Northwest Volleyball

Presented by NWJRS Elite Volleyball Club

CAMP LOCATIONS AT GYMS WE MAY USE:

• Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Gym (BSLC) -South Everett/Mill Creek
• Juanita HS (Eastside - Kirkland)
• Bellevue College (Eastside)
• Newport High School (Eastside)
• Tyee Community Gym/Tyee Middle School (Eastside)
• Glacier Peak High School (Snohomish/Mill Creek)

Below is our 2019 program.  We will update our 2020 programming as it becomes available.  Please check back the end of April 2020.

We encourage you to sign your athletes up for the camp that corresponds to their grade and/or skill level.  This will ensure their enjoyment of the camp. More detailed camp descriptions are included below.

CAMP 1-- Northend BEACH 2-day* CAMP – July 18-19, Bottega Beach Volleyball Park; $185

NW Juniors Beach Club is proud to announce that the University of Washington Head Beach Coach, Steve Whitaker will headline our July beach camp. The camp will be a beginner-intermediate camp and is limited to 48 total campers. It includes lunch both days.

CAMP 2-- Northend INDOOR 3-day* CAMP – July 1-3, Beautiful Savior Church Gym; $190

• This is an all-skills camp for all 4-7th graders. We have room for up to 30 campers. Since this is a 3 day camp, we will spend more time on individual skill development. Game play will be primarily small group. This is a great camp for boys or girls that have not played club volleyball but are considering our Fall Academy and/or junior club in the Winter.

CAMP 3 – Northend  INDOOR CAMP - July 8-11, Beautiful Savior Church Gym; $235

• This is an all-skills camp for all 6-8th graders. We only have room for 30 campers, so register early. This is a good camp for all skill levels, including those with club experience as time will be allotted to 6 v 6 instruction and game play.

CAMP 4A & 4B-- Eastside INDOOR CAMP – July 15-18, Juanita HS; $235

• This is an all-skills camp for all 5-10th graders; and an intermediate-advanced camp for 9-12th graders. We have room for up to 88 campers. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Groups. We will have a beginner-intermediate section Camp 4A (up to 60 campers on four courts) and an intermediate-advanced section Camp 4B (up to 28 campers on 2 courts).
• This will be run as two separate camps at the 6-court Juanita HS Fieldhouse.
• This is a good camp for all skill levels, as each section is catered towards appropriate skill levels.

CAMP 5– Eastside INDOOR 2-day* CAMP - July 22-23, Juanita HS; $140 

• This is an all-skills camp for all 5-10th graders. We have room for up to 60 campers. Please see below for a description of the 2-day All Skills Camp.

CAMP 6 -- Eastside INDOOR 2-day* CAMP - July 22-23, Juanita HS; $140 

• Club-experienced 9-12th graders. We have room for up to 30 campers. Please see below for a description of the 2-day Advanced Skill Camp.

CAMP 7 -- CANCELLED - Centralia INDOOR CAMP – July 22-25, NW Sports Hub in Centralia; $200

• This is an all-skills camp for all 5-10th graders. We have room for up to 90 campers. Beginner and Intermediate Groups

CAMP 8 – Northend INDOOR SELECT CAMP* -- August 12-14, Beautiful Savior Church (Mill Creek); $190

• Club-experienced 9-12th graders. We have room for 28 total campers.

If you DID NOT play club with NWJRS Elite VBC in 2019 then you will need to complete the following paperwork. 

1. Medical Release Form 2018/2019
2. Concussion/Cardiac Info with Signature page

In order to speed up the camp check-in process, please complete and submit paperwork at least 5 days prior to the first day of camp. Please e-mail to billing@volleyballnw.com or fax to (425) 671-5020. Otherwise, please bring your completed and signed paperwork to your first day of camp.

Please note, all of our camps are designed as 4-day camps. In the 4-day camps we introduce (beginning courts) or enhance (intermediate-advanced courts) all the individual skills on the first two days and also introduce skill appropriate concepts of team offense and team defense. Day 3 is usually built towards improving the individual skills within a team setting, and Day 4 is usually game play. 

• For the 3 day All Skills camps we spend less time on 6 vs 6 game play and more time on skill improvement and small-squad skills (triples, 4 on 4, etc.).
• For the 3 day Advanced Skills camp we spend less time on individual skill drills and more time on game play. When we work individual skills, we do so primarily within the team framework.
• For the 2 day Basic Skills camp we spend most of the time introducing and improving the individual skills and all game play is small-group.
• For the 2-day Advanced Skills Camp we spend a little time on individual skills and a lot of time on team skills,

ALL SKILLS CAMPS:

These camps are for players of any skill level entering 5th-9th grades this Fall. Each camp has a different age range depending on available courts. In the all skills camps, all players will be grouped by age and skill.  It is most important to have players of similar skill on the same court in order to keep each court moving at the proper pace.

These full-day camps spend a great deal of time on individual skill development. We will take each of the basic skills in volleyball and teach the athletes how we play the game. The ultimate goal is for each athlete to dramatically improve their level of play and their appreciation for the sport of volleyball. Areas that are heavily emphasized are ball control, movement, and attack and blocking footwork. There will also be time spent on basic concepts of team defense, serve-receive offense, and transition defense/offense. Included also are brief forums on various subjects including club volleyball, goal-setting, and when applicable college playing opportunities.  All campers are given a camp notebook with skill information and resources for future benefit. This is a great camp for those new to volleyball AND those looking to improve in their skills. By grouping campers by their skill level and running skill-appropriate drills, even the advanced players can reap the benefits of our All Skill Camps.

ADVANCED CAMPS:

Our advanced camps are reserved for experienced High School athletes who will be in the 9th through 12th grades this Fall. If you are a first time volleyball player in the 9-12th grade, please register for an all-skills camp.

