Gandara Adds Four Volleyball Camps in June

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami head volleyball coach Jose “Keno” Gandara added four dates to the 2016 summer camp schedule.

The Jose Gandara Volleyball Camp added a Little Canes Camp and three skills clinics in the month of June: a serve and pass clinic, hitting clinic and a setting clinic.

Additionally, there are currently four separate camps for players at a variety of skill levels scheduled in July: a Day Camp, a Little Canes Camp, an Elite Overnight Camp and a Team Camp. The variety of options give volleyball players of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to participate.

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://gocan.es/2016VBCamp.

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 third season at the helm of Miami’s volleyball program, leading the Hurricanes to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season. The Hurricanes had a strong 2015 season, finishing 21-10 overall and 14-6 in the ACC. Miami won 20 games for the second straight year under Gandara, including victories over No. 20 Purdue and No. 17 Florida State. The Canes had four players named All-ACC, while two received AVCA All-Region honorable mention.

Dates of 2016 Volleyball Camps

Little Canes Camp – June
The “Little Canes Camp” is an introductory camp designed to teach volleyball techniques and strategy to players going into 4th through 8th grade.  In this fun day camp, players will have the opportunity to develop both their individual and team skills.

Little Canes Camp – June 13^th – 15^th                   
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.         Grades: 4^th – 8^th

Skill Clinics
Skill Clinics are designed for the player interested in specialized training in the fundamentals of the game. The clinics cater to all skill levels. These specialized sessions will give campers the opportunity to work with University of Miami coaches. Campers will be trained specifically within the UM system and techniques and will develop a better understanding for each of the core skill areas.

Serve and Pass Clinic – June 13th
Time: 1 p.m. – 3p.m             

Hitting Clinic – June 14th
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.          

Setting Clinic – June 15th
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.          

Day Camp
The day camp is intended for volleyball players going into 7^th through 12th grade. This camp will provide the opportunity to learn the skills and techniques of volleyball, focusing on both individual and team techniques.

Day Camp I – July 11^th – 13^th                                                   
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.           Grades: 7^th – 12^th 

Little Canes Camp – July
The “Little Canes Camp” is an introductory camp designed to teach volleyball techniques and strategy to players going into 4th through 8th grade.  In this fun day camp, players will have the opportunity to develop both their individual and team skills.

Little Canes Camp – July 11^th – 13^th                     
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.           Grades: 4^th – 8^th 

Overnight Elite Camp
The goal of the overnight elite camp is to teach players going into 8th through 12th grade what it takes to play collegiate volleyball.  Campers will learn the intricacies of serving, passing, attacking, setting, defense, and blocking.  Additionally, campers will be trained specifically within the University of Miami system of play and will have the opportunity to practice these systems in a team environment. Overnight Campers will stay in the dorms at the University of Miami and will eat their meals on campus. Local campers also have the option to commute.

Overnight Elite Camp – July 14^th – 17^th
Time: All Day                            Grades: 8^th – 12^th

Team Camp
The Team Camp is designed to help teams prepare for their volleyball season.  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 a team tournament.

Team Camp – July 19^th – 22^nd                                                 
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.           JV/Varsity

All of the University of Miami’s camps are open to any and all female entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender). For more information, visit the camp website.

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