MVP 18-Black — #42 Boys 18 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Boys 18 Volleyball Team · MVP · Potomac, MD

MVP 18-Black is the #42 ranked boys 18 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2026 and a 28-18 record (61% win rate) across 46 matches. The team competes as part of MVP (Potomac, MD).

#42

Overall Rank

2026

Elo Rating

28W-18L

Record

61%

Win Rate

Matches

Scouting Report

MVP 18-Black is the top boys 18U team from the Maryland Volleyball Program (MVP), a competitive club in the Northeast region, coached by head coach Alex Shafer and assistant Paul Chin. The team features a roster of 2026 graduates with solid height, including multiple 6'0"+ players in key positions like OH, MH, and S. They compete in a demanding national schedule, including JVA Chi-Town Challenge, Nike Steel City, and qualifiers for AAU Nationals in Orlando.

Competitive Level: Strong national program

Strengths:

Balanced roster with height advantages: two OH at 6'2", MH at 6'5" and 6'2", and a 6'4" setter.
Versatile liberos and defensive specialists at 5'6" to 6'0" for strong backrow coverage.
Extensive national tournament experience across regions like Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Atlantic City.
Qualified for high-level divisions such as 18 Open and 18 Elite in major events.

Match History (46 matches)

Date	Event	Opponent	Score	W/L	Sets
2026-07-06	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	A4 Volley Boys 18-Tyler (SC)	2-0	W	25-19,25-19
2026-07-06	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	Pacific Rim 18-1 (NC)	2-1	W	20-25,25-14,13-15
2026-07-05	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	ACAD Boys 18 Red (GE)	2-0	W	22-25,22-25
2026-07-05	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	A2 18 Red (OV)	2-0	W	25-21,25-20
2026-07-05	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	Bay to Bay 18-1 (NC)	0-2	L	25-17,25-16
2026-07-04	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	Adversity South 18 Adidas (GL)	1-2	L	25-21,19-25,15-11
2026-07-04	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	Outrigger U18-1 (AH)	1-2	L	25-18,20-25,15-10
2026-07-04	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	Balboa Bay 18Blue (SC)	0-2	L	25-12,25-14
2026-07-03	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	WPVC Boys 18 Armour Black (FL)	0-2	L	25-16,25-15
2026-07-03	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	COAST Boys 18-1 Pat (SC)	0-2	L	25-16,25-20
2026-07-03	AAU Boys National Volleyball Champion...	GSL 18 Elect - Shane (IM)	2-1	W	25-16,24-26,12-15
2026-05-25	2026 Boys' East Coast Championships	Warren Sixpack 18 1	1-2	L	25-18, 16-25, 16-18
2026-05-24	2026 Boys' East Coast Championships	Stars 18 Lion	0-2	L	25-20, 25-18
2026-05-24	2026 Boys' East Coast Championships	Sportime 18 1	2-1	W	25-20, 19-25, 13-15
2026-05-24	2026 Boys' East Coast Championships	PSVC 18 Josh	2-0	W	25-19, 25-17
2026-05-23	2026 Boys' East Coast Championships	SERV 18 Beast	2-0	W	25-18, 25-17
2026-05-23	2026 Boys' East Coast Championships	CORE Boys 18 Platinum	2-0	W	25-20, 25-21
2026-05-23	2026 Boys' East Coast Championships	C2 Attack Boys 17-1 Elite	1-2	L	22-25, 25-13, 15-8
2026-02-22	The St. James & Boys ECPL AAU Grand Prix	Velocity 18-1 National	2-1	W	30-32, 25-18, 9-15
2026-02-22	The St. James & Boys ECPL AAU Grand Prix	Triangle Boys 18 Black	0-2	L	25-18, 25-14
2026-02-21	The St. James & Boys ECPL AAU Grand Prix	Team'Sota 18-1 National	2-0	W	25-17, 25-22
2026-02-21	The St. James & Boys ECPL AAU Grand Prix	Annapolis 18U-1	2-0	W	25-21, 25-19
2026-02-21	The St. James & Boys ECPL AAU Grand Prix	Synergy Boys 18 Fire	2-0	W	25-21, 25-21
2026-02-08	2026 Nike Steel City Boys Championships	SMASH Boys 18-1	0-2	L	25-23, 26-24
2026-02-07	2026 Nike Steel City Boys Championships	Academy 18O Under Armour	0-2	L	25-23, 25-12
2026-02-07	2026 Nike Steel City Boys Championships	Yorktowne 18 Red	2-0	W	26-24, 25-19
2026-02-07	2026 Nike Steel City Boys Championships	Velocity 18-1 National	2-0	W	25-21, 25-23
2026-02-06	2026 Nike Steel City Boys Championships	PREVAIL Boys 18 Platinum	1-2	L	25-12, 19-25, 13-15
2026-02-06	2026 Nike Steel City Boys Championships	TNT Boys 18 Colossus	2-0	W	25-20, 25-16
2026-02-06	2026 Nike Steel City Boys Championships	Husky 18.1	2-0	W	25-16, 25-16
2025-12-13	Boys Winter Invitational	Cinci Attack 18 Black	0-2	L	25-18, 25-19
2025-12-13	Boys Winter Invitational	Next 18xBlack	2-0	W	25-23, 25-15
2025-12-13	Boys Winter Invitational	SMASH Boys 18-1	0-2	L	23-25, 16-25
2025-12-13	Boys Winter Invitational	HPSTL B18 Orange	2-0	W	19-25, 22-25
2025-12-12	Boys Winter Invitational	Apex 18 Select Boys	2-1	W	21-25, 25-19, 15-6
2025-12-12	Boys Winter Invitational	Sky High Adidas B18-1	2-0	W	25-19, 25-18
2025-12-12	Boys Winter Invitational	Club 1 B 18 Skronkstrong	2-0	W	25-20, 25-20
2025-11-03	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	Vegas United B18Black (SC)	2-0	W	25-15, 25-22
2025-11-03	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	BVC Ballers (CH)	2-0	W	29-27, 25-20
2025-11-03	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	CUVC 18-1 Boys (CR)	2-1	W	17-25, 25-20, 15-7
2025-11-02	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	Annapolis 18U-1 (CH)	2-0	W	25-22, 25-19
2025-11-02	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	Pulse 18-Brandon (SC)	0-2	L	16-25, 23-25
2025-11-02	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	SynergyForce B 18-1 Natl (NC)	2-0	W	25-18, 25-22
2025-11-01	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	Next 18xBlack (OV)	2-0	W	25-21, 25-23
2025-11-01	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	Yorktowne 18 Blue (KE)	0-2	L	28-26, 25-21
2025-11-01	2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge	MVVC B 18 Red (NC)	0-2	L	25-19, 25-21

