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Nike Volleyball Camp at Gardner-Webb University

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Camp Overview

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Join us at Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina for fun and learning on the court! Campers of all abilities will train with Head Volleyball Coach, Alex Hinsey, while enjoying a supportive and exciting atmosphere.

Open to girls, ages 8-18, this camp in Shelby is geared toward building confidence, improving skills, and making new friends. From fun drills to friendly games, every moment is designed to help you enjoy the sport you love. Don’t miss out this summer—sign up today!

Highlights Include

  • Instruction from Gardner-Webb University coaches & players
  • Excellent training and residential facilities
  • Low staff to camper ratio
  • All Skills and Advanced Camp options
  • Daily volleyball training
  • All multi-day campers receive a Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes!
  • Extra Activities: Staff Scrimmage & Talent Show

Camp Coaches

  • Alex Hinsey

    Alex Hinsey

    Camp Director

    Alex Hinsey is the Women's Head Volleyball Coach at the Garden-Webb University.

    Alex Hinsey

    Alex Hinsey

    Camp Director

    In 2024, Alex Hinsey enters his first season at the helm in Boiling Springs. Hinsey joins GWU after four seasons as the head coach at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

    In his 11 years of coaching experience, Hinsey has garnered multiple awards and built winning programs at the scholastic and college levels. In 2023, the team closed its season with a record 30-5. In 2022, the team also won the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference title and ended its season 26-8 in the third round of the NCAA Tournament. In his first season at UMW, Hinsey led the team to the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference finals.

    Before taking the helm at UMW, Hinsey had a successful stint at Elizabethtown College. The Elizabethtown women produced back-to-back 19-win seasons in Hinsey's tenure, and this spring, he guided the school's first ever men's program to 11 victories.

    Hinsey spent five years building contending programs at the scholastic level in Pittsburgh prior to his arrival at Elizabethtown. A University of Pittsburgh (Pa.) graduate, Hinsey took over at Upper St. Clair High School in 2014, and he rewarded the school's decision by winning the section in each of his three seasons as head coach. Hinsey guided the Panthers to a three-year record of 46-12, including 34 victories in 36 league matches.

    In 2015, the Panthers collected a third-place finish in the WPIAL and District 7 to qualify for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Class AAA state tournament for the first time since 2007. Hinsey developed 16 all-section players, seven All-WPIAL selections and four PVCA All-State picks,

    Hinsey, a Reading, Pennsylvania, native, played scholastically at Exeter Township High School, winning a District 3 Class AA championship and PIAA Class AA state championship with the Eagles in 2007. He was an All-Berks Division I selection in 2006 and 2007, as Exeter won back-to-back county championships.

    Hinsey served as a player/coach for the University of Pittsburgh's club team. The Panthers were perennially ranked in the top 25 of Division I club programs by the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF). In 2013, Hinsey was named a NCVF Division I-AA All-American. Hinsey graduated from Pitt in 2011 with a degree in business administration and received his MBA from the school in 2014, focusing on marketing and finance.

  • Matt Hamilton Head Shot Coach Photo 400 x 400 px

    Matt Hamilton

    Assistant Coach

    Matt Hamilton was named Assistant Coach of the Gardner-Webb University volleyball program in August 2024.

    Matt Hamilton Head Shot Coach Photo 400 x 400 px

    Matt Hamilton

    Assistant Coach

    Matt Hamilton was named Assistant Coach of the Gardner-Webb University volleyball program in August 2024.

    Hamilton joined the Gardner-Webb family after spending two seasons at Millersville University where he served as Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. He helped manage all aspects of the program including budgeting, scouting, practice planning, scheduling, match management, recruiting, video upload and analysis, fundraising, alumni cultivation.

    Prior to Millersville, Hamilton served as Head Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach at Elizabeth College where he had an overall coaching record of 69-25 with the women's program posting the highest winning percentage (.734) in program history. He led the Blue Jays to three consecutive 20-win seasons all including a berth in the postseason. Hamilton also served as an assistant coach for both programs for two seasons before being promoted to the head job in 2019.

    Before Elizabeth College, Hamilton was a Player Development Specialist for Spooky Nook Sports Volleyball Club where he helped oversee the individual skill development for all athletes across all age groups 12U to 18U. He also helped develop and facilitate private lessons, group training sessions, youth clinics, showcases, camps, and served as an advisor for all coaches and support staff.

    Prior to Spooky Nook, Hamilton served as Club Volleyball Coach for Pittsburgh Three Rivers (P3R), and Girls Assistant Volleyball Coach at Upper St. Clair High School and Steel Valley High School.

    Hamilton earned his bachelors in history, and masters in teaching both from the University of Pittsburgh.

  • Bryan Buckius

    Camp Coach

    Bryan Buckius is the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Gardner-Webb University.

  • Ashleigh Nicoll

    Camp Coach

    Ashleigh Nicoll is the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Gardner-Webb.

  • Camp Coaching Staff GWU

    Coaching Staff

    There will be 12+ Current Gardner-Webb volleyball Players working the camp

    Camp Coaching Staff GWU

    Coaching Staff


Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots.

JUNE 19-21: ALL SKILLS (AGES 8-16) | ADVANCED (AGES 13-18)

  • Open To: Girls, Ages 8-16
  • Camp Types: Extended Day (Commuter) & Overnight
  • Extended Day (Commuter) Schedule: Day 1: 1:00pm-8:30pm, Day 2: 9:00am-9:00pm, Day 3: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Check-in: 11:30am-12:45pm on Day 1 at Lutz Yelton Convocation Center (Gym Floor)
  • Check-out: 12:00pm on Day 3
  • Parking Instructions: Parking is free on campus so long as you are parked between “white” lines. Red lines are for staff/faculty.
  • Programs:
    • All Skills: Offers high-energy training focused on fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Athletes will build a solid foundation and boost confidence in a positive, energetic environment. Recommended for all positions and abilities.
    • Advanced: Designed for high level athletes ready to push their game further through an intense, challenging program. Recommended for club players and high school with 2+ years of competitive experience.

Please note: 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.

2026 HOUSING

The information below is subject to change each year.

  • Dorm Name: TBA
  • Number of Campers Per Room: TBA (Standard is 2 per room)
  • Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age and/or 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! Assignments will be announced on the first day at check in.
  • Bathrooms: TBA
  • Linens: Not included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
  • Air Conditioning: TBA

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Daily Volleyball Instruction
  • 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!
  • Facility: Indoor Courts
  • 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.
  • 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.

ALL CAMPERS (OVERNIGHT & COMMUTERS):

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

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

  • Comfortable off-court clothing
  • Undergarments
  • Pajamas
  • Bathrobe
  • Flip flops
  • Toiletries
  • Personal items & medications
  • Washcloth and bath towel
  • Bed sheets
  • Comforter or sleeping bag
  • Pillow and pillowcase

TEAM DISCOUNT

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.

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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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7:30-8:30am Breakfast

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

12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch and rest

1:30pm-5:00pm Training Session II

5:00pm-6:00pm Dinner

6:00pm-9:00pm Training Session III

9:00pm Extended Day Campers Depart. Overnight Campers to rooms.

10:00pm Lights Out, Bed Checks

Campers will train on the indoor courts at Gardner-Webb University in Shelby, North Carolina.

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