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Come join our summer volleyball camp in Virginia and elevate your court skills! Girls, ages 10-18, will strengthen fundamentals in a fun, competitive setting.

Our college volleyball camp offers multiple programs for campers of all abilities. Kathy Bullock, Head Volleyball Coach at Norfolk State University, will guide campers in communication, confidence, and teamwork both on and off the court.

Highlights Include

Instruction from DI collegiate coaching staff and players
Excellent training facilities
1:10 staff to camper ratio
Morning and afternoon training sessions
Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)
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Co-Director Kathy Bullock

Kathy Bullock is the Head Volleyball Coach at Norfolk State University.
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Kathy Bullock completed her fifth season in 2023 leading the Norfolk State volleyball program as head coach and her 30th overall season as a head coach at the collegiate level. She arrived at NSU prior to the 2019 season with more than 20 years of head coaching experience at a pair of Division I HBCUs.

Norfolk State finished the 2023 season with a 9-14 overall record, going 7-7 in MEAC play. It marked the first time since 2012 and 2013 that NSU tallied at least seven conference wins in back-to-back seasons.

The Spartans made history at multiple moments of the season, including the team's first 4-0 MEAC start in program history. Freshman Gabrielle Gilbert became the first NSU volleyball player to land on the All-MEAC First Team, as well as the program's first MEAC Rookie of the Year recipient. Gilbert and Grace Smith landed on the MEAC All-Rookie Team, the first time NSU had two players selected to the squad.

Bullock's 2022 Spartans recorded the best MEAC season since 2013 going 7-7 in conference play. NSU placed three student-athletes on the All-MEAC teams, marking the first time in program history that three Norfolk State volleyball players have earned MEAC postseason accolades in a single season. Coach Bullock helped Carla Hernandez and Shonte Seale garner All-MEAC Second-Team honors, while Sydney McCree earned an All-Rookie Team nod. NSU collected impressive road victories to begin conference play with a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Maryland Eastern Shore and a three-set sweep against Delaware State, snapping the Hornets' 19-match home winning streak.

Bullock’s Spartans made a great leap in 2021, earning eight victories, the program’s most since 2013. NSU’s non-conference resume included sweeping American 3-0, defeating Temple 3-1, and taking down in-state foe Radford 3-2. The team earned wins over Coppin State, Morgan State, and South Carolina State (twice) during MEAC play.

Since her arrival at Norfolk State, Bullock has recruited and developed many talented athletes. In 2021, libero Nicole Rodriguez became the first Spartan to earn All-MEAC honors since 2016, and the first VaSID All-State First Team selection since 2012.

The Spartans’ 2020 season was shifted to the spring of 2021 but was cut short due to COVID-19 protocols after just six matches. NSU did secure an upset of George Mason at the start of the spring season, and Paola Matos was later named to the MEAC All-Rookie Team.

Before coming to NSU, Bullock spent the 2018 campaign at Winston-Salem State and the 2017 season at Greensboro College. She also led turnarounds as the head coach at Tennessee State for 13 seasons from 2004-16 and at her alma mater North Carolina A&T from 1994-2003.

WSSU went 16-15 overall and 14-4 in the CIAA during her one season there, advancing to the semifinals of the CIAA Championship. She coached a pair of All-CIAA performers. Bullock led Greensboro College to a 14-14 record during her one season there in 2017, coaching one USA South Athletic Conference All-East Division honoree.

Bullock is the all-time winningest coach at Tennessee State with 177 victories. She led the Tigers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2007. TSU captured its first-ever Ohio Valley Conference championship in 2007 after also leading the Tigers to the OVC regular season championship in 2005. She was named the OVC Coach of the Year in ‘05 after setting program records for most overall (22-11) and league wins (14-2).

Tennessee State finished with three 20-win seasons and seven overall winning seasons – the only seven in program history – during her time with the Tigers. Her second season with the program, when the Tigers went 22-11, marked a 17-win improvement from her first season. That stood as the largest turnaround in NCAA Division I that season. She also won 20 games in 2006 and ’07.

In addition to capturing the league title in 2007, she also led TSU to the semifinals of the OVC tournament five other times. Bullock coached 19 All-OVC selections, seven All-Newcomer honorees, and the first OVC Player of the Year (Shaquita Williams in 2011) and OVC Defensive Player of the Year (Madison Halterman in 2016) in program history. She went 177-222 during her time at Tennessee State.

Her overall record in 30 seasons stands at 396-504, including 162 wins in 10 seasons at North Carolina A&T.

Prior to leading the Tigers, she spent 10 seasons as the head coach at N.C. A&T from 1994-2003, compiling a 162-175 record. She coached seven first-team All-MEAC performers and the 1998 Player of the Year, Vania Blake. She led the Aggies to five winning seasons, including a school-record 24 wins in 2001 and 20 wins in 2002.

A&T captured MEAC Southern Division titles in 1995 (8-1) and 1998 (8-0), the only ones in program history, and the ’98 squad also advanced to the MEAC Championship match for the third time ever. Blake was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Performer despite the Aggies falling to Morgan State in the championship game.

The Aggies finished second in the division in her eight other seasons to MEAC perennial power Florida A&M. Prior to her arrival, A&T had never finished better than third.

As a player at North Carolina A&T, she was a four-time All-MEAC first-team selection, the first player in conference history to accomplish the feat. Bullock was also an All-American in track in the 800 meters during the 1984-85 season. She is a member of the Durham Striders Track Club Hall of Fame.

