MO · USAV Gateway Region
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Next Level Volleyball Academy is a volleyball club based in St. Louis, MO, ranked as high as #1249 nationally by VolleyLens. It fields 8 teams in the 2025-26 season. VolleyLens has tracked the club from the 2025-26 season through 2025-26 across 8 team-seasons.
8 teams · Ages 11–13, 15, 16
Written from this club's match results and rankings, and updated whenever they are. Nothing here is estimated.
Next Level Volleyball Academy is a club volleyball program based in St. Louis, MO, competing in the Gateway region. In 2025-26 it fielded eight girls teams aged 11 to 16.
Its girls program ranks #1,249 nationally and #45 of 127 in MO for 2025-26, on a Club Score of 1,478. That places it in the Developing tier, the band VolleyLens assigns from Club Score. Of its 8 teams, 1 rates Elite, meaning an Elo of 1700 or better.
Across the season its teams played 307 matches and won 126 of them, a 43% win rate. Its strongest team, NLVA 15-Girouard, is #28 nationally and #7 in MO, at 2,262 Elo on a 45-25 record.
Teams averaged 38 matches each over the season. The club entered 31 events between 14 December and 25 June, a season of about 6 months. Of those, 12 were Elite or Premier events — the strongest fields on the calendar.
Those events were held in six states, with eight of 31 outside MO. Destinations included IL, IN, FL, KY and LA. Travel is described here in trips and destinations rather than cost, because event locations carry no distances.
<p>Next Level Volleyball Academy (NLVA) is a community-focused club serving the Antelope Valley in California, emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship, and character building in a fun environment. Their girls' indoor program prioritizes local success and preparing players to compete at high levels. Parents and coaches will appreciate the club's commitment to holistic player growth beyond just volleyball performance.</p><p><strong>Leadership:</strong> NLVA Girls’ Director & Owner leads the girls' program.</p><p><strong>Competitive Level:</strong> Strong regional competitor</p>
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#1249 nationally · Club Score 1478
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| Season | Division | Rank | Club Score | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Girls | #1249 | 1478 | 8 |
Every team Next Level Volleyball Academy 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLVA 15-Girouard | Girls | 15 | 2262 (Elite) | 45-25 | 64% |
| NLVA 15-Everett | Girls | 15 | 1584 (Competitive) | 25-15-1 | 61% |
| NLVA 16-Girouard | Girls | 16 | 1546 (Competitive) | 18-24-2 | 41% |
| NLVA 12-Collins | Girls | 12 | 1448 (Developing) | 7-10-2 | 37% |
| NLVA 15-Fields | Girls | 15 | 1316 (Emerging) | 8-22 | 27% |
| NLVA 11-Neal | Girls | 11 | 1275 (Emerging) | 5-17-1 | 22% |
| NLVA 16-Johnson | Girls | 16 | 1272 (Emerging) | 11-27-5 | 26% |
| NLVA 13-Neal | Girls | 13 | 1256 (Emerging) | 7-27-3 | 19% |
Where Next Level Volleyball Academy 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 | 6-4 | NLVA 15-Girouard — 15 Open: 6-4 |
| 2026 UA Players Championship (Elite) | Louisville, KY | #30 of 3,214 | 2-4 | NLVA 15-Girouard — 15 Open: 2-4 |
| 26 Donna Mayer Gateway Girls 11-17s Bid Event (Competitive) | St. Louis, MO | #139 of 3,214 | 0-12 | NLVA 15-Everett — 15 Girls: 0-3; NLVA 13-Neal — 13 Girls: 0-2; NLVA 15-Fields — 15 Girls: 0-4; NLVA 16-Johnson — 16 Girls: 0-3 |
| 2026 ASICS Show Me W2 (10's-14's, 18NB) (Elite) | Kansas City, MO | #24 of 3,214 | 0-7 | NLVA 13-Neal — 13 American Blue: 0-7 |
| 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/USA/LIB/AM) (Elite) | Kansas City, MO | #12 of 3,214 | 12-27 | NLVA 15-Girouard — 15 Open: 4-5; NLVA 15-Fields — 15 American Blue: 3-4; NLVA 16-Girouard — 16 Liberty: 2-5; NLVA 16-Johnson — 16 American Red: 1-7; NLVA 15-Everett — 15 Liberty: 2-6 |
| 26 Gateway Girls MS Regional Championships Wknd 2 (Regional) | St. Louis, MO | #472 of 3,214 | 4-6 | NLVA 11-Neal — 11 Bronze/Copper Girls: 0-5; NLVA 12-Collins — 12 Bronze/Copper Girls: 4-1 |
