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All Reviews about Nike Volleyball Camp at UC Riverside

8 Reviews

  • Season 2025
    They really enjoyed overall everyday sessions.
  • Season 2025
    What they liked best was making new acquaintances and learning new skills.
  • Season 2025
    The coaches were very involved, guiding students, and provided support when needed.
  • Season 2025
    The coaches spent some one on one instruction time with athletes during drills. Correcting form or giving pointers for improvement.
  • Season 2023
    The campus was beautiful, the head coach was great with the kids
  • Season 2023
    I appreciated the time the coaches' instruction and advice to improve the players' skills and development as an athlete
  • Season 2023
    We experienced several camps prior UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Long Beach State - this Camp Riverside skill training was on point, the camp organized, timed, friendly, skills training give it a 10! Coaches Nicky Cannon, Aerielle, awesome! Tough, skilled and athletic give it 10 Stars! Not a dull moment I was able to sit there all 4 days, from 4-7p.
  • Season 2023
    Learning new skills and being able to implent them in game play at the camp.

Camp Overview

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Volleyball Camps

Join us in Riverside this summer for an unforgettable volleyball camp experience! Open to girls ages 10–18, this camp gives players the chance to train with Head Volleyball Coach Brendan Higa and his coaching staff in a fun and positive setting.

Campers will enjoy plenty of time on the court while working on their volleyball skills through drills, practice, and games. Players can build confidence, improve their game, and prepare for their next level of play. Come join us for a great summer of volleyball in Riverside!

Highlights Include

  • Instruction from UC Riverside coaches and players
  • Excellent training facilities
  • Programs for All Skills & Advanced Prospect
  • Low staff to camper ratio
  • Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)

Camp Coaches

  • Branden Higa

    Branden Higa

    Camp Director

    Branden Higa enters his second season as head coach of UC Riverside Women's Volleyball in 2026.

    Branden Higa

    Branden Higa

    Camp Director

    Higa comes to UC Riverside from California Baptist, where he built a winning tradition and compiled a 209-144 record (.592) in 13 seasons. Higa, who guided the Lancers through their transition to Division I, also spent two years as an assistant coach at Mississippi State, one at Loyola Marymount, and one at Lipscomb.

    Higa led CBU to earn 14 All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) awards, including the 2024 Libero of the Year and the 2023 Freshman of the Year. The Lancers advanced to the WAC tournament every year they were eligible, and earned a NIVC berth in 2021. In the Division II era, Higa's Lancers enjoyed a No. 1 national ranking and the program's longest winning streak. Higa was named 2017 West Region and PacWest Coach of the Year after guiding CBU to a 20-0 conference mark and 29-1 overall record.

    Through that time, CBU garnered nine AVCA All-Americans, 15 All-Region honorees, and 25 All-Conference selections, including the Region Player of the Year, Conference Players of the Year, Setter of the Year twice, Newcomer of the Year three times, Freshman of the Year twice, and AVCA National Freshman of the Year. Academically, the Lancers earned four PacWest Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards and eight AVCA Team Academic Awards.

    Higa also served as an assistant coach under Dani Busboom-Kelly at the 2017 European Global Challenge in Croatia, winning the U23 Division while coaching players from Kentucky, Stanford, Louisville, Wisconsin, and UCLA.

    While at Mississippi State, he helped the Bulldogs to an improved record each year and finished third in the SEC West this past season. Higa coached the blockers and hitters for the Bulldogs, including All-SEC honorees Caitlin Rance and Ashley Newsome, as well as heading up opponent scouting and assisting with recruiting for the program. At LMU, the Lions posted a 35-25 record, placing one player on the AVCA All-Region team and five players on the All-West Coast Conference team and two more on the WCC All-Freshman squad.

    In 2008, Higa served as an assistant coach with USA Beach Volleyball in Los Angeles, the organization that selects and trains athletes for the Youth Junior National Teams.

    Originally from Lancaster, California, Higa joined the MSU staff in 2009 after serving in 2008 as head volleyball coach at West Los Angeles College.

