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All Reviews about James Finley Volleyball Camp at the University of Washington

17 Reviews

  • She liked meeting others who enjoy this sport as much as she did. She also loved making friendships and playing with very talented people. The coaches were very nice and easy to talk to.
  • He loved this camp...had a blast learning new skills and playing with other kids of a higher level. He loved the coaching too!
  • This was her first time touching a volleyball. The coaches and kids were welcoming, which created a great experience for her. Now we need to find a club for her to play at.
  • She liked meeting others who enjoy this sport as much as she did. She also loved making friendships and playing with very talented people. The coaches were very nice and easy to talk to.
  • This was her first time touching a volleyball. The coaches and kids were welcoming, which created a great experience for her. Now we need to find a club for her to play at.
  • The coaches were really nice and fun and I liked the diversity
  • Such positivity from coaches
  • Opportunity to be coached by high level players/coaches
  • My son met a lot of great kids and was able to improve his skills. Nicholas LOVES volleyball and plays with a club team in Spokane. The camps in Seattle provided him an excellent opportunity to play and learn.
  • My daughter was thrilled to be grouped with kids of similar skill level
  • Friendly staff, fun experience, and how much learning my daughter experienced!
  • Nicholas loved the camp and made some new friends and learned a lot of new skills.
  • The staff for sure they were amazing and gave great feedback and always cared about you as a player to get better.
  • Great coaches and teachers. My child said they were all really skilled volleyball players and helped her become a stronger player
  • My daughter got an award at the end!! She went to this camp alone, with no friends, but had a great time, learned a lot and met a new friend.
  • Highlight as a parent of a camper was to see her excited after each day and looking forward to the next, and reporting new skills she had learned.
  • Loved her coaches, in particular Nellie. She said Nellie was always encouraging her. Josie is on the shy side and sounds like Nellie found a way to help her breakthrough and come out of her shell and get involved at camp and on the court. Nellie was just what she needed. Thank you!

Camp Overview

IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN
AT OUR SEATTLE VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

Join us this summer at the University of Washington for fun and learning on the court! Campers, ages 5-18, will train with an elite coaching staff using a curriculum designed by James Finley, former Head Volleyball Coach at Seattle University.

This volleyball camp in Seattle is open to girls and boys of all abilities and geared towards building confidence, improving skills, and making new friends. From fun drills to lively games, every moment is designed to help you enjoy the sport you love. Don’t miss out this summer in Washington—sign up today!

Highlights Include

  • Camp curriculum designed by former Seattle University (DI) Coach and led by his expert staff
  • All skills, Serving & Passing Clinic, Setting Clinic, HS Prep/Advanced, and Little Volleys program options
  • Daily volleyball instruction
  • Low staff to camper ratio
  • Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)

Camp Coaches

  • Gene Wang 1

    Gene Wang

    Co-Director

    Gene Wang has 30 years of experience coaching volleyball.

    Gene Wang 1

    Gene Wang

    Co-Director

    Gene is currently the Head Volleyball Coach at Northshore Middle School in Bothell. Gene has 30 years of experience coaching volleyball at both the high school and middle school levels. He has coached at Woodinville HS and Forest Ridge HS as well as his current position at Northshore MS. Gene is in his 30th year as a Health/ Fitness teacher and has a passion for teaching/coaching athletes of any level

  • Chon clayton

    Chon Clayton

    Director

    Chon Clayton is a Volunteer Assistant Coach at Warner Pacific University.

    Chon clayton

    Chon Clayton

    Director

    Coaching women's volleyball for close to 30 years, Chon brings a variety of volleyball experience to NikeSports Volleyball.

    Chon stepped in as Interim Head Coach, Fall 2023, to finish out Warner Pacific University Volleyball 2023 volleyball season, and currently serves as an Assistant Coach at Warner Pacific University (NAIA).

    Previous, Chon was an Assistant Coach at St. Martin University (NCAA D2).

    Clayton has coached at various middle/high school programs in Washington as an assistant and as a head coach.

    Chon has worked with the USA Volleyball High Performance Program at the national level and continues with Puget Sound Region High Performance/All Star program.

    Chon has coached club volleyball at Excel NW, and currently with Oregon Premier VBC, coaches beach volleyball for Aloha Ball Club in Vancouver WA, and works various college showcase camps.

    Chon has worked with NikeSports Volleyball camps serving as a coach and Camp Director across the U.S.

  • Preston Carlson

    Preston Carlson

    Director

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    Bethany Henry

    Camp Coach

    Bethany Henry is the Assistant Coach at Winton-Salem State.

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    Bethany Henry

    Camp Coach

    I played at Virginia State University from 2018-2021, where I made First Team All-CIAA. In 2022 I was selected as the CIAA Woman of the Year. Currently I am the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Winston-Salem State University in the CIAA conference.