| 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) (Elite) | Chicago, IL | #7 of 3,214 | 5-3 | NLVA 15-Girouard — 15 Open: 5-3 |
| MOVA MARCH MADNESS (Regional) | BRIDGETON, MO | #2389 of 3,214 | 1-2 | NLVA 13-Neal — 13 Girls: 1-2 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 3/22/26 - Beal Center (Regional) | Chesterfield, MO | #1953 of 3,214 | 2-5 | NLVA 11-Neal — 11 Girls: 1-3; NLVA 16-Johnson — 17 Girls: 1-2 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 3/22/26 - Legacy VTC (Regional) | Fenton, MO | #2289 of 3,214 | 6-0 | NLVA 15-Everett — 15 Girls: 6-0 |
| 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U/S, 17-18s) (Elite) | Indianapolis, IN | #8 of 3,214 | 2-5 | NLVA 16-Girouard — 16 USA: 2-5 |
| 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier STL (11-13s, 14A/L/S) (Premier) | St. Louis, MO | #44 of 3,214 | 2-6 | NLVA 13-Neal — 13 American Red: 2-6 |
| 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier STL(14O/U,15s,16 A/L/S) (Elite) | St. Louis, MO | #13 of 3,214 | 10-21 | NLVA 15-Girouard — 15 Open: 3-5; NLVA 16-Johnson — 16 American Blue: 2-6; NLVA 15-Fields — 15 American Red: 0-7; NLVA 15-Everett — 15 Liberty: 5-3 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 3/8/26 - Legacy VTC (Regional) | Fenton, MO | #795 of 3,214 | 1-3 | NLVA 12-Collins — 12 Girls: 1-3 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 3/7/26 - Multiple (Regional) | Great STL Area, MO | #647 of 3,214 | 1-4 | NLVA 11-Neal — 11 Girls: 1-4 |
| Volley In the LOU #11 (Regional) | Saint Louis, MO | #2687 of 3,214 | 0-3 | NLVA 13-Neal — 13 Girls: 0-3 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 3/7/26 - Belleville (Regional) | Belleville, IL | #1227 of 3,214 | 2-1 | NLVA 16-Girouard — 16 Girls: 2-1 |
| SKY LAVENDAR MEMORIAL (Regional) | BRIDGETON, MO | #1442 of 3,214 | 1-2 | NLVA 13-Neal — 13 Girls: 1-2 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 2/28/26 - Center STL (Regional) | Affton, MO | #1187 of 3,214 | 5-5 | NLVA 15-Fields — 15 Girls: 1-3; NLVA 16-Girouard — 17 Girls: 4-2 |
| 2026 Sunshine Classic (Elite) | Orlando, FL | #5 of 3,214 | 13-3 | NLVA 15-Everett — 15 American Blue: 6-2; NLVA 15-Girouard — 15 USA: 7-1 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 2/21/26 - Multiple (Regional) | Saint Louis, MO | #1642 of 3,214 | 0-2 | NLVA 16-Johnson — 17 Girls: 0-2 |
| 2026 NIKE Music City Championships *Jazz Edition* (Elite) | NEW ORLEANS, LA | #33 of 3,214 | 4-4 | NLVA 16-Girouard — 16 Liberty Blue: 4-4 |
| 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St. Louis (Elite) | St. Louis, MO | #16 of 3,214 | 14-16 | NLVA 15-Girouard — 15 Open: 8-1; NLVA 16-Girouard — 16 Premier Blue: 3-5; NLVA 13-Neal — 13 Club: 3-5; NLVA 12-Collins — 12 Club: 0-5 |
| Stratman Sports Presidents' Day Classic '26 (Regional) | Greater STL Area, MO | #865 of 3,214 | 13-9 | NLVA 16-Johnson — 16 Girls: 3-4; NLVA 15-Fields — 15 Girls: 4-4; NLVA 15-Everett — 15 Girls: 6-1 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 2/7/26 - Legacy VTC (Regional) | Fenton, MO | #2391 of 3,214 | 3-1 | NLVA 16-Johnson — 16 Girls: 3-1 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 2/7/26 - Beal Center (Regional) | Chesterfield, MO | #1870 of 3,214 | 2-1 | NLVA 12-Collins — 12 Girls: 2-1 |
| 26 Dennis Lafata Boys Bid Classic (Premier) | St. Louis, MO | #95 of 3,214 | 6-1 | NLVA 15-Girouard — 15 Girls League Bid Wknd: 6-1 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 2/1/26 - Legacy VTC (Regional) | Fenton, MO | #1115 of 3,214 | 2-2 | NLVA 11-Neal — 11 Girls: 2-2 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 1/4/26 - Beal Center (Regional) | Chesterfield, MO | #408 of 3,214 | 2-4 | NLVA 16-Johnson — 16 Girls: 1-2; NLVA 16-Girouard — 16 Girls: 1-2 |
| Stratman Sports Series - 1/4/26 - O'Fallon, IL (Regional) | O'Fallon, IL | #2135 of 3,214 | 1-3 | NLVA 11-Neal — 11 Girls: 1-3 |
| 26 Gateway Boys and Girls Winter Kickoff (Competitive) | St. Louis, MO | #188 of 3,214 | 4-1 | NLVA 15-Girouard — 17 Girls: 4-1 |