Bullock’s sister, Kim Graham-Miller, earned a gold medal in the 4x400 relay for Team USA at the 1996 Olympic Games and is the current head track & field coach at UC San Diego. Her brother, Jay Graham, played in the NFL for five years and has served as an assistant coach at the Power 5 level in both the SEC and ACC.

A native of Durham, North Carolina, Bullock is a 1987 graduate of North Carolina A&T where she earned a bachelor's degree in communications. She and her husband Darryl have one daughter, Kayla, and one stepson, Luther.
Co-Director Chip Tarleton

Chip Tarleton is the Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator at Norfolk State University.
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Chip Tarleton joined Norfolk State women’s volleyball coaching staff as an assistant coach in June prior to the 2023 season.

Tarleton comes to Norfolk State with more than 25 years of experience coaching volleyball. He is well known in the Southern California Volleyball Association with strong ties to Los Angeles, California and the greater surrounding area.

Tarleton has coached at various clubs and high schools including the Los Angeles Volleyball Academy, TCA Volleyball Club, Foothill Technology High School, and Newbury Park High School. He also worked as a supervisor for the City of Ventura in the Youth Sports Program Department.

He has worked as USAV High Performance Tryout Evaluator and Coach for USA Volleyball. Tarleton coached teams that won a bronze medal at the USA HP Championship.

Tarleton attended San Jose State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in architectural and urban systems. While at San Jose State, Tarleton played football as a defensive back on a full scholarship.

Coach Chip holds certifications in IMPACT, CAP I, and CAP II, as well as VCAP (Volleyball Conditioning Accreditation Program) and “Character Counts and Positive Coaching” Alliance training all from USA Volleyball.
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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.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

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

2024 OVERVIEW

Age Group: 10-18
Gender: Girls
Programs: All Skills, Advanced, Serving/Passing, Hitting/Setting, Defense, & Hitting/Ball Control
Camp Types: Day, Half Day
Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.

2024 CAMP DATES

July 8-10: All Skills Camp
July 11: Serving/Passing Clinic
July 11: Hitting/Setting Clinic
July 12: Defense Clinic
July 12: Hitting/Ball Control Clinic
July 13-14: Advanced 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.

ALL SKILLS CAMP

Dates: July 8-10
Age Group: 10-18
Daily Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Wednesday
Check-in: 8:30am on Monday
Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
Program: The All Skills program is designed to improve the fundamental skills needed for volleyball; passing, setting, serving, attacking, blocking, and individual defense. Campers can expect instruction on offensive and defensive skills through team play.

SERVING/PASSING CLINIC

Dates: July 11
Age Group: 10-18
Daily Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm, Thursday
Check-in: 8:30am
Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
Program: The Serving/Passing program is designed for players to improve the strength of their serve and effectiveness of passing. The serving portion of the clinic will focus on the various techniques of serving, along with improving consistency. The passing portion of the clinic will focus on various passing techniques for both front row and back row passers, as well as all-around ball control techniques for all positions. Recommended for all players and positions.

Campers who are attending both the Serving/Passing Clinic & Hitting/Setting Clinic can bring a lunch to camp and will be supervised by camp staff between clinics.

HITTING/SETTING CLINIC

Dates: July 11
Age Group: 10-18
Daily Hours: 1:00pm-4:00pm, Thursday
Check-in: 12:30pm
Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
Program: The Hitting/Setting program is designed to focus on the basic fundamentals of hitting and setting. The setting portion of the clinic will focus on mastering hand positioning, follow-through, footwork, and decision making. The hitting portion of the clinic will focus on mastering their approach, footwork and arm swing. Hitters and setters will be combined for maximum repetition, drills, and live game play. Recommended for players of all abilities.

DEFENSE CLINIC

Dates: July 12
Age Group: 10-18
Daily Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm, Friday
Check-in: 8:30am
Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
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 backrow skills! Recommended for all players and positions.

Campers who are attending both the Defense Clinic & Hitting/Ball Control Clinic can bring a lunch to camp and will be supervised by camp staff between clinics.

HITTING/BALL CONTROL CLINIC

Dates: July 12
Age Group: 10-18
Daily Hours: 1:00pm-4:00pm, Friday
Check-in: 12:30pm
Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
Program: The Hitting/Ball Control program is designed to focus on hitting and ball control. The hitting portion of the clinic will focus on mastering their approach, footwork and arm swing. The ball control portion of the clinic will focus on learning how to develop a straight, consistent and reliable passing platform! Recommended for all players and positions.

ADVANCED CAMP

Date: July 13-14
Age Group: 14-18
Daily Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday-Sunday
Check-in: 8:30am on Saturday
Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
Program: The Advanced program is geared toward high school and club-level players (ages 14-18/grades 9-12) with 2-3 years of competitive experience. This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning, and a higher level of competitive play. Campers will receive elite instruction that will elevate and refine their technique and take their skills to the next level.

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: 1.5 hour evaluation session after check in. Camper then sorted by ability first, then age. Adjustments made as needed during camp.
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
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.

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.

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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DAY CAMP SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9:00am-9:15am Day Campers arrive. Stretching & Warm-up
9:15am-12:00pm Training Session I
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch, rest
1:00pm-4:00pm Training Session II
4:00pm Campers depart

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Training will take place in Joseph G. Echols Hall which serve as Norfolk State's primary athletics facility and home to the women's volleyball program. This facility has a seating capacity of 4500 people.

Can I attend more than one session?

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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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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Nike Volleyball Camp at Norfolk State University

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Volleyball Camps

Highlights Include

Camp Coaches

Co-Director Kathy Bullock

Co-Director Chip Tarleton

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