Nike Volleyball Camp at Skagit Valley College
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Compete this summer at our volleyball camp in Washington and take your skills to the next level! Athletes of all skills levels will have the opportunity to train under an elite curriculum designed by former DI Seattle University Head Volleyball Coach, James Finley.
This girls volleyball camp in Mt. Vernon offers a variety of programs that will help unleash your potential and increase your love for the game. Girls, ages 11-18, are encouraged to join to increase their confidence on and off the court and improve their game before the upcoming season!
Highlights Include
- Instruction from former Seattle University (DI) Coach and his expert staff
- All Skills, Serving Clinic, and High School Try-Out Prep programs available
- Morning and afternoon training sessions
- 1:10 staff to camper ratio
- Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)
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Camp Coaches
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Director James Finley
James Finley is the former DI Women's Head Volleyball Coach at Seattle University. Coach Finley's camp curriculum will be led an elite training staff made up of current and former college coaches and current and former college coaches.
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Co-Director Joe Amaral
Joe Amaral is the Skagit Valley College Head Volleyball Coach.
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Camp Coach Ariel Newman
Ariel Newman is the Co-Founder & Director of Training + Athlete Development for Volleyballer Training Academy.
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staff Camp Staff
Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include current and former collegiate coaches and players, club coaches, and high school coaches.
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Please note: Last year, camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Age Group: 11-18
- Gender: Girls
- Programs: High School Tryout Prep Camp, All Skills Camp, & Serving Clinic
- Camp Options: Half Day & Full Day
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
2023 CAMP DATES
- August 4-6: High School Tryout Prep Camp
- August 7: Serving Clinic
- August 7-9: All Skills 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.
HIGH SCHOOL TRYOUT PREP CAMP
- Dates: August 4-6
- Gender/Age: Girls, Ages 14-18/Grades 8-12
- Check-in: 8:00am-8:45am on Friday at the gym
- Check-out: 4:00pm on Sunday at the gym
- Daily Hours: Friday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm,
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day.
- Program: This Tryout Prep program is geared towards high school and club level players, girls 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, 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.
SERVING CLINIC
- Dates: August 7
- Gender/Age: Girls, Ages 11-18
- Check-in: 8:00am-8:45am at the gym
- Check-out: 11:30am at the gym
- Daily Hours: Monday 9:00am-11:30am
- Lunch*: Lunch is not provided.
- Program: This Serving Clinic is designed to focus solely on serving the volleyball. Learn how to be confident and aggressive from behind the line! This program will focus on the various techniques of serving, along with improving consistency. Campers will learn and improve through drill work, challenging games, demonstrations, and maximum repetitions. Recommended for players of all abilities.
*If you are planning to attend the All Skills Camp after, please bring your lunch. Campers will be supervised from 11:30am-12:30pm.
ALL SKILLS CAMP
- Dates: August 7-9
- Gender/Ages: Girls, Ages 11-16/Grades 6-10
- Check-in: 12:00am-12:45pm on Monday at the gym
- Check-out: 4:00pm on Wednesday at the gym
- Daily Hours: Monday 1:00pm-6:00pm, Tuesday 9:00am-6:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day.
- Program: This All Skills program is geared towards girls ages 11-16/grades 6-10 of with 0-3 years of some playing experience. Campers will be taught the basic skills for all positions, with exposure to volleyball systems, rotations, and competitions. Our 11-12 year old athletes train on the same net height with the lighter ball that is used when playing USA Volleyball 12 and under. Our 13-16 year old 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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day.
- 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!
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, 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 ball.
- 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.
CAMP DIRECTOR NOTE TO CAMPERS
“We are excited you have chosen to train with us at Nike Volleyball Camps this summer. It is so much fun for camp staff to share our experience and knowledge in helping you improve your skills, mindset and understanding of the game. The camp philosophy is to teach technique through the development of an athletes mindset. This allows a volleyball player to gain knowledge, make good decisions and learn to perform under pressure. Two way communication between campers and staff allows us to work together with each camper in their development while having fun” - James Finley
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
- Outdoor athletic shoes
- Knee pads
- Water bottle*
- Sunscreen**
- Small gym bag/backpack
- Packed lunch and snacks
- 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)
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/GROUP DISCOUNTS
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.
Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
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.
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Sample Daily Schedule - All Skills/High School Tryout Prep
- 8:30am Campers arrive
- 9:00am-12:00pm Session I
- 12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch
- 1:30pm-4:00pm Session II
- 4:00pm-4:30pm Snack/Break
- 4:30pm-6:00pm Competition Session
- 6:00pm Campers depart
Skagit Valley College is located in Mount Vernon, Washington, and serves all of Skagit Island and the San Juan Counties. Mount Vernon is a historic city that was established in 1870, and sits on the banks of the Skagit River.
Camp Questions & Answers
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.
Camp Reviews
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This camp was everything she wanted!
July 1, 2019: Very simple and easy web sign up and again the same on registration say. The camp offered exactly what my daughter needed. Sharpen skills and improve on areas she has needed to. Mallory was challenged by other great playing campers, met some wonderful friends she will be in contact with after camp and hope to attend again next summer with. She loves meeting new people! The coaches were very engaged with all athletes and offered Mallory new ways to work on her form and just be a well rounded player over all. She usually just plays middle and I must say it was fun to watch my daughter play all positions on the court during scrimmages. I would even come an hour early just to watch them! Tons a video too. It was fun to watch the teams build such a great bond.so quickly! When I asked Mallory on the way home about how she liked camp overall and she loved it, she never worked so hard while having fun and she herself gave you a 10 out of 10. Thank you and we Will certainly love to partake in any future camps NIKE offers!
— Stacy D. Parent
Nike Volleyball Camp at Skagit Valley College
Mt. Vernon, Washington 98273
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
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