SUMMER'S OVER

Special thanks to all the Universities and clubs for all of their Summer events. we were happy to see the strong turnouts at many events and the continued improvement of the South Florida Volleyball Players.

Attention Universities and Clubs: Make sure you contact us regarding your events in Summer 2010.

Hope everyone has a great season for their respective schools in 2009!

In today's economy it is always appreciated when a true value is offered. Next week the Volleyball Players Academy is offering a great price for their Summer Camp. It is taught by highly regarded volleyball high-school coaches. My girls have attended this camp in the past and have always improved upon their overall skill sets.

We recently sat down with VPA's Club Director, Camilo Gaitan to ask him a few questions about the summer camp he offers this year.

SFVR: Who will be the key instructors during your camp?
Gaitan: We are very fortunate to have key instructors present at this years camp.
1. Adriana Fundora (Head Coach Boys/ Assist. Girls Braddock Sr.)
2. Charly Ball-Llovera (Head Coach Girls Sunset Sr.)
3. Caryn Cortright (Head Coach Varela Sr.)
4. Camilo Gaitan (Head Coach Boys/Asst. Girls Sunset Sr.)
5. Vanessa Abuanza (Former Asst. Braddock)
6. Carlos Hurtado (Asst. girls Braddock Sr.)

SFVR: Will you offer instructions for all playing levels?
Gaitan: Yes, It is very important to offer an environment where new or novice players can learn and go over processes at a different pace as compared to more experienced players that need to be challenged.

SFVR: Will you offer the ability for the players to scrimmage every afternoon?
Gaitan: Scrimmages will be on the 3rd and 4th day of the camp.

SFVR: What is your key goal at your camps?
Gaitan:For beginners- introduce the sport and skills
For intermediate/Advanced- review and master skills

Below is more information on the camp. You can also click on the VPA link on the side bar.

CAMP I
AGES: 8-13 (Boys & Girls)
DATE: August 3rd - August 6th (Mon.-Thur.)
TIME: 3:30-5:30 PM
COST: $55 per player (Online registration save $10)
$65 per player (Onsite registration)
**NOTE: Onsite registration if space is available
PLACE: Braddock Senior High
3601 SW 147 Ave. Miami, Fl 33185

CAMP II
AGES: 14-18 (High School Girls)
DATE: August 3rd - August 6th (Mon.-Thur.)
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
COST: $65 per player (Online registration save $10)
$75 per player (Onsite registration)
**NOTE: Onsite registration if space is available
PLACE: Braddock Senior High
3601 SW 147 Ave. Miami, Fl 33185

REGISTRATION:

REGISTER (Online registration opens July 20th)

**Onsite registration: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to start of camp. (CASH ONLY!!!)
NOTE: If space is available.

FIU Summer Camp I to start next week July 13th

As the Pan Am Cup Leaves South Florida and we have a week to reflect. Next week will be The first Summer Camp of the FIU Golden Panthers, July 13th-16th.

Many of the FIU players will be in attendance and take an active role in working with the campers as will Coach Tomic.

For more info read the full story on the FIU camps a few posts below this one.

To Regiter, please click here:

University of Miami Summer Camp to Start June 8-11

This was the last week of public schools in South Florida. Now that finals are over the kids can put down their text books and pick-up a volleyball again. We in South Florida are very fortunate to have so many great volleyball minds teach our children from the fundamentals and beyond.

Next week - the University of Miami is the first to start its summer camps June 8th - 11th. All skill levels are welcomed to the camp wich will run from 9:00 AM - 3:00PM each day of the camp.

Summer Camp at the University of Central Florida

If your going to attend two (2) summer camps this year I recommend going to a new and different camp. It's always good to get new feed back from a coach who has never seen you play and for you to promote your skills to a coach who otherwise would probably not get to see you play. There are several local universities that offer you the ability to do both. In addition, There is a university just a few hours drive from South Florida that offers a dynamic summer camp taught by a coach with both national and International experience.

The University of Central Florida

Todd Dagenais created the protocol for the Central Florida Volleyball Camps to help players from all levels improve their current volleyball skills, develop an appreciation for the finer nuances of the game, and foster an intense desire to work hard and improve at every challenge they attempt to conquer. Our goal here at Central Florida Volleyball Camps is to help show life lessons about what can be achieved when players push themselves to the maximum. Hard work is contagious and learning the value of what can be achieved through hard work is part of our mission statement. Developing players should attend our camps and clinics because of the top notch coaching they will receive. If you want to get better at volleyball, Central Florida Volleyball Camps is the place for you!

Central Florida Volleyball Camps has a number of camps and clinics planned for this summer for all ages groups for boys and girls:

The Boys Camp June 6th and 7th features male coaches who have played collegiate and international/professional volleyball. The middle school camp is designed for athletes entering the 6th, 7th & 8th grades, while the grade school clinic has be created for grade school age players from 1st through 5th grade. Campers will be placed with a coach that perfectly fits their ability.



