Nike Volleyball Camp at Eckerd College
- Day
- Half-day
- Extended
- Overnight
- Clinic
- Female
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Jun. 2 - Jun. 5, 2025
Jun. 6 - Jun. 6, 2025
Jun. 6 - Jun. 6, 2025
Jun. 7 - Jun. 7, 2025
Jun. 7 - Jun. 7, 2025
Jun. 26 - Jun. 28, 2025
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Nike Volleyball Camps
Prepare for a fun summer volleyball camp at Eckerd College in Florida! Led by Head Coach, Michelle Piantadosi-Lima and her expert team, this camp welcomes girls ages 10-18 eager to sharpen their game both on and off the court.
Located in beautiful St. Petersburg, campers will enhance their skills, gain confidence, and connect with fellow volleyball players. With various programs to choose from, it’s the perfect chance to improve, compete, and create lasting memories!
Highlights Include
- Excellent training facilities
- All Skills, Serving, Passing, Advanced Clinics programs available!
- Overnight, Commuter, and Day options available
- Excellent residential, dining, and training facilities
- Morning and afternoon training sessions
- 1:10 staff to camper ratio
- Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)
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Camp Coaches
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Indoor & Beach Camp Director Michelle Piantadosi-Lima
Michelle Piantadosi-Lima is Head Coach of the Women's Indoor and Beach Volleyball team at Eckerd College. Coach Piantadosi-Lima also hosts camps at Eckerd College and Shorecrest Preparatory School.
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staff Camp Staff
Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include their assistant coach(es).
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Girls
- Program: All Skills, Serving, Passing, Advanced Clinics
- Camp Option: Half Day, Day (Before/After care available), Overnight/Extended Day
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day campers. No lunch is provided for Day Campers, please bring a sacked lunch.
2025 CAMP DATES
- June 2-5: All Skills
- June 6: Serving Clinic AM | Passing Clinic PM
- June 7: Advanced Clinic - Defense & Ball Control AM | Setting & Hitting PM
- June 26-28: Intermediate/Advanced
- Attend multiple sessions! Campers are encouraged to attend multiple 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 CAMP
- Session I: June 2-5
- Ages: 10-16
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm each day
- Check-in: 8:45am on the first day
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day
- Before/After Care: The Before and After Care hours of 8:00am-9:00am and 3:00pm-4:00pm are intended to offer additional convenience for working parents at an additional fee. Campers will be supervised during these hours and may participate in some camp activities, but sports instruction will not take place.
- Program: This All Skills program is geared towards girls (ages 10-16). Campers will master the fundamentals and develop proper mechanics through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. This program is geared toward beginner and intermediate-level players who have a basic knowledge of the game or have at least one year of playing experience.
SERVING CLINIC
- Date: June 6
- Ages: 10-18
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-11:30am
- Check-in: 8:45am
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.*
- Program: Eckerd Volleyball has been one of the top-serving teams in the NCAA in the last 10 years. This clinic will teach you how to be a strong and efficient server. We will go over the standing serve, jump float, and jump topspin. You will leave more confident in your serve at the end of this clinic!
* If you plan on attending the afternoon clinic, please bring a lunch to camp. Campers will be supervised from 11:30am-12:30pm.
PASSING CLINIC
- Date: June 6
- Ages: 10-18
- Daily Hours: 12:30pm-3:00pm
- Check-in: 12:15pm
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
- Program: This clinic is designed to break down all aspects of passing. We will go over dynamic shuffling to reach more serves and platform work to upgrade your passing location!
ADVANCED - DEFENSE & BALL CONTROL CLINIC
- Date: June 7
- Ages: 14-18
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-11:30am
- Check-in: 8:45am
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
- Program: This Advanced Defense & Ball Control Clinic is geared towards high school and club-level players (ages 14-18) with 1-3 years of competitive experience. This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning, and a higher level of competitive play.
ADVANCED - SETTER & HITTING CLINIC
- Date: June 7
- Ages: 14-18
- Daily Hours: 12:30pm-3:00pm
- Check-in: 12:15pm
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
- Program: The Advanced Setter & Hitter Clinic is geared towards high school and club-level players (ages 14-18) with 1-3 years of competitive experience. This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning, and a higher level of competitive play.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED OVERNIGHT CAMP
- Dates: June 26-28
- Age Group: 13-18
- Check-in: 12:00pm-1:00pm on Day 1
- Check-out: 4:00pm on Day 3
- Extended Day Schedule: 12:00pm-9:00pm on Day 1, 9:00am-9:00pm on Day 2, 9:00am-4:00pm on Day 3
- Meals: Lunch and dinner will be provided for Extended Day campers. All meals will be provided for Overnight campers. Lunch will not be provided on day 1.
