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  • Instruction was very hands on and motivational. They told you what you were doing wrong but with a positive outlook on what you could do to be better. Having the players as coaches made it a lot better because those girls used to be in the exact position we were in. Overall, just a great camp.
  • This is an excellent camp! The coaches are very attentive and assist you at all levels. They followed through to make sure that everyone understood proper technique.
  • I am from Canada and I traveled all the way from Montreal to Sacred Heart University to do this camp. I really wanted to improve my volleyball skills, so I stayed for 3 sessions. The many drills we did really allowed me to practice and get better. Even though I did not know anyone, I made some great friends and the coaches are super nice! If you like volleyball and want to improve in a friendly, but intense environment, the Nike Volleyball Camp at Sacred Heart University is perfect for you!
  • I had an awesome time at the Sacred Heart University NIKE Volleyball Camp. I met great friends, coaches, and most importantly grew as a volleyball player. I would recommend the advanced program to players who want a challenging but reasonable camp.
  • Nike volleyball camp has taught me how to be aggressive and competitive, along with learning how to be positive and support and cheer on my team. The camp has made me confident in playing and I improved tremendously within the 4 days. It was some of the most intense, sore, and memorable 4 days of my life. I would do it 100 times again
  • This camp is an energy and instruction filled environment with places for players of all levels to participate comfortably in differing drills and games while learning the skills as well as the big picture to the game of volleyball.
  • I definitely would recomend Nike Volleyball Camps. The SHU camp was a wonderful experience. I was pushed out of my comfert zone which caused me to really excel and push myself to the next level. Instruction was great. I learned what the true meaning of team is and what it takes to win. I promise you you would not be let down while attending a Nike Volleyball Camp.
  • My daughter enjoying dorm life with old friends and meeting new friends. playing VB with new set of people.
  • Julie enjoyed attending camp very much. She especially loved the tournament.
  • Sacred Heart is a great facility, very easy to reach from Manhattan -- the camp is very challenging. My daughter plays on a travel team and starts for her school's JV team -- she learns a lot each summer. The facility is great -- the dorms are beautiful, clean, and my daughter says the food is great. She has gone two years in a row. Both Nathalie and I think the camp is terrific -- she is happy being in a challenging environment and not being the best person on the team, perhaps because we have always taught her that you don't want to be the best person on the court -- that's not how you improve. She got a lot of play time because she was the only middle on her team -- that was a bonus. She is still growing and improving her skills at this camp, which is what any parent would want. Thank you!
  • There were so many highlights! The individualized attention given to Carli (and each camper) was incredible and an absolute high point of her time there. How each coach knew Carli by name, skill, needs, goals was simply incredible. How the staff went above and beyond to make her feel encouraged and confident in herself and her skills was more than we could have imagined.
  • My daughter improved her hitting and serving skills after just one day at this camp. The staff was friendly and encouraging and events were well organized. No time was wasted. Also, the facility and lunch provided were excellent! Great work - she will definitely be back for another camp!
  • She had an amazing experience at Nike Volleyball Camp. She made a lot of new friends and learned a lot more skills. She is looking forward to coming next year.
  • My daughter expressed that the spirit and energy were really great at this camp!! She loved the position specialty portion and said it was very helpful.
  • The first day my daughter texted me during camp about how she loves it and wish she stayed for the extra day for position specialty!
  • Lillie liked interacting with the coaches and getting the perspective of college volleyball players. I was pleased that the players were leveled according to their ability and that Lillie received rigorous training and feedback.
  • I originally signed my daughter up as a day camper but after just an hour at camp she was begging me to let her be a boarder. She had a great time and can't wait to go back next year!
  • This was my daughter’s favorite camp ever! We weren’t even out of the gym on the last day of her second session and she was already begging to return next summer! The Sacred Heart Univ. campus and gym are gorgeous, the camp was extremely well organized, the staff were all outstanding athletes and fantastic role models for the campers! Every day we were told tons of stories of volleyball drills and games played, new friends made, how the counselors made every day so fun, etc. I highly recommend this camp and we will definitely be returning next summer!
  • My daughter absolutely loved this camp. This is her third time at a Nike camp and this was her favorite. She loved the counselors, the facility and the playing time.
  • This camp was a fantastic experience for my daughter. She play tons of volleyball, improved her skills and met really nice girls in the process. The staff is very tentative to needs both of the camper and the parents. I highly recommend this program!
  • She loved the tournament days because they were able to put all of their skills that they had practiced to the test. Also loved the grind of working on the little things/skills that are going to make her a great player. It was awesome to work with the players on the team!
  • My daughter was new to the sport of volleyball and she had never stayed at an overnight camp. The Nike volleyball Camp combined the right balance of technical skills with building camper spirit and fun. She didn't want the camp to end and she wants to sign up again for next year!
  • My daughter loved Nike VB Camp at SHU so much. She said it was the best sports camp she has been to and she has attended many BB and VB camps over the years. The instructors taught her so many new skills and had such positive attitudes. Overall, GREAT experience.
  • This was my daughter’s favorite camp ever! We weren’t even out of the gym on the last day of her second session and she was already begging to return next summer! The Sacred Heart Univ. campus and gym are gorgeous, the camp was extremely well organized, the staff were all outstanding athletes and fantastic role models for the campers! Every day we were told tons of stories of volleyball drills and games played, new friends made, how the counselors made every day so fun, etc. I highly recommend this camp and we will definitely be returning next summer!
  • This camp is an energy and instruction filled environment with places for players of all levels to participate comfortably in differing drills and games while learning the skills as well as the big picture to the game of volleyball.
  • I definitely would recomend Nike Volleyball Camps. The SHU camp was a wonderful experience. I was pushed out of my comfert zone which caused me to really excel and push myself to the next level. Instruction was great. I learned what the true meaning of team is and what it takes to win. I promise you you would not be let down while attending a Nike Volleyball Camp.
  • I would highly recommend the camp. The instructors are of high caliber and they know the game very well. They are not lazy and they care about the kids and look at where the player needs help. I will come back it's a awesome camp.
  • This is an excellent camp! The coaches are very attentive and assist you at all levels. They followed through to make sure that everyone understood proper technique.
  • Instruction was very hands on and motivational. They told you what you were doing wrong but with a positive outlook on what you could do to be better. Having the players as coaches made it a lot better because those girls used to be in the exact position we were in. Overall, just a great camp.
  • This was a great team bonding experience and I loved the tournament play! I wish camp was longer!
  • My daughter enjoying dorm life with old friends and meeting new friends. playing VB with new set of people.
  • She loved the tournament days because they were able to put all of their skills that they had practiced to the test. Also loved the grind of working on the little things/skills that are going to make her a great player. It was awesome to work with the players on the team!
  • Sacred Heart is a great facility, very easy to reach from Manhattan -- the camp is very challenging. My daughter plays on a travel team and starts for her school's JV team -- she learns a lot each summer. The facility is great -- the dorms are beautiful, clean, and my daughter says the food is great. She has gone two years in a row. Both Nathalie and I think the camp is terrific -- she is happy being in a challenging environment and not being the best person on the team, perhaps because we have always taught her that you don't want to be the best person on the court -- that's not how you improve. She got a lot of play time because she was the only middle on her team -- that was a bonus. She is still growing and improving her skills at this camp, which is what any parent would want. Thank you!
  • This camp was well run and organized. It was very structured and campers were grouped according to the general ability which is a very basic need for skills to improve. My daughter found this camp to be very helpful and enjoyable and we will be very likely to return next year.
  • What a positive experience for my daughter. She came out of the camp prepared and confident for making her high school team. And she made it! Thank you.
  • There were so many highlights! The individualized attention given to Carli (and each camper) was incredible and an absolute high point of her time there. How each coach knew Carli by name, skill, needs, goals was simply incredible. How the staff went above and beyond to make her feel encouraged and confident in herself and her skills was more than we could have imagined.
  • Very good camp for beginners and advance players alike. The atmosphere is safe and a team spirit is encouraged. The coaches are great and are truly fun to be around. The food is excellent as well. I would definitely go again!
  • My daughter absolutely loved this camp. This is her third time at a Nike camp and this was her favorite. She loved the counselors, the facility and the playing time.
  • This was my daughter’s favorite camp experience ever! Highly organzied camp in a remarkable facility on a beautiful campus! Definitely has the wow-factor! My middle school aged daughter was a day camper for the All Skills and Position Specialty sessions. The coaches and college players as counselors were fantastic, they were great role models! They made every day so much fun while keeping her focused on working to improve her skills. She made a bunch of new friends, won some camp contests, even raved about the cafeteria’s lunch/dinner food! It couldn’t have been a more positive overall experience! We hadn’t even left the gym on the last day and my daughter was already begging to return next summer! Thank you!!
  • I originally signed my daughter up as a day camper but after just an hour at camp she was begging me to let her be a boarder. She had a great time and can't wait to go back next year!
  • This camp was a fantastic experience for my daughter. She play tons of volleyball, improved her skills and met really nice girls in the process. The staff is very tentative to needs both of the camper and the parents. I highly recommend this program!
  • My daughter was new to the sport of volleyball and she had never stayed at an overnight camp. The Nike volleyball Camp combined the right balance of technical skills with building camper spirit and fun. She didn't want the camp to end and she wants to sign up again for next year!
  • The first day my daughter texted me during camp about how she loves it and wish she stayed for the extra day for position specialty!
  • My daughter improved her hitting and serving skills after just one day at this camp. The staff was friendly and encouraging and events were well organized. No time was wasted. Also, the facility and lunch provided were excellent! Great work - she will definitely be back for another camp!
  • My daughter expressed that the spirit and energy were really great at this camp!! She loved the position specialty portion and said it was very helpful.
  • She had an amazing experience at Nike Volleyball Camp. She made a lot of new friends and learned a lot more skills. She is looking forward to coming next year.
  • The campus was gorgeous and the facility nice and clean so it was a good experience for my daughter who is in highschool and going to be thinking about colleges soon.
  • Learned new skills, made friends & overall a great experience.
  • My daughter loved the camp! She can't stop talking about! Well done
  • Great coaching. Learning from current college players, and getting a "feel" for dorm life.
  • Lauren loved meeting new people and is looking forward to doing advanced here next year.
  • My daughter loved how experienced the coaches were and that they taught her skills that she has yet to do on travel and modified teams.
  • I love this camp because the environment was so friendly and wonderful. The instructors are very nice and very helpful. We played a ton of volleyball... We definitely got more than we expected.
  • I loved the camp! I met a lot of great people and the coaches made it so much fun! This was not my first time and will definitely not be my last!
  • I do a Nike camp almost every year. My coaches are always surprised when I come back to school because I've improved so much!
  • My daughter loved the tournaments with her team that she had for the duration of the camp. She became very good friends with her teammates and she said that made her experience a lot more enjoyable.
  • Sacred Heart University Nike Volleyball Camp was such a great experience and I highly suggest the camp to all girls from the ones discovering their interest in the sport to advanced level girls looking for some pointers on how to get a more consistent pass. In addition to the quality of the sessions, the D1 volleyball team brings the perfect amount of intensity and spirit to the court that is needed for an all-around great camp experience!
  • She enjoyed team-building skills and the enthusiasm and encouragement she had received while at camp. She thoroughly enjoyed herself.
  • Learning new techniques, modeling by very talented players, and staying in the dorm and the good food :) My daughter was one of the youngest participants but she said the older kids and counselors were very welcoming and encouraging. Overall it was a great experience for her! Thank you!
  • My daughter learned to serve more consistently as well as figuring out which position best fits her.
  • She felt that the instructors took the time to teach skills necessary to her position. She felt that the workouts although challenging improved her skills. She felt the opportunity to have a pair of coaches was helpful as they were able to make her learning specific to her needs.
  • I loved the tournament play, Creating team name/posters, Meeting new people, Getting to watch the coaches play, Receiving instruction and feedback from qualified college level players, Coaching staff was high quality with a very nice, friendly, effective manner. They really seemed to understand the age group, development level and made it fun!
  • I think the coaches really made it fun because they were from the college team and showed us what a real team looks like. Also the specialty camp was fun because each coach taught their own specialty so they knew what they were talking about.
  • A major high light was that she was able to make new friends and comfortably play on the court with her new teammates she never played with before.
  • The Nike Volleyball Camps are an amazing experience for beginners and advanced players. The staff is amazing, they make you feel like you are part of a big family. These camps are a great experience for any age player!
  • She had the most fun and she absolutely loved her team and her coach and the new skills she learned and came home and said she can't wait for school season/club season to begin she said she'd absolutely do it again. She came home asking if next time she could go for a longer period of time.
  • My daughter loved the camp and loved sleeping over and getting to know other players from high schools across CT and NY too! She learned a new kind of serve that the varsity players do and thought that it looked good by the time she left the camp. Great preparation for high school tryouts.
  • The Nike Volleyball Camp at Sacred Heart University blends instruction for individualized positions, court awareness, and overall skill-building that allows for any level of player to benefit. The whole camp environment is very fun, but conversely intense which makes for a lot of improvement for a camper!
  • Improved skills, and learned other and new skills and positions. Also, got a lot of constructive and helpful feedback to help her in the future.
  • Intensive, fun, and rigorous training session. Daughter enjoyed the dorms and made great friends. The coaching staff was excellent.
  • Attending the Nike Volleyball Camp at SHU was a great introduction to competitive play to my soon to be high school daughter. Having no formal training before camp except for recreational volleyball town camps, this was a great insight and experience to let her know what to expect as she tries out for the high school team this fall.
  • Highlights include the patience and encouragement she received from the coaching staff. In addition to the friendly and positive attitudes of everyone. Everything was great!
  • I would definitely recommend the Nike camp to others because of their encouraging coaches, fun and challenging drills, and informative practices. I learned so much in four days!
  • Over the years this camp has proved to be well run, accessible to all abilities, and runs in August while my daughters have been at other non-volleyball camps in July. The August window is great.
  • My daughter loved the camp and loved sleeping over and getting to know other players from high schools across CT and NY too! She learned a new kind of serve that the varsity players do and thought that it looked good by the time she left the camp. Great preparation for high school tryouts.
  • The Nike Volleyball Camps are an amazing experience for beginners and advanced players. The staff is amazing, they make you feel like you are part of a big family. These camps are a great experience for any age player!
  • She had the most fun and she absolutely loved her team and her coach and the new skills she learned and came home and said she can't wait for school season/club season to begin she said she'd absolutely do it again. She came home asking if next time she could go for a longer period of time.
  • A major high light was that she was able to make new friends and comfortably play on the court with her new teammates she never played with before.
  • Highlights include the patience and encouragement she received from the coaching staff. In addition to the friendly and positive attitudes of everyone. Everything was great!
  • The Nike Volleyball Camp at Sacred Heart University blends instruction for individualized positions, court awareness, and overall skill-building that allows for any level of player to benefit. The whole camp environment is very fun, but conversely intense which makes for a lot of improvement for a camper!
  • Intensive, fun, and rigorous training session. Daughter enjoyed the dorms and made great friends. The coaching staff was excellent.
  • The Nike Volleyball Camp at Sacred Heart University was a wonderful experience. The camp director and staff are well prepared, coordinated and dedicated to provide students both fundamental and advanced volleyball skills, with a right blend of serious instruction and fun. The progress made by all campers was evident.
  • My daughter has attended this camp for three years now and loves each session - her game has really improved.
  • Over the years this camp has proved to be well run, accessible to all abilities, and runs in August while my daughters have been at other non-volleyball camps in July. The August window is great.
  • Improved skills, and learned other and new skills and positions. Also, got a lot of constructive and helpful feedback to help her in the future.
  • I would definitely recommend the Nike camp to others because of their encouraging coaches, fun and challenging drills, and informative practices. I learned so much in four days!
  • She felt that the instructors took the time to teach skills necessary to her position. She felt that the workouts although challenging improved her skills. She felt the opportunity to have a pair of coaches was helpful as they were able to make her learning specific to her needs.
  • My daughter learned to serve more consistently as well as figuring out which position best fits her.
  • Learning new techniques, modeling by very talented players, and staying in the dorm and the good food :) My daughter was one of the youngest participants but she said the older kids and counselors were very welcoming and encouraging. Overall it was a great experience for her! Thank you!
  • I loved the tournament play, Creating team name/posters, Meeting new people, Getting to watch the coaches play, Receiving instruction and feedback from qualified college level players, Coaching staff was high quality with a very nice, friendly, effective manner. They really seemed to understand the age group, development level and made it fun!
  • Sacred Heart University Nike Volleyball Camp was such a great experience and I highly suggest the camp to all girls from the ones discovering their interest in the sport to advanced level girls looking for some pointers on how to get a more consistent pass. In addition to the quality of the sessions, the D1 volleyball team brings the perfect amount of intensity and spirit to the court that is needed for an all-around great camp experience!
  • She enjoyed team-building skills and the enthusiasm and encouragement she had received while at camp. She thoroughly enjoyed herself.
  • This camp had a good relationship between staff and campers and it definitely placed a major focus on improving while having fun.
  • I had an amazing time at the Nike volleyball camp at Sacred Heart. My coach was amazing and taught me a lot of new techniques to work on. I learned so much there and became a better volleyball player by going to this camp. It got me ready for tryouts.
  • I do a Nike camp almost every year. My coaches are always surprised when I come back to school because I've improved so much!
  • I love this camp because the environment was so friendly and wonderful. The instructors are very nice and very helpful. We played a ton of volleyball... We definitely got more than we expected.
  • I loved the camp! I met a lot of great people and the coaches made it so much fun! This was not my first time and will definitely not be my last!
  • My daughter loved the tournaments with her team that she had for the duration of the camp. She became very good friends with her teammates and she said that made her experience a lot more enjoyable.
  • The people were so nice and she really had a great time.