The Attacking Clinic will address every facet of attacking from transitioning off the net, to a powerful approach, to a multi-directional arm swing. If you’re an outside hitter, middle blocker, or right side, this camp is perfect for you and your development as a high flying attacker. Campers will learn proper arm swing techniques, 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step approaches from the left, right, and middle. Learn to see the block as you jump and decide to attack down the line, angle, or seam. The libero clinic puts major emphasis on body posture, footwork, digging techniques, advanced floor skills, and ball handling techniques for serve receive and defense. The setter clinic will feature three technique-packed training sessions with an emphasis on Hand Position, Body Posture, Footwork Patterns, Release, Location, and Decision making.

The High School Team Camp is designed to allow teams to grow and improve through match experience. Campers can expect to play several matches against high schools invited from Florida and surrounding states. This camp is limited to ensure maximal training and competition opportunities for every athlete.

The All Skills Camp offers campers the experience of what it’s like to be in a Central Florida Volleyball training environment over 4 days and 9 sessions! Sessions will also include fun games, as well as information about the collegiate recruiting process, what it is like to be a collegiate athlete, and other important topics for today’s athlete.

For the full listing of camps being offered please click on the University of Central Florida link on the right side bar.

Coach Tomic's FIU Summer Camps

Today we profile the summer camp of FIU. My girls have personally attended this camp and have not only sharpened their skills but have also had a great time. In addition to receiving great instructions and placing those instructions in motion through various drills and game play the facility is A+. The U.S. Century Bank Arena has six courts available to it which allows for ample space for instructions and play.

Coach Tomic made herself available to us to go into further detail about this years camp. I think you will be pleased with everything she is doing to help improve the ability of the players that attend the camp and at the same time give the campers a unique opportunity to learn and practice from many of the top players in our state.

SFVR: Tell us a bit about your Summer Camps this year?
TOMIC: At individual day camp, campers will be divided in groups by age and skill level. Two-session days will consist of station work followed by games and competition after lunch.

SFVR: Are you doing anything different this year?
TOMIC: Yes, this year we are adding a new classroom station where I will teach campers about importance of nutrition. Some of the things I will cover in that station is how to read food labels and how to make healthier food choices.

SFVR: What players will be available to assist you in teaching your various camps?
TOMIC: Most of my returning players will be working as camp coaches (Yarimar Rosa, Natalia Valentin, Isadora Rangel, Sabrina Gonzalez, Nina Colon, Andrea Lakovic, Olga Vergun, Rachel Gonzalez). I also have a great group of high school coaches who have been working my camps for last 3 years.


SFVR: Wow just imagine learning to hit from ALL-American Yarimar Rosa and top performers like Isadora Rangel. Learning to Set from a Top DIV 1 Setter like Natalia Valentine and playing with local Miami players such as Sabrina Gonzalez, Nina Colon & Rachel Gonzalez. A camper can also experience an international approach to volleball from players like Andrea Lakovic (Montenegro) and Olga Vergun (Ukraine). Not to mention that two time Sun-Belt Conference Coach of the year will personally give classes and pointers to all campers.

Note: All campers will receive a T-shirt & daily lunches will be provided. In addition campers will have the chance to win competition trophies.

SFVR: Will you offer individual skills camps?
TOMIC: Yes, we will have several skills camps that will be quite complete, for example:

At the Setter/Hitter Clinic, campers will work on honing their individual skills, followed by combined station where setters and hitters will work together on skills and tactics.

The Defense/Ball Control Clinic is designed for anyone who wants to improve their ball handling skills, and especially helpful for liberos and defensive specialists. Stations will focus on control skills and defensive tactics.

All clinic attendees will also receive a T-shirt.

SFVR: Will their be any discounts available?
TOMIC: Yes, Discounts Available:
Children of FIU employees: $20 discount
The second child signed up from the same immediate family: $20 discount
Attend both individual camps: $20 discount
Attend both clinics: $10 discount

For the camp brochure click on the sidebar link "Florida International University"

Coach Jody Brown: FAU - Summer Camp

We had a brief discussion with Coach Jody Brown of Florida Atlantic University about the upcoming camps.


Coach Brown:







We are hosting several options for training this summer
We have position camps
June 22 -June 25
June 29- July 1
July 6- July 9
July 13 - July 16
These camps are designed for the athlete who wants to focus on specific skill/position components
They will be from 8 am to 12 pm

We also have our all skills camp
July 20 - 23
They will be from 8:30 am to 4:00pm



We are also running the FAU team competition challenge
This will be for teams who want to just come in and compete
This will run July 27 - July 30
5:30 pm until 9:00 pm

We are also doing team clinics apon request.

TO REGISTER: SIMPLY CLICK ON THE LINK "FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY" ON THE GOLD SIDE BAR.