Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Saluki Volleyball announces 2016 summer camp dates
02/17/2016 | 12:00:00 | Women's Volleyball
SIUSalukis.com
CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois University volleyball team has announced dates for its 2016 summer camps.
The Salukis will hold a series of clinics and camps in June and July for junior high and high school aged participants, along with a Serve and Skills Clinic for elementary school children. Specialized skill clinics and overnight camp opportunities will be available.
The staff is also offering satellite camps during the summer. Satellite camps are designed based on the needs of each team and can provide skill training, positional training and team system training.
For more information contact the Saluki Volleyball Office at (618) 453-5476 or send an email to salukivolleyballcamps@gmail.com.
Offense Clinic
June 11, 2016
One-day clinic open to any and all players entering 5th grade through 12th grade. This specialty clinic is designed for setters and hitters (OH/MH/RS) to learn position specific techniques relating to offense. The clinic will focus on attacking techniques, footwork, and developing shots for hitters while setters learn setting techniques, tempo, and set location. Lunch will be provided to the campers, and they will also all receive a Saluki Volleyball Under Armour t-shirt.
Cost: $75
Defense Clinic
June 12, 2016
One-day clinic open to any and all players entering 5th grade through 12th grade. This specialty clinic is designed to improve ball control skills and individual defense. The clinic will cover serve receive and defense techniques for back row players (L/DS/S) as well as blocking and defense for front row players (OH/MH/RS/S). Lunch will be provided to the campers, and they will also all receive a Saluki Volleyball Under Armour t-shirt.
Cost: $75
Offense and Defense Clinic Special
This summer we are offering a weekend special if you attend both the Offense and Defense Clinics on June 11th and 12th. This special is only good for these two clinics.
Cost: $140
Serve and Skills Clinic
June 18, 2016
One-day clinic open to any and all players entering Kindergarten through those entering 12th grade. This clinic is for improving serving and ball control technique. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to advanced. The clinic will cover all types of serves and ball control techniques. Players will be broken up into groups so that they can work on different types of serves based on their level of comfort and experience. The clinic will also include fun serving and ball control games. Lunch will be provided to the campers, and they will also all receive a Saluki Volleyball Under Armour t-shirt.
Cost: $75
Junior High Camp
July 9-10, 2016
For any and all girls entering 5th grade through those entering 8th grade, this camp is open to all skill levels and positions. The camp provides enthusiastic teaching of fundamental skills and teamwork. Campers will learn and improve basic skills such as passing, setting, hitting, blocking serving and digging. They will also be introduced to advanced techniques, such as offensive and defensive systems and serve receive rotations. This will happen as they learn to work within a team environment as camp will include many 6 v 6 games incorporating all of the things taught at camp. Each camper will receive a Saluki Volleyball Under Armour t-shirt.
Cost: $270 (Overnight) / $225 (Commuter)
High School Camp
July 9-10, 2016
For any and all girls entering 9th grade through those entering 12 grade, this camp is open to all skill levels and positions. The camp provides technical and tactical training for those looking to maximize their volleyball potential. Campers will receive outstanding instruction to improve their knowledge and skill in all aspects of the game. In addition to working on all skills, campers will also learn about offensive systems, defensive systems, and serve receive rotations. The campers will incorporate everything in team competitions and games. Each camper will receive a Saluki Volleyball Under Armour t-shirt.
Cost: $270 (Overnight) / $225 (Commuter)
Team Camp
July 16-17, 2016
Team Camp is open to BOTH middle school and high school teams (JV and Varsity). This camp provides the opportunity for teams to receive skill and system training in a tournament style environment against other schools. Teams will work with each other in a fun environment building team chemistry. The camp will cover serve receive rotations, as well as different offensive and defensive systems. Each team will then play games against other teams with the chance to incorporate and improve their team play. Every team will be paired with a camp coach (an SIU coach or SIU player). It is a great way for teams and coaches to prepare for the upcoming season!
Other Information
-- A school coach is not required to be at the camp with the team.
-- Every camper will receive a Saluki Volleyball Under Armour t-shirt.
-- A minimum of 6 players is required for the team (7-8 is preferred).
-- Schools can break up larger teams into 2 camp teams and can move players throughout the camp.
-- NO MEALS ARE PROVIDED with this camp (for both overnight or commuter teams).
-- An eating area will be available for teams to bring food in.
Cost: $150 (Overnight) / $105 (Commuter)
For more information or to register, refer to the Saluki Volleyball Camps Brochure (linked above) or contact salukivolleyballcamps@gmail.com.
