IL · USAV Great Lakes Region
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Adversity is a volleyball club based in Wood Dale, IL, ranked as high as #80 nationally by VolleyLens. It fields 18 teams in the 2025-26 season. VolleyLens has tracked the club from the 2025-26 season through 2025-26 across 18 team-seasons.
18 teams · Ages 12–18
USAV champion + 1 more
10 teams · Ages 14–18
Written from this club's match results and rankings, and updated whenever they are. Nothing here is estimated.
Adversity is a club volleyball program based in Wood Dale, IL, competing in the Great Lakes region. In 2025-26 it fielded 28 teams across both programs — 18 girls teams aged 12 to 18 and 10 boys teams aged 14 to 18.
Its girls program ranks #80 nationally and #4 of 134 in IL for 2025-26, on a Club Score of 1,920. That places it in the Elite tier, the band VolleyLens assigns from Club Score. Of its 18 teams, 7 rate Elite, meaning an Elo of 1700 or better.
Across the season its teams played 750 matches and won 373 of them, a 50% win rate. Its strongest team, Adversity 16-Adidas, is #10 nationally and #1 in IL, at 2,387 Elo on a 47-23 record.
Teams averaged 42 matches each over the season. The club entered 39 events between 17 January and 25 June, a season of about 5 months. Of those, 18 were Elite or Premier events — the strongest fields on the calendar.
Those events were held in 11 states, with 24 of 39 outside IL. Destinations included WI, IN, MO, FL, NV, OH, UT, AZ and 2 more. Travel is described here in trips and destinations rather than cost, because event locations carry no distances.
Its best result on record this season is USAV champion.
<p>Illinois-based volleyball club offering boys and girls programs with facilities in Wood Dale and Oak Lawn.</p><p><strong>Leadership:</strong> Trish Samolinski (Club Coach), Kyle Masterson (Club Coach)</p><p><strong>Competitive Level:</strong> Regional competitive, with players from strong Illinois high school programs</p><p><strong>Facilities:</strong> Newly relocated indoor volleyball facility at 650 N Wood Dale Road in Wood Dale, IL. Additional south site in Oak Lawn hosts tryouts and programs. Dedicated space for training, open gyms, and events.</p>
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#80 nationally · Club Score 1920
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| Season | Division | Rank | Club Score | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Girls | #80 | 1920 | 18 |
| 2025-26 | Boys | #41 | 1719 | 10 |
| 2024-25 | Boys | #27 | 1670 | 14 |
Every team Adversity fielded in the 2025-26 season, with its age group, national rank and win-loss record. Elo rating measures strength from results: it rises faster for beating strong opponents than for beating weak ones, so a team that plays up is not punished for losing.
| Team | Program | Age | Elo | Record | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adversity 16-Adidas | Girls | 16 | 2387 (Elite) | 47-23 | 67% |
| Adversity 17-Adidas | Girls | 17 | 2085 (Elite) | 34-26 | 57% |
| Adversity 17-Prpl adidas | Girls | 17 | 2027 (Elite) | 37-22 | 63% |
| Adversity G18 Adidas | Girls | 18 | 2002 (Elite) | 29-20 | 59% |
| Adversity 16-Prpl adidas | Girls | 16 | 1930 (Elite) | 38-30 | 56% |
| Adversity 15-Adidas | Girls | 15 | 1753 (Elite) | 26-40 | 39% |
| Adversity 15-Prpl adidas | Girls | 15 | 1720 (Elite) | 37-19 | 66% |
| Adversity G14 Adidas | Girls | 14 | 1599 (Competitive) | 15-29 | 34% |
| Adversity 16-Blk adidas | Girls | 16 | 1575 (Competitive) | 23-34 | 40% |
| Adversity 14 Adversity G141 (GL) | Girls | 14 | 1529 (Competitive) | 11-4 | 73% |
| Adversity 17-Blk adidas | Girls | 17 | 1497 (Developing) | 19-29 | 40% |
| Adversity 16-Wht adidas | Girls | 16 | 1481 (Developing) | 22-27 | 45% |
| Adversity 14-Blk adidas | Girls | 14 | 1449 (Developing) | 6-8 | 43% |
| Adversity 15 Adversity G151 (GL) | Girls | 15 | 1408 (Developing) | 5-7-4 | 31% |
| Adversity 15-Blk adidas | Girls | 15 | 1367 (Emerging) | 5-6 | 45% |
| Adversity G12 Adidas | Girls | 12 | 1365 (Emerging) | 9-11 | 45% |
| Adversity G13 Adidas | Girls | 13 | 1237 (Emerging) | 10-23 | 30% |
| Adversity 13 Adversity G131 (GL) | Girls | 13 | 1117 (Emerging) | 0-14-1 | 0% |
Where Adversity competed in the 2025-26 season: every tournament its teams played, the host city, how strong the event was, and what each team's record was there. It shows how far the club travels and the level of competition it takes on.
