Top Nebraska College Camps to Attend this Summer

Attending college camps during the summer is a great way to fine-tune your skills and be seen in action by college volleyball coaches. Camps provide an opportunity for you to learn about the culture of a volleyball program while developing your skills. Your performance at a camp could also potentially garner interest from the coaching staff and lead to a scholarship or walk-on opportunity!

Summer is a busy time for student-athletes and it’s difficult to find the time to travel to and attend volleyball camps. The good news is you don’t have to travel far to get the nation’s best training! Nebraska is filled with nationally-ranked talent at the collegiate level in all divisions.

Here are the top 6 Nebraska volleyball camps to attend this summer:

Division I

Nebraska

It doesn’t get much better than being coached by the current NCAA Division I National Champions. Coming off a 32-4 season and capturing the NCAA National Title with a victory over Florida, Nebraska volleyball is the nation’s most prestigious volleyball program.

Head coach, John Cook, and the Husker volleyball players will develop participants’ skills and help to make youth athletes stand-out players through Individual Camps, Setter Academy, Setter Camp, Attacking Camp, and Libero/Ball-handling Camp.

Check out more information about Nebraska’s summer volleyball camps: http://huskervolleyballcamps.activesb.net/Camp_Schedules.htm

Creighton

Another dominant Division I program calls Nebraska home as the Creighton Blue Jays are a force to be reckoned with in the Big East Conference. After a 26-7 season, Big East Championship, and advancing to the Sweet Sixteen, Creighton is among the elite programs in the nation.

Head coach, Kirsten Booth, and the Creighton Blue Jays will work with campers individually through June and July. Camps include Little Jays Camp, Individual Skills Camps, and Creighton Volleyball Academy.

Check out more information about Creighton’s summer volleyball camps: http://www.creightonvolleyballcamps.com/

Division II

Nebraska-Kearney

Consistently a participant at the NCAA DII National Tournament, UNK is a top program who competes in the competitive Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) conference. Capping off last season with a MIAA Conference Championship title and an automatic bid into the Central Regional Tournament, the Lopers ended their season with a 33-4 record and ninth-place overall finish in the AVCA coaches’ poll.

Head coach, Rick Squiers, and the Loper volleyball players will be hosting skill development sessions throughout the months of June and July. Camps include VolleyKidz, Individual Camps, and Position Camp.

Check out more information about UNK’s summer volleyball camps: http://www.unkvolleyballcamps.com/

Wayne State

Another Division II program with a strong tradition for success is the Wayne State Wildcats. Competing in the notoriously powerful Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) within the central region, the Wildcats are successful against tough competition year-round. The Wildcats finished the season ranked 8^th in the NSIC, proving their dominance in the league.

Head coach, Scott Kneifl, and the Wayne State volleyball players will provide instructional technique this summer at their Youth Skills Camp for younger athletes and the Elite Skills Camp for more advanced players.

Check out more information about Wayne State’s summer volleyball camps: http://www.wscvolleyballcamps.com/

NAIA

Hastings

Hailing from arguably the most competitive league in the NAIA, the Great Plains Athletic Conference, Hastings is consistently a top contender at the NAIA National Tournament. Coming off a 28-3 season, finishing first in the GPAC final rankings, and a ninth-place overall finish in the NAIA, Hastings is a very prestigious volleyball program.

Head coach, Matt Buttermore, and the Hastings volleyball players will be sharing their knowledge to help athletes develop their skills starting in July. Camps include Individual Skills Camp, Setter Training Clinic, Hitting and Blocking Clinic, and Serve and Pass Clinic.

Check out more information about Hasting’s summer volleyball camps: http://www.hastingsvolleyball.com/

Midland

Also a top competitor in the GPAC is Midland University in Fremont. Finishing 4^th in the GPAC and 13^th in the NAIA, Midland is exposed to intense competition all season and has vast knowledge and skills to share with young athletes.

There is a wide selection of camps offered by head coach, Paul Giesselmann. Position specific training camps include a defensive camp, setters camp, outside/right-side camp, and serve-receive/serving camp where fundamentals will be highlighted. Along with the position camps are a Junior Summer Camp and Pre-Season Summer Technical Clinics where participants will receive one-on-one training.

Check out more information about Midland’s summer volleyball camps: http://www.midlanduvolleyballcamps.com/