Camp Overview

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Volleyball Camps

Join us this summer at Sacred Heart University for fun and learning on the court! Campers of all abilities will train with Head Volleyball Coach, Rob Machan, while enjoying a supportive and exciting atmosphere.

Open to girls, ages 10-18, this volleyball camp in Connecticut is geared toward building confidence, improving skills, and making new friends. From fun drills to friendly games, every moment is designed to help you enjoy the sport you love. Don’t miss out this summer in Fairfield—sign up today!

Highlights Include

  • Instruction from SHU coaches and players who have held the Northeast Conference Champion title on multiple occasions!
  • Low staff to camper ratio
  • Daily volleyball training
  • Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)

Camp Coaches

  • Rob Machan 2015

    Rob Machan

    Camp Director

    Rob Machan is the Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Sacred Heart University.

    Rob Machan 2015

    Rob Machan

    Camp Director

    Rob Machan (may-CHIN) took over the head coaching reigns of the Sacred Heart University women's volleyball program in 2007 and has molded the team into a powerhouse.

    During an abbreviated 2020-21 season that was played in spring, Machan led the Pioneers to an undefeated 10-0 record in conference play. Sacred Heart nearly swept the end of the year awards with Machan earning Coach of the Year for the fourth time (2009, 2010, 2019, 2020-21). Junior Sarah Ciszek was named NEC Offensive and Setter of the Year while Dominque Felix captured Rookie of the Year.

    The 2022 season marked Machan's sixth with 20+ victories, as he led the Pios to a 21-10 mark overall and 12-2 mark in NEC play. Ciszek made history following the campaign, as she became the first five-time NEC Setter of the Year, in addition to winning Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive season. She also became the first player in program history to claim AVCA All-America Honorable Mention status.

    Machan led the Pioneers to their second consecutive NEC regular season championship in 2023 behind an 11-3 mark in league play. SHU went 12-15 overall. Machan helped first year setter Gaby Zovko win Setter and Rookie of the Year honors, becoming the first player in the conference to accomplish that feat since Ciszek in 2018.

    The 2024 season marked SHU's first in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The Pioneers went 11-7 in the conference, taking the fifth seed in the league's championship tournament. Under Machan's guidance, senior outside hitter Camryn Luginbuhl had one of the best campaigns in program history, breaking the Pioneers' single-season program record for kills with 515, while setting numerous single-match marks.

    Postseason accolades have become the standard at Sacred Heart under Machan’s leadership. Ciszek is the fifth Pioneer to earn Player of the Year while winning Setter of the Year for the third year in a row. She added Sacred Heart’s first AVCA All-Region accolade in five years. Felix’s award gave SHU five Rookie of the Year honors. In addition, Sacred Heart has had 26 All-NEC selections.

    The Pioneers took the NEC Tournament crown in 2019 after going 20-12 in the regular season. Sacred Heart swept in-state rival Central Connecticut State in the tournament finale. The Pioneers lost to top-ranked Baylor in the first round of the tournament.

    The Pioneers returned to the NEC Tournament Championship match for a fifth time in 2018. Ciszek won the first of five consecutive NEC Setter of the Year honors as well as being named Rookie of the Year.

    Sacred Heart won the NEC regular-season championship again in 2016, after going 13-1 in conference (22-8 overall). Sarah Krufka won her second straight NEC Player of the Year nod, while Ana Gonzales was named NEC Libero of the Year and Machan won his third NEC Coach of the Year award.

    In 2015, Krufka won the first of back-to-back NEC Player of the Year honors. Krufka was also named the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Offensive Player of the Year. She tied the all-time SHU record (most in the rally score era) with 33 kills against FDU in a 5-set win on Oct. 25. Krufka earned AVCA Player of the Week honors for her effort against FDU for the first time in program history.

    SHU went 27-8 the following season and was back in the NCAA Tournament. That year the Pioneers became the first NEC school to win a set in the NCAA Tournament against a ranked team as they fell in four sets to No. 11 Stanford. In 2011, Jessica Colberg was named the NEC Libero of the Year. Kim Roleder was tabbed NEC Tournament MVP and set the SHU all-time single-season kill record with 497.