Elite, Premier, Competitive and Regional rate the strength of each event's field, from where it ranks nationally against every other tournament that season. An Elite event draws hundreds of teams from across the country; a Regional one is a local weekend.
| Tournament | Location | National Rank | Record | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Championship 14-17 (Elite) | Indianapolis, IN | #1 of 3,214 | 27-12 | Adversity 17-Adidas — 17 Open: 2-7; Adversity 16-Adidas — 16 Open: 6-4; Adversity 16-Prpl adidas — 16 Freedom: 8-1 (quarterfinalist); Adversity 17-Prpl adidas — 17 Freedom: 11-0 (champion) |
| AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships-Wave 3 (Elite) | Orlando, FL | #6 of 3,214 | 4-6 | Adversity 16-Blk adidas — 16 Club: 4-6 |
| AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships-Wave 2 (Elite) | Orlando, FL | #10 of 3,214 | 6-5 | Adversity 15-Adidas — 15 Premier: 6-5 |
| 2026 Navy Pier Asics Nat Volleyball Chp June 8-9 (Regional) | Chicago, IL | #392 of 3,214 | 3-2 | Adversity G12 Adidas — 12/11 Girls Classic : 3-2 |
| 2026 USAV Girls Junior Club Championship (Competitive) | Columbus, OH | #162 of 3,214 | 10-14 | Adversity 16-Wht adidas — 16 Club: 1-6; Adversity 15-Prpl adidas — 15 Club: 6-3; Adversity 17-Blk adidas — 17 Club: 3-5 |
| 2026 Triple Crown Summer NIT (Elite) | Mesa, AZ | #4 of 3,214 | 13-22 | Adversity 16-Adidas — 16 & Under: 3-4; Adversity 17-Prpl adidas — 17 & Under: 3-4; Adversity 16-Prpl adidas — 16 & Under: 2-5; Adversity 17-Adidas — 17 & Under: 4-3; Adversity 15-Adidas — 15 & Under: 1-6 |
| 2026 Navy Pier Asics Nat Volleyball Chp June 5-7 (Competitive) | Chicago, IL | #320 of 3,214 | 1-6 | Adversity G13 Adidas — 13 Girls: 1-6 |
| Chi City Showdown Championship (Regional) | Wood Dale, IL | #2416 of 3,214 | 8-9 | Adversity 15 Adversity G151 (GL) — 15/17 Girls: 3-3; Adversity 14 Adversity G141 (GL) — 13/14 Girls: 5-1; Adversity 13 Adversity G131 (GL) — 13/14 Girls: 0-5 |
| 2026 Mizuno Land of Lincoln - 14-13-12's (Regional) | Aurora, IL | #509 of 3,214 | 3-2 | Adversity G14 Adidas — 14 /13 Open: 3-2 |
| 2026 Adidas Youth Classic (Regional) | Joliet, IL | #1702 of 3,214 | 1-2 | Adversity G12 Adidas — 12 Girls: 1-2 |
| '26 Midwest Crossroads Finale II - IN (13,15-18) (Competitive) | Hammond, IN | #248 of 3,214 | 15-12 | Adversity 16-Blk adidas — 16 - 17 Aspire: 5-1; Adversity G13 Adidas — 13 Classic: 1-4; Adversity 16-Wht adidas — 16 - 17 Aspire: 3-2; Adversity 17-Blk adidas — 17 - 18 Premier: 0-5; Adversity 15-Prpl adidas — 15 Club: 6-0 |
| 2026 Indy Cup (Premier) | Indianapolis/Lebanon/Westfield, IN | #41 of 3,214 | 15-12 | Adversity 16-Adidas — 16 Open: 4-1; Adversity 15-Adidas — 15 Premier: 0-5; Adversity 17-Adidas — 17/18 Open: 3-2; Adversity 17-Prpl adidas — 17/18 Open: 2-3; Adversity 16-Prpl adidas — 16 Elite: 6-1 |
| Chi City Circuit #3 (Regional) | Wood Dale, IL | #2645 of 3,214 | 3-6 | Adversity 14 Adversity G141 (GL) — 14/15 Girls: 3-0; Adversity 15 Adversity G151 (GL) — 15/18 Girls: 0-3; Adversity 13 Adversity G131 (GL) — 13/14 Girls: 0-3 |
