Volleyball Announces Summer Camp Dates
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami head volleyball coach Jose “Keno” Gandara is excited to announce the dates for the 2017 Jose Gandara Women’s Volleyball Camp.
Gandara will host nine separate camps for players at a variety of skill levels. There will be two Little Canes Camps, four skill development clinics, a day camp, an overnight elite 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://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.
Dates of 2017 Volleyball Camps
Little Canes Camp
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 AM – June 12-14
Time: 9 a.m. – noon Grades: 4th – 8th
Little Canes Camp PM – June 12-14
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Grades: 4th – 8th
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. The Skill Clinics can accommodate up to 45 campers maximum.
Serving Clinic – June 5th
Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Passing Clinic – June 6th
Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Spiking Clinic – June 7th
Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Setting Clinic – June 8th
Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Day Camp
The day camp is intended for volleyball players going into 8th through 12th grade. These camps will provide the opportunity to learn the basic skills and techniques of volleyball. Sessions will also focus on individual and team techniques.
Day Camp – July 12th – 14th
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grades: 8th – 10th
Overnight Elite Camp
The Overnight Elite Camp is intended for any and all females entering the 8th grade through those graduating the 12th grade. This is the most competitive camp we offer. This camp will teach the same techniques, tactics and systems utilized by the University of Miami Volleyball program. All skills will be addressed as well as team concepts in competitive settings.
For resident campers, dorms will be used to house athletes and all meals will be eaten in the university cafeteria. This provides campers with a unique understanding of what student life is like at the University of Miami.
Overnight Elite Camp – July 7th – 10th
July 7: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. July 8: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
July 9: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. July 10: 9 a.m. – noon
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 17th – 20th
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. High School Teams
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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