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Nike Volleyball Camp at Florida International University

Rita Buck-Crockett, Camp Coach

Ocean Bank Convocation Center - 1180 SW 113th Ave Ryder Business Building - 11210 SW 11th St, Miami, Florida 33174

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Join us at our summer volleyball camp in Miami for girls and boys, ages 10-18. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate athlete, this camp offers an opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment and receive top-notch instruction.

Along with volleyball instruction, campers can enjoy a variety of evening activities and socials alongside campers from Nike Soccer and Basketball camps that are running concurrently at Florida International University. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to make new friends and have an unforgettable experience at this popular overnight camp in Florida!

Highlights Include

Instruction from an elite coaching staff
Excellent training facilities
Offering overnight and day programs
Low staff to camper ratio
Multi-week, overnight stay options available
Optional add ons: Evening Activites
Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)
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Camp Coach Rita Buck-Crockett

Rita Buck-Crockett is a member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame Class of 2011 and a two-time Olympian.
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Rita Buck-Crockett is a member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame Class of 2011 and a two-time Olympian.

Most recently, FIU went 25-7 in the sand in 2021. Federica Frasca and Roberta Ribeiro were not only named to the CCSA All-Conference Team, the pair earned AVCA All-American honors.Buck-Crockett saw Paige Kalkhoff earn CCSA Freshman-team honors and Lina Bernier pick up another CCSA All-Academic Team award. During the season, FIU picked up impressive victories against ranked opponents including taking down then-ranked No. 3 Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla.

The 2020 indoor season saw FIU go 3-10 overall and 3-9 against league opponents. Fiorella Murillo was named to the All-Conference USA preseason team while Emily Meyer was named the C-USA Freshman of the Week once.

Buck-Crockett’s indoor volleyball team went 10-16 overall with a 3-11 mark against Conference USA teams in 2019. Lina Bernier was one of 11 student-athletes named to the 2019 Conference USA All-Academic Team, taking home the honor for a season-straight season.

The 2020 beach squad went 8-1 before the remainder of the season was cancelled to the COVID-19 outbreak. Two-time AVCA All-American duo Margherita Bianchin and Federica Frasca were undefeated on court one during the abbreviated season.

Buck-Crockett has led two of the most consistent programs at FIU with both the indoor and beach volleyball teams enjoying great success. For indoor, Buck-Crockett led the program to its first-ever Conference USA Championship finals appearance in 2018, as the Panthers won 19 matches on the year. The 19 victories for FIU was the most for the program since 2011. FIU also sported an impressive 12-1 mark at home.

On the beach side, the Panthers earned their first-ever NCAA Championship bid in 2018 after earning 23 wins and finishing the year ranked ninth overall in the AVCA poll. Buck-Crockett also coached the beach pair of Bianchin and Frasca to back-to-back AVCA All-American honors for the first time in school history. The pair are two of only three AVCA All-Americans in FIU's beach volleyball history.

Academically, the Panthers were awarded the AVCA Team Academic Award as well for their success in the classroom, while aiding FIU's overall efforts to win the Conference USA Institutional Excellence Award. The honor is given annually to the institution who earns the highest grade point average among C-USA schools. For APR, the Panthers have consistently been among the top programs at FIU as both of the indoor and beach programs have posted above the national average.

The 2015 AVCA Sand Volleyball Coach of the Year enters her seventh season with the indoor volleyball squad. In her first year at the helm of the program, Buck-Crockett led the Panthers to an 13-17 overall record and a 6-8 mark in the program’s first year as a member of Conference USA. The Panthers made an appearance in the Conference Championships, defeating Middle Tennessee in the first round before falling to Tulsa in the quarterfinals. In 2015, Buck-Crockett led the Panthers to another Conference USA Championship Tournament, this time as a seventh seed. The 2015 season captured a 15-13 overall record, the best mark since 2011.

Buck-Crockett also led the Panthers' beach squad to back-to-back AVCA National Championship appearances (2014, 2015) in the programs’ three-year existence. FIU finished this year as one of the Final Four teams in the country after receiving its highest ranking entering the tournament at No. 3. FIU broke multiple records, starting with highest ranking (No. 3), highest-ranked win (then-No. 2 Florida State), most wins over ranked opponents (4 vs. AVCA top 10; 5 vs. DiG Magazine top 20), most wins in a season (20) and longest winning streak (18).

At the conclusion of the 2017 campaign, the Panthers advanced to their first-ever Coastal Collegiate Sports Association title game against Florida State.

