Volleyball Announces Summer Camp Dates
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami head volleyball coach Jose “Keno” Gandara is excited to announce the dates for the 2014 Jose Gandara Volleyball Camp.
Gandara will host six separate camps for players at a variety of skill levels. There will be a day camp from June 9-12 and another day camp from July 6-9. Overnight camp is scheduled for July 11-13, while advanced day camp is set for July 17-18. There will be two team camps, the first scheduled for July 20-22 and the final team camp set for July 24-26.
All camps will be held at the Knight Complex on the University of Miami campus. You can register for the Jose Gandara Volleyball Camp sessions by visiting http://www.josegandaravolleyballcamp.com/
Under Gandara’s guidance, campers will learn the skills and techniques of volleyball. Whether it is serving, passing, attacking, blocking or defense, campers will learn both individual and team techniques in an exciting environment.
Gandara is coming off his first season at the helm of Miami’s volleyball program, leading the Hurricanes to an appearance in the 2013 NCAA Tournament. He has championship experience, helping guide the University of Washington to a national championship in 2005. Gandara also previously served as an assistant at UNLV and his alma mater, UC Santa Barbara.
Dates of 2014 Volleyball Camps
Girls Day Camp II – June 9-12
Time: Session 1 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 2 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This day camp is intended for volleyball players entering grades 6-8. Campers will learn basic individual volleyball technique, as well as team skills, in an exciting environment.
Girls Day Camp III – July 6-9
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This day camp is intended for volleyball players entering grades 8-10. Campers will learn basic individual volleyball technique, as well as team skills, in an exciting environment.
Overnight Camp – July 11-13
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The goal of the overnight camp is to teach players entering grades 10-12 what it takes to play collegiate volleyball. Campers will learn the intricacies of serving, passing, attacking, setting, defense, and blocking. Additionally, campers will be taught the systems of play used at the University of Miami and have the opportunity to practice in a team environment.
Advanced Day Camp – July 15-18
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The goal of the advanced camp is to teach players entering grades 9-12 what it takes to play collegiate volleyball. Campers will learn the intricacies of serving, passing, attacking, setting, defense, and blocking. Additionally, campers will be taught the style of play used at the University of Miami and will have the opportunity to practice systems in a team environment.
Team Camp I – July 20-22
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The camp is designed to help teams prepare for their volleyball seasons. In this camp, players will learn individual skills with an emphasis on team instruction and improvement. Teams will participate in competitive drills, and will conclude the camp with an exciting team tournament.
Team Camp II – July 24-26
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The camp is designed to help teams prepare for their volleyball seasons. In this camp, players will learn individual skills with an emphasis on team instruction and improvement. Teams will participate in competitive drills, and will conclude the camp with an exciting team tournament.
All of the University of Miami’s camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender). For more information, email info@josegandaravolleyballcamp.comor visit the camp website.
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