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Join our summer volleyball camp in Rockford for an unforgettable experience! We welcome girls and boys, ages 10-16, to take their skills to the next level, with other athletes who share their love for the sport.

Campers will learn from Rock Valley College Women's Coach, Kristy Pierce, and her dedicated staff. Elevate your game, have fun, and make friends at our Illinois volleyball camp this upcoming summer!

Highlights Include

Elite-level training from college coaches and players
Excellent training facilities
Morning and afternoon training sessions
1:10 coach to camper ratio
Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)
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Co-Director Kristy Pierce

Kristy Pierce is the Head Women's Volleyball Coach/Compliance and Academic Eligibility at Rock Valley College.
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Rock Valley Volleyball Coach Kristy Pierce began her coaching career at Rock Valley College in 2018 after completing a 34 year career at Lanark Eastland High School. Prior to that Pierce was a 4 sport athlete in High School and a 3 sport athlete at the University Of Dubuque.

Pierce ranks fourth in Illinois high school women's volleyball history with 939 career wins. Pierce amassed a career record of 939-206-10 coaching at Shannon High School from 1982-86 and at Lanark (Eastland) High School from 1986-2015. Her 81.7% winning percentage places her second all-time in the state for volleyball coaches who have earned 900 or more wins. Pierce was named IHSA Volleyball Coach of the Year while at Eastland High School in 2003-2004, Best of the Rock River Valley Coach of the Year in 2015, and was named Area Coach of the Year 18 times in her career.

Pierce's high school coaching career had a storybook ending as in her final game her Eastland team captured the Class 1A state title in 2015. That marked the third state championship for Pierce at Eastland, including back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009.

Pierce was a Physical Education and Health teacher for 34 years, teaching all grade levels. Most recently she taught K-6 Physical Education.

She will take over an RVC team that last won a national championship in 2012, but in the last two seasons has compiled an overall record of 34-30.

"I am excited to become a part of the Rock Valley College family because of their commitment to excellence and the way in which they work together and support each other," said Pierce. "It is a good place to work, learn, and excel. I am excited to be a Golden Eagle and to build championship volleyball teams at RVC."

"We are very excited to add Kristy to the Golden Eagle family," said RVC Athletic Director Misty Opat. "She is a proven winner. Undoubtedly, the transition from high school to college will be a natural progression with her commitment and dedication to building a championship program. I am excited to see her vision for RVC volleyball."

In her first season at the helm of Rock Valley’s program Pierce guided her team to a N4C conference title, a Region 4 Championship and a trip to the National Tournament where they placed 6th. Four players were named All- Conference, 5 players all region and Mallory Hecox was named First team All- American.

In Pierce’s second season, 2019 the Golden Eagle Volleyball team finished runner up in Region 4 finishing their season just shy of a Region 4 championship and trip to Nationals. Pierce coached 2 all region players, Kara Cisewski and Faith Reynolds with Cisewski earning honorable mention All- American honors.
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.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

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

2024 OVERVIEW

Age Group: 10-16
Gender: Girls & boys
Programs: All Skills, Serving/Passing, Setting/Attacking, Digging/Passing
Camp Type: Half Day, Day
Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day

2024 CAMP DATES

July 22-25: All Skills Camp
July 22: Serving/Passing Clinic
July 23: Setting/Attacking Clinic
July 24: Digging/Passing Clinic
July 25: Serving/Passing Clinic
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 DAY CAMP

Dates: July 22-25
Daily Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Check-in: 8:30am on Monday
Check-out: 3:00pm each day
Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day
Program: This 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.

POSITION SPECIALTY CLINICS

Serving/Passing Clinic: July 22 (Monday)
Setting/Attacking Clinic: July 23 (Tuesday)
Digging/Passing Clinic: July 24 (Wednesday)
Serving/Passing: July 25 (Thursday)
Daily Hours: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Check-In: 2:30pm
Program: The Position Specialty program is geared towards players wanting to hone their skills in a specific position. Campers can choose to attend the Serving/Passing Clinic, Setting/Attacking Clinic, and/or Digging/Passing Clinic to receive specialized training on the latest techniques.

*Campers are welcome to join the All Skills camp as well as the Bonus Clinics and will stay at camp from 9:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday for an additional $25 a day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions.
Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day
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.

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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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9:00am Campers arrive, warm up
9:15am-11:30am Training Session I
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch
12:30pm-3:00pm Training Session II
3:00pm Campers depart

Campers will train on the indoor courts at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois.

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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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.

Programs: Serving & Passing Skills

Age Group: 10 - 16

Gender: Co-Ed

Half Day Clinic (3:00pm - 4:30pm) $25.00 USD

Availability: Yes