    Higa played collegiately for three seasons under International Volleyball Hall of Famer Marv Dunphy, at Pepperdine, earning a double major in international studies and public relations in 1998. Higa helped the Waves to back-to-back third-place MPSF finishes in 1996 and 1997, concluding the 1997 season with a No. 6 national ranking.

    Prior to his time in Malibu, Higa won the 1994 California Junior College Most Outstanding Player award at Pierce College.

    Higa and his wife Tori have a son, Kai, and a daughter, Maile.

  • DES

    Des Sukhov

    Camp Coach

    Des Sukhov is an Assistant Coach for the Women's Volleyball Team at UC Riverside.

    DES

    Des Sukhov

    Camp Coach

    Desirée Sukhov enters her first year as an assistant coach with UC Riverside Women’s Volleyball.

    Sukhov played professionally in Peru (2022) and Albania (2024) as an outside hitter, leading Regatas Lima to its second straight Peruvian Women’s Volleyball League title and eighth overall.

    Sukhov completed an internship with the Director of Volleyball Operations at her alma mater of Fresno State in 2020-21. In the role, Sukhov focused on event planning, donor relationships, social media, team operations, and assisting the coaching staff.

    She was named to the 2019 Mountain West Academic All-Conference Team and was tabbed Mountain West Newcomer of the Year that year after leading the Bulldogs to their fourth top-six conference finish since 2012.

    Sukhov began her college career as a two-year starter at Cal State Bakersfield, leading the Roadrunners to a Western Athletic Conference title and an NCAA Tournament berth as a freshman in 2017. She also competed in beach volleyball at Bakersfield in the spring of 2018 and won nine matches at the No. 2 position while qualifying for the Big West tournament.

    Sukhov has been actively involved in the Fresno community and has coached at various volleyball clubs. She also earned her real estate license, and has practiced in California since July of 2022.

    Sukhov was born and raised in Murrieta.

  • Maruice

    Maurice Torres

    Camp Coach

    Maurice Torres is an Assistant Coach for the Women's Volleyball Team at UC Riverside

    Maruice

    Maurice Torres

    Camp Coach

    Two-time AVCA All-American, four-time All-MPSF honoree, and Riverside native Maurice Torres joined the UC Riverside Women’s Volleyball coaching staff in August of 2025.

    Torres comes to UCR from Division II West Regional power Cal State Los Angeles, where he led the Golden Eagles to a second-place finish at the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Tournament and a spot in the NCAA Tournament Regional Quarterfinals.

    Torres also managed the girls' volleyball program at La Salle College Prep from the ground up in 2023 and 2024. Torres engineered an astonishing single-season turnaround at La Salle, taking a 3-23 squad to the CIF Quarterfinals the following year for the school’s first postseason appearance in two years.

    He also coached at OC Riptides and Spectrum Volleyball Club while playing for the legendary Marv Dunphy at Pepperdine from 2009 to 2013.

    Torres enjoyed a highly successful decade of professional volleyball in Europe and Asia from 2013 to 2022, additionally captaining the Puerto Rican National Team from 2018 to 2020. He led Puerto Rico to two World Championship appearances, two Olympic Qualifiers, and multiple North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) tournaments.

    At the club level, Torres was most recently a silver medalist at the Turkish Cup and a two-time bronze medalist in the Turkish Superleague with Galatasaray. Torres also played in Japan, France, Italy, and Poland, where he led Zaka KEDZIERZYN-KOZLE to a fourth-place Champions League finish.

    Torres’ name is all over the Pepperdine record book. He currently ranks in the top 10 in career kills, aces, points, and sets played. He led the Waves in kills all four years, aces three times, and digs twice. He received All-American status from the AVCA and Volleyball America, also immediately putting his stamp on the legendary program with an MPSF All-Freshman honor.

    Torres earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Pepperdine in 2013.

  • Camp Staff

    staff

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

Camp Details

2027 CAMP OPTIONS

Camp schedules and details are subject to change. If important updates occur before camp begins, we’ll notify registered campers by email and update this webpage. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience at the Director’s discretion.