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L	Division	Opp Elo	Elo Before	Elo After	Change	K	SoS
2026-07-06	A4 Volley Boys 18-Tyler (SC)	2-0	W	OPEN	1971	1998	2026	+28	46	1.00
2026-07-06	Pacific Rim 18-1 (NC)	2-1	W	OPEN	2034	1981	1998	+17	50	1.00
2026-07-05	Bay to Bay 18-1 (NC)	0-2	L	OPEN	2016	1992	1981	-11	50	1.00
2026-07-05	ACAD Boys 18 Red (GE)	2-0	W	OPEN	1965	1962	1992	+30	50	1.00
2026-07-05	A2 18 Red (OV)	2-0	W	OPEN	1847	1943	1962	+19	44	1.00
2026-07-04	Outrigger U18-1 (AH)	1-2	L	OPEN	1873	1953	1943	-10	44	1.00
2026-07-04	Balboa Bay 18Blue (SC)	0-2	L	OPEN	2265	1957	1953	-4	56	1.00
2026-07-04	Adversity South 18 Adidas (GL)	1-2	L	OPEN	2096	1959	1957	-2	56	1.00
2026-07-03	GSL 18 Elect - Shane (IM)	2-1	W	OPEN	2004	1941	1959	+18	50	1.00
2026-07-03	WPVC Boys 18 Armour Black (FL)	0-2	L	OPEN	2174	1947	1941	-6	56	1.00
2026-07-03	COAST Boys 18-1 Pat (SC)	0-2	L	OPEN	2157	1953	1947	-6	56	1.00
2026-05-25	Warren Sixpack 18 1	1-2	L	OPEN	2052	1957	1953	-4	50	1.00
2026-05-24	PSVC 18 Josh	2-0	W	OPEN	1842	1935	1957	+22	44	1.00
2026-05-24	Sportime 18 1	2-1	W	OPEN	2035	1896	1935	+39	56	1.00
2026-05-24	Stars 18 Lion	0-2	L	OPEN	2051	1903	1896	-7	56	1.00
2026-05-23	C2 Attack Boys 17-1 Elite	1-2	L	OPEN	2173	1907	1903	-4	56	1.00
2026-05-23	CORE Boys 18 Platinum	2-0	W	OPEN	1834	1884	1907	+23	44	1.00
2026-05-23	SERV 18 Beast	2-0	W	OPEN	1584	1880	1884	+4	19	1.00
2026-02-22	Triangle Boys 18 Black	0-2	L	OPEN	2102	1886	1880	-6	56	1.00
2026-02-22	Velocity 18-1 National	2-1	W	OPEN	1849	1873	1886	+13	44	1.00
2026-02-21	Annapolis 18U-1	2-0	W	OPEN	1797	1851	1873	+22	42	1.00
2026-02-21	Team'Sota 18-1 National	2-0	W	OPEN	1772	1828	1851	+23	42	1.00
2026-02-21	Synergy Boys 18 Fire	2-0	W	OPEN	1657	1820	1828	+8	26	1.00
2026-02-08	SMASH Boys 18-1	0-2	L	OPEN	1978	1824	1820	-4	56	1.00
2026-02-07	Academy 18O Under Armour	0-2	L	OPEN	1960	1832	1824	-8	56	1.00
2026-02-07	Velocity 18-1 National	2-0	W	OPEN	1657	1826	1832	+6	26	1.00
2026-02-07	Yorktowne 18 Red	2-0	W	OPEN	1667	1818	1826	+8	26	1.00
2026-02-06	PREVAIL Boys 18 Platinum	1-2	L	OPEN	1766	1823	1818	-5	42	1.00
2026-02-06	Husky 18.1	2-0	W	OPEN	1810	1785	1823	+38	48	1.00
2026-02-06	TNT Boys 18 Colossus	2-0	W	OPEN	1677	1769	1785	+16	32	1.00