  • Kristin Boyd

    Camp Coach

    James Finley Nike Volleyball Camps, Camp Coach and Onsite Director.

    Kristin Boyd

    Camp Coach

    Played High School Volleyball in Wilmington NC; Played club ball with Cape Fear VB Club and East Coast VB Club; Full Volleyball Scholarship at VCU with #2 in overall kills in VCU history; Has coached high school and club ball since leaving college; Kristin was head coach for the East Coast Volleyball Club for 13 years. She has coached for James Finley and Nike Volleyball camps as a camp coach and camp director for multiple years.

  • Lauren Mc Cabe

    Lauren McCabe

    Coach

    With 11 years of playing experience and 6 years of coaching at Nike Volleyball Camps, Lauren brings a high level of knowledge, energy, and encouragement to the court.

    Lauren Mc Cabe

    Lauren McCabe

    Coach

    Her journey began in Oregon where she played for North Pacific Juniors (NPJ) in Salem and helped lead her club to a regional championship. In High School she was a 3-year varsity player at Jesuit High School where they won a state championship title. She played Division 1 college ball at Seattle University while pursuing her undergraduate degree in nursing and then a year doing grad studies playing at Syracuse University. She is a versatile player with high level of blocking, while also playing outside and opposite. After college she has continued her volleyball journey playing professionally in Germany this last year for TV Dingolfing in the Bundesliga Pro 2 league consistently starting and competing at a high level internationally. Her passion for helping athletes grow is shown both on the court in her playing as well as in her coaching hundreds of players through the Nike camps over the years. She is excited to be coaching with James Finley Volleyball Camps and Nike again this year.


  • CAMI KARELUS 1

    Tijana Milejovic

    Coach

    Tijana is a professional volleyball player. She studied at Seattle University and played volleyball under coach James Finley.

    CAMI KARELUS 1

    Tijana Milejovic

    Coach

    After college she moved back home to Europe to play volleyball professionally and won the “double crown” with her home team. They won the league and the cup. After that she played in China where they took 3rd place and she was named the best receiver in the country. Besides volleyball she loves to travel, experience new cultures, play board games, and hang out with family and friends.

  • Akua Okenwa

    Akua Okenwa

    Coach

    I'm currently a professional volleyball player at the VBC Chamalieres in France; finishing my 5th consecutive season in Europe.

    Akua Okenwa

    Akua Okenwa

    Coach

    I went to the University of Albany where I played D1 volleyball for five years. My last year we won our Conference Championship title and I was awarded MVP of the tournament. Throughout my career as a player, I have always used my summers to coach the younger players at skills clinics and camps sharing the technical knowledge I have gained over the years and my love and passion for the sport.

  • James 2015

    James Finley Volleyball Camps

    James Finley - Administrative Director

    James Finley is a former DI Women's Head Volleyball Coach, he has over 25 years of coaching experience. Coach Finley’s camp curriculum will be led by outstanding current and former college, club and high school coaches and players.

    James 2015

    James Finley Volleyball Camps

    James Finley - Administrative Director

    Coach James Finley is a former DI volleyball head coach with 21 years of college success. His knowledge and passion for the game has helped thousands of athletes in their pursuit of their volleyball goals. He is meticulous in teaching the critical details of the sport while making the game fun and engaging.

    In December of 2019, Seattle University volleyball head coach James Finley announced his retirement after seven seasons leading the Redhawks program and more than 20 years of collegiate coaching.

    Finley was named the program’s second head coach in its Division I era in February 2013, following an eight-year term at Virginia Commonwealth. While at the Redhawk helm, he led the program to seven consecutive Western Athletic Conference Tournament appearances, and amassed 93 wins, second-most in program history.

    The Texas-born coach was also responsible for some of the program’s best players as he worked with three-time All-WAC selection Martina Samadan, two-time WAC Setter of the Year Shae Harris, 2015 WAC Newcomer of the Year Jelena Vujcin as well as WAC Freshmen of the Year Iris Ivanis and Katarina Marinkovic.

    In his first three seasons, Finley led Seattle U to consecutive winning records in conference play and helped the Redhawks advance to the WAC Tournament semifinal in 2013. The next year, Finley steered the program to a fourth-place finish in the regular-season standings before orchestrating a thrilling run to the title match with victories over Utah Valley and regular-season champion Kansas City. Then, in 2015, the Redhawks notched their best season as a Division I program finishing 18-11 overall and third in league play at 9-5.

    During his seven seasons, Finley saw his teams post several top five single-season marks in the Redhawks’ record book including, most aces in 2015 (202), second-most blocks (289.0) in 2014, most digs in 2018 (1,670) and finished the 2019 campaign with the second-most kills (1,429) and digs (1,619).

