Nike Volleyball Camp at University of Wisconsin Platteville
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Athletes from Grant County and beyond are invited to join our college volleyball camp at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville! Our girls volleyball camp is designed to help players master their volleyball skills and elevate their game.
Join the Head Women's Volleyball Coach at UWP, Samantha Birkicht, for a fun and competitive summer volleyball camp. Girls, ages 11-18, of all abilities will leave feeling confident and prepared for the upcoming 2023 volleyball season.
Highlights Include
- Training from University of Wisconsin Platteville coaches and players
- Overnight and Commuter options available
- All Skills and Advanced program options
- 1:10 staff to camper ratio
- Morning, afternoon and evening training sessions
- Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)
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Camp Coaches
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Co-Director Samantha Birkicht
Samantha Birkicht is the Women's Head Volleyball Coach at UW-Platteville.
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Director Nick Pinnola
Nick Pinnola is the Associate Head Volleyball Coach at UW-Platteville.
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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!
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: All Skills (ages 11-15) & Advanced (ages 15-18)
- Camp Types: Extended Day (commuter) & Overnight
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
2023 CAMP DATES
- July 17-20: All Skills Camp
- July 21-23: Advanced Camp
- July 24-27: All Skills Camp
- Attend multiple sessions! We encourage campers to maximize their camp experience by attending multiple camp 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 SCHEDULE
- Session I: July 17-20, Monday-Thursday
- Session II: July 24-27, Monday-Thursday
- Gender/Ages: Girls, Ages 11-15
- Check-in: 1:30pm on Monday for Overnight Campers, 2:30pm on Monday for Extended Day Campers
- Check-out: Graduation is on Thursday at 3:00pm for all campers, parents/guardians are welcome to attend! Check-out will take place immediately after.
- Extended Day Camp Schedule: 2:30pm-8:30pm Monday, 8:30am-8:30pm Tuesday-Wednesday, 8:30am-3:00pm Thursday
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
- 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.
ADVANCED CAMP SCHEDULE
- Dates: July 21-23, Friday-Sunday
- Gender/Ages: Girls, Ages 15-18
- Check-in: 1:00pm on Friday for Overnight Campers, 2:30pm on Friday for Extended Day Campers
- Check-out: Graduation is on Sunday at 3:00pm for all campers, parents/guardians are welcome to attend! Check-out will take place immediately after.
- Extended Day Camp Schedule: 2:30pm-8:30pm Friday, 8:30am-8:30pm Saturday, 8:30am-3:00pm Sunday.
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
- Program: The Advanced program is geared toward high school and club-level players (ages 15-18/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.
HOUSING (2023)
The information below is subject to change each year.
- Dorm: TBA
- Campers Per Room: 2 campers 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: Private in each suite.
- Linens: Not included. Bring linens or 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.
- 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 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 balls.
- Facility: Indoor courts
- A/C in Gym: No for All Skills, Yes for Advanced
- 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
- Spending money - we will have UW-Platteville Volleyball Apparel on Sale as well as drinks and candy.
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp) ***** Please try to complete all your health forms online to make the check-in process faster.
- NEW THIS YEAR! Please bring a three-ring binder with 4 loose leaf lined papers inside plus a writing utensil. We will be handing out cues, drills, and mental training notes for them to keep!
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
- Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
- Snacks for dorm room at night – Each room will have a fridge available
- 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.)
- Toilet paper & hand soap
- Personal items & medications
- Eye mask, ear plugs (optional)
- Washcloth and bath towel
- Alarm clock
- Fan (optional)
- Bed sheets
- Comforter or sleeping bag
- Pillow and pillowcase
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.
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ALL SKILLS/ADVANCED SAMPLE SCHEDULE
- 7:00am Campers wake-up call
- 8:30am Extended day campers arrive
- 9:00am Warm-up
- 9:30-11:30am Session I
- 11:30pm-12:30pm Lunch break
- 12:30pm-3:00pm Session II
- 3:00pm-3:30pm Rest
- 3:30pm-5:00pm Training
- 5:00pm-6:30pm Dinner break
- 6:30pm-8:30pm Session III
- 8:30pm Extended day campers depart
- 9:00pm-10:00pm Overnight campers get ready for bed/ Lights out
UW Platteville is located in Platteville, Wisconsin which is the tri-state area's second largest city.