A member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame Class of 2011 and a two-time Olympian, Buck-Crockett brought a wealth of playing experience at the highest levels of competition to FIU, along with over 20 years of coaching experience. Her experience as a beach volleyball player are second to none as she was a world beach champion for the WPVA (Women's Professional Volleyball Association) Tour, partnering with the first-ever Olympic Gold medalist Jackie Silva in 1989, and finishing as runner-up in 1990. She also played several successful seasons on the AVP professional beach circuit.

Buck-Crockett was a member of the 1980 and 1984 U.S. Olympic Volleyball teams with the 1984 squad winning the silver medal, as she was considered one of the best all-around volleyball players in the world. A 1984 issue of Sports Illustrated touted her as the world's best athlete and nicknamed her "The Rocket," because of her 42-inch vertical leap and her 100 mile-per-hour kills. In 1981, Buck-Crockett was one of six players selected to the All-World Team. She has coached and played in the U.S., Japan, Italy and Switzerland over the last 17 years.

Buck-Crockett earned AIAW All-America honors at the University of Houston prior to joining the U.S. Olympic team to train for the 1980 Olympics. In 1981, she led the U.S. to a bronze medal at the World Cup in Osaka, Japan, and in 1982, that team won the bronze medal at the World Championships in Lima, Peru.

From 1982-86, Buck-Crockett was a member of the Daiei Team in Kobe, Japan, and her 1986 Daiei squad was the champion of the Japan League. She played beach volleyball on the Women's Professional Volleyball Association Tour from 1988-96 and played Major League Volleyball from 1986-87. Buck-Crockett was also a Major League Volleyball champion in both 1986 and 1987 and earned league MVP honors in 1986. In 1986, she teamed with Jackie Silva of Brazil to win the World Beach Volleyball Championship, becoming the first African-American to win a beach volleyball World Championship. The following season she was the league runner-up with Angela Rock (United States).

From 1988 until 1993, Buck-Crockett was a player for Matera, a professional league team in Matera, Italy, and also played in Rome. In 1991, she was voted the MVP of the Italian League, and her 1993 Rome team won the European Championship. Then, from 1993-98, Buck-Crockett coached and played in Switzerland for RTV Basel. During her tenure, her squads won titles including the Swiss Cup (1994-1996) and the Swiss Championship (1995-1996), and participated in the European Cup of Champions (1995). Buck-Crockett was named most valuable player four times.

In the summers of 2000 through 2002, Buck-Crockett was one of only three collegiate head coaches to coach some of the elite youth talent in the country at the USA Youth High Performance Camp at the Olympic Training Centers in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs.

Most recently, Buck-Crockett served as executive director, president and head coach of the North Florida Volleyball Association. In 2007, she was named USAV Florida Region Female Coach of the Year.

In 2004, Buck-Crockett also served as head coach of the Maclay High School volleyball team, which reached the Final Four in the state championships, and was head coach of the 2006 Florida State University School volleyball team, which won the district championship. Buck-Crockett has also been running the Rita Crockett Volleyball Camps & Clinics since 2004.

Prior to her stint with the NFVA, Buck-Crockett spent two seasons as the associate head coach at Florida State, during which the volleyball team compiled a record of 31-28.

Before joining the Seminole volleyball program, Buck-Crockett spent six seasons at the University of Iowa, where she had three All-Big Ten selections including an all-region member and an All-USA Team selection. In 2001, Buck-Crockett coached Sarah Meyermann to AVCA Mideast All-Region and All-Big Ten accolades, as Meyermann finished the season with 578 kills to rank sixth nationally. In 2000, Buck-Crockett and her coaching staff guided the Hawkeyes to a 15-win season, the most victories of an Iowa volleyball team since 1994. That year, Buck-Crockett coached Fabiana de Abreu to All-Big Ten Team accolades.

Buck-Crockett received a bachelor of liberal studies/communications degree from the University of Iowa in August of 2002. Buck-Crockett is married to Rene' Buck and is the proud parent of Marrita Crockett-Moulton.
Operator Alpha Sports

This camp is operated by Alpha Sports.
Additional Coaches Camp Staff

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

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Please Note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots.

2025 OVERVIEW

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Age Group: 10-18
Gender: Girls & Boys
Programs: All Skills, Position Specialty
Camp Types: Overnight, Day Camp, Clinics
Lunch: Lunch is provided.

2025 CAMP DATES

July 6-10: All Skills Camp
July 11: Position Specialty Clinic
July 13-17: All Skills Camp
July 18: Position Specialty Clinic
July 20-24: All Skills Camp
July 25: Position Specialty Clinic
July 28-31: All Skills Camp
August 1: Position Specialty Clinic

ATTEND MULTIPLE SESSIONS & SPORTS!