    In 2010, Sacred Heart won the first of two-straight titles with a school-record 29-7 mark, the first NEC regular-season and tournament titles in the program's history. SHU great Courtney Kidd Kadlubek was named NEC Setter of the Year for a second time and was tabbed Player of the Year, becoming the first Pioneer to win that award. She was as also named NEC Tournament MVP and won the Sacred Heart Athletic Director Award . That year, Courtney was No. 7 in the NCAA in assists per set and set the all-time Sacred Heart assists record with 4,668. In addition to Kidd Kadlubek's honors Dianis Mercado was named NEC Rookie of the Year, a program first, and Machan won his second straight NEC Coach of the Year award.

    Just three years after taking over the program, the Pioneers posted 23 victories in 2009. After collecting 23 wins, Machan was named the NEC Coach of the Year for the first time, and he helped guide Kidd Kadlubek to NEC Setter of the Year honors, which marked the first major-award winner during his SHU tenure.

    It took Machan just two seasons to lead the Pioneers to the program's first ever winning season in 2008, when the team finished 18-12 overall.

    Machan spent five seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Southern California where he helped the Trojans win back-to-back National Championships in 2002 and 2003. USC made four appearances in the NCAA Final Four and captured a trio of Pac-10 titles. He coached 14 All-Americans and four Olympians, including April Ross who won a gold medal in beach volleyball at the Tokyo Olympics.

    Machan also served as the men's volleyball head coach from 2009-11. In his first season he led the Pioneers to an 11-11 overall record, finishing at a .500 winning percentage for the first time in five seasons.

    In 2010, the team finished with a record of 18-11, which is still the highest win total in the history of the program. The 2010 team set the all-time SHU men’s volleyball records for wins (18), kills, (1,547), assists (1,417), digs (1,261), blocks (336) and aces (170).

    In 2011, the team finished 13-9. Enzo Mackenzie was named to the All-EIVA Second Team. The first time a men’s player was named to an All-Conference Team.

    Following his stint at USC, Machan spent two years as an assistant coach in at Azusa Pacific University, where he helped guide the Cougar program back to the NAIA Tournament in 2005 for the first time since 2000. Azusa then matched that feat again in 2006, marking the first time in school history the Cougars received back-to-back bids to the tournament.

    With nearly than 30 years of coaching experience, Machan has excelled at every level. He founded the Long Beach Volleyball Club in 1986 and Power/Asics Nova Volleyball Club in 1995. He coached Long Beach Club for six seasons, worked with the Magnum Volleyball Club for two years and then spent five years with Power/Asics Nova. Starting in 1991, his club teams earned medals in the Junior Olympic National Open Tournament nine times, including three gold.

    Machan earned his bachelor’s degree in English from USC. He also owns a master’s degree in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University. He and his wife Christy have three children – Danielle, Joshua and Matthew. Matthew is a member of the SHU men’s soccer team.

    Machan Year-By-Year

    YearOverallConference
    NEC
    200711-34-4
    200818-134-4
    200923-1112-4
    201029-714-2
    201127-814-2
    201210-208-8
    201315-168-5
    20149-194-10
    201515-149-5
    201622-813-1
    201712-155-8
    201817-109-5
    201920-1213-3
    2020-2111-310-0
    202221-1012-2
    202312-1511-3
    MAAC
    202415-1611-7
    Total287-200 (58.9%)161-73 (68.8%)


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  • Kim Roleder Shu

    Kim Roleder

    Head Coach

    Kim Roleder is the Associate Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Sacred Heart University.

    Kim Roleder Shu

    Kim Roleder

    Head Coach

    Coach Kim Roleder joined the women’s volleyball staff in 2012 after completing her graduate year in 2011 at Sacred Heart. Roleder competed at SHU after a four-year career at nationally ranked University of Southern California. As a player in 2011, she led Sacred Heart to the second of back-to-back NEC regular season championships and NEC Tournament Championships where she was named MVP of the conference tournament. She led Sacred Heart to their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance leading the team in kills in a 4-set loss to #11 Stanford. That remains the only time an NEC team has taken a set from a ranked opponent in the NCAA tournament.

    That season, Roleder set the all-time Sacred Heart single season record in kills with 497. She was also named to the NEC All-Conference First Team and received the Sacred Heart Athletics Director Award given to the top athlete in the department for the 2011-2012 year.

    After completing her stellar playing career, Kim was named assistant coach in 2012. In 2013, she was named Recruiting Coordinator and helped land one of the most successful classes in program history bringing in NEC Rookie of the Year, Sarah Krufka, and All-NEC setter Kiki Robinson. That class also included future NEC Libero of the Year Ana Gonzalez and future All-Conference players, Tori Kemper, and Allison Riggs.

    In 2015, Kim contributed to the development SHU’s second NEC Player of the Year Krufka, and All-Conference outside hitter Tori Kemper.

    2016 is the year Kim’s influence on the program as a coach began to really show. That season, she helped lead the program to its fourth 20-win season, the first since she last played in 2011, with a record of 22-8 and 13-1 in conference. That year, Sacred Heart earned two major awards with athletes from Roleder’s first recruiting class, Krufka and Ana Gonzalez being named NEC Player of the Year and NEC Libero of the Year, respectively.

    In 2017, Kim was named Associate Head coach and immediately secured the commitment of future five-time NEC Setter of the Year, Sarah Ciszek along with future NEC All-Conference libero Emma Smallcomb. The signing of that class started what would prove to be the most successful run in the history of the program.

    Securing that 2018 class paid off right away. In their rookie season, Ciszek, and Smallcomb along with junior OH Lisell Nelis helped lead the team to a 17-10 record and Sacred Heart’s fifth appearance in the NEC Championship match. Ciszek walked away with NEC Rookie of the Year and Setter of the Year honors joining Nelis on the All-NEC First Team.

    In 2019, Roleder’s recruits had an unparalleled run of success winning the NEC Tournament and appearing in the NCAA Tournament against #1 ranked Baylor University. The team finished with a record of 20-12, the 5th 20-win season in program history, placing Sarah Ciszek and Lisell Nelis on the All-NEC first team and Julia Murawinski on the All-NEC second team. Ciszek was also named NEC Setter of the year and Player of the year.

    In the Covid-19 shortened season of 2020-21, Roleder helped lead the team to its first undefeated regular season in program history with a conference record of 10-0 (11-3 overall.) The Pioneers placed four players on the All-NEC team led by Ciszek earning her 3rd consecutive Setter of the Year award and freshman Dominique Felix winning NEC Rookie of the Year, the second player to earn that award in the Roleder era. Joining Ciszek and Felix on the All-Conference team were Smallcomb and Graduate transfer Olivia Fairchild.

    In the fall of 2021, the Pioneers stayed at the top of the conference winning the NEC Tournament and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament to play against #2 Texas. Roleder’s stamp on the program as recruiting coordinator continued to shine as Fairchild and senior Reghan Palanchi joined four-time Setter of the Year Ciszek on the All-Conference team.

    In 2022, Kim NEC sophomore transfer, Camryn Luginbuhl from Hartford University. At Hartford, Camryn was an America East All-Conference First Team player and continued her success at SHU helping lead the Pioneers to its fourth NEC regular season championship and sixth 20-win season. Luginbuhl joined Palanchi and Smallcomb on the All-NEC Team. Ciszek won her fifth NEC Setter of Year and second Player of the Year award.

