Volleyball Camp Registration Now Open

East Lansing, Mich. -- Michigan State volleyball has announced its 2021 Summer Camps, with registration opening on Friday, May 14 for the upcoming summer sessions. These camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender.

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"After missing out last year, we could not be more excited to enter some much-needed normalcy as we host the 2021 Summer Camp Series this summer at Jenison Field House," said head coach Cathy George.
"This is one of my favorite times of the year, and this summer will mean just a little bit more for all of us who missed this wonderful experience last summer. I love camp season, and I love being able to reconnect with so many of our young Spartan fans who are looking to improve their volleyball skills."

The fun begins on Monday, July 12^th when the Spartans will host a three-day series featuring six individual half-day camps. Volleyball skills such as hitting, blocking, defense, passing, serving, and setting will be covered. Building on the lessons learned during an earlier session, campers have the opportunity to learn advanced attacking tendencies during the Half-Day Advanced Attacking Camp on Tuesday, July 20^th. The summer lineup concludes with the always popular Elite Performance Camp on Wednesday, July 21^st, where campers will get a taste of what a collegiate practice at Michigan State looks like in a more advanced environment.

"Many people at Michigan State - especially Lynn Stuart, Seth Kesler, and Sally Nogle, along with so many others across our University community - have spent countless hours navigating these difficult roads in order for us to resume hosting camps as safely as possible. We applaud these incredible efforts, and our program is so grateful for their leadership during these times. As we host these camps, our staff is taking every precaution possible to ensure the health and safety for all who join us this summer."

New camp protocols are in place for 2021. For each camp, participants will be pre-assigned a small cohort on a single court to eliminate mixing of the entire camp. Campers will stay in their cohort for the entire duration of camp (moving to different courts will not be permitted). Parents may watch camp, but must stay in the upper balcony with masks. Masks for all will be required during check-in, camp dismissal, and any other time when physical activity is not occurring. Food will not be provided during any camp; should campers attend two half-day camps during the same day, campers will be asked to eat their own provided lunch upstairs in the balcony in-between camps. During the Elite Performance Camp, campers will eat their own provided lunch with their cohort in the upstairs balcony. Specific safety protocols will be provided in the immediate days leading up to each camp.

"While we are not permitted to host overnight accommodations on campus this summer, we are still able to offer eight different skill camps that offer a true volleyball experience for our campers," noted George. "No matter which skill you are looking to improve, we are offering the opportunity to work with and learn from our staff and student-athletes this summer to help take your game to the next level. Whether it be attacking, blocking, defense and passing, serving, or setting – you will find a camp that is perfect for you this summer at Michigan State."

HALF-DAY ATTACKING CAMP
DATE: Monday, July 12th | TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | TARGET LEVEL: All Levels | RISING GRADES: 5th - 12th
"Attack the Day" is the theme for this half-day camp! If you are wanting to learn the basics and fundamentals of being an offensive-minded front-row player, this is the camp for you! Open to campers who are Outside Hitters, Middle Blockers, or Right Side Hitters...or those who have always wanted to be a hitter...this camp will provide you a solid foundation to become a go-to hitter for your team. You will learn safe arm-swing mechanics, proper footwork, approach patterns, and how to hit the ball with more velocity. This camp will focus on getting you to jump higher, swing faster, and increase your range so that you can be a true threat at the net!

HALF-DAY BLOCKING CAMP
DATE: Monday, July 12th | TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | TARGET LEVEL: All Levels | RISING GRADES: 5th - 12th
This instruction-based camp focuses entirely on blocking. During this three-hour session, campers will learn the importance of blocking, and how positive touches can improve a team's defensive system. Campers will learn valuable footwork techniques while mastering proper hand positioning and vision to establish a high-quality block. Michigan State Coaches will teach both individual and team-system blocking. You will leave this camp with a better understanding of blocking...thus becoming a stronger blocker for your team!

HALF-DAY DEFENSIVE CAMP
DATE: Tuesday, July 13th | TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | TARGET LEVEL: All Levels | RISING GRADES: 5th - 12th
Offense wins points...but DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS! This camp is specially designed for players who play the Libero or Defensive Specialist positions, or for any player wanting to improve their defensive skills (which should be everyone on the court!). This specific three-hour session will provide ample repetition while learning defensive techniques including posture, form, and execution. Campers will improve their defensive range by working on driving, diving, run-throughs, rolling, collapsing, overhead, and emergency maneuvers. Kneepads are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED as campers will embrace hitting the floor without fear!

HALF-DAY PASSING CAMP
DATE: Tuesday, July 13th | TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | TARGET LEVEL: All Levels | RISING GRADES: 5th - 12th
A hitter cannot hit and setter cannot set if a serve is not passed. This camp will focus on the critical skill of passing. The Half-Day Passing Camp is specifically targeted at players who want to improve one of the most important skills of the game! Designed not just for Liberos and Defensive Specialists, passing is a skill that all players on the court need to know...especially hitters who want to become true six-rotation players. Campers can expect to pass A LOT of balls while learning proper techniques for movement, posture, vision, and platform angles. These techniques will provide the cornerstone fundamentals needed to become a reliable passer for your team next season!

HALF-DAY SETTING CAMP
DATE: Wednesday, July 14th | TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | TARGET LEVEL: All Levels | RISING GRADES: 5th - 12th
Being the "quarterback" of a volleyball team is not an easy job! The Half-Day Setting Camp is designed to help setters of all levels learn the 3 Qualities of Successful Setting: Location, Tempo, and Accuracy. Coaches will look to help campers improve footwork patterns, contact points, touch, location, and tipping/dumping mechanics through instruction and drills - many of which can be practiced long after camp is over! Campers will be divided based on experience level...so whether you are a beginning setter, a freshman starter, or a highly-recruited varsity star, you will benefit from this focused camp!

HALF-DAY SERVING CAMP
DATE: Wednesday, July 14th | TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | TARGET LEVEL: All Levels | RISING GRADES: 5th - 12th
One of our more popular camps is the Half-Day Serving Camp! Spend the afternoon working on your style of serve while learning the basics of other serving techniques! We welcome campers of all experience levels who want to improve their serving technique. Groups will be broken down by age and skill level and will work on all types of serves and proper serving mechanics. You will leave this camp a better and more confident server!

HALF-DAY ADVANCED ATTACKING CAMP
DATE: Tuesday, July 20th | TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | TARGET LEVEL: Intermediate & Advanced | RISING GRADES: 5th - 12th
This camp is a continuation of the Half-Day Attacking Camp where more advanced skills will be presented. In this three-hour camp, participants will take a deeper dive into hitting with efficiency while learning the importance of shot selection. Building from the skills introduced during the Half-Day Attacking Camp, campers will learn advanced techniques to become a go-to hitter. Skills include how to tool the opposing block, hitting high, mechanics of a line shot vs. cross court shot, tip to score, and passing to attack.. Prior participation in the Half-Day Attacking Camp is highly recommended.

ELITE PERFORMANCE CAMP
DATE: Wednesday, July 21st | TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | TARGET LEVEL: Intermediate & Advanced | RISING GRADES: 8th - 12th
This full-day elite camp is designed for those athletes looking to receive high-level instruction while being evaluated by collegiate coaches. The Elite Performance Camp is conducted similarly to a collegiate practice and offers campers a glimpse into what it takes to be a high-achieving collegiate student-athlete. Campers will be divided by their skill of choice (Hitter, Setter, Libero/DS) and will learn advanced skill techniques while participating in various wash drills and scrimmages. While this camp is open to all participants, all campers must have an intermediate or advanced skillset and be looking to play volleyball at the next level.

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