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
Submit a reviewOverall Average Rating Stars
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Camp coaches really help you
August 12, 2019: Got to work one on one with the head coach and she helped me, personally, fix my technique.
— Robyn R. Camper
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Phenomenal camp and amazing coaches!
July 28, 2019: We just moved here from a North Carolina and Kaylee was very nervous about coming because she has always had a group over friends to go with her on overnight camps. Well, I’m pushy and I made her come and I’m so glad she did!! She made a couple of new friends and she said it’s the best camp she has ever been to! She cannot wait until next year! She has already asked a few girls from her school to come! Thanks for everything!
— Brittany M. Parent
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Coaches are awesome
July 26, 2019: She said the coaches were very helpful and when she was doing something wrong stay corrected her. And they also complemented her when she listened to their correction and used their advice.
— Roxanne H. Parent
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Really worked with her
July 26, 2019: Madison is left handed and the coaching staff worked with her.
— Sonja W. Parent
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Great camp
July 26, 2019: She absolutely loved this camp experience. Lots of one on one attention. Developed her skills a ton.
— Mia Z. Parent
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Overall great experience
July 17, 2019: Had a great time interacting with the coaches, college players and meeting the other campers. Dorms were clean and comfortable.
— Alicia P. Parent
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Encouraging staff
July 13, 2019: Abigale liked the encouragement from staff and their knowledge of the game. They helped her improve her skills in all areas. She really enjoyed when they scrimmaged against each other.
— Kim M. parent
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She is coming back!
July 12, 2019: My daughter has a great time learning new skills. Hitting and serving she improved. She will definitely be coming back to this camp next year.
— Erika W. Parent
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She worked on all aspects of the game
July 12, 2019: Brooke learned an immense amount not only with her skills but the mental part of the game which is often looked over. She learned about recruiting which is new to her and overall had an amazing few days at this camp. To say it was hard for her to leave would be an understatement.
— Rhonda T. Parent
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Thank you all!
July 12, 2019: Cora loved the overnight at the college & all the new friends she made. the food was not terrible, the bed was squeaky, but she would defiantly do it again! it was a fabulous 4 days for her & life long memories. thank you all for making this possible.
— Sherry H . Parent
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Great mini college experience
July 12, 2019: Mary enjoyed the training offered. She learned a few new moves as well as what she needs to improve on. Loved the fact that they slept in dorms and met new people.
— Pearl D. Parent
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Great food!
July 31, 2018: Jadyn went on her own and has attending other camps and thought this was the best one. She was able to build her skills, friendships were made, and most of all she had fun! She had nothing but raves about the food.
— Tracey P. Parent
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Made a lot of friends
July 27, 2018: I made loads of new friends! My dorm roommates are going to be some of my friends for a while! Everyone at Platteville was very nice and welcome to new friends which was amazing! All of the practice sessions were very well run and that excited me as a player!
— Kathryn R. Camper
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Great instruction
July 27, 2018: Rowan felt that the sessions were beneficial and that instructors really helped out with individual needs. As primarily and defensive specialist, she was very happy that she was allowed to hit, as well!
— Jennifer C. Parent
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Friendly coaches
July 27, 2018: Carly said she felt the coaches really cared about her and provided excellent constructive feedback in a positive fashion. She also commented on dance time that sounded like a lot of fun. A highlight was Super Man Ice Cream:-)
— Glenn O. Parent
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Her skills increased tremendously.
July 27, 2018: My child has never enjoyed a camp so much! We will definitely be returning to this one. Camp directors were knowledgeable and fun. She went into camp not even doing her jump serve and came out of camp doing her jump serve. Her skills increased tremendously. She met lots of new people and can't wait for next year. Thanks!
