Editorial: O Top Programs, Where Art Thou?

If the purpose of the Badger Tour is to give top club teams an opportunity to play competitive volleyball without leaving Wisconsin, wouldn't it be great if all the top clubs (or all the top teams at the top clubs) participated? It can't be for a lack of quality competition. In the 17/18s division, participants include first-team all-staters like Brooke Stittleburg of Sauk Power 18s, players who recently won state championships like Tori Kroll of KML and Milwaukee Sting 17 Black, highly regarded national prospects like Michielah Navis of Club Breakout, as well as top D1 recruits like Mary Beth O'Brien of FC Elite 18-1. Obviously, every club has the right to make whatever decision they feel is in their best interest, but we also wish they would consider what they're missing. Good luck to all.