Camp Descriptions

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Camp Descriptions

Maverick Youth Camp

Lisa Rohret
Lisa Rohret demonstrates
proper passing technique

The Maverick Youth Camp is designed to provide a fun atmosphere that promotes exercise and movement through volleyball. The camp will provide introductory instruction and training on the basic skills of volleyball including passing, setting, attacking and serving. This camp is an excellent opportunity for young players to interact with the current Maverick players and discover the enjoyment of playing volleyball. Camp tuition includes 6 mini-sessions, a camp T-shirt and a daily snack.

General Skills Camp

Kelly Sandstrom
Libero, Kelly Sandstrom, demonstrates a shin drop

This camp offers all-around skill development for players of all levels (beginner, intermediate & advanced). The camp includes instruction and training of the fundamental skills and techniques pertaining to the game of volleyball, such as passing, setting, attacking, serving, defensive moves and blocking. Various competition formats and a camp tournament are also incorporated throughout the sessions. Campers are divided into training groups by age, skill level and experience to provide the optimal learning environment. Camp tuition includes 7 training sessions, housing, all meals and a camp T-shirt.

Setter Academy

Stef Sandstrom
Stef Sandstrom jump sets

This camp focuses on specialized training and skill development specific to the Setter position. The camp includes advanced breakdown of the technical skills related to setting, training of both first and second tempo offensive systems and, above all, the opportunity for each camper to work with one of Minnesota's premiere setter coaches, Dennis "Aame" Amundson. Campers are divided into training groups by age, skill level and experience to provide the optimal learning environment. Camp tuition includes 7 training sessions, housing, all meals and a camp T-shirt.

Hitter Academy

Meg Stroud
Middle Blocker Meg Stroud
makes an attack

This camp focuses on specialized training and skill development specific to the hitting positions. This includes the technical breakdown of both the arm swing and approach, instruction on advanced arm swing techniques, blocking footwork, eye sequencing and training of both the first and second tempo attacks. Position specific sessions (Outside Hitter & Middle Blocker) and a Strength & Conditioning session are also incorporated within the camp. Campers are divided into training groups by age, skill level and experience to provide the optimal learning environment. Camp tuition includes 7 training sessions, housing, all meals and a camp T-shirt.

Advanced Skills Camp

Dani Zimmermann
Dani Zimmermann
attacks the slide

This camp is designed for experienced players at intermediate or advanced skill level. The camp will provide extensive instruction and training of the skills, techniques and strategies of the game of volleyball including passing, setting, blocking, attacking and defensive moves. Emphasis is place on developing ball control and game skills through various formats of competition and a camp tournament. Campers are divided into training groups by age, skill level and experience to provide the optimal learning environment. Camp tuition includes 7 training sessions, housing, all meals and a camp T-shirt.



To contact us:

Minnesota State Volleyball Camps
135 Myers Field house
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5339
Email: lori.wollmuth@mnsu.edu