— Mia Z. Parent
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She always learns a ton
July 13, 2018: This is my daughter's 3rd year and we are never disappointed. She always learns a ton. After a full week of camp you'd think she would want to go home and rest but she actually couldn't wait to go to volleyball league that same night to practice the skills she learned!! As she enters HS this year these new skills will be very beneficial... thank you for a great camp!!
— Alea L. Parent
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Great coaches!
July 13, 2018: A highlight was when the coaches took extra time out of there day to help kids that wanted an extra push. They were very helpful.
— Hannah W. Parent
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Loved camp
July 13, 2018: She loved all of the nice coaches. She also enjoyed all of the new girls that she met. Her jump serve was so much better and it was an awesome experience we would do again!
— Michelle T. Parent
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Learned a lot!
July 13, 2018: My daughter's favorite sport is volleyball. She said that coaches helped her with her jump serve and also with jump setting. She was super excited when she got home and thought the camp was really fun.
— Cindy H. Parent
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Great camp!
July 13, 2018: This camp helped with improving her skills! She played in a tournament after checking out of camp, and it was so fun to watch how much she had improved in 4 short days. Very organized! My daughter had a blast & walked away with a visible improvement in skills. Great camp!
— Tabitha S. Parent
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Had fun!
July 14, 2017: My daughter learned proper techniques and had fun while doing so.
— Tanya F. Parent
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lots of opportunity for individual attention
July 14, 2017: I liked the low number of older girls so there were more opportunities for individualized learning. Lily has been to camps where there are 100+ campers and the smaller size was a plus. Lily LOVED it...already talking about going back next year!
— Cheri S. Parent
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Friendly coaches!
July 13, 2017: The coaches were engaging and very helpful and friendly!
— Rhonda G. Parent
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Loved it!
July 13, 2017: My daughter had so much fun, the coaches and director knew so much about the sport and were great!!
— Dawn S. Parent
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Staff was motivating!
July 13, 2017: Her favorite experience about the camp was when they were in their letter groups because this was the time she got to show off her skills as a hitter and passer and here she felt she learned skills- such as overhead passing, proper roll shot techniques and how to roll properly. Food was also excellent and staff was excited and motivated her to do her best so felt great! The amount of walking was tiring for the girls.
— Joanna W. Parent
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Improved her skills!
July 13, 2017: She said she really learned a lot and they helped her improve her skills . Lydia said she really loved the team tournaments.
— Brandi V. Parent
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Great value!
July 13, 2017: Loved the dorms and really liked her coach for the tournament - said she was really personable and a good athlete. 10 years ago, our oldest daughter attended this camp loved it. She learned a lot and had such a great experience, we registered our 14 year old this year. Overall, the camp is a great value offering skill enhancement, technique, team building and 4 fun-filled days of volleyball on the beautiful University of Wisconsin, Platteville campus. We look forward to returning next summer!
— Anne V. Parent
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Enjoyed camp!
July 13, 2017: My daughter enjoyed Making new friends and all the new skills she obtained!
— Chassidy T. Parent
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Helpful and fun
July 19, 2016: This camp is very helpful and fun! I enjoyed it very much, as it was my second year attending it. I think the teachers and helpers are very good at what they do and they should keep up.
— August G. Camper
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Camp was great
July 13, 2016: This volleyball camp was great! Excellent instruction, good staff, helped to develop my daughter very well. The facilities at Plattville were very good, with the dorm itself being excellent accomodations.
— Jody N. Camper
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Great for all skill levels
July 19, 2015: This camp does a good job of testing kids on skills and then has them do drills in peer groups. There are varying degrees of experience and it's important kids are given the opportunity to excel, rather than be slowed down by those with lacking skills.
— Kathy L. Parent
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All around good camp
July 15, 2015: Good communication, good organization, good instruction, positive staff.
— Kristine B Parent
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Looking forward to next year
July 7, 2015: My daughter gained a lot of self-confidence. It was a great learning experience. She is looking forward to next year.
— Michelle H. Parent
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Highly Recommended
I definitely recommend UW Platteville Nike Volleyball camp to others. My daughter went three times and each time came home with a higher skill level and full of volleyball knowledge and confidence to implement what she learned.