| Chi City Circuit #2 (Regional) | Wood Dale, IL | #2662 of 3,214 | 3-4 | Adversity 13 Adversity G131 (GL) — 13/14 Girls: 0-3; Adversity 14 Adversity G141 (GL) — 13/14 Girls: 2-1; Adversity 15 Adversity G151 (GL) — 15/16/17 Girls: 1-0 |
| Chi City Circuit #1 (Regional) | Wood Dale, IL | #2582 of 3,214 | 2-6 | Adversity 14 Adversity G141 (GL) — 14 Girls: 1-2; Adversity 15 Adversity G151 (GL) — 15 Girls: 1-1; Adversity 13 Adversity G131 (GL) — 13 Girls: 0-3 |
| 2026 Salt Lake City Showdown W2 (11-14s & 15 AL) (Elite) | Salt Lake City, UT | #26 of 3,214 | 9-11 | Adversity 15-Adidas — 15 Liberty: 2-4; Adversity 15-Prpl adidas — 15 American Red: 3-4; Adversity G14 Adidas — 14 American Red: 4-3 |
| 2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National Championship (Elite) | Reno, NV | #11 of 3,214 | 5-3 | Adversity G18 Adidas — 18 National: 5-3 |
| 2026 Salt Lake City Showdown W1 (15 OU, 16-17s) (Elite) | Salt Lake City, UT | #9 of 3,214 | 23-22 | Adversity 16-Prpl adidas — 16 USA: 3-4; Adversity 17-Adidas — 17 Open: 4-3; Adversity 16-Wht adidas — 16 American Red: 5-4; Adversity 16-Blk adidas — 16 Liberty: 3-5; Adversity 17-Prpl adidas — 17 USA: 5-2; Adversity 17-Blk adidas — 17 Liberty: 3-4 |
| 2026 Mizuno Diggin' in the Dells II (U13,15,17,18) (Regional) | Wisconsin Dells, WI | #823 of 3,214 | 2-3 | Adversity 15-Blk adidas — 15 Classic: 2-3 |
| 2026 Mizuno Diggin' in the Dells I (U12,14,16) (Regional) | Wisconsin Dells, WI | #824 of 3,214 | 3-2 | Adversity 14-Blk adidas — 14 Classic: 3-2 |
| 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western National Qualifier - Wk 1 (Competitive) | Reno, NV | #101 of 3,214 | 5-4 | Adversity 16-Adidas — 16 Open: 5-4 |
| 2026 JVA/AAU 18U National Championship (Premier) | Louisville, KY | #56 of 3,214 | 6-3 | Adversity G18 Adidas — 18 Open: 6-3 |
| 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) (Elite) | Chicago, IL | #7 of 3,214 | 29-60 | Adversity 16-Prpl adidas — 16 Open: 3-6; Adversity G12 Adidas — 12 American: 0-6; Adversity 16-Wht adidas — 16 American Red: 3-4; Adversity 15-Adidas — 15 USA: 1-7; Adversity 17-Adidas — 17 Open: 2-5; Adversity 16-Blk adidas — 16 Liberty: 2-6; Adversity 16-Adidas — 16 Open: 5-3; Adversity G13 Adidas — 13 American : 1-7; Adversity 17-Prpl adidas — 17 USA: 4-3; Adversity G14 Adidas — 14 Liberty: 0-7; Adversity 15-Prpl adidas — 15 American Blue: 5-2; Adversity 17-Blk adidas — 17 American Red: 3-4 |
| '26 (C3) Chicago Classic Championships (Regional) | Elgin, IL | #1038 of 3,214 | 3-6 | Adversity 14-Blk adidas — 14 Club: 0-3; Adversity 15-Blk adidas — 15 Club: 3-3 |
| 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier STL (11-13s, 14A/L/S) (Premier) | St. Louis, MO | #44 of 3,214 | 4-3 | Adversity G14 Adidas — 14 American Red: 4-3 |