    In 2023, the pioneers won their fifth NEC regular season championship behind the play of NEC Rookie of the Year, and Setter of the Year Gaby Zovko. These were the third Rookie of the Year and sixth Setter of the Year awards in the Roleder era.

    SHU embarked on its first season in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) in 2024, going 11-7 to claim the fifth seed in their first MAAC Championship. Roleder also helped senior outside hitter Camryn Luginbuhl post one of the best campaigns in program history. Luginbuhl broke Roleder's single-season program record for kills with 515 to go along with numerous single-match records.

    Roleder’s success as a coach is only matched by her achievements as a player. At Pasadena high school, in Pasadena, California, Kim was a four-year starter on the Varsity team. She was named Pasadena High Most Valuable Player, and Offensive Player of the Year in each of her final three seasons on the team. In 2006, she led Pasadena High school to its only State Championship in school history while being named California Interscholastic Federation Player of the Year.

    Kim competed in the United States Volleyball Association Junior Club circuit playing for Point West VBC in Simi-Valley California. In 2006, she led Point West to a Gold Medal in the first ever AAU championships held in Minneapolis and earning tournament MVP. In 2007, she led Point West VBC to a Gold Medal at the USAV National Championships also held in Minneapolis where she was once again named tournament MVP.

    Kim was recruited to play in the USAV Junior volleyball pipeline and was ranked as the #3 recruit in the nation coming out of high school. She was chosen to compete on the USA A1 program as one of the top high school players in the nation. Her team competed in the USA Adult nationals in Atlanta Georgia where she won her third gold medal. Kim also competed on the US Junior National Team in 2007 that finished fourth in the FIVB U20 World Championships in Suphanburi, Thailand. Kim was named the 5th best attacker in the tournament recording 60 kills with a .389 hitting percentage.

    Kim began her stellar collegiate career at #5 nationally ranked University of Southern California. She played in 26 matches and started in 10 in her rookie season. Roleder averaged 3.26 kills and .56 blocks per set helping the Trojans reach the NCAA Final 4 her freshman year. In her first Pac -10 match, Kim had 18 kills against Arizona St. and hit .469.

    In 2008, Kim played in every match as a sophomore for #10 USC recording 239 kills, 25 aces, 183 digs and 65 blocks. That season, Roleder recorded 15 kills against UCLA hitting .459. Against Oregon State, she had a season high 16 kills hitting .306 for the match,

    In 2009, Roleder started all 30 matches for #8 USC and was third on the team in kills with 281. That season she also posted 29 assists, 25 aces, 211 digs, and 65 blocks. That season, she tied her personal best with 18 kills, including 6 in the fifth set, against #10 Cal. She was named to the LA Center Trojan Center all-tournament team posting 33 kills and 19 digs for the tournament. She also took home all-tournament honors for her 28 kill, 6 assists, 6 aces, 19 digs and 8 block performance in the MSU Showcase.

    In 2010, a knee injury kept Roleder from playing her senior season, but she was named team captain and USC competed in its 2nd Final Four in her career at USC.

    In 2011, Kim transferred to Sacred Heart where she led the team to its highest RPI ranking in program history at #71 and a record of 27-8. She helped lead SHU to a regular season and tournament championship to cap off her playing career.

    Coach Roleder Graduated from USC with a BA and in Communications and graduated from Sacred Heart with a MA in Communications. After Coach Roleder’s second season as the Pioneers' Assistant Coach she took ownership of Nova Volleyball Club located in Trumbull Connecticut. She is coming up on 11 years as Nova’s Owner and Director. Coach Roleder is also the Alternate Director for the Sacred Heart Nike Camp that has now become the largest Nike Volleyball Camp in the country.

    Coach Roleder was born and raised in Pasadena, California. She has three sisters who also played volleyball at the DIV II and NAIA levels (Amanda, Rachel, and Lydia). Her parents, Dan and Carol, still reside in her hometown of Pasadena, California. Coach Roleder’s family has extended out on the east coast with her two nephews, Kevin and Cooper, her niece Rose, and three dogs, Zeus, BoBear and Peaches.

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    Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include their assistant coach(es).

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

As we prepare for Summer 2026, scheduled repairs at the Pitt Center mean camp enrollment will begin with reduced capacity. The Valentine Recreation Center will be our main camp location. Because of the limited spots, we expect camps to fill quickly and recommend registering early and adding your child to any available waitlists. We’re hopeful that once construction details are finalized, more openings may be added closer to camp start dates.

2026 CAMP OPTIONS

Camp schedules and details are subject to change. If important updates occur before camp begins, we’ll notify registered campers by email and update this webpage. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience at the Director’s discretion.

JULY 19-22 | JULY 28-31: ADVANCED
  • Open To: Girls, Ages 14-18
  • Camp Types: Extended Day & Overnight
  • Check-in: 2:00pm on Day 1
  • Extended Day Camper Schedule: Day 1 2:00pm-8:00pm, Day 2-3 8:00am-8:00pm, Day 4 8:00am-11:00am
  • Meals: Lunch and dinner will be provided for Extended Day campers. All meals will be provided for Overnight campers.
  • Per Connecticut Law: Each camper needs to bring a physical copy of their medical physical, which must have been completed within the past 18 months.
  • Program: Designed for high level athletes ready to push their game further through an intense, challenging program. Recommended for club players and high school with 2+ years of competitive experience.
JULY 22-25: ALL SKILLS
  • Open To: Girls, Ages 10-18
  • Camp Types: Extended Day & Overnight (Overnight campers must be 12-years-old or above per Sacred Heart University policies. There will be no exceptions.)
  • Check-in: 2:00pm on Day 1
  • Extended Day Camper Schedule: Day 1 2:00pm-8:00pm, Day 2-3 8:00am-8:00pm, Day 4 8:00am-11:00am
  • Meals: Lunch and dinner will be provided for Extended Day campers. All meals will be provided for Overnight campers.
  • Per Connecticut Law: Each camper needs to bring a physical copy of their medical physical, which must have been completed within the past 18 months.
  • Program: Offers high-energy training focused on fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Athletes will build a solid foundation and boost confidence in a positive, energetic environment. Recommended for all positions and abilities.
JULY 25-28: POSITION SPECIALTY
  • Open To: Girls, Ages 10-18
  • Camp Types: Extended Day & Overnight (Overnight campers must be 12-years-old or above per Sacred Heart University policies. There will be no exceptions.)
  • Extended Day Camper Schedule: Day 1 2:00pm-8:00pm, Day 2-3 9:00am-8:00pm, Day 4 9:00am-11:00am
  • Check-in: 2:00pm on Day 1
  • Meals: Lunch and dinner will be provided for Extended Day campers. All meals will be provided for Overnight campers.
  • Per Connecticut Law: Each camper needs to bring a physical copy of their medical physical, which must have been completed within the past 18 months.
  • Program: Focuses on skill development by specific position. Campers can choose the Setter, Libero, or Hitter position. Recommended for all positions and abilities.

ATTEND MULTIPLE SESSIONS!

Want more training and a longer stay at camp? Overnight campers can extend their experience by linking consecutive sessions (for example, attend the All Skills Camp followed by the Position Specialty Camp). Parents do not need to check campers out and back in between sessions, as long as all health forms are completed in advance. Campers will be supervised between sessions.