    Finley’s collegiate coaching career spanned 21 seasons, including 19 as a head coach with prior stops at Arizona Western College and VCU. He spent 15 seasons in the NCAA Division I ranks, posting 244 career victories in 477 games.

    Volleyball Tips by James:

  • Camp Staff

    Additional Coaches

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

Camp Details

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.

JUNE 29 | JULY 27 | AUGUST 1: SERVING & PASSING
  • June 29 Open To: Girls, ages 10-15 & Boys, ages 10-14 (Beginner & Intermediate)
  • July 27 Open To: Girls, ages 10-15 & Boys, ages 10-14 (Beginner & Intermediate)
  • August 1 Open To: Girls, ages 10-18 & Boys, ages 10-14 (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced)
  • Skill Levels:
    • Beginner: Recommended for girls ages 10-15, and boys ages 10-14 with 0-1 year of experience
    • Intermediate: Recommended for girls ages 11-15, and boys ages 11-14 with at least 1-3 years of playing experience or 1+ year of club experience
    • Advanced: Recommended for girls, ages 14-18, with 2+ years of competitive playing experience, consistently served overhand, understand rotations, and have a primary position
  • Daily Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Check-in: 8:30am. Drop athletes BEHIND the IMA building. Exit Montlake Blvd onto Wahkiakum Rd; follow around to right to rear of IMA building. Our entrance is up the back steps on the balcony.
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. *If you are planning to attend the Setting Clinic OR Hitting Clinic after, please bring your lunch. Campers will be supervised between sessions.
  • Program: Designed to focus on techniques for serving and passing the volleyball. Learn how to be confident on the court and aggressive from behind the line! This program open to players of all abilities and will focus on various techniques to improve consistency with passing and find the best serve that fits your game. Campers will learn and improve through drill work, challenging games, demonstrations, and maximum repetitions.

*Nets will be set up at women's regulation height

JUNE 29 | JULY 27 | AUGUST 1: SETTING OR HITTING
  • June 29 Open To: Girls, ages 10-15 & Boys, ages 10-14 (Beginner & Intermediate)
  • July 27 Open To: Girls, ages 10-15 & Boys, ages 10-14 (Beginner & Intermediate)
  • August 1 Open To: Girls, ages 10-18 & Boys, ages 10-14 (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced)
  • Skill Levels:
    • Beginner: Recommended for girls ages 10-15, and boys ages 10-14 with 0-1 year of experience
    • Intermediate: Recommended for girls ages 11-15, and boys ages 11-14 with at least 1-3 years of playing experience or 1+ year of club experience
    • Advanced: Recommended for girls, ages 14-18, with 2+ years of competitive playing experience, consistently served overhand, understand rotations, and have a primary position
  • Daily Hours: 1:30pm-4:00pm
  • Check-in: 1:00pm. Drop athletes BEHIND the IMA building. Exit Montlake Blvd onto Wahkiakum Rd; follow around to right to rear of IMA building. Our entrance is up the back steps on the balcony.
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
  • Program:
    • Setting: Designed to focus solely on techniques for setting the volleyball. Learn how to be confident on the court! This program is open to players of all abilities and will focus on the various techniques and improve consistency. Campers will learn and improve through drill work, challenging games, demonstrations, and maximum repetitions.
    • Hitting: Designed to focus solely on techniques for attacking the volleyball. Learn how to be confident on the court! This program is open to players of all abilities and will focus on the various techniques and improve consistency. Campers will learn and improve through drill work, challenging games, demonstrations, and maximum repetitions

*Nets will be set up at women's regulation height

JUNE 30-JULY 2 | JULY 28-30: LITTLE VOLLEYS
  • Open To: Girls and Boys, age groups 5-7 year olds | 8-10 year olds
  • Daily Hours: 9:00am-11:30am
  • Check-in: 8:15am. Drop athletes BEHIND the IMA building. Exit Montlake Blvd onto Wahkiakum Rd; follow around to right to rear of IMA building. Our entrance is up the back steps on the balcony.
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
  • Program: Designed for young players, who are just starting out or in the first year of learning the basic skills of volleyball. Campers ages 5-10 years old will play with a lighter ball and on a lower net to help introduce volleyball skills, motor development, and serious fun!
JUNE 30-JULY 2 | JULY 28-30 | AUGUST 2-4: ALL SKILLS
  • Open To: Girls, ages 10-15 & boys, ages 10-14
  • Skill Levels:
    • Beginner: Recommended for girls ages 10-15, and boys ages 10-14 with 0-1 year of experience
    • Intermediate: Recommended for girls ages 11-15, and boys ages 11-14 with at least 1-3 years of playing experience or 1+ year of club experience
  • Daily Hours:
    • June 30-July 2: 9:00am-4:00pm
    • July 28-30: Day 1-2: 9:00am-6:00pm, Day 3 9:00am-4:00pm
    • August 2-4: Day 1-2: 9:00am-6:00pm, Day 3 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Check-in: 8:15am. Drop athletes BEHIND the IMA building. Exit Montlake Blvd onto Wahkiakum Rd; follow around to right to rear of IMA building. Our entrance is up the back steps on the balcony.
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day.
  • Program: Geared toward beginner and intermediate players. Campers will be taught the skills for all positions, with exposure to volleyball systems, rotations, and competitions. Our athletes undergo skill testing and are placed on courts with other campers at their same physical and skill abilities to create success and confidence for each athlete. All campers will be taught the same skills and concepts.