JULY 12-16
  • Open To: Girls, Ages 10-14
  • Daily Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Campers should bring their own lunch.
  • 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. Recommended for all positions and abilities. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience at the Director’s discretion.
JULY 12-14
  • Open To: Girls, Ages 14-18
  • Daily Hours: 4:00pm-7:00pm
  • Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
  • Program: Designed for players that want to learn directly from the UC Riverside coaching staff. This camp is for athletes who have experience playing volleyball at a high level (4+ years of travel/open level club) and are in graduating classes of 2027-2030. This camp is not suitable for beginner players or those looking for foundational skill building.

*Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Daily volleyball training
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.

PREPARE FOR CAMP

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit the Customer Portal.

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 clothing
  • Athletic shoes
  • Knee pads
  • Water bottle
  • Personal hygiene products
  • Small gym bag/backpack

TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNTS

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.

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.

Facility

Campers will train in The Johnson Family Practice Center, home to the UCR Highlanders.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9:00am Campers arrive

9:00am-11:30am Training Session I

11:30am-12:30pm Lunch

12:30pm-3:00pm Training Session II

3:00pm Campers depart

ADVANCED SAMPLE SCHEDULE

4:00pm Campers arrive

4:00pm-5:15pm Training Session I

5:15pm-5:30pm Break

5:30pm-7:00pm Training Session II

7:00pm Campers depart

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Nike Volleyball Camp at UC Riverside

8 Reviews

  • Season 2025
    They really enjoyed overall everyday sessions.
  • Season 2025
    What they liked best was making new acquaintances and learning new skills.
  • Season 2025
    The coaches were very involved, guiding students, and provided support when needed.
  • Season 2025
    The coaches spent some one on one instruction time with athletes during drills. Correcting form or giving pointers for improvement.
  • Season 2023
    The campus was beautiful, the head coach was great with the kids
  • Season 2023
    I appreciated the time the coaches' instruction and advice to improve the players' skills and development as an athlete
  • Season 2023
    We experienced several camps prior UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Long Beach State - this Camp Riverside skill training was on point, the camp organized, timed, friendly, skills training give it a 10! Coaches Nicky Cannon, Aerielle, awesome! Tough, skilled and athletic give it 10 Stars! Not a dull moment I was able to sit there all 4 days, from 4-7p.
  • Season 2023
    Learning new skills and being able to implent them in game play at the camp.

FAQS

  • Address: Johnson Family Practice Center - 900 University Ave, Riverside, California 92521. The camp takes place at University of California, Riverside, a Division I college campus. Led by camp director Branden Higa. Popular with families from Beaumont, Corona, Murrieta, Yucaipa, and other nearby communities.

  • Sessions range from $201 to $594. A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting.

  • This camp is for athletes ages 10 to 18, with coed and girls-only sessions. All skill levels welcome. Campers may be grouped by age, skill, or experience.

  • 2 sessions across summer, from July 12 through July 16, 2027. Select your dates above to check availability.

  • This camp offers two formats: half-day, and day camp. Half-day runs 4 PM to 7 PM. Day camp runs 9 AM to 3 PM.

  • Select your session above and click "Add to Cart." A deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by the 1st day of the month prior to camp starting. After registration, you'll receive a Camp Information Packet with health forms and check-in details. Questions? Call 1-800-645-3226.

  • 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.

  • For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

  • Yes! To save your spot at camp, a deposit is due at registration:

    • $100 for Day and Half Day camps

    • $200 for Overnight and Extended Day camps

    • Camps under $100 must be paid in full at registration.

    Your remaining balance is due on the 1st of the month before your camp begins:

    • June camps → due May 1

    • July camps → due June 1

    • August camps → due July 1

    Any camper with an unpaid balance 10 days before camp will forfeit all fees paid and be removed from the camp.

  • For any on-site questions or concerns—such as group placement, details regarding the daily schedule, or your camper’s overall experience—please reach out directly to the onsite contact.

    You can find the onsite contact information in your Customer Portal by going to the “My Enrollments” tab and clicking the “Prepare for Camp Here” button. Please note that this information will be available at least two weeks prior to the start of camp.

    For any registration, merchandise, or payment-related questions, please contact our main line.

  • Volleyballs will be distributed on the final day of camp at check-out. Please be sure to check in with your camp director before leaving to collect your ball.

  • For general questions about our volleyball camps, please see our FAQ page.

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