WAVE SCHEDULE FOR EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS

Extended Day Campers check-in is at the time stated above on the first day of their camp. Everyone will receive a pick-up and drop-off schedule at check-in on the first day. Extended Day camper daily arrival and departure times may vary slightly based on a wave schedule. Campers will be assigned to their wave on the first day of camp. Extended Day Campers should be dropped off and picked up at the volleyball courts.

2026 HOUSING

The information below is subject to change each year.

  • Dorm Name: TBA
  • Number of Campers Per Room: TBA (Standard is 2 per room)
  • Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age and/or roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new! Assignments will be announced on the first day at check in.
  • Bathrooms: TBA
  • Linens: Not included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
  • Air Conditioning: Yes!

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Daily Volleyball Instruction
  • Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
  • Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Volleyball Camps t-shirt and prizes. *1-day clinics excluded.
  • Volleyballs: Volleyballs are provided for instruction during camp. Campers may purchase a Camp Volleyball at the time of registration, which will be given out on the last day of camp. Fun tip: Have your camp friends sign your ball before you leave!
  • Facility: Valentine Recreation Center
  • Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
  • Transportation: Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

PREPARE FOR CAMP

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit the Customer Portal.

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

ALL CAMPERS (OVERNIGHT & COMMUTERS):

  • Athletic clothes
  • Athletic shoes
  • Knee pads
  • Water bottle
  • Small gym bag/backpack
  • Personal hygiene products
  • Physical copy of their medical physical (which must have been completed within the past 18 months)
  • Spending money for swag store

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

  • Comfortable off-court clothing
  • Undergarments
  • Pajamas
  • Bathrobe
  • Flip flops
  • Toiletries
  • Personal items & medications
  • Washcloth and bath towel
  • Bed sheets
  • Comforter or sleeping bag
  • Pillow and pillowcase

TEAM DISCOUNT

If you have a group of 4 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. If you have a group of 8 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a $45 discount. Discounts are not available for camps priced at $250 or less. Please fill out the Team Discount - Volleyball form and we will create a unique discount code for your group.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE VOLLEYBALL CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our volleyball camps please see our FAQ page.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.

Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7:30am-8:30am Wake Up, Breakfast

9:00am Extended Day Campers arrive, Warm-Up

9:30am-12:00pm Training Session I

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch, rest

1:00pm-4:00pm Training Session II

4:00pm-6:00pm Dinner, rest

6:00pm-8:30pm Night-time activities/Training

8:30pm Overnight campers to rooms

10:00pm Lights out, Bed Checks

Campers will train in the Valentine Recreation Center on campus.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Volleyball Camp at Sacred Heart University

