The MVB Experience

Why jump on the MVB train? Look at the facts. WII-FM, everyone's favorite station. What's In It For Me? 

• Culture. You know the expression, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." The MVB culture - the ecosystem - emphasizes teamwork. Seniors do not 'bigfoot' underclassmen. Everyone works to create the best team possible. 
• Fun. Nobody says, "I hate volleyball practice." Volleyball is fun and the sport grows in popularity every year. 
• Improvement. The MVB teams at the end of the season grow substantially from the beginning. 
• Opportunity. Everyone gets a chance to compete for roles. If you impact winning, you will have your day. 
• Coaching. Experienced coaches, led by Scott Celli, get buy-in by adding value. 
• Competition. If you love to compete, MVB is for you. You'll scrimmage with top players and if you're a reserve player you'll get chances to improve by playing against top players. This season All-Stars Leah Fowke and Sabine Wenzel return as well as a plethora of experienced veterans who will contend for another ML title. 
• Schedule. The Middlesex League gets tougher every season. 2024 will bring more of the same plus the always tough non-league schedule. "Iron sharpens iron." 
• Results. MVB wins. Melrose is at or near "the top of the table" every season, including a State Championship, ten sectional championships, and another League Championship. 

Recognition. Melrose's success earns recognition for top players. During the last three seasons, Melrose had a player earn the "Triple Crown" of All-State and All-Scholastic from The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald. All of you know Elena Soukos, Gia Vlajkovic, and Sadie Jaggers.

Tradition. You often see former players at tryouts and matches during the regular season and the post-season. The leadership book Legacy, by James Kerr reminds you to "be a good ancestor" and "leave the jersey in a better place." 

Lagniappe. Tip better.