Roster (16 players)

#	Name	Position	Grad Year
4	Essa M'baye	MB	2027
11	Brian Chen	Libero	2026
21	Kai Chen	Middle	2026
5	Hayden Chin	DS	2026
27	Michael Horton	Right	2026
2	Tahsin Hurcan	Setter	2026
9	Benjamin Kauffman	Left	2026
10	Jayson Lee	Middle	2026
12	Kyler Lee	Setter	2025
15	Titus Lee	Left	2026
1	Noah Mbaitoloum	Left	2029
4	Essa Mbaye	Middle	2027
17	Dominic Mullen	Middle	2026
8	Callum Pablo	Left	2026
14	Michael Rathnam	Setter	2027
13	Kris Shiao	Left	2026

Coaching Staff

Paul Chin
Assistant Coach

Lee Flagg
Assistant Coach

Alexander Shafer
Head Coach

Rajesh Rathnam
Assistant Coach

Alex Shafer
Head Coach

Frequently asked questions

Where is MVP 18-Black ranked?

MVP 18-Black is the #42 ranked boys 18 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2026 based on 46 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is MVP 18-Black's record this season?

28 wins, 18 losses (61% win rate) across 46 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does MVP 18-Black compete for?

MVP 18-Black is part of MVP, based in Potomac, MD. View the full MVP club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.

Who plays for MVP 18-Black?

MVP 18-Black carries a roster of 16 players including Essa M'baye, Brian Chen, Kai Chen. The full roster below lists each player's position, class year, height, and college commitment when available.

How are VolleyLens team rankings calculated?

VolleyLens uses an Elo rating system tuned for volleyball: every team starts at 1500, ratings update after every match using K-factor 32 with margin-of-victory adjustment, and a strength-of-schedule multiplier accounts for opponent difficulty. Read the full methodology at /insights/volleylens-volleyball-ranking-methodology.