99 Reviews

  • Instruction was very hands on and motivational. They told you what you were doing wrong but with a positive outlook on what you could do to be better. Having the players as coaches made it a lot better because those girls used to be in the exact position we were in. Overall, just a great camp.
  • This is an excellent camp! The coaches are very attentive and assist you at all levels. They followed through to make sure that everyone understood proper technique.
  • I am from Canada and I traveled all the way from Montreal to Sacred Heart University to do this camp. I really wanted to improve my volleyball skills, so I stayed for 3 sessions. The many drills we did really allowed me to practice and get better. Even though I did not know anyone, I made some great friends and the coaches are super nice! If you like volleyball and want to improve in a friendly, but intense environment, the Nike Volleyball Camp at Sacred Heart University is perfect for you!
  • I had an awesome time at the Sacred Heart University NIKE Volleyball Camp. I met great friends, coaches, and most importantly grew as a volleyball player. I would recommend the advanced program to players who want a challenging but reasonable camp.
  • Nike volleyball camp has taught me how to be aggressive and competitive, along with learning how to be positive and support and cheer on my team. The camp has made me confident in playing and I improved tremendously within the 4 days. It was some of the most intense, sore, and memorable 4 days of my life. I would do it 100 times again
  • This camp is an energy and instruction filled environment with places for players of all levels to participate comfortably in differing drills and games while learning the skills as well as the big picture to the game of volleyball.
  • I definitely would recomend Nike Volleyball Camps. The SHU camp was a wonderful experience. I was pushed out of my comfert zone which caused me to really excel and push myself to the next level. Instruction was great. I learned what the true meaning of team is and what it takes to win. I promise you you would not be let down while attending a Nike Volleyball Camp.
  • My daughter enjoying dorm life with old friends and meeting new friends. playing VB with new set of people.
  • Julie enjoyed attending camp very much. She especially loved the tournament.
  • Sacred Heart is a great facility, very easy to reach from Manhattan -- the camp is very challenging. My daughter plays on a travel team and starts for her school's JV team -- she learns a lot each summer. The facility is great -- the dorms are beautiful, clean, and my daughter says the food is great. She has gone two years in a row. Both Nathalie and I think the camp is terrific -- she is happy being in a challenging environment and not being the best person on the team, perhaps because we have always taught her that you don't want to be the best person on the court -- that's not how you improve. She got a lot of play time because she was the only middle on her team -- that was a bonus. She is still growing and improving her skills at this camp, which is what any parent would want. Thank you!
  • There were so many highlights! The individualized attention given to Carli (and each camper) was incredible and an absolute high point of her time there. How each coach knew Carli by name, skill, needs, goals was simply incredible. How the staff went above and beyond to make her feel encouraged and confident in herself and her skills was more than we could have imagined.
  • My daughter improved her hitting and serving skills after just one day at this camp. The staff was friendly and encouraging and events were well organized. No time was wasted. Also, the facility and lunch provided were excellent! Great work - she will definitely be back for another camp!
  • She had an amazing experience at Nike Volleyball Camp. She made a lot of new friends and learned a lot more skills. She is looking forward to coming next year.
  • My daughter expressed that the spirit and energy were really great at this camp!! She loved the position specialty portion and said it was very helpful.
  • The first day my daughter texted me during camp about how she loves it and wish she stayed for the extra day for position specialty!
  • Lillie liked interacting with the coaches and getting the perspective of college volleyball players. I was pleased that the players were leveled according to their ability and that Lillie received rigorous training and feedback.
  • I originally signed my daughter up as a day camper but after just an hour at camp she was begging me to let her be a boarder. She had a great time and can't wait to go back next year!
  • This was my daughter’s favorite camp ever! We weren’t even out of the gym on the last day of her second session and she was already begging to return next summer! The Sacred Heart Univ. campus and gym are gorgeous, the camp was extremely well organized, the staff were all outstanding athletes and fantastic role models for the campers! Every day we were told tons of stories of volleyball drills and games played, new friends made, how the counselors made every day so fun, etc. I highly recommend this camp and we will definitely be returning next summer!
  • My daughter absolutely loved this camp. This is her third time at a Nike camp and this was her favorite. She loved the counselors, the facility and the playing time.
  • This camp was a fantastic experience for my daughter. She play tons of volleyball, improved her skills and met really nice girls in the process. The staff is very tentative to needs both of the camper and the parents. I highly recommend this program!
  • She loved the tournament days because they were able to put all of their skills that they had practiced to the test. Also loved the grind of working on the little things/skills that are going to make her a great player. It was awesome to work with the players on the team!
  • My daughter was new to the sport of volleyball and she had never stayed at an overnight camp. The Nike volleyball Camp combined the right balance of technical skills with building camper spirit and fun. She didn't want the camp to end and she wants to sign up again for next year!
  • My daughter loved Nike VB Camp at SHU so much. She said it was the best sports camp she has been to and she has attended many BB and VB camps over the years. The instructors taught her so many new skills and had such positive attitudes. Overall, GREAT experience.
  • This was my daughter’s favorite camp ever! We weren’t even out of the gym on the last day of her second session and she was already begging to return next summer! The Sacred Heart Univ. campus and gym are gorgeous, the camp was extremely well organized, the staff were all outstanding athletes and fantastic role models for the campers! Every day we were told tons of stories of volleyball drills and games played, new friends made, how the counselors made every day so fun, etc. I highly recommend this camp and we will definitely be returning next summer!
  • This camp is an energy and instruction filled environment with places for players of all levels to participate comfortably in differing drills and games while learning the skills as well as the big picture to the game of volleyball.
  • I definitely would recomend Nike Volleyball Camps. The SHU camp was a wonderful experience. I was pushed out of my comfert zone which caused me to really excel and push myself to the next level. Instruction was great. I learned what the true meaning of team is and what it takes to win. I promise you you would not be let down while attending a Nike Volleyball Camp.
  • I would highly recommend the camp. The instructors are of high caliber and they know the game very well. They are not lazy and they care about the kids and look at where the player needs help. I will come back it's a awesome camp.
  • This is an excellent camp! The coaches are very attentive and assist you at all levels. They followed through to make sure that everyone understood proper technique.
  • Instruction was very hands on and motivational. They told you what you were doing wrong but with a positive outlook on what you could do to be better. Having the players as coaches made it a lot better because those girls used to be in the exact position we were in. Overall, just a great camp.
  • This was a great team bonding experience and I loved the tournament play! I wish camp was longer!
  • My daughter enjoying dorm life with old friends and meeting new friends. playing VB with new set of people.
  • She loved the tournament days because they were able to put all of their skills that they had practiced to the test. Also loved the grind of working on the little things/skills that are going to make her a great player. It was awesome to work with the players on the team!
  • Sacred Heart is a great facility, very easy to reach from Manhattan -- the camp is very challenging. My daughter plays on a travel team and starts for her school's JV team -- she learns a lot each summer. The facility is great -- the dorms are beautiful, clean, and my daughter says the food is great. She has gone two years in a row. Both Nathalie and I think the camp is terrific -- she is happy being in a challenging environment and not being the best person on the team, perhaps because we have always taught her that you don't want to be the best person on the court -- that's not how you improve. She got a lot of play time because she was the only middle on her team -- that was a bonus. She is still growing and improving her skills at this camp, which is what any parent would want. Thank you!
  • This camp was well run and organized. It was very structured and campers were grouped according to the general ability which is a very basic need for skills to improve. My daughter found this camp to be very helpful and enjoyable and we will be very likely to return next year.
  • What a positive experience for my daughter. She came out of the camp prepared and confident for making her high school team. And she made it! Thank you.
  • There were so many highlights! The individualized attention given to Carli (and each camper) was incredible and an absolute high point of her time there. How each coach knew Carli by name, skill, needs, goals was simply incredible. How the staff went above and beyond to make her feel encouraged and confident in herself and her skills was more than we could have imagined.
  • Very good camp for beginners and advance players alike. The atmosphere is safe and a team spirit is encouraged. The coaches are great and are truly fun to be around. The food is excellent as well. I would definitely go again!
  • My daughter absolutely loved this camp. This is her third time at a Nike camp and this was her favorite. She loved the counselors, the facility and the playing time.
  • This was my daughter’s favorite camp experience ever! Highly organzied camp in a remarkable facility on a beautiful campus! Definitely has the wow-factor! My middle school aged daughter was a day camper for the All Skills and Position Specialty sessions. The coaches and college players as counselors were fantastic, they were great role models! They made every day so much fun while keeping her focused on working to improve her skills. She made a bunch of new friends, won some camp contests, even raved about the cafeteria’s lunch/dinner food! It couldn’t have been a more positive overall experience! We hadn’t even left the gym on the last day and my daughter was already begging to return next summer! Thank you!!
  • I originally signed my daughter up as a day camper but after just an hour at camp she was begging me to let her be a boarder. She had a great time and can't wait to go back next year!
  • This camp was a fantastic experience for my daughter. She play tons of volleyball, improved her skills and met really nice girls in the process. The staff is very tentative to needs both of the camper and the parents. I highly recommend this program!
