The Michigan State Men’s Volleyball Program is coming back to St. Joseph Michigan to host volleyball clinics and play against the Notre Dame Men’s Volleyball program at St. Joseph High School on Saturday February 11, 2023. This year’s event, hosted by the St. Joseph High School Women’s Volleyball Program welcomes players to participate in clinics open to the public for volleyball enthusiast of all ages. For spectators who just want to come watch the two teams battle it out, the match will take place at 7pm at St Joseph High School with doors opening at 6pm and admission of $5 at the door.
This annual event, which has taken place for the past 15 years, had been on hold due to COVID, but organizers are excited to see its return.
“Every year this event gets bigger and better,” says co-organizer Phil Hegg. “We have had volleyball players come for the volleyball clinic from as far away as Detroit and Muskegon in the past. All participants in the volleyball clinics have a lot of fun, and the match with Notre Dame Men’s Volleyball is a lot of fun to watch.”
Sign-ups for the clinic started January 3, 2023. Clinics are available for all ages k-12th grade with a session for adult volleyball players and the addition of boys and men’s clinics this year.
Pre-registration for clinics is due by January 26th are $35 per person. After that date the cost is $45 per person. Clinics are open to the public and all schools are invited to participate. Every clinic participant registered by January 26 will also receive a “MSU vs. ND Volleyball Shirts” (Good for autographs after the game) and a free pass for that evening’s men’s volleyball match held at St. Joseph High School, between Michigan State University & The University of Notre Dame. Admission to the match only will be $5 per person payable by cash or check at the door.
Clinic details: M.S.U. Volleyball Clinic with the MSU Men’s Volleyball Team & Their Coaches
Saturday, February 11, 2023 – at St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, MI
• 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. for Adults, Middle & High School Boys
• 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. for 7th-12 grades girls
• 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. for K-6th grades- boys and girls
• 7:00 p.m.- Match between Michigan State University and The University of Notre Dame (open to the public)
“We are excited to host this event. The clinics are a great way to learn about the game, get some really good training in a short period of time and see some phenomenal volleyball in the Southwest Michigan area. This is going to be a great time for all who participate,” says St. Joseph High School Coach Paul Kelm, a co-organizer for the event. “MSU asked Phil if we could add any Middle School or High School Boys who would have an interest this year, which is a great opportunity. We’ve had a lot of our male students ask about our program and this will provide a chance for them to learn more about the sport.
To learn more and register yourself or a family member for the clinics visit this link.
By Julee Laurent
MOTM Contributor
