Nike Volleyball Camp at East Tennessee State University

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

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

2023 OVERVIEW

• Age Group: 8-18
• Gender: Girls & Boys
• Programs: College Prep, Team Camp, All Skills, Youth Camp, Serving & Passing, Setting, Attacking, and Defense
• Camp Types: Overnight, Extended Day, Day Camps & Clinics
• Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day campers. Lunch is NOT provided for Day Camps or Clinics. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*

2023 CAMP DATES

• July 7: Serving & Passing Clinic (AM) | Setting Clinic (PM)
• July 8: Attacking Clinic (AM) | Defense Clinic (PM)
  
• July 10-12: Team Camp, Overnight & Extended Day, High School teams only
• July 14-16: College Prep Camp, Overnight & Extended Day
• July 25-26: All Skills, Day Camp
  
• July 25-26: Youth Camp, Day Camp
• 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.

SERVING & PASSING CLINIC

• Date: July 7
• Gender/Ages: Girls & Boys, Ages 13-18
• Daily Hours: Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
• Check-in: 8:30am
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to the clinic. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*
• Program: The Serving & Passing program is designed to focus solely on serving & passing the volleyball. Learn how to be confident and aggressive on the court! This program will focus on the various techniques of passing, along with improving consistency and finding the serve that fits your game best. Campers will learn and improve through drill work, challenging games, demonstrations, and maximum repetitions.

*If you are planning to attend the Setting Clinic after, please bring your lunch. Campers will be supervised from 12:00pm-2:00pm. No sports instruction will take place.

SETTING CLINIC

• Date: July 7
• Gender/Ages: Girls & Boys, Ages 13-18
• Daily Hours: Friday, 2:00pm-5:00pm
• Check-in: 1:30pm
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to the clinic. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*
• Program: The Setting program is designed to focus on the basic fundamentals of setting. The setting portion of the clinic will focus on mastering hand positioning, follow-through, footwork, and decision-making. Setters can expect maximum repetition, drills, and competition.

ATTACKING CLINIC

• Date: July 8
• Gender/Ages: Girls & Boys, Ages 13-18
• Daily Hours: Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm
• Check-in: 8:30am
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to the clinic. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*
• Program: The Attacking program is designed to focus on the basic fundamentals of attacking. The attacking portion of the clinic will focus on mastering their approach, footwork, and arm swing. Hitters can expect maximum repetition, drills, and competition.

*If you are planning to attend the Defense Clinic after, please bring your lunch. Campers will be supervised from 12:00pm-2:00pm. No sports instruction will take place.

DEFENSE CLINIC

• Dates: July 8
• Gender/Ages: Girls & Boys, Ages 13-18
• Daily Hours: Saturday, 2:00pm-5:00pm
• Check-in: 1:30pm
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to the clinic. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*
• Program: The Defense program will help you work on your defensive stance, your transition movement to be more efficient so you can reach more balls and digging form and floor moves. We will break down all aspects of defense so that you feel more confident in your back row skills!

TEAM CAMP

*Please note: The Team Camp is open to High School teams ONLY*

• Dates: July 10-12
• Gender/Ages: Girls, Ages 14-18
• Camp Type: Overnight & Extended Day (commuter)
• Check-in (Overnight): 12:00pm-1:00pm on Monday
• Check-in (Extended Day): 1:00pm-1:45pm on Monday
• Check-out: 12:00pm on Wednesday
• Extended Day Schedule: 1:45pm-9:00pm on Monday, 9:00am-9:00pm on Tuesday, 9:00am-12:00pm on Wednesday
• Meals: Lunch and dinner will be provided for Extended Day campers. All meals will be provided for Overnight campers. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*
• Program: The Team program is designed to help prepare a high school team for the upcoming season. We will stress all team functions and afford ample six-on-six scrimmages. Areas you can expect to cover are; team systems, service reception, team offense, team defense, transition, and much more.

COLLEGE PREP CAMP

• Dates: July 14-16
• Gender/Ages: Girls, Ages 14-18
• Camp Type: Overnight & Extended Day (commuter)
• Check-in (Overnight): 12:00pm-1:00pm on Friday
• Check-in (Extended Day): 1:00pm-1:45pm on Friday
• Check-out: 12:00pm on Sunday
• Extended Day Schedule: 1:45pm-9:00pm on Friday, 9:00am-9:00pm on Saturday, 9:00am-12:00pm on Sunday
• Meals: Lunch and dinner will be provided for Extended Day campers. All meals will be provided for Overnight campers. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*
• Program: The College Prep program is geared towards high school and club level players, ages 14-18 entering into grades 9-12, with 2 or more years of competitive experience outside of middle school or high school volleyball, with a desire to play beyond high school and club level. This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning, and a higher level of competitive play. Athletes should have a profound foundation of their skills and position, be in good physical and mental shape, open to learning and trying new concepts for playing at the next level, understand rotations, and offensive and defensive systems.

ALL SKILLS CAMP

• Date: July 25-26
• Gender/Ages: Girls & Boys, Ages 13-18
• Camp Type: Day Camp
  
• Daily Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:00am-4:00pm
• Check-in: 8:30am on Tuesday
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*
• Program: The All Skills program is geared towards girls & boys of all skill levels. Campers will be taught the basic skills for all positions, with exposure to volleyball systems, rotations, and competitions. Athletes go through 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.

YOUTH CAMP

• Date: July 25-26
• Gender/Ages: Girls & Boys, Ages 8-12
• Daily Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, 9:00am-4:00pm
• Check-in: 8:30am on Tuesday
• Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*
• Program: The Youth program is designed for young players, who are just starting out or in the first year of learning the basic skills of volleyball. Campers ages 8-12 years old will play with a lighter ball and on a lower net to help introduce volleyball skills, motor development, and serious fun!

2023 HOUSING

The information below is subject to change each year.

• Dorm: Governors Hall
• 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: In each dorm room
• Linens: Not included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
• Air Conditioning: Yes

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

• Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
• Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
• Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are provided.
• Day Campers and Clinics: Lunch is NOT provided. *Camp store will be open and have snacks available for purchase*
• Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
• 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!
• Extra Activities: Classroom breakout sessions to speak with current ETSU student-athletes.

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: 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.

ALL CAMPERS (OVERNIGHT & COMMUTERS):

• 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)

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)

DIRECTOR'S NOTE TO CAMPERS

We are excited to host our first Nike Volleyball Camps at ETSU. What a great place to learn and engage with collegiate student-athletes and coaches while playing the sport we love. Our goal is to get you ready for the upcoming season and add more tools to your tool box. We strive on making everyone who comes through camp 1% better than how they arrived.

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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