  • My daughter was new to the sport of volleyball and she had never stayed at an overnight camp. The Nike volleyball Camp combined the right balance of technical skills with building camper spirit and fun. She didn't want the camp to end and she wants to sign up again for next year!
  • The first day my daughter texted me during camp about how she loves it and wish she stayed for the extra day for position specialty!
  • My daughter improved her hitting and serving skills after just one day at this camp. The staff was friendly and encouraging and events were well organized. No time was wasted. Also, the facility and lunch provided were excellent! Great work - she will definitely be back for another camp!
  • My daughter expressed that the spirit and energy were really great at this camp!! She loved the position specialty portion and said it was very helpful.
  • She had an amazing experience at Nike Volleyball Camp. She made a lot of new friends and learned a lot more skills. She is looking forward to coming next year.
  • The campus was gorgeous and the facility nice and clean so it was a good experience for my daughter who is in highschool and going to be thinking about colleges soon.
  • Learned new skills, made friends & overall a great experience.
  • My daughter loved the camp! She can't stop talking about! Well done
  • Great coaching. Learning from current college players, and getting a "feel" for dorm life.
  • Lauren loved meeting new people and is looking forward to doing advanced here next year.
  • My daughter loved how experienced the coaches were and that they taught her skills that she has yet to do on travel and modified teams.
  • I love this camp because the environment was so friendly and wonderful. The instructors are very nice and very helpful. We played a ton of volleyball... We definitely got more than we expected.
  • I loved the camp! I met a lot of great people and the coaches made it so much fun! This was not my first time and will definitely not be my last!
  • I do a Nike camp almost every year. My coaches are always surprised when I come back to school because I've improved so much!
  • My daughter loved the tournaments with her team that she had for the duration of the camp. She became very good friends with her teammates and she said that made her experience a lot more enjoyable.
  • Sacred Heart University Nike Volleyball Camp was such a great experience and I highly suggest the camp to all girls from the ones discovering their interest in the sport to advanced level girls looking for some pointers on how to get a more consistent pass. In addition to the quality of the sessions, the D1 volleyball team brings the perfect amount of intensity and spirit to the court that is needed for an all-around great camp experience!
  • She enjoyed team-building skills and the enthusiasm and encouragement she had received while at camp. She thoroughly enjoyed herself.
  • Learning new techniques, modeling by very talented players, and staying in the dorm and the good food :) My daughter was one of the youngest participants but she said the older kids and counselors were very welcoming and encouraging. Overall it was a great experience for her! Thank you!
  • My daughter learned to serve more consistently as well as figuring out which position best fits her.
  • She felt that the instructors took the time to teach skills necessary to her position. She felt that the workouts although challenging improved her skills. She felt the opportunity to have a pair of coaches was helpful as they were able to make her learning specific to her needs.
  • I loved the tournament play, Creating team name/posters, Meeting new people, Getting to watch the coaches play, Receiving instruction and feedback from qualified college level players, Coaching staff was high quality with a very nice, friendly, effective manner. They really seemed to understand the age group, development level and made it fun!
  • I think the coaches really made it fun because they were from the college team and showed us what a real team looks like. Also the specialty camp was fun because each coach taught their own specialty so they knew what they were talking about.
  • A major high light was that she was able to make new friends and comfortably play on the court with her new teammates she never played with before.
  • The Nike Volleyball Camps are an amazing experience for beginners and advanced players. The staff is amazing, they make you feel like you are part of a big family. These camps are a great experience for any age player!
  • She had the most fun and she absolutely loved her team and her coach and the new skills she learned and came home and said she can't wait for school season/club season to begin she said she'd absolutely do it again. She came home asking if next time she could go for a longer period of time.
  • My daughter loved the camp and loved sleeping over and getting to know other players from high schools across CT and NY too! She learned a new kind of serve that the varsity players do and thought that it looked good by the time she left the camp. Great preparation for high school tryouts.
  • The Nike Volleyball Camp at Sacred Heart University blends instruction for individualized positions, court awareness, and overall skill-building that allows for any level of player to benefit. The whole camp environment is very fun, but conversely intense which makes for a lot of improvement for a camper!
  • Improved skills, and learned other and new skills and positions. Also, got a lot of constructive and helpful feedback to help her in the future.
  • Intensive, fun, and rigorous training session. Daughter enjoyed the dorms and made great friends. The coaching staff was excellent.
  • Attending the Nike Volleyball Camp at SHU was a great introduction to competitive play to my soon to be high school daughter. Having no formal training before camp except for recreational volleyball town camps, this was a great insight and experience to let her know what to expect as she tries out for the high school team this fall.
  • Highlights include the patience and encouragement she received from the coaching staff. In addition to the friendly and positive attitudes of everyone. Everything was great!
  • I would definitely recommend the Nike camp to others because of their encouraging coaches, fun and challenging drills, and informative practices. I learned so much in four days!
  • Over the years this camp has proved to be well run, accessible to all abilities, and runs in August while my daughters have been at other non-volleyball camps in July. The August window is great.
  • My daughter loved the camp and loved sleeping over and getting to know other players from high schools across CT and NY too! She learned a new kind of serve that the varsity players do and thought that it looked good by the time she left the camp. Great preparation for high school tryouts.
  • The Nike Volleyball Camps are an amazing experience for beginners and advanced players. The staff is amazing, they make you feel like you are part of a big family. These camps are a great experience for any age player!
  • She had the most fun and she absolutely loved her team and her coach and the new skills she learned and came home and said she can't wait for school season/club season to begin she said she'd absolutely do it again. She came home asking if next time she could go for a longer period of time.
  • A major high light was that she was able to make new friends and comfortably play on the court with her new teammates she never played with before.
  • Highlights include the patience and encouragement she received from the coaching staff. In addition to the friendly and positive attitudes of everyone. Everything was great!
  • The Nike Volleyball Camp at Sacred Heart University blends instruction for individualized positions, court awareness, and overall skill-building that allows for any level of player to benefit. The whole camp environment is very fun, but conversely intense which makes for a lot of improvement for a camper!
  • Intensive, fun, and rigorous training session. Daughter enjoyed the dorms and made great friends. The coaching staff was excellent.
  • The Nike Volleyball Camp at Sacred Heart University was a wonderful experience. The camp director and staff are well prepared, coordinated and dedicated to provide students both fundamental and advanced volleyball skills, with a right blend of serious instruction and fun. The progress made by all campers was evident.
  • My daughter has attended this camp for three years now and loves each session - her game has really improved.
  • Over the years this camp has proved to be well run, accessible to all abilities, and runs in August while my daughters have been at other non-volleyball camps in July. The August window is great.
  • Improved skills, and learned other and new skills and positions. Also, got a lot of constructive and helpful feedback to help her in the future.
  • I would definitely recommend the Nike camp to others because of their encouraging coaches, fun and challenging drills, and informative practices. I learned so much in four days!
  • She felt that the instructors took the time to teach skills necessary to her position. She felt that the workouts although challenging improved her skills. She felt the opportunity to have a pair of coaches was helpful as they were able to make her learning specific to her needs.
  • My daughter learned to serve more consistently as well as figuring out which position best fits her.
  • Learning new techniques, modeling by very talented players, and staying in the dorm and the good food :) My daughter was one of the youngest participants but she said the older kids and counselors were very welcoming and encouraging. Overall it was a great experience for her! Thank you!
  • I loved the tournament play, Creating team name/posters, Meeting new people, Getting to watch the coaches play, Receiving instruction and feedback from qualified college level players, Coaching staff was high quality with a very nice, friendly, effective manner. They really seemed to understand the age group, development level and made it fun!
  • Sacred Heart University Nike Volleyball Camp was such a great experience and I highly suggest the camp to all girls from the ones discovering their interest in the sport to advanced level girls looking for some pointers on how to get a more consistent pass. In addition to the quality of the sessions, the D1 volleyball team brings the perfect amount of intensity and spirit to the court that is needed for an all-around great camp experience!
  • She enjoyed team-building skills and the enthusiasm and encouragement she had received while at camp. She thoroughly enjoyed herself.
  • This camp had a good relationship between staff and campers and it definitely placed a major focus on improving while having fun.
  • I had an amazing time at the Nike volleyball camp at Sacred Heart. My coach was amazing and taught me a lot of new techniques to work on. I learned so much there and became a better volleyball player by going to this camp. It got me ready for tryouts.
  • I do a Nike camp almost every year. My coaches are always surprised when I come back to school because I've improved so much!
  • I love this camp because the environment was so friendly and wonderful. The instructors are very nice and very helpful. We played a ton of volleyball... We definitely got more than we expected.
  • I loved the camp! I met a lot of great people and the coaches made it so much fun! This was not my first time and will definitely not be my last!
  • My daughter loved the tournaments with her team that she had for the duration of the camp. She became very good friends with her teammates and she said that made her experience a lot more enjoyable.
  • The people were so nice and she really had a great time.

