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This Volleyball Academy (Court + Classroom) program is designed for athletes that are serious about raising their game to the next level. The RYG Athletics Volleyball Academy combines classroom and court time to teach athletes (ages 10-14) the leadership, mindset, and volleyball skills they need to thrive. The camp features two classroom sessions a day that dive into leadership, mindset, volleyball principles of play and film. The twice daily court sessions give athletes the opportunity to immediately put into practice the things they're learning in the classroom in a fun, challenging, and competitive environment.

Highlights Include

Instruction from elite coaches
Excellent training facilities
1:10 staff to camper ratio
Morning and afternoon training sessions
Daily classroom sessions
All multi-day campers receive a Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes!
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Camp Director Jordan Neal

Jordan Neal is the Assistant Volleyball Coach at the University of Arkansas.
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Jordan Neal completed his fourth season as an Assistant Coach at Arkansas in 2024. In that time, three Razorbacks have received All American status, (Jill Gillen, Taylor Head and Hannah Hogue) and 5 athletes have been chosen 9 times for All-SEC honors.

As a team, the Razorbacks have excelled, appearing in a program first NCAA Elite Eight in 2023, finishing the season with a program best #8 AVCA ranking. In 2022 the Razorbacks made it to the NCAA Second Round finishing the year ranked in the AVCA Top 25.

In the last three seasons the Razorbacks are 69-26 (.726) with 7 wins against Top 25 teams and a 4-2 record in the NCAA Tournament.

Prior to Arkansas, Neal coached at Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona

While at Highland High School, Jordan won the school’s first Region Coach of the Year award. His teams also won the school’s first region championship, and twice finished ranked top 5 in Arizona. In that time, Highland produced 19 All-Region Selections and 6 All-State honors.

Jordan is married to Audrey and has a son Carson and a daughter Lily.
Camp Director Jill Gillen

Jill Gillen is a Nike Volleyball Camp Director.
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Gillen, an outside hitter from Stilwell, Kansas wrapped up her playing career at the University of Arkansas in December 2023 as the team concluded its season in their first-ever Elite Eight. She was named an All-American, is a four-time AVCA All-South Region honoree, and a five-time All-SEC selection. Jill also finished as the program all-time ace leader (189), second in program career kills (2,075), seventh in program career digs (1,261), and played the fifth-most matches of any Razorback with 143.

Following the end of the NCAA slate, Gillen was taken eighth overall in the Professional Volleyball Federation’s inaugural draft and played 79 sets with the Orlando Valkyries in the spring. She recorded 240 kills, 205 digs, and 13 aces. She signed a contract with the Columbus Fury for the 2025 season, which begins in January.

Gillen began her coaching career in the fall of 2024 at the University of Arkansas. She aided the offensive core in a young group of pin hitters. She also assisted with back-row serve receive and defense.
Camp Administrator Luke Gromer

Luke Gromer is the founder and director of RYG Athletics.
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Luke has been coaching basketball for nearly a decade and holds a bachelors and masters degree in education. For the last 15 years, Luke has spent his summers working at, leading, or directing summer camps. Luke is passionate about helping athletes have better experiences in sport and using sport as a vehicle to teach athletes the leadership and mindset skills they need to thrive in sport and life.

Here’s what others say about Luke’s skill as a coach:

“Luke is a high-level coach and teacher of the game. He’s passionate about using sport to positively impact the lives of young people. I have no doubt that RYG Basketball Camps will help numerous young players become better basketball players, and more importantly, better people!”

– Brad Friess, Arkansas Athletes Outreach Founder

"Luke is an intentional and well studied teacher of the game. He has a great approach to teaching and is one of the most prepared and effective I have been around."

– Tyler Coston, SAVI Coaching

Luke also created and hosts The Cutting Edge Coaching Podcast where he has conducted over 100 interviews on effective coaching with some of the top coaches, sports psychologists, experts, and leaders from across sports.
Additional Coaches Camp Staff

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

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2025 OVERVIEW

Dates: June 9-12
Age Group: 10-14
Gender: Girls
Camp Type: Day
Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm each day
Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
Check-Out: Checkout will be at 3:00pm each day. Parents are invited to observe the afternoon classroom and gym session from 12:30pm-3:00pm on Day 3. Check out will proceed immediately afterward. Day 4 will include a closing ceremony at 2:15pm.
Program: Volleyball Academy (Court + Classroom)

Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.

ABOUT RYG ATHLETICS

RYG Athletics is on a mission to help transform the games and lives of athletes around the country. RYG Athletics is committed to using sport as a vehicle to teach young athletes the leadership, mindset, and athletic skills they need to thrive in sports and life. They're so committed to helping athletes grow as leaders and develop mental toughness that their Acadmy sessions feature twice daily classroom sessions that include leadership and mindset teaching. Their camps are based on four pillars: fun, challenge, support, and connnection. Their goal every week is simple: to be the highlight of every athlete's summer while helping them improve at the game.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Morning and afternoon training/classroom sessions.
Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch every day.
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 per the Director's discretion.
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.
Facilities: Indoor courts at HPER Building
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
Non court shoes for classroom sessions/lunch breaks
Knee pads
Water bottle
Small gym bag/backpack
Packed lunch and snacks
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

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.

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

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9:00am Campers arrive
9:00am-9:45am Classroom Session I
9:45am-12:00pm Training Session I
12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch and rest
12:30pm-1:00pm Classroom Session II
1:00-3:00pm Training Session II
3:00pm Campers depart

The HPER Complex is a multipurpose facility on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
My daughter came home excited about new skills she acquired and I was excited to hear about the classroom aspect of the camp that discussed athlete mindset and more.

— Janelle
- 5/5.
Very organized week with great communication on what to expect and what was learned. My daughter loved her experience and felt like it helped enhance her skills.

— Stephanie
- 5/5.
My daughter had a great week at volleyball camp. I also loved that she learned about having a growth mindset and the mental/emotional skills needed to be a great team player! Thank you all so much! Hope to come back next year!

— Allison

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- 5/5.
My daughter really learned a lot about how to simplify the game of volleyball and she had the best time learning in the classroom and then being able to take those new ideas and immediately apply them on the court. What a great program and will definitely be back!!

— Amy
- 5/5.
My daughter really learned a lot about how to simplify the game of volleyball and she had the best time learning in the classroom and then being able to take those new ideas and immediately apply them on the court. What a great program and will definitely be back!!

— Amy
- 5/5.
My son was happy to come to camp every day this week, he enjoyed his experience and took great notes from the classroom sessions. Great camp thank you for organizing a successful camp

— Leslie
- 5/5.
Our daughter had a wonderful week of camp! I really appreciate the attention to detail, the size of the camp seemed very good not too huge but plenty of girls to have a great camp. We also loved the leadership and classroom sessions! We will definitely attend again !

— Jenny
- 5/5.
The coaches were great and the camp was very organized.

— Harper
- 5/5.
At first, I was really scared because nobody I knew would be going but as soon as I got there, I knew I would be fine. Throughout the entire week, the energy was so good and I had so much fun.

— Berkeley
- 5/5.
My week at camp was very fun and challenging. I improved so much because of it! I loved it! It also was amazing because of the coaches! They were so kind and helpful!. We also took notes which helped A LOT.

— Auden
- 5/5.
My son was happy to come to camp every day this week, he enjoyed his experience and took great notes from the classroom sessions. Great camp thank you for organizing a successful camp

— Leslie
- 5/5.
My experience here at camp was life changing… The skills that we learned will help us so much in volleyball.

— Kennedy

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