Illini Elite VBC

🍂 Fall volleyball is almost here!

We're excited to share a first look at Illini Elite's 2026 Fall Programs, with opportunities for athletes of every age, experience level, and competitive goal.

Whether your athlete is just getting started, looking to refine their skills, interested in a team experience before the junior high season, or has aspirations to compete for a spot on a 2027 Youth National Team, we have a program for them! 🙌

This fall's lineup includes:
🏐 Youth Academy (Grades K-8)
🏐 Junior High Fall Season (Grades 5-8)
🏐 Sunday Junior High Prep (Grades 5-8)
🏐 National Team Training Program (Grades 7-8)

📅 Registration will open by August 10! Stay tuned for more information.

Swipe through to learn more about each program and start planning your fall season. 🎉

Questions? Send us a DM or email us– we're happy to help!

‼NEW COMMITMENT‼

Congratulations to Emma Eloiza (Class of 2027, University High School) on her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio! ❤🎉

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That’s a wrap on our first Boys Skills & Competition Camp! 🏐

We had a great two days in the gym focused on skill development and competition. Thank you to all of the athletes who helped make our first boys camp such a success! 👏

Summer camp photos can be downloaded from our gallery— link in bio 📸

A few highlights from our summer so far at IE! ☀️

Between summer camps, clinics, Youth Academy, lessons, and Summer League, it’s been a busy summer in the gym! We’re grateful for everyone who’s been a part of it so far! 👏

Stay tuned for more information on our 2026 fall programming! 🍂👀

‼NEW COMMITMENT‼

Congratulations to Isabelle Mueller (Class of 2027, Morton High School) on her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, IL! ⭐🎉

New for 2026: Boys Skills & Competition Camp! 🏐

This July, we're excited to host our first-ever Boys Skills & Competition Camp for athletes in grades 7-12! 🔥

This two-day camp will develop all fundamental volleyball skills through instruction, competitive drills, and game play. Athletes will train and compete on a boys' height net while learning skills and strategies unique to the boys' game.

Whether you're new to volleyball or looking to continue developing your game, this camp is a great opportunity to learn, get quality reps, compete, and have fun alongside other boys volleyball players.

📅 July 27–28
📍 Illini Elite Training Center

Visit our website or the link in our bio to register. We are so excited to see boys volleyball continue to grow in our community! 🙌

Closing out our AAU Nationals recap with Waves 3 & 4 🌴

Our teams wrapped up their time in Orlando with competitive finishes across the board— highlighted by four teams finishing 9th overall and 16 White ending the tournament with a 10-1 record! 👏

Wave 3 Results
17 Cardinal - 17th in 17 Open (5-5)
17 Black - 20th in 17 Club (8-4)
17 White - 17th in 17 Classic (9-3)
16 Cardinal - 34th in 16 Open (6-5)
16 Black - 9th in 16 Club (7-4)

Wave 4 Results
16 White - 9th in 16 Classic (10-1)
15 Black - 9th in 15 Club (7-3)
15 White - 9th in 15 Spirit (8-3)
15 Zambi - 25th in 15 Classic (6-5)

Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on a great season. Thank you to our families for your commitment, support, and for being part of another great year of Illini Elite volleyball! ❤️🏐

Celebrated the best way we know how— in the gym 🏐

Our first-ever College Exposure Camp gave athletes the opportunity to train with, learn from, and connect with an incredible group of college coaches.

A huge thank you to the coaches and athletes who helped make this camp such a great experience! 👏

Looking back on our time in Orlando ☀️

Waves 1 & 2 kicked off AAU Nationals with great competition, growth, and plenty of moments to celebrate– including 15 Cardinal’s 1st place finish in the Emerald Bracket on day four!

Wave 1 Results
13 Cardinal - 55th in 13 Club (6-5)
13 Black - 86th in 13 Classic (6-4)

Wave 2 Results
15 Cardinal - 34th in 15 Open (8-3)
14 Cardinal - 32nd in 14 Premier (8-4)
14 Black - 49th in 14 Elite (4-6)
14 White - 105th in 14 Club (5-5)

Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on finishing out the season on the national stage. Thank you to our families for your support and for representing Illini Elite all season long! ❤️

⏰ Less than one week to go!

There's still time to register for our Summer Train & Play Youth Academy! 🏐

Designed for athletes in grades K–8, our Train & Play format combines skill development with game experience to help players build confidence and grow their understanding of the game. 🙌

🏐 Grades 3–8
• Train Days: Develop fundamental skills, movement, and individual technique.
• Play Days: Put those skills into action through gameplay while learning rotations, positioning, serve receive, and other game concepts.

🏐 Grades K–2 (VolleyTots)
A fun introduction to volleyball through movement, coordination, and the basic skills of the game in a fun and encouraging environment.

📅 Program Schedule
• Grades K–2: Mondays | 5:00–6:30 PM
• Grades 3–5: Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM
• Grades 6–8: Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:45–8:15 PM

📅 Program begins next Monday, July 6

Registration is still open! Register through the link in our bio or on our website.