*Nets will be set up at women's regulation height

AUGUST 2-4: HIGH SCHOOL PREP/ADVANCED
  • Open To: Girls, ages 14-18
  • Skill Levels:
    • Advanced: Recommended for girls, ages 14-18, with 2+ years of competitive playing experience, consistently served overhand, understand rotations, and have a primary position
  • Daily Hours: Day 1-2: 9:00am-6:00pm, Day 3: 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Check-in: 8:15am. Drop athletes BEHIND the IMA building. Exit Montlake Blvd onto Wahkiakum Rd; follow around to right to rear of IMA building. Our entrance is up the back steps on the balcony.
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day.
  • Program: Geared towards high school and club level players, ages 14-18 entering into grades 8-12, with 2 or more years of competitive experience. All athletes MUST have a minimum of 2 years of playing experience outside of middle school, basic volleyball and position skills, and some understanding of rotation along with the ability to serve overhand. This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning, and a higher level of competitive play. The camp will provide players with, position work & development, skill development, rotations, offensive and defensive systems, and developing a player's ability to read and process the game. In addition, players will work on mindset training and concepts for positive self-talk, confidence building, and methods to handle pressure during competition.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Daily volleyball training
  • 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!
  • Facility: Indoor courts
  • Medical Protocol: Our camp will 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.

  • Athletic clothing
  • Athletic shoes
  • Knee pads
  • Water bottle
  • Personal hygiene products
  • Small gym bag/backpack

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.

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.

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

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

8:30am Campers arrive

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

12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm-4:00pm Training Session II

4:00pm-4:30pm Rest/Break

4:30pm-6:00pm Training Session III

6:00pm Campers depart

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT James Finley Volleyball Camp at the University of Washington

17 Reviews

  • She liked meeting others who enjoy this sport as much as she did. She also loved making friendships and playing with very talented people. The coaches were very nice and easy to talk to.
  • He loved this camp...had a blast learning new skills and playing with other kids of a higher level. He loved the coaching too!
  • This was her first time touching a volleyball. The coaches and kids were welcoming, which created a great experience for her. Now we need to find a club for her to play at.
  • She liked meeting others who enjoy this sport as much as she did. She also loved making friendships and playing with very talented people. The coaches were very nice and easy to talk to.
  • This was her first time touching a volleyball. The coaches and kids were welcoming, which created a great experience for her. Now we need to find a club for her to play at.
  • The coaches were really nice and fun and I liked the diversity
  • Such positivity from coaches
  • Opportunity to be coached by high level players/coaches
  • My son met a lot of great kids and was able to improve his skills. Nicholas LOVES volleyball and plays with a club team in Spokane. The camps in Seattle provided him an excellent opportunity to play and learn.
  • My daughter was thrilled to be grouped with kids of similar skill level
  • Friendly staff, fun experience, and how much learning my daughter experienced!
  • Nicholas loved the camp and made some new friends and learned a lot of new skills.
  • The staff for sure they were amazing and gave great feedback and always cared about you as a player to get better.
  • Great coaches and teachers. My child said they were all really skilled volleyball players and helped her become a stronger player
  • My daughter got an award at the end!! She went to this camp alone, with no friends, but had a great time, learned a lot and met a new friend.
  • Highlight as a parent of a camper was to see her excited after each day and looking forward to the next, and reporting new skills she had learned.
  • Loved her coaches, in particular Nellie. She said Nellie was always encouraging her. Josie is on the shy side and sounds like Nellie found a way to help her breakthrough and come out of her shell and get involved at camp and on the court. Nellie was just what she needed. Thank you!

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.

    Please check the times for the sessions you are signing up for carefully! We do have some sessions that are during the same time block. Unfortunately, a camper cannot attend sessions that are occurring at the same time.

  • 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 that is good through the following year for any sport and is transferable to any immediate family member. 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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