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This New York volleyball camp is held at Adelphi University with top-notch instruction from Head Women's Volleyball Coach, Danielle MacKnight. Athletes are invited to take their skills to the next level at our All Skills camp designed to develop position work and gameplay.

Join our summer 2023 volleyball camp in Garden City which will provide girls and boys with the opportunity to get better through individual instruction, position-specific training, and fun competition. Campers will have an unforgettable experience and prepare for their upcoming season!

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Instruction from the Adelphi Volleyball coaching staff and players!
Open to all skill levels
1:10 staff to camper ratio
Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt & prizes! (multi-day camps only)
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Camp Director Danielle MacKnight

Danielle MacKnight is the Women's Head Volleyball Coach at Adelphi University.

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Danielle MacKnight begins her 17th year as the head coach of the Adelphi University women’s volleyball team in 2023.

She was tabbed the sixth head coach in program history in August of 2007, after serving as interim head coach for part of the 2006 season.

The 2022 was a milestone season as MacKnight led her squad to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the first time in program history, after producing the Northeast-10 Conference Rookie and Libero of the Year.

Over her first decade at the helm of the Panthers, MacKnight has built the Brown and Gold into a powerhouse in the East Region. The team has won three Northeast-10 Conference Championship titles (2011, 2014, 2015) and has appeared in the NCAA Tournament in all but one of her years at the helm.

In eight of her 11 seasons leading the Panthers, MacKnight's teams have posted 20 or more wins, and she leads program history in career wins by a head coach.

In 10 years, MacKnight has seen multiple players earn All-Conference and All-Region honors by the ECC, NE10, East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC), Daktronics/D2CAA and AVCA. In her tenure, MacKnight has coached three AVCA All-Americans, as Kaitlyn DeStefano ('15) was the first All-American in program history - a feat she accomplished twice - and one CoSIDA Academic All-American.

In her first year in 2007, MacKnight's team earned the school’s first ever NCAA Regional bid, as she earned East Coast Conference (ECC) Co-Coach of the Year and was honored by the Nassau County Sports Commission as Female College Coach of the Year. In 2009, MacKnight received the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Thirty Under 30 Award as one of the top 30 coaches under the age of 30 in the nation at all levels, and she was also named the AVCA East Region Coach of the Year in 2015 - a season in which the team tied a program record for wins (27), won the NE10 title and hosted in the NCAA East Regional. She doubled up on the honor in 2022, after leading the team to the program's first Sweet Sixteen.

Prior to being appointed as head coach, MacKnight had been an Adelphi assistant coach in 2005 and 2006, helping Adelphi to a 31-25 overall record.

MacKnight earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Stony Brook in 2005, where she was a four-year member and starter on the Seawolves volleyball team from 2001-04. She graduated holding the school record for block assists in a career (318) and the single-match record for attack percentage (.800), and ranked second all-time in total blocks (425) and third in blocks per game (1.06).

Born and raised in Valley Stream, N.Y., MacKnight attended Valley Stream Central High School where she lettered in both volleyball and basketball and won a gold medal in 2000 at the Empire State Games. MacKnight is also a graduate of Adelphi, receiving her master’s in physical education and teaching in 2007.

MacKnight's Year-by-Year Coaching Record
3 NE10 Titles; 7 NE10 Finals; 13 NCAA Appearances

Year	-Overall-		-Conference-	-Notes-
Year	W-L	Pct.	W-L	-Notes-
2007	27-8	.771	7-2 ECC	ECC Semifinalists; NCAA First Round
2008	27-12	.692	11-5 ECC	ECC Semifinalists; NCAA First Round
2009	27-10	.730	14-1 NE10	NE10 Finalists; NCAA First Round
2010	20-12	.625	11-4 NE10	NE10 Semifinalists; NCAA Second Round
2011	23-8	.742	12-3 NE10	NE10 Champions; NCAA Second Round
2012	25-12	.676	13-2 NE10	NE10 Finalists; NCAA Second Round
2013	19-13	.593	10-4 NE10	NE10 Semifinalists; NCAA First Round
2014	16-15	.516	10-4 NE10	NE10 Champions; NCAA First Round
2015	27-5	.843	14-0 NE10	NE10 Champions; NCAA Second Round
2016	20-13	.666	9-5 NE10	NE10 Finalists; NCAA First Round
2017	13-15	.464	9-5 NE10	NE10 Quarterfinalists
2018	27-7	.794	12-2 NE10	NE10 Semifinalists; NCAA Second Round
2019	14-11	.560	7-6 NE10	NCAA First Round (did not make NE10 tournament due to tiebreak policy)
2020	-	-	-	No season due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021	17-11	.607	6-7 NE10	No postseason
2022	23-11	.676	10-2 NE10	NE10 Finalist; NCAA Sweet Sixteen*
15 Seasons (16 years)	325-163	.665	155-52 NE10

