Virginia Tech Nike Volleyball Camp Blacksburg, Virginia
Under the guidance of Head Coach Chris Riley and his exceptional staff, campers improve their skills and increase their confidence for their upcoming season. Coach Riley promises to be an exciting and energetic director.
The All Skills program is open to players of all ability levels and ages 10-18. Here you’ll master the fundamentals, develop proper mechanics, and gain valuable game play experience.
The High Potential program is recommended for high school varsity players (entering sophomore, junior or senior year) with a commitment to the sport and the ability and motivation to play at the college level.
The Position Specialty program is designed for players who want to specialize in the Setter, Hitter or Libero (Defensive Specialist) posiition. Campers must select just one position to specialize and train in during camp. They will receive intensive instruction on technique and proper form for this position during the camp session.
Highlights Include
- Six hours of daily instruction
- Instructor:camper ratio - 1:10
- Personal, take-home skills evaluation
- Evening activities
- Official NIKE Volleyball Camps T-shirt
Virginia Tech is located in the heart of the New River Valley, about 30 minutes southwest of Roanoke.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Chris Riley
Virginia Tech head volleyball coach Chris Riley recently wrapped up another successful season in his sixth year at the helm. Coming off of the first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history, Riley led his Hokies to an 18-13 record in 2011, also improving in conference play with an 11-9 finish. Upping his career record at Tech to 108-80, Riley notched his fifth winning season since 2006 and matched his best conference finish since arriving at Tech.
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The 2011 season also marked the fourth consecutive season that Riley has had at least one Hokie earn AVCA All-America honors. This was also the fourth straight year at least one player was named to the All-ACC team. Two individuals also finished the season ranked among the top 40 in the nation in blocks and aces per set. As a squad, Riley’s team finished the year as the No. 29 team in the country averaging 2.62 blocks per set.
Dominating competition in Cassell Coliseum, Tech put together a 15-4 home record in 2011, including an exciting four-set win over NCAA Tournament participant North Carolina. Tech also swept in-state rival Virginia for the second year in a row.
Riley graduated five seniors this season, two of which finished their careers among the all-time greats in Tech history. The senior setter finished her career ranked 3rd all-time in assists, while the senior outside hitter is ranked 4th in aces and 7th in digs in Tech history.
What’s included in the fee
All NIKE Volleyball Camps include top quality volleyball instruction programs, plus:
Overnight camps:
Professional coaching and instruction, all meals and housing
Extended Day camps (9am-9pm – times on the first and last day vary by location):
Professional coaching and instruction, lunch and dinner
Volleyballs may be purchased when you register for camp for an additional $15. Virginia Tech is hosting a Team Camp. For information, please contact Jenna Malcom: (540) 808-7666.
*Please note, this information is subject to change.
SESSION INFORMATION
Check-in: Session 1 – Position Camp: July 6th at 8:30am at Cassell Coliseum.
Session 2 – All Skills & High Potential Camp: July 12th 12:30-1:00pm at Cassell Coliseium
Check-out: Final games are played during the last hour of each camp. Parents are invited to
attend. Position camp : July 7th- 4:00pm at Cassell Coliseum. All Skills & High Potential Camp: July 15th – 12:00 at Cassell Coliseum. Overnight campers check-out after graduation from the dorm. Extended Day campers leave directly from Cassell Coliseum.
INSTRUCTION
Ratio: 1:10
Players Grouped by: ability level, age, years of experience
Evaluation: Written by coaching staff
Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own kneepads and have at least one pair of well broken-in volleyball (court) shoes.
Facility: Virgina Tech Volleyball Courts
HOUSING
Dorm: Johnson Hall
Campers Per Room: 2
Roommates: guaranteed if requested 14 days prior to camp
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: no, fan recommended
Key Deposit: $100 – Bring a check made out to US Sports
Spending Money: $40
Medical Facility: athletic trainers are on-site and a doctor is on-call for emergencies
TRAVEL
Closest Airport: Roanoke Airport
Transportation: Not provided. Links to the Smartway Shuttle & the Blacksburg Transit (BT) System. Fee's and schedules are located on the websites: www.smartwaybus.com & www.btransit.org. Get off the Smartway bus at the Squires Student Center stop. Walk half a block past the library and alumni center (big old house) to Kent Street to get to the BT bus that will take you by Cassell Coliseum (Ramble Road bus). Transportation from the Roanoke Regional Airport can be arranged through Executive Town car and Limo Service: (540) 366-4644.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00 Wake-up, shower
- 7:45 Breakfast
- 9:00 Stretching/conditioning
- 9:15 Practice: pass/set/hit drills
- 10:30 Defense and serving drills
- 12:00 Lunch, rest
- 1:30 Spiking demonstration
- 1:45 Review: pass/set/serve
- 2:30 Practice emergency recovery
- 4:30 Free time, rest
- 5:30 Dinner
- 6:30 Practice/games/scrimmages
- 9:00 Films/video highlights
- 10:00 Campers to room
- 10:30 Lights out
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Hands on instruction
At VT Nike Camp I never stopped moving.. I had hands on instruction and the couselors were so informative. They helped me in a positive way... I loved it!!
Good for all levels
I recommend attending this camp, because it's a very good experience for any skill level volleyball player. One can learn new strategies from the best, Virginia Tech's volleyball team and coaches. Not only is it about being a better volleyball player at this camp, but it's also about being a better volleyball team. One can get to know so many new people who share their passion for volleyball. It's an awesome experience for anyone who loves volleyball as much as the girls at this camp do.
Excellent
This camp was excellent! I went with my friend to the Virginia Tech hitters camp and it was a great camp we learned alot of new things and met alot of the Vtech players and nice people that shared the same passion that we had about volleyball too!
Great intensity
Great instruction and intensity, fun warmups, very social but still good experience.
Keeps you busy
They keep you busy with numerous activities and games. I was never bored with the camp. And the staff is very helpful.
Confidence boost
"I would suggest this camp to others, and I have as a matter of fact, because of the improvement I saw in my daughter after being at the camp. Not only has her serving improved but she is more confident on the court as well. As a parent I was impressed. She also told me that she was always safe and the girls were well looked after. She will definitely return to this camp."
Milena S.Virginia Tech Camper
Great experience
My NIKE Volleyball Camp experience was a great one! The coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging, and friendly. We spent time drilling and working on skills as well as playing actual Volleyball games. I totally improved my game during the camp and will definitely be coming back next year!