POSITION CAMPS
Get a boost to your performance by attending our position camps.
DEFENSE AND PASSING CAMP
In our defense and passing camp we will break down the fundamental of passing and defense. The goal of this camp is to have campers leave with a better understanding of these back row skills. Everyone is welcome to attend who is excited to get better at passing and defense.
Date: July 14
Cost: $60
Times: 1-4 pm at the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU Campus
ATTACKER / BLOCKER CAMP
In hitter camp we are going to break down the fundamentals of attacking and blocking. Our hitters will focus on foot work patterns (approach, serve receive to hit, transition to hit), arm swing. Our blockers will focus on footwork, armwork and eyework. All positions (outsides, right sides, and middles) are encouraged to attend. The goal of this camp is to have the campers leave with a better understanding of their hitting position. Non front row players are welcome as long as they are willing to spend an afternoon attacking and blocking.
Date: July 15
Cost: $60
Times: 1-4 pm at the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU Campus
SETTING CAMP
In our setter camp we will breakdown the fundamentals of setting. At our camp our setters will learn about hand position, footwork, reading a passer, attacking and many other essential skills for setters. The goal of this camp is for setters to improve their location, consistency and knowledge of the setting position. Non setters are welcome to attend as long as they are prepared to spend the afternoon pretending to be a setter!!!
Date: July 16
Cost: $60
Times: 1-4 pm at the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU Campus
SERVING CAMP
In serving camp we will break down the fundamentals of serving and teach techniques of different types of serves. We will go over the setup, toss, and contact of an overhead serve, jump float and jump spin serves. Campers will leave serving camp with a better understanding of how to serve different types of serves and improve at the camper’s best serve.
Date: July 17
Cost: $60
Times: 1-4 pm at the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU Campus
COMPETITION CAMP
In competition camp we will provide an environment for the camper to compete at volleyball. We will compete in different formats, each adding to the camper’s skill set. Campers will play 2 v 2, 4 v 4, and 6 v 6 games throughout camp. The goal is to compete with different people and enjoy playing volleyball games.
Date: July 18
Cost: $60
Times: 1-4 pm at the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU Campus
OTHER INDIVIDUAL CAMPS
JUNIOR SPIKERS CAMP
In our junior spikers camp, we will break down the skills of volleyball in a way that is engaging and age appropriate. We will use the mix of teaching skills and playing games to spark a love of volleyball. The goal of this camp is to have campers be able to perform the basic volleyball skills, have a better understanding of the sport, and leave loving the sport volleyball.
Date: May 27-29
Cost: $120
Times: 10am-12pm at the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU Campus
Ages: Athletes entering 1st grade to 6th grade
ELITE PROSPECT CAMPS
Our goal is to provide a camp that combines high level volleyball, the recruit visit, and camp experience. This camp is designed for elite volleyball players who are seriously considering NNU as a possible destination to continue their academic and athletic careers. We hope it will provide an opportunity to learn about our programs philosophy and challenge the camper in a high level competitive environment with other like minded athletes.
NNU coaches and collegiate players will be present at each session, working closely to aid in campers' development. Campers will hone their fundamentals, learn our offensive and defensive systems, and be evaluated in a competitive setting by NNU coaches while competing with and against other elite volleyball players.
This camp also includes a campus tour, Q&A sessions with NNU players and staff, and a T-shirt. The camp is open for 9-12 graders and it is expected that the student athlete is a varsity level athlete at their high school and plays competitive club volleyball.
Elite Camp 1
Dates: June 9
Cost: $100
Times: 9am-4:30pm at the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU Campus
Elite Camp 2
Dates: July 18-19
Cost: $120
Times: 6-8 pm on the 18th, 9-2:30 on the 19th at the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU Campus
TEAM CAMPS
Team camp is the best way to get your group prepared for the upcoming season. We run three sessions a day with different focus in each session. The morning session is dedicated to individual skills and play, the afternoon session is dedicated to team concepts and competitive games, and the evening session is a camp tournament. Camp is coached by NNU coaches, other college coaches, and current and former collegiate volleyball players from NNU and other schools. Both the Elite and Development camps will follow the same format and have the same goals, but with slightly different focuses.
Development Camp: July 7-9: This is for teams whose focus needs to be on learning volleyball. Development camp will focus on teaching the fundamental skills along with creating multiple contacts in order to have a successful season.
Schedule for Each Day: 10am-12pm, 1:30pm-3:30pm, 5pm-7:30pm
Elite Camp: July 10-12: This is for teams looking to take the next step in their development. Elite camp assumes that teams understand rotations, and are able to pass set and hit consistently.
Schedule for Each Day: 10am-12pm, 1:30pm-3:30pm, 5pm-7:30pm
Cost: $180 per player, minimum of eight players (no meals included)
Where: At the Johnson Sports Center on the NNU Campus
For more information on any camp, contact the Nighthawks volleyball office at denglish@nnu.edu or (208) 467-8857.