Camp Coach Billy Corrao

Billy Corrao is the is the Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach at Adelphi University.
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Billy Corrao returns to Adelphi as an assistant volleyball coach in the 2019 season.

No stranger to the university, Corrao was an assistant from 2007-10 where the team made an NCAA appearance in each season, including a second round appearance in 2010. The team also made two East Coast Conference Tournament semifinalist appearances in 2007 and 2008 before moving to the Northeast-10 conference where they were tournament finalists and semifinalists in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Corrao then went on to be the Molloy volleyball program’s longest tenured coach from 2010-17. He amassed the most wins in program history, totaling 75. In his final season, the Lions were ECC regular season and tournament champions and made an NCAA first round appearance.

While at Molloy, Corrao was also responsible for running volleyball summer camps and clinics.

Prior to his time with the Lions, Corrao was part of the volleyball staff at St. Anthony's High School from 2004-07. He spent the 2004 season as an assistant girl's coach before ascending to head coach the following year. He has an overall record of 32-5 as a high school head coach and is a two-time league champion.

A 2004 graduate of St. John's University, Corrao currently resides in East Northport, New York. He is an English Language Arts teacher at Great Neck High School, where he also serves as an assistant coach for the boys and girls track program for the winter and spring seasons. He has also earned a Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education from Adelphi University.
Camp Coach Taylor Konzen

Taylor Konzen is the is the Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach at Adelphi University.
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Taylor Konzen joins the Adelphi University volleyball staff for her first season in 2021-22.

Konzen comes to the Panther squad after playing for three years at SUNY Cortland, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. During her time with the Red Dragons, the outside hitter accumulated 125 kills and 139 digs through 23 matches, after being sidelined due to injury in 2019.

A 2018 graduate from Connetquot High School, Konzen is no stranger to the Long Island volleyball realm, winning three Long Island Championships and three Suffolk County Championship titles. She also played for the prestigious Academy Volleyball club from 2012-2018.

At Adelphi, Konzen also works with the Bridges to Adelphi Program, mentoring fellow peers diagnosed with disabilities as she pursues a Master of Arts degree in Psychology.
Camp Coach Benjamin Sandt

Benjamin Sandt is the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Adelphi University.
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Benjamin Sandt joins the Adelphi volleyball program on the sidelines as an assistant coach in 2022.

Sandt is a 2020 graduate from Johnson and Wales where he played for the men's team for three seasons. He reached the 1,000 assist mark in two seasons with the Wildcats, averaging 6.47 per set, en route to earning All-Conference accolades. Before college, Sandt was a two-time All-County player at Northport High School and played for Academy Volleyball club for four years.

Upon graduation from high school he joined the coaching ranks at several high school programs on Long Island while also being on staff for Academy, coaching three teams and giving lessons.
Additional Coaches Camp Staff

Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include their assistant coach(es), current and former collegiate players, and other college and club coaches.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please Note: All camps SOLD OUT in 2023. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2024 OVERVIEW

Dates: 2024 Dates Coming Soon. Join Priority List!
Age Group: 10-15, Grades 5th-10th
Gender: All genders
Programs: All Skills
Camp Types: Day Camp, Evening Camp
Meals: Meals are not provided. Campers should bring a sack lunch, snacks, and drinks to camp each day.

2023 CAMP DATES

July 5-7: All Skills
July 17-20: All Skills
July 31-August 3: All Skills
Attend multiple sessions! We encourage campers to maximize their camp experience by attending multiple camp sessions! Each program delivers something unique to help players excel in all areas of the game.