We encourage campers to maximize their camp experience by attending consecutive camp sessions and clinics.

We also offer Basketball and Soccer camps during these same dates! Click below for details...

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 CAMPS - OVERNIGHT & DAY CAMPS (SESSION I-III)

Session I: July 6-10
Session II: July 13-17
Session III: July 20-24
Check-in (Overnight Camp): 11:00am on Sunday at Lakeview South Dorms
Check-in (Day Camp): 12:00pm on Sunday at Lakeview South Dorms | 9:00am each day following at Ryder Business Building
Check-out (Overnight Camp)*: 4:00pm on Thursday at Lakeview South Dorms. *unless the camper has Thursday Night Stayover or Weekend Stayover
Check-out (Day Camp): 4:00pm each day at Ryder Business Building
Day Camper Schedule: Sunday: 1:30pm-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-4:00pm
Orientation/Evaluation: 1:30pm-4:00pm coaches will evaluate campers and place them in groups. Campers not able to attend orientation and evals on Sunday will have the opportunity to do so on Monday morning.
Meals: Lunch will be provided for Day (Commuter) campers. All meals will be provided for Overnight campers.
Program: This All Skills program 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
Thursday Night Stayover & Weekend Stayover: Options available to add Thursday night and attend the Friday Clinic, stay through Sunday (clinic included), or stay for multiple sessions and link them together!

ALL SKILLS CAMP - DAY CAMP ONLY (SESSION IV)

Session IV: July 28-31
Check-in: 9:00am each day at Ryder Business Building
Check-out: 4:00pm each day at Ryder Business Building
Daily Schedule: 9:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday
Orientation/Evaluation: Coaches will evaluate campers and place them in groups on Monday.
Lunch: Lunch is provided.
Program: This All Skills program 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

POSITION SPECIALTY CLINICS

Session I: July 11
Session II: July 18
Session III: July 25
Session IV: August 1
Check-in: 9:00am at Ryder Business Building
Check-out: 4:00pm at Ryder Business Building
Daily Schedule: 9:30am-4:00pm, Friday
Lunch: Lunch is provided.
Program: This Position Specialty program focuses on skill development by position. Campers will receive specialized training and spend the majority of the time developing the skills needed for their position.

*Overnight campers who want to attend the Friday Position Specialty Clinic will need to purchase the Thursday Night Stayover (unless the Weekend Stayover was purchased).

2025 HOUSING

The information below is subject to change each year.

Dorm: Lakeview South
Dorm Style: Suite Style Dorms
Number of Campers Per Room: Either 2 rooms with 2 beds per room or 4 rooms with 1 bed per room. Total of 4 campers per suite.
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: Private within suites.
Linens: Linens can be rented from Florida International University for $50/week. This fee includes sheets, bed linens, pillow, pillowcase, comforter and bath towel. You will have the option to rent linens during camp registration.
Air Conditioning: Yes
Lost Dorm Key Replacement: $100, fee will be collected after check out if a camper does not return their dorm key for any reason
Access Card Replacement: $25, fee will be collected after check out if a camper does not return their access card for any reason

THURSDAY NIGHT STAYOVER

Stay another day! Overnight campers who are interested in extending their stay to attend the Friday Position Specialty Clinic are encouraged to purchase the Extra Night Stayover for Thursday Night ($120). This fee includes breakfast on Friday morning. Position Specialty Clinic is not included in the fee and must be purchased separately.

Session I: July 10
Session II: July 17
Session III: July 24

Please note: Campers who do not purchase the Extra Night Stayover but registered for the Friday Position Specialty Clinic, will need to check out of their dorms on Thursday at 4:00pm and return at 9:00 am Friday morning.

WEEKEND STAYOVERS

Extend your stay! Overnight campers attending back-to-back sessions, or want to stay a few more days, are encouraged to maximize their camp experience by staying through Sunday. Weekend Stayovers (Thursday-Sunday) include lodging, meals, supervision, two off-campus activities/excursions in Miami, and the Position Specialty Clinics on Fridays.

