DEVELOPMENTAL TEAMS

Our Development Teams are designed for athletes who are new to competitive club volleyball, still building their fundamental skills, or for families looking for a lower time and cost commitment. Some players also choose this option as a way to ease into club volleyball before moving into a more competitive tier. These teams provide a fun, structured, and supportive environment that emphasizes learning the game, growing confidence, and developing a love for volleyball.

Athletes receive jerseys, compete in tournaments and scrimmages, and are part of a true team throughout the season. It’s not just an open gym or skills camp—players gain the full benefits of being on a team: building friendships, learning teamwork, competing together, and developing pride in representing 414.

TEAMS OFFERED (26-27 SEASON):

11s age group: 1-2 planned team
12s age group: 1-2 planned teams

LOCATION:

Milwaukee Sports Complex

6000 W Ryan Road

Franklin, WI 53132

COST:

$600

2027 SEASON TRYOUTS:

Tryouts will take place July 18 and 19. Full details and registration form here. If spots remain available after tryouts, a second tryout will be held in the fall.

SEASON LENGTH:

January - March (or early April)

PRACTICES:

Two, 90 minute practices per week
- Mondays and Thursdays
- 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

TOURNAMENTS:

2-3 Tournaments (2-3 play dates)

UNIFORM:

One jersey will be provided

Meet the Coaches

Katie Makina

Lead Development Coach

--6th season coaching with 414 - former 13 Elite coach, also coached 12s.

--Current Director of Franklin Junior Sabers.

--She works at South Milwaukee High School teaching Science and previously coached their JV volleyball team.

--Katie went to Marquette University and has a Bachelor of Science in Education & Broad Field Science degree.

Hannah Guth

Coach

--10 years coaching at Brookfield East High School (2014-2024)
--Played for a year at Seton Hall University, played 3 years of club at Marquette - 2013 and 2014 NCVF National Champion
--Graduated from Marquette University with a BS in Math Education and UW Oshkosh with a MS in Math Education
--Current Math teacher at Brookfield East High School.

Katie Corr

Coach

--3 years coaching South Milwaukee High School Junior Varsity team. She also coaches instructional camps and workshops for players during off season.

--Played school volleyball from 5th grade through high school. She also played club volleyball for five years.

--Graduated from Marquette University

--Current High School Spanish Teacher at South Milwaukee High School

Laura Konopski

Coach

-2 years coaching Franklin Junior Sabers Volleyball

-3 years coaching Franklin Rec volleyball

-Prior coaching experience includes coaching gymnastics (Altius), softball and baseball (Franklin Little League), Franklin Rec and Junior Sabers basketball.

-Played 4 years of volleyball and softball and 2 years of basketball at Franklin High School.

-Graduated with a bachelors in Exercise science and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Carroll University. Currently working as an outpatient physical therapist with Aurora Sports Health for the past 14 years.

USAV MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED TO PLAY:

Players may start with a Tryout Membership ($10) and upgrade to a (full season) Junior Membership ($45 additional dollars) if they are selected for a team.

Click here to sign up for USAV membership!