CAMP OPTIONS

Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff and placed into groups based on age and ability level.

ALL SKILLS DAY CAMP

Dates: July 5-7, Wednesday-Friday
Gender: Girls & Boys
Ages/Grades: Ages 10-15, Grades 5-10
Daily Hours: 9:00am-2:30pm
Check-in*: 8:30am on Wednesday at Center or Recreation and Sport Lobby. Park in Parking Lot 2.
Check-out*: Graduation is at 2:00pm on Friday. Check-out will take place immediately after.
Meals: Meals are not provided. Campers should bring a sack lunch, snacks, and drinks to camp each day.
Program: The All Skills program is geared towards players, ages 10-15, of all abilities. Campers will work on mastering the proper fundamentals for all positions through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play.

*There will be no supervision before and after camp hours. Please drop off and pick up campers on time.

ALL SKILLS DAY CAMP

Dates: July 17-20, Monday-Thursday
Gender: Girls & Boys
Ages/Grades: Ages 10-15, Grades 5-10
Daily Hours: 9:00am-2:00pm
Check-in*: 8:30am on Monday at Center or Recreation and Sport Lobby. Park in Parking Lot 2.
Check-out*: Graduation is at 1:30pm on Thursday. Check-out will take place immediately after.
Meals: Meals are not provided. Campers should bring a sack lunch, snacks, and drinks to camp each day.
Programs: The All Skills program is geared towards players, ages 10-15, of all abilities. Campers will work on mastering the proper fundamentals for all positions through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play.

*There will be no supervision before and after camp hours. Please drop off and pick up campers on time.

ALL SKILLS EVENING CAMP

Dates: July 31-August 3, Monday-Thursday
Gender: Girls & Boys
Ages/Grades: Ages 10-15
Daily Hours: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Check-in*: 3:30pm on Monday at Center or Recreation and Sport Lobby. Park in Parking Lot 2.
Check-out*: Graduation is at 6:30pm on Thursday. Check-out will take place immediately after.
Meals: Meals are not provided. Campers should bring snacks and drinks each day.
Programs: The All Skills program is geared towards players, ages 10-16, of all abilities. Campers will work on mastering the proper fundamentals for all positions through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play.

*There will be no supervision before and after camp hours. Please drop off and pick up campers on time.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
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!

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own kneepads and have at least one pair of well-broken-in volleyball (court) shoes. Campers do not need to bring their own balls.
Facility: 3 Indoor Courts
A/C in Gym: Yes
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.

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

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.

Athletic training clothes (t-shirts, shorts)
Indoor volleyball shoes, well broken-in
Outdoor athletic shoes
Knee pads
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Snacks
Small gym bag/backpack
Packed lunch (if required for commuters)
Spending money
COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

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.

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.

TEAM DISCOUNT

If you have a group of eight or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during check out. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.

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.

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All Skills Day Sample Schedule:

9:00-9:30am Campers arrive, warm up/stretching
9:30am-12:00pm Skills Session I
12:00-1:00pm Lunch
1:00-2:30pm Stations, team play, games
2:30pm Campers depart

All Skills Evening Camp Sample Schedule

4:00pm-4:30pm Campers arrive, warm up/stretching
4:30pm-7:00pm Skills Session
7:00pm Campers depart

The beautiful campus of Adelphi University is located in Garden City, New York, about 20 miles outside of Manhattan on Long Island.

Can I sign up for more than 1 session/program?

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.

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Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
July 23, 2022: Some highlights were the excitement of from daughter, the skills that she learned, and she even told me she will love to go to that college!

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 24, 2022: The variety of skills taughtwas great. It was different every day. The quality and attitude of the coaches was impressive.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 26, 2023: My daughter loved the drills to help her improve skills and then the ability to use them in game play.

— Anonymous

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- 5/5.
July 8, 2022: My daughter loved the games. She also talked highly about her coaches

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
August 4, 2023: My children said it was the best vball camp they've attended.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
Great, friendly, and organized staff.

— Anonymous

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Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

This program has concluded for the season.

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Nike Volleyball Camp at Adelphi University

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