Weekend Stayover I: July 10-13
- Price: $595
- Thursday: Supervised on-campus evening activity. Dinner provided on campus.
- Friday: Position Specialty Clinic. Dinner and mall + movie night.
- Saturday: All-day field trip to South Beach - Lincoln Road Visit - Shopping. Lunch & dinner provided off-campus.
- Sunday morning: Breakfast and free time before the start of Session II.
Weekend Stayover II: July 17-20
- Price: $595
- Thursday: Supervised on-campus evening activity. Dinner provided on campus.
- Friday: Position Specialty Clinic. Dinner and mall + movie night.
- Saturday: All-day field trip to South Beach - Lincoln Road Visit - Shopping. Lunch & dinner provided off-campus.
- Sunday morning: Breakfast and free time before the start of Session III.
Weekend Stayover III: July 24-27
- Price: $595
- Thursday: Supervised on-campus evening activity. Dinner provided on campus.
- Friday: Position Specialty Clinic. Dinner and mall + movie night.
- Saturday: All-day field trip to South Beach - Lincoln Road Visit - Shopping. Lunch & dinner provided off-campus.
- Sunday morning: Breakfast and free time before check out at 11:00am.

No Overnight Stayover on the night of July 31: Day camp only

EVENING ACTIVITIES

FIU is one of the only 2025 Nike Volleyball Camps to offer off-campus activities. Don't miss out on extra fun and bonding time with your teammates! Transportation to/from activities and supervision are provided by the camp staff. Campers will depart campus for the evening activity at 6:00pm and will return to campus by 9:00pm. Overnight campers who do not wish to attend the add-on activities will remain on campus with supervision from our staff and participate in games and fun team building and social activities.

Bowling & Billiards ($95) (All Sessions*: Tuesday)
Dave & Busters ($95) (All Sessions*: Wednesday)

*No Evening Activities on July 29 & July 30. Activities are nonrefundable and nontransferable once purchased.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE CAMP FEE?

Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
Day campers: Lunch is provided.
Clinic campers: Lunch is provided.
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!

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and years of 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.
Facility: Week 1-3: Ocean Bank Convocation Center | Week 4: FIU Wellness and Recreation Center
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
Snacks
Small gym bag/backpack
Personal hygiene products
Packed lunch (if required for commuters)
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)

TRANSPORTATION

Round-trip airport transportation to and from Miami International Airport is available for $300. One-way transportation to or from Miami International Airport is available for $175. Please schedule flights as close as you can to the check-in times on the first day and check-out times on the last day. Campers cannot arrive before July 6 or leave after July 25. A camp staff member will be in contact with you as camp approaches to finalize your transportation details. If your campers will be flying as an Unaccompanied Minor, there is an additional $150 fee for the transportation service to take them to their gate until the flight takes off.

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 ALL SKILLS SCHEDULE

9:00am Day Campers arrive. Stretching & warm up.
9:00am-12:00pm Training Session I
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch, rest
1:00-3:00pm Training Session II
3:00pm Campers depart.

FIU 2022 Facility Image

Campers will utilize FIU's indoor recreation facilities.

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.

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Reviews & Testimonials

The camp staff really worked with her

July 18, 2019: Camp was very informational. Coaches were great and positive feedback was abundant. Gabriella had a great time meeting new friends as well as learning new skills and developing her current skill set.
- 5/5.
Amazing

July 20, 2019: Caro had a fantastic time! All the Coaches and staff where amazing.
- 5/5.
Great job!

July 19, 2019: Hugo really enjoyed the daily practice, the standard was high and he thought the coaches were great. Dave and busters was fun!
- 4/5.

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Highlights Include

Camp Coaches

Camp Coach Rita Buck-Crockett

Operator Alpha Sports

Additional Coaches Camp Staff

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT

2025 OVERVIEW

2025 CAMP DATES

ATTEND MULTIPLE SESSIONS & SPORTS!

CAMP OPTIONS

ALL SKILLS CAMPS - OVERNIGHT & DAY CAMPS (SESSION I-III)

ALL SKILLS CAMP - DAY CAMP ONLY (SESSION IV)

POSITION SPECIALTY CLINICS

2025 HOUSING

THURSDAY NIGHT STAYOVER

WEEKEND STAYOVERS

EVENING ACTIVITIES

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE CAMP FEE?

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

TRANSPORTATION

TEAM DISCOUNT

COMPANY POLICIES

NIKE VOLLEYBALL CAMP FAQ

SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE ALL SKILLS SCHEDULE

Camp Questions & Answers

Can I sign up for more than 1 session/program?

Camp Dates & Prices

Camp Has Concluded For This Season.

JOIN THE PRIORITY LIST

Media

Reviews & Testimonials

The camp staff really worked with her

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Great job!

She had a blast

All around great camp!

The camp staff really worked with her

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Great job!

She had a blast

All around great camp!

Fun and challenging!

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