final payment
Note: if a Nike team qualifies for a National tournament, additional fees apply.
SPONSORSHIPS
LOWER YOUR FEES — ONE SPONSOR AT A TIME
Athletes can offset their club fees by collecting sponsorships from local businesses and supporters. It’s one of the easiest ways to make the season more affordable for your family.
Every $50 in sponsorships = $50 in direct credit toward your player fees.
Sponsorship Deadlines
- 15U–18U athletes: November 1st, 2026
- 10U–14U athletes: November 22nd, 2026
ATHLETE ONBOARDING PACKET
3 STEPS TO LOCK IN YOUR SPOT
Complete all three by December 1, 2026
1
USAV / GATEWAY MEMBERSHIP
Purchase your USAV/Gateway membership through SportsEngine before your athlete can take the court.
2
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Download, complete, and notarize the medical release form. A notary signature is required.
3
UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS
Upload a copy of your athlete’s birth certificate and the completed medical release form through our secure form.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE.
The NSSC Family
Not sure about a fee, a form, or a date? Reach out — our club directors are happy to walk your family through anything on this page.