— Parent '14
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Loved it!
I absolutely loved this camp! I learned so much, and I both my skill and knowledge of the game improved greatly. After attending this, I had school volleyball tryouts and made varsity as a freshman.
— Camper '14
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Developed a love of the game
My daughter loved the Volleyball Camp. She developed a love of the game that was missing before she went. She loved meeting new kids, and really improved in her game.
— Parent '14
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Very organized
Nike Volleyball Camp at UW-Platteville was very organized. It didn't take long to check-in, meet my roommate, and off to begin a session. I really liked that my coach was a college coach to push me to the next level.
— Camper '14
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Superb camp
This is the first year my daughter attended the Nike Volleyball Camp. It was a great experience and I highly recommend this camp to all players who want to increase their skill set and receive instruction from knowledgeable staff in a safe setting. Thank you Nike and UWP for providing a superb camp. We will be back.
— Parent
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Challenges players
This camp challenge my daughter to bring her game to another level and find the strength within herself to rise to it. Exposed to higher skilled instructors that seem to really care to instill a love for their sport and willing spirit to pass it on to the next generation.
— Parent
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Good experience
Our daughter had a very good experience. Despite the beastly heat (and no a/c in the rooms), she really enjoyed the instruction and the friendships that she made. She is very proud to wear her U of W "rip it" shirts at school volleyball practices and has kept in touch with a number of the girls that she met at camp. A good experience and the perfect amount of time away from home. P.S. the frozen yogurt every night was amazing for our camper AND the social time was great. They were treated respectfully and given certain freedoms that were appropriate. Very fun!
— Parent
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Cannot wait until next year!
My daughter has attended the Nike camp for the last two summers. I have seen her overall confidence, skills and enjoyment of the game increase. She can not wait until camp next year!
— Parent
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Best camp
Nike Volleyball Camp at UW-Platteville was a terrific camp. I have been to others offered at other colleges and this one is the best by far. I learned so much about the things I need to improve on and how to go about improving them. Definitely will be back!
— Camper
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This camp means business!
This camp means business! If you are serious about improving your volleyball game, this is the camp for you. My daughter learned more in that week than she did with her club team last fall. It was excellent!
— Parent
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Love it
I have been going to this camp for 3 years and I will be back next year. I love it!
— Camper
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Fun, but work hard
This camp was a lot of fun, mostly hard work, and they deffentaly keep you busy. I learned a lot of new blocks and improved my approach. The coaches were amazing and they really helped me understand what I was doing wrong and definitely told me what I was doing right. I cant wait to come back next year!
— Camper
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Positive experience
Nike UWP volleyball camp was a very positive experience for my daughter. It instilled a good work ethic and encouraged team work. The staff at Nike volleyball were very knowledgeable and help my daughter grow into a more confident volleyball player.
— Parent
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Cater to all ability levels
It's intense and busy, and the instructors pay attention to the girls ability level and needs. The coaches teach to the girls individual level yet still push them to make them better players.
— Parent
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Pushes you to be better
It teaches players to play as a team but at the same time works on each players ability. And really takes you outside of your comfort zone without anybody making fun of you.
— Camper
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Perfect your form
"If you are looking for a volleyball camp that works to improve your daughters volleyball game then this is the camp for you. The camp had two UW head volleyball coaches working the camp. They really worked to perfect my daughters serve and hitting form."
— Parent
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Worth the time
"Good instruction on all skills and different serving and defensive strategy. Lots of time to scrimmage. Worth the time and money."
— Camper
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Good learning environment
This is the second year my daughter attended the Nike Volleyball Camp. We have been very pleased with our experience at this camp. I would highly recommend Nike Volleyball Camps. Instructors are knowledgeable and the camp setting is conducive to a great learning environment. We will be back!
— Parent
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Get specific training
I really liked the specific training we got in our positions. For instance, when we got to choose which group we wanted to practice in, depending on the position we wanted to learn about. I thought that I really improved in the area I wanted to improve in.
— Camper
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