Feb. 7, 2012
Camp Brochure
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A message from Coach Skinner
The goal of Kentucky Volleyball Camps is to provide campers with an opportunity to take their game to the next level and prepare for the upcoming season. Our camp instructors will consist of the current UK Coaches, current and former UK players and some of the top club and high school coaches to train and teach the “Kentucky Way”. We sincerely hope you attend one or more of our camps and join in the excitement of Kentucky Volleyball!
Day Camps
All Things Ball Control Camp – June 4
One day individual camp designed to teach and train all positions how to control the volleyball the Kentucky way! This camp is designed for all positions, OH/MB/RS/S/DS, and will maximize repetitions of digging, serving, passing, out-of system setting, run-thrus, scramble plays, as well as many more ball control situations. Players will learn and improve through drill work, fun challenging games, and team play situations.
CAMPER FEE • $95
Setter & Libero Camp – July 7
This one-day intense camp is designed for fundamental skill development at the libero/defensive specialist position and at the setting position. The two camps will be run simultaneously in the same facility. Players will sign up for either the setter camp OR the libero camp and train with that group the entire day. Liberos will focus on passing technique, serving, defense and ball control. Setters will focus on setting technique, footwork, game strategy and ball control. Both groups will receive maximum repetitions through drill work and competitions. The liberos and setters will train both separately and combined at different points throughout the day, allowing the campers to be challenged and improve in as many situations as possible.
CAMPER FEE • $95
Hitter Camp – July 11
This camp is solely designed for fundamental skill development of hitters in all positions. This one-day intense camp will focus on attacking technique, footwork and developing shots. Campers will receive many repetitions at each of the attacking positions. They will be divided by skill and placed in groups where they will improve and be challenged.
CAMPER FEE • $95
Check-In for all Day Camps
Check-in at Memorial Coliseum will begin at 8am and sessions will go from 9am – 12pm and then 1pm – 4pm. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt and lunch. All individual day camps are designed for those entering 6-12th grades. Space is limited so register early. Full payment or a $50 deposit is due by May 15th for the June camps and by June 15th for the July camps, with the remaining balance due at the camp check-in. There is a $15 processing fee for cancellations. Camp will be held in Memorial Coliseum and Joe Craft Center. CASH AND CHECKS ONLY AT CHECK-IN
Multi-Day Camps
All Skills I Camp – June 2-3
This two-day camp focuses on developing skills in all aspects of the game. Campers will be divided by skill and placed in groups where they will improve and be challenged. Serving, passing, attacking, defense, blocking, setting, team transition and team competition will be taught throughout the camp. Campers will be given all the resources they need to take their game to the next level. This camp is designed for those entering the 6-12th grades. Check-in at the Blazer dorms will begin at noon on Saturday and camp will end at 4:30pm on Sunday. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt. Space is limited so register early. Full payment or a $75 deposit is due by May 15th and the remaining balance is then due at camp check-in. There is a $25 processing fee for cancellations. Camp will be held at Memorial Coliseum, Joe Craft Center and Alumni Gym.
OVERNIGHT • $165 (lodging & meals included) COMMUTER • $150 (dinner & lunch provided)
All Skills II Camp – July 8-10
This three-day camp focuses on developing skills in all aspects of the game. Campers will be divided by skill and placed in groups where they will improve and be challenged. Serving, passing, attacking, defense, blocking, setting, team transition and team competition will be taught throughout the camp. Campers will be given all the resources they need to take their game to the next level. This camp is designed for those entering the 6-12th grades. Check-in at the Kirwan-Blanding dorm complex will begin at 11am the first day and camp will end at 4pm the last day. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt. Space is limited so register early. Full payment or a $100 deposit is due by June 15th and the remaining balance is then due at camp check-in. There is a $50 processing fee for cancellations. Camp will be held at the Seaton Center, Memorial Coliseum, Joe Craft Center and Alumni Gym.
OVERNIGHT • $290 (lodging & meals included) COMMUTER • $265 (dinner & lunch provided)
Team Camps
High School Team Competetion Camp – June 5
One day high school team camp designed to allow your team to play together, learn new team concepts and compete in the same arena as the Wildcats! Teams will be given instruction on numerous aspects of team play at the beginning of each session by the UK Volleyball staff and players. In addition, all teams will play a minimum of 6 matches of team play throughout the day as you start to prepare for your upcoming high school season. Check-In at 8 am. Sessions will be approximately 9am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-7pm
CAMPER FEE • $40 (MINIMUM 8 PLAYERS/TEAM) Lunch NOT included
High School Team Camp – July 12-14
Must call (859) 257-2532 to reserve a spot! This camp’s balance between competition and team training will give each team and coach a great opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season. Fundamental skill training and ample amounts of team situations and scrimmages will fill each day. We will provide you with a top coach to train and coach your team. Each school will participate in a tournament on the final day of camp. Team Camp is open to high school varsity and junior varsity teams and must be accompanied by a coach. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt. Space is limited.
School Fee
$250 per school – UK Camp provides a head coach to train and coach your school. This fee allows one high school coach to accompany team. (Fee also includes meals and lodging.)
$100 for every additional high school coach you bring to cover costs of lodging, meals, and coaching materials.
Camper Fee
OVERNIGHT $275 (lodging & meals included)
COMMUTER $235 (dinner & lunch provided)
- Minimum of 9 players, maximum of 20
- School fee must be paid ASAP after reservation has been made to officially register school. Must be received by May 1st.
- HS Coach will need to gather all camper registrations, fees and medical forms to send in together. Must be received by June 1st.
- $250 school cancellation fee
Middle School Team Camp – July 20-21
This two-day team camp focuses on developing younger players of all skill levels. This camp’s balance between competition and training will give each camper a great opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season. Fundamental skill training and ample amounts of team play will fill both days. Campers are encouraged to attend with their fellow middle school teammates or they may attend as an individual and then be placed with a group. Check-in at Memorial Coliseum will begin at 2pm the first day and camp will go until 8pm with dinner included. The second day will go from 9am to 7pm with both lunch and dinner included. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt. Space is limited so register early. Full payment or a $60 deposit is due by July 1st and the remaining balance is then due at camp check-in. There is a $15 processing fee for cancellations. Camp will be held in the Joe Craft Center, Memorial Coliseum and Alumni Gym.
CAMPER FEE • $130 (overnight accomodations NOT included)
Camp Staff
Head coach Craig Skinner
Kentucky head volleyball coach Craig Skinner thought he was destined to be a numbers person. A 1993 graduate of Ball State with a degree in accounting, Skinner always had proficiency for figures – taking the most out of what he had and profiting from it. And while Skinner realized at a young age that his calling was to work with and mentor young student-athletes, his teams have posted plenty of numbers to back up the success that he has had in his coaching career.
Assistant coach Keith Schunzel
Keith Schunzel begins his second season as an assistant coach at Kentucky after being tabbed to the role in April of 2011.In his first season at Kentucky, the Wildcats turned in a 28-6 season and placed second overall in the Southeastern Conference. UK capped the season ranked among the nation’s top-15 squads after advancing to the NCAA Regionals.
Assistant coach Lindsey Gray
Lindsey Gray begins her third season as an assistant coach with the Wildcats after being hired to the position in January of 2010. Gray serves as the Wildcats’ recruiting coordinator. The 2011 class is ranked in the top-30 in the country according to PrepVolleyball.com.