FAQ

  • Absolutely! Campers are encouraged to attend multiple sessions. Each program delivers something unique to help players excel in all areas of the game. Many campers will attend more than one session to further refine their skills, compete against new players, or choose a session with a different program focus.

  • No, as long as you turned in all of your required health & release forms at check in you are able to go from your first camp to your second camp that end and start on the same day. No check out and check back in necessary!

  • OVERNIGHT CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY: If you need to cancel for any reason up until 14 days prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for 100% of tuition fees paid. If you need to cancel from 1-13 days prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for 50% of tuition fees paid.

    EXTENDED DAY CAMPER CANCELLATION POLICY: If you need to cancel for any reason up until 24 hours prior to camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for tuition fees paid.

    Participants who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows for any reason) or who do not contact USSC to cancel at least 24 hours prior to camp check-in will not receive a voucher or refund.

    For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

  • Yes! To save your spot at camp, a deposit is due at registration:

    • $150 for Day and Half Day camps
    • $300 for Overnight and Extended Day camps
    • Camps under $150 must be paid in full at registration.

    Your remaining balance is due on the 1st of the month before your camp begins:

    • June camps → due May 1
    • July camps → due June 1
    • August camps → due July 1

    Any camper with an unpaid balance 10 days before camp will forfeit all fees paid and be removed from the camp.

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