Advanced Camps are our most popular camps for High School-aged Athletes. This camp is designed to give varsity and JV-level athletes some advanced training they can't get at an all-skills camp. Also, the overall level of play should be greatly increased because it is a high school only camp. The camp will concentrate on individual skill-building through advanced skill drills and position tutoring. The afternoons feature a lot of scrimmage-style drills, so experience is a must for success in this camp.  This camp spends about 50% of the time on team-related skill improvement — exactly what high school athletes need to stay sharp over the summer. Campers will spend morning sessions on individual skill development and afternoon sessions will emphasize game-play and team strategies. An additional feature of this camp will be discussions on college recruiting.

SELECT CAMPS:

Our end of Summer High School Select camp is for exceptional JV & Varsity level High School athletes who will be in the 9th through 12th grade this Fall. There is limited space in the camp as it is held at the NW Juniors 2-court practice facility.  We can only accept 28 athletes in this camp. All elite athletes with club experience are encouraged to register. 9th and 10th graders looking for that extra edge before HS tryouts begin are encouraged to enroll. We reserve the right to limit enrollment by position. This Camp runs 3 days.

This is our most popular camps for High School-aged Athletes. This camp is designed to give serious athletes some advanced training before the start of their high school seasons. Also, the overall level of play should be greatly increased because it is a high school/JV-Varsity only camp. This camp is similar to the individual skill camps, only it is designed for the advanced volleyball player. The camp will concentrate on individual skill-building through tutoring, leadership skills, and give campers an opportunity to work with the NW Juniors Elite VBC coaching staff and some College players. There will be a lot of scrimmage-style drills to get the athletes sharp before the start of the season. This camp spends over 60% of the time on team-related skill improvement — exactly what the top high school athlete needs to get a jump on their season. Campers will spend morning sessions on individual skill development and afternoon sessions will emphasize game-play and team strategies. An additional feature of this camp will be discussions on college recruiting and off-season training.

How is it Organized? 

On the first session of camp all players will participate in brief testing and skill-work. Using the results, campers will be placed in an appropriate skill group. This skill group will progress through all volleyball skills and team skills together.  We strive to keep a 8-10 to 1 player to coach ratio for all of our camps.  Please note that these are not OVERNIGHT CAMPS. 

What’s the Difference?  The best way we can describe the difference between the three camp formats is this way:

• Our Basic All Skills Camps: They are about 65% basic skills instruction and drills; 35% game-like instruction.  They are good for players of all skill levels and our most popular camps.

• Our Advance Skills Camps: They are about 50% basic skills instruction and drills; 50% game-like and are good for high school players that have a mastery of the basic skills and a good understanding of team concepts.

• Our Select Camps, regardless of age range are Advanced/Elite Camps. Primarily for club players and candidates for our National Teams.  They are about 40% skill development and 60% live-game play.

All camps offer a great curriculum, but differ in the amount of time spent on basic skill instruction and versus game instruction and game play.  Please be realistic in the assessment of your athlete’s skill level so that they can benefit the most from whichever camp you enroll them in.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP

• Comfortable Volleyball clothing.  We recommend: T-shirt, shorts, Sweats, volleyball shoes (No black-soled running shoes, please
• Knee-pads
• A Water bottle CLEARLY labeled with your name on it.
• Sack Lunch and snacks
• Please label all personal belongings and DO NOT bring valuables or volleyballs to camp.
• At check-in, each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and a camp book.
• Players must have the notebook at each session and can wear the t-shirt when they choose.
• Campers who register early will be given a Baden Camp Ball at the end of camp.
• A Positive Learning Attitude!!!

Typical Daily Schedule

Check-in and Camp End All campers must check-in beginning 45 minutes prior to the listed starting time the first day of camp

Day Camps

• 9:00 am to 12:00 pm — Volleyball Activities (individual skill-work)

• 1:00—4:00 or later  — Volleyball Activities (team skill-work)

• 12:00-1:00 pm —  Lunch Break

There will also be snack and drink breaks throughout the day as needed, so campers are encouraged to bring nutritional snacks to camp.

CAMP DIRECTOR:
Tony Miranda: Current Head Coach at Edmonds Community College. Previous collegiate coaching experience includes Edmonds CC (2007-2009), Bellevue College (2001-2004), and Seattle Pacific University (1999 & 2000). Director of NWJRS Elite Volleyball Club, the Northwest’s largest junior volleyball club serving the Eastside and Northend areas. Seven years Head Varsity High School Coach, 25 Years club volleyball coach, CAP 1 & IMPACT Certified, Gold Medal Squared systems coach, Over 15 years camp experience; guest coach, Seattle University, University of Washington and University of Oregon Volleyball Camps. Tony will be responsible for the content of each camp.

INSTRUCTORS: 
Camp staff will be comprised of NW Juniors Volleyball Club Staff, former and current college players, and local experienced camp, high school, and college coaches.

Cancellation/Changes

A full refund less a $50.00 clerical fee will be refunded without question up to three weeks prior to the camp. After the three week grace period, a full refund, less the $50 will be given for medical reasons only. Requests for refunds for medical reasons must be accompanied by a signed excuse from your physician. No exceptions! Campers who must leave during the camp due to illness or injury will receive a pro-rated refund based on number of days attended.  Campers asked to leave due to disciplinary reasons will not receive a refund. 

A one time change is allowed per camp registration but must be requested at least 3 weeks prior to the first day of camp.  Any change request within 3 weeks of the camp start date will incur a $15.00 change fee.

All Cancellations or Changes must be put in writing and e-mailed to billing@volleyballnw.com