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DATES
Setter/Hitter Camp
July 22-25
for girls entering grades 6-12 and 2001 graduates
Team Camp
July 27-29
for Junior High, Freshman, JV, and Varsity Teams
FEES
Setter/HitterCamp
Commuter - $250.00
Resident - $300.00
Team Camp
Commuter - $180.00
Resident - $240.00
APPLICATION
Click Here for the application!
GENERAL INFORMATION
These camps are for high school players and experienced junior high players. We offer both an individual Setter/Hitter Camp and a Team Camp. During the Setter/Hitter Camp all volleyball skills will be reviewed with special emphasis on demonstrating how each skill relates to your position. Team Camp consists of three days of training with your team and competing against others.
Preparation and Practice Pave the Way to Excellence!!
The University of Houston Women's Volleyball Team has a rich tradition in volleyball including 12 National Tournament appearances and 3 players, including the late Flo Hyman, on the 1984 USA Olympic Silver Medal Team. They accomplished their goals by practicing and improving their fundamentals skills. Come and join us to share the ideas and knowledge that made the Cougars one of only 12 teams in the country who have been to 10 consecutive NCAA Championships. We will provide each player with the most advanced volleyball skills, techniques, and tactics as taught by the University of Houston coaching staff. We will demonstrate that your potential is limited only by what you believe and your success comes from your practice habit.Championships during the 1990's. We will provide each player with the most advanced volleyball skills, techniques and tactics as taught by the University of Houston Coaching Staff. We will demonstrate that your potential is limited only by what you believe and your success comes from your practice habit.
Cougar Volleyball Camps
Highest quality of coaching available nationwide
Demonstrations by skilled college players
Coaching ratios to personalize instruction
Players grouped by age and skill level
An environment to learn and have fun
Camp Extras
Official 2001 Camp T-Shirt
Certificate of camp participation
Awards for special performances
SETTER/HITTER CAMP
(Sunday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 25)
For Girls Entering Grades 6-12, and 2001 graduates
Commuters $250.00 * Residents $300.00
Setter/Hitter Camp Schedule
Check-In 6:00 pm
Day 1 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Day 2 & 3 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Day 4 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Check-Out 4:00 pm
This camp is for high school players and experienced junior high players.
All volleyball skills will be reviewed during camp, with special emphasis
on skills related to your position. Setting requires very specialized and
individualized training. Players who are already setters or players who would
like to become setters will learn how to be the quarterback of the team!!!
Hitters will be trained to improve their attacking skills.
Our camp will concentrate on the correct footwork, jump, and arm swing
mechanics that are vital to the development of an effective spiker.
TEAM CAMP
(Friday, July 27 - Sunday, July 29)
For Junior High, Freshman, JV, and Varsity Teams
Commuters $180.00 * Residents $240.00
Team Camp Schedule
Check-In 12:00
Day 1 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Day 2 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Day 3 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Check-Out 4:00 pm
Your team will be trained as a unit for the entire camp. Team camp consists of
three days of high intensity workouts, advanced techniques, tactics, competitions,
and a camp tournament! Get your team a head start on a great season!
Each team must have a minimum of 6 players on their roster and is guaranteed a
minimum of 10 matches. Bring more than one team to Camp and receive a $25 or $50
discount per person (see Application for details).
REFUNDS AND DISCOUNTS
Any balance is due on or before July 1. If payment is in full and a cancellation occurs, the athlete will be given an equal credit for any Future Houston Volleyball Camp. There will be no monetary refunds.
a discount of $20.00 will be given to those campers who attend both Individual and Team Camp
a discount of $10.00 will be given for campers who attend Individual Camp if we
receive full payment by June 1, 2001 (postmarked on or before May 30)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I register for camp?
1. Complete Application
2. Mail the form and payment
3. Keep the remaining part of the brochure to answer any questions
4. Mail balance by July 1, 2001 (if necessary)
For Team Camp...
Team Contact/Coach must fill out a Team Camp Roster for each team attending camp (e.g. 2 teams attending = 2 rosters)
Mail in Team Roster(s), applications, and payment (one check preferred) together
Q: How do I know if I am registered for camp?
Upon receiving your Camp Application and Payment, we will send you a confirmation letter, campus map, and medical/insurance form.
Q: When is Check-In and Check-Out?
Setter/Hitter Camp
Check-In Sunday, July 22, 6-6:30 pm
Check-Out Wednesday, July 25, 4:00 pm
Team Camp
Check-In Friday, July 27, 12-12:30 pm
Check-Out Sunday, July 29, 4:00 pm
Q: What should I bring to camp?
T-shirts, Shorts, Comfortable Playing Shoes (avoid new shoes, they cause blisters), Socks,
Knee-pads, Money for camp store and snacks. Residents also need Twin-size bedding,
Pillow, Alarm clock, Towel, Pajamas, Toiletries
Q: What meals are provided?
Setter/Hitter Camp
Residents receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Commuters receive lunch and dinner
Team Camp
Residents receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Commuters DO NOT receive any meals. The team should plan
on packing meals or purchasing fast food which is within
walking distance from the gym.
Q: How do I get to camp?
The Univertiy of Houston is located west of the I-45 Cullen Blvd exit.
The Athletic/Alumni Facilty is on the northwest corner of Cullen Blvd and Elgin St.
Q: How are campers grouped during camp?
Athletes will be grouped by a combination of ability and grade
Q: What is expected of campers?
It is presumed that you are coming to volleyball camp to improve your skills, make new friends, and have fun. So, if we have presumed wrong and your goal is to be disruptive and uncooperative, then you will be dismissed and sent home from camp at your own expense and without credit for another Houston Cougar Volleyball Camp.
Q: What should I include on the Medical Waiver Form?
To get the most out of your camp experience, come to camp in good physical condition. The "medical waiver form" includes a request for any physical limitations that you may have that are important for your court coach and camp athletic trainer to be familiar with. Examples of things to include are: Diabetes, asthma, recent strains and sprains, as well as any kind of heart or circulatory conditions. If you have any of these conditions or any others we would know about, please be sure to indicate it on the "medical waiver form."
Q: How do I contact a camper?
To contact your daughter call 713-743-9474. In an emergency call, 832-256-5878 (Assistant Camp Director, Nikki Shade)
LAST CHANCE COACHES CLINIC
Date: Friday, July 27 - Saturday, July 28
Cost: $110 (each additional coach from the same school is $65)
Site: UH Athletics-Alumni Facility
Head coach Bill Walton will have his annual "Last Chance Coaches Clinic" Friday, July 27 (6-9 pm) and Saturday, July 28 (9-5 pm). This is a great clinic for coaches of all levels. Each coach will receive an outline of topics, a tablet of court diagrams, and lunch on Saturday. To register, print and mail a camp application.
