Mamba volleyball athletes greeting their families at a tournament

Mamba Volleyball Academy

Where athletes grow.
Leaders rise.

Competitive boys volleyball focused on developing better athletes and better human beings.

Founded in 2023 90 athletes in year one 170+ today

15U–18U tryouts: November 7–8Practices: Center Court Sports Complex, Waukesha

Choose your path

Find your place at Mamba

Start with the program that matches where your son is now and where he wants to go.

Club Volleyball

Competitive 12U–18U teams for athletes ready to train, compete, and grow.

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Youth Academy

A strong, confidence-building introduction to boys volleyball. Registration opens in January.

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Group & Private Lessons

Focused repetitions, direct feedback, and targeted development for individual athletes and small groups.

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The experience

What it means to be Mamba

Compete

Learn to compete with confidence, discipline, and purpose.

Develop

Build the skills, habits, and mindset to keep getting better.

Lead

Take responsibility, communicate, respond to adversity, and lead through your actions.

Belong

Be part of a team where you are challenged, supported, and expected to contribute.

Better athletes. Better human beings.

Teams & pathways

Start with your athlete’s age.

Compare season length, practice commitment, competition, and travel expectations for each pathway.

Regional

12U–13U

Build the foundation

For younger athletes developing fundamentals, confidence, team habits, and an understanding of competitive club volleyball.

  • Teams: 12U Black, 12U Purple, 13U Black, and 13U Purple
  • Additional team: A Gold team may be added at either age if needed
  • Season: November–March
  • Competition: 14 planned competition days
  • Practices: Twice weekly, two hours per practice
  • Location: Center Court Sports Complex, Waukesha
  • Travel: Regional tournaments
Regional + Optional Nationals Extension

14U

Grow into competition

For athletes ready to strengthen their skills and take on more competitive play, with the possibility of extending the season to a national championship.

  • Teams: 14U Black and 14U Purple
  • Additional team: 14U Gold may be added if needed
  • Season: November–March
  • Competition: 16 planned competition days
  • Practices: Twice weekly, two hours per practice
  • Location: Center Court Sports Complex, Waukesha
  • Travel: Regional tournaments
  • Nationals option: The team decides by January 15 whether to extend its season for Nationals in St. Louis. Additional competition days would be beyond the 16 listed.
Regional

18 Gold

Competitive regional season

For 18U athletes seeking high-level training and meaningful competition within a focused regional season.

  • Season: November–March
  • Competition: Regional
  • Championship: VSL CUP Championship in Westfield, IN
Regional

15 Gold · 16 Gold · 17 Gold

Advanced development

For athletes ready for advanced training and high-level competition. Tournament travel is generally within three hours of Waukesha.

  • Season: November–early June
  • 16 Gold & 17 Gold: VSL CUP Championship in Westfield, IN
  • Final event: Mamba Nationals Warm Up, first weekend in June
National / Travel

15U–18U Black · Purple

Compete beyond the region

For athletes ready for Mamba’s most demanding schedule, advanced development, and competition against strong regional and national fields.

  • Season: Mid-November through June
  • Competition: Approximately 24–30 competition days
  • Practices: Twice weekly during the club season
  • Championship: JVA Nationals in St. Louis

Tournament schedules are tentative and subject to change. Tournament-related travel, lodging, meals, and transportation are the financial responsibility of each family and are not included in club tuition. Specific travel requirements vary by team and tournament schedule.

Empty volleyball courts inside Center Court Sports Complex in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Our practice home

Center Court Sports Complex
Waukesha, Wisconsin

815 Northview Rd
Waukesha, WI 53188

One location. Eight courts. A dedicated environment where Mamba teams can train, compete, and grow together.

8Courts under one roof
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2026–27 Club Season

Upcoming tryouts

Review the 15U–18U session information and register through Playbook.

15U–18U

November 7–82026

Saturday, November 7 · 12:30 PM
Arrowhead High School · Hartland, WI

Sunday, November 8 · 9:00 AM
Center Court Sports Complex · Waukesha, WI

Register for Tune Ups and Tryouts

Badger Region membership is required. Registration fees are non-refundable unless Mamba cancels the registered session.

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Proof & results

Competitive development with results families can see.

Mamba athletes compete across regional and national schedules, with a pathway that supports each player’s current level and next goal.

170+Mamba athletes
30NCAA & NAIA athletes · 2024–2026
2024Boys 18 Premier national runner-up
Mamba Boys 18 Premier athletes, coaches, and families after their 2024 national runner-up finish
2024 Boys 18 Premier national runner-up. A result shared by athletes, coaches, and families.
Mamba Alumni Spotlight featuring Brayden Minster, number 13, with his next chapter at Lewis University in Aviation Flight Technology

Athlete story

“Mamba has meant a lot to me as it taught me that the thing that makes you good in volleyball isn’t just your skill level but it’s also how you react to different situations.”

Brayden Minster · Mamba alumnus

How we train

Our Three Pillars

01

Master the Game

Develop volleyball skill, understand the game, and learn to reset quickly so you are ready for the next play.

02

Lead with Purpose

Practice responsibility, support teammates, and apply Maxwell Leadership principles through everyday actions.

03

Own Your Future

Set goals, build habits, apply feedback, and take ownership of your growth in volleyball and beyond.

Learn how Mamba develops leaders

The Mamba Code

The standards behind the work.

  1. 01Mindset
  2. 02Accountability
  3. 03Mastery
  4. 04Bond
  5. 05Adaptability
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College pathway & alumni

From Mamba to college volleyball

From 2024 to 2026, 30 Mamba athletes went on to play collegiate volleyball in NCAA and NAIA programs. Recruiting support, competitive film, and honest guidance help athletes understand what the next level requires.

Ask about the recruiting pathway
30NCAA & NAIA athletes · 2024–2026

Including Calvin University, UW–Stevens Point, Edgewood College, MSOE, Marian University, and Concordia University Wisconsin.

Before you register

What families ask first

Clear answers to the questions parents ask most often.

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Who are Mamba’s club teams for?

Boys in the 12U–18U divisions who want to improve, compete, and grow as teammates. Youth Academy and group or private lessons offer additional ways to get involved.

How often do teams practice?

Mamba teams typically practice twice each week for two hours per practice during the club season.

When does the season run?

Season length varies by pathway. Regional teams may finish in March or early June, while National/Travel teams finish at JVA Nationals in St. Louis. Review the team cards above for details.

What happens after tryouts?

Families receive an offer or follow-up communication. An accepted roster position is completed through season registration.

Questions about Mamba?

Send us a message

Tell us a little about your athlete and what you would like to know. A member of the Mamba team will follow up by email.

262.267.8583

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Your next step

Find your place at Mamba

Whether your son is discovering volleyball or pursuing the game at the highest level, there is a pathway for him to grow here.