| 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U/S, 17-18s) (Elite) | Indianapolis, IN | #8 of 3,214 | 29-19 | Adversity 16-Adidas — 16 Open: 7-2; Adversity 16-Prpl adidas — 16 USA: 5-4; Adversity 17-Prpl adidas — 17 USA: 5-2; Adversity 17-Blk adidas — 17 American Red: 1-6; Adversity G18 Adidas — 18 USA: 5-3; Adversity 17-Adidas — 17 Open: 6-2 |
| 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier STL(14O/U,15s,16 A/L/S) (Elite) | St. Louis, MO | #13 of 3,214 | 19-11 | Adversity 16-Wht adidas — 16 American Red: 6-2; Adversity 16-Blk adidas — 16 Liberty: 3-4; Adversity 15-Adidas — 15 Liberty: 6-2; Adversity 15-Prpl adidas — 15 American Blue: 4-3 |
| '26 (CVL) Championship Week 4 (Regional) | Elgin, IL | #777 of 3,214 | 3-3 | Adversity 14-Blk adidas — 14U NORTH: 3-3 |
| 2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2 (Premier) | Boston, MA | #46 of 3,214 | 3-4 | Adversity G18 Adidas — 18 Open: 3-4 |
| 2026 GLR Girls Regional Championships (Competitive) | Bedford Park, IL | #108 of 3,214 | 17-18 | Adversity 16-Adidas — 16 Open: 7-0; Adversity 15-Adidas — 15 Open: 4-2; Adversity 15-Prpl adidas — 15 Open: 1-4; Adversity 16-Prpl adidas — 16 Open: 3-3; Adversity 16-Blk adidas — 16 Open: 2-4; Adversity G14 Adidas — 14 Open: 0-5 |
| 2026 Triple Crown NIT (Elite) | Kansas City, MO | #2 of 3,214 | 17-8 | Adversity G18 Adidas — 18 & Under: 6-3; Adversity 17-Adidas — 17 & Under: 7-2; Adversity 16-Adidas — 16 & Under: 4-3 |
| 2026 Mizuno SPVB Presidents Day Challenge (Competitive) | Aurora, IL | #226 of 3,214 | 4-4 | Adversity G13 Adidas — 14/13 Club White: 4-4 |
| 2026 Nike President's Cup (Competitive) | Milwaukee, WI | #221 of 3,214 | 10-13 | Adversity 16-Blk adidas — 16 Premier: 2-5; Adversity 17-Blk adidas — 17/18 Premier: 5-3; Adversity 16-Wht adidas — 16 Premier: 3-5 |
| 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St. Louis (Elite) | St. Louis, MO | #16 of 3,214 | 26-14 | Adversity 17-Prpl adidas — 17 Open: 5-3; Adversity G14 Adidas — 14 Club: 4-4; Adversity 15-Adidas — 15 Premier Blue: 6-2; Adversity 15-Prpl adidas — 15 Club Blue: 8-1; Adversity 16-Prpl adidas — 16 Open: 3-4 |
| 2026 JVC Winter Classic - Powered by Under Armour (Competitive) | Milwaukee, WI | #110 of 3,214 | 7-9 | Adversity G14 Adidas — 14 Premier: 0-5; Adversity G13 Adidas — 13 Classic: 3-2; Adversity 15-Prpl adidas — 15 Club: 4-2 |
| 2026 Capital City Classic (Regional) | Sun Prairie, WI | #483 of 3,214 | 7-9 | Adversity 16-Wht adidas — 15-16 Open: 1-4; Adversity 17-Blk adidas — 17-18 Girls: 4-2; Adversity 16-Blk adidas — 15-16 Open: 2-3 |
| 2026 The Nike Classic (Elite) | Columbus, OH | #22 of 3,214 | 19-18 | Adversity 17-Prpl adidas — 17 Open: 2-5; Adversity 16-Adidas — 16 Open: 6-2; Adversity 16-Prpl adidas — 16 Premier: 5-2; Adversity 15-Adidas — 15 Open: 0-7; Adversity 17-Adidas — 17 Open: 6-2 |
| '26 (MLK) Chicago Challenge (Regional) | Elgin, IL | #464 of 3,214 | 5-1 | Adversity G12 Adidas — 12 Classic: 5-1 |
| 2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National Qualifier (Premier) | Schaumburg, IL | #65 of 3,214 | 4-4 | Adversity G18 Adidas — 18 Open: 4-4 |