- Programs: This Intermediate/Advanced Camp is geared towards high school and club-level players (ages 13-18) with 1-3 years of competitive experience. This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning, and a higher level of competitive play.
2025 HOUSING
The information below is subject to change each year.
- Residence Hall: TBA
- Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & 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!
- Bathrooms: Depends on specific dorm assignment
- Linens: Not included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: TBA
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day campers. No lunch is provided for Day Campers, please bring a sacked lunch.
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers attending a multi-day camp will receive a Nike Volleyball Camps t-shirt and prizes. *1-day clinics excluded. Prizes are handed out for winning different competitions during camp.
- 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 ability, age, and experience, per the Director’s discretion.
- Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own knee pads and have at least one pair of well-broken-in volleyball (court) shoes. Campers do not need to bring their own balls.
- Facility: 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, on-court clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
- Indoor volleyball shoes, well broken-in
- Outdoor athletic shoes
- Knee pads
- Water bottle
- Personal hygiene products
- Small gym bag/backpack
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Spending money
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
- Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
- Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, 1 pair/day)
- Undergarments (1-2 pair/day)
- Pajamas
- Bathrobe
- Flip flops
- Laundry bag
- Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, facewash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
- Personal items & medications
- Eye mask, ear plugs (optional)
- Washcloth and bath towel
- Alarm clock
- Fan (optional)
- Bed sheets (if linens not provided)
- Comforter or sleeping bag (if linens not provided)
- Pillow and pillowcase (if linens not provided)
TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNTS
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.
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.
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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DAY SAMPLE SCHEDULE
- 8:00am-9:00am Before Care- available to campers who purchased before/after care
- 9:00am Day campers arrive
- 9:00am-11:30am Training Session I
- 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch
- 12:30pm-3:00pm Training Session II
- 3:00pm Day campers depart
- 3:00pm-4:00pm After Care - available to campers who purchased before/after care
OVERNIGHT SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
- 7:30am-8:30am Wake-up Call, Breakfast
- 9:00am Extended Day Campers arrive. Stretching & warm up.
- 9:15am-11:30am Training Session I
- 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch, rest
- 12:30pm-2:30pm Training Session II
- 2:30pm Break
- 2:45pm-5:00pm Training Session III
- 5:00pm-6:00pm Dinner
- 6:00pm-9:00pm Night Time Activities/Training
- 9:00pm Extended Day Campers Depart. Overnight Campers to rooms.
- 10:00pm Lights Out, Bed Checks
Eckerd College has a suburban 188-acre campus on Frenchman's Creek and Boca Ciega Bay, about 3 miles from Gulf of Mexico beaches. The campus is near, but separate from, residential and commercial neighborhoods of St. Petersburg.
Camp Questions & Answers
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.
Camp Dates & Prices
Jun. 2 - Jun. 5, 2025
Jun. 6 - Jun. 6, 2025
Jun. 6 - Jun. 6, 2025
Jun. 7 - Jun. 7, 2025
Jun. 7 - Jun. 7, 2025
Jun. 26 - Jun. 28, 2025
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Reviews
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July 15, 2022: Getting to meet new people and getting to improve my skills.
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July 15, 2022: Making a friend to share experiences and instructors are great
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June 16, 2023: Positive atmosphere, building eachother up and self esteem booster!
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June 17, 2023: Daughter learned to jump serve, skill improvement, good camper/staff ratio
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June 5, 2022: Ability to learn and improve skills based on feedback from the instructors.
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July 18, 2022: The coaches who connected with my daughter and offered a more personal touch.
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July 15, 2022: Learning the 4 step approach and different techniques, then getting to apply it.
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June 16, 2023: Showing girls how to have fun and encourage eachother while learning new things
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July 13, 2023: My camper loved playing the games. She also delighted in the positive reinforcement.
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July 29, 2023: The director and players were very interactive with the campers and gave personal attention when needed. They worked on several defense skills through demonstration and camper execution. One half day at this camp was more valuable than a three day camp we did at another university. Well done Eckerd!
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This camp helped my sons confidence
