Nike Volleyball Camp at Eckerd College
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Girls, ages 10-18, of all skill levels are welcome at our volleyball camp in Florida at Eckerd College! Head Volleyball Coach Michelle Piantadosi-Lima and her elite staff will help campers unleash their potential on the court.
This summer volleyball camp in St. Petersburg is open to players looking to elevate their game and compete with others who share a love for the sport. Choose from one of our various program offerings and create unforgettable memories!
Highlights Include
- Excellent training facilities
- All Skills, Serving, Passing, Hitting, and Defense programs available!
- Morning and afternoon training sessions
- 1:10 staff to camper ratio
- Nike Volleyball Camps T-shirt and prizes! (multi-day camps only)
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Camp Coaches
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Indoor & Beach Camp Director Michelle Piantadosi-Lima
Michelle Piantadosi-Lima is Head Coach of the Women's Indoor and Beach Volleyball team at Eckerd College. Coach Piantadosi-Lima also hosts camps at Eckerd College and Shorecrest Preparatory School.
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staff Camp Staff
Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include current and former collegiate coaches and players, club coaches, and high school coaches.
Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Girls
- Program: All Skills, Serving, Passing, Hitting, Defense, Advanced Clinics
- Camp Option: Half Day, Day (Before/After care available)
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided, please bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
2024 CAMP DATES
- June 10-13: All Skills
- June 14: Serving Clinic AM | Passing Clinic PM
- June 15: Advanced Clinic - Defense & Ball Control
- July 22-25: All Skills
- July 26: Hitting Clinic AM | Defense Clinic PM
- July 27: Advanced Clinic - Setter & Hitter
- Attend multiple sessions! Campers are encouraged to attend multiple sessions! Each program delivers something unique to help players excel in all areas of the game.
- For additional camps directed by Coach Piantadosi, visit Nike Volleyball Camps at Shorecrest Preparatory School.
CAMP OPTIONS
Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff and placed into groups based on age and ability level.
ALL SKILLS CAMP
- Session I: June 10-13
- Session II: July 22-25
- Ages: 10-16
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Thursday
- Check-in: 8:45 on the first day
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch each day
- Before/After Care: The Before and After Care hours of 8:00am-9:00am and 3:00pm-4:00pm are intended to offer additional convenience for working parents at an additional fee. Campers will be supervised during these hours and may participate in some camp activities, but sports instruction will not take place.
- Program: This All Skills program is geared towards girls (ages 10-16). Campers will master the fundamentals and develop proper mechanics through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. This program is geared toward beginner and intermediate-level players who have a basic knowledge of the game or have at least one year of playing experience.
SERVING CLINIC
- Date: June 14
- Ages: 10-18
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-11:30am, Friday
- Check-in: 8:45am
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.*
- Program: Eckerd Volleyball has been one of the top-serving teams in the NCAA in the last 10 years. This clinic will teach you how to be a strong and efficient server. We will go over the standing serve, jump float, and jump topspin. You will leave more confident in your serve at the end of this clinic!
* If you plan on attending the afternoon clinic, please bring a lunch to camp. Campers will be supervised from 11:30am-12:30pm.
PASSING CLINIC
- Date: June 14
- Ages: 10-18
- Daily Hours: 12:30pm-3:00pm, Friday
- Check-in: 12:15pm
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
- Program: This clinic is designed to break down all aspects of passing. We will go over dynamic shuffling to reach more serves and platform work to upgrade your passing location!
ADVANCED - DEFENSE & BALL CONTROL CLINIC
- Date: June 15
- Ages: 14-18
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-11:30am, Saturday
- Check-in: 8:45am
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
- Program: This Advanced Defense & Ball Control Clinic is geared towards high school and club-level players (ages 14-18) with 1-3 years of competitive experience. This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning, and a higher level of competitive play.
HITTING CLINIC
- Date: July 26
- Ages: 10-18
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-11:30am, Friday
- Check-in: 8:45am
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.*
- Program: This clinic is designed to break down all aspects of hitting. We will work on your approach first to maximize your jump, then break down your arm swing to bring the most dynamic hitter out of you!
* If you plan on attending the afternoon clinic, please bring a lunch to camp. Campers will be supervised from 11:30am-12:30pm.
DEFENSE CLINIC
- Date: July 26
- Ages: 10-18
- Daily Hours: 12:30pm-3:00pm, Friday
- Check-in:12:15pm
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
- Program: This clinic is designed to improve your defensive skills, including your stance, and transition movement for greater efficiency in reaching balls, as well as digging form and floor moves. We'll break down every aspect of the defense to boost your confidence in your back row skills!
ADVANCED - SETTER & HITTING CLINIC
- Date: July 27
- Ages: 14-18
- Daily Hours: 9:00am-11:30am, Saturday
- Check-in: 8:45am
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided.
- Program: The Advanced Setter & Hitter Clinic is geared towards high school and club-level players (ages 14-18) with 1-3 years of competitive experience. This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning, and a higher level of competitive play.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers attending a multi-day camp will receive a Nike Volleyball Camps t-shirt and prizes. *1-day clinics excluded. Prizes are handed out for winning different competitions during camp.
- Volleyballs: Volleyballs are provided for instruction during camp. Campers may purchase a Camp Volleyball at the time of registration, which will be given out on the last day of camp. Fun tip: Have your camp friends sign your ball before you leave!
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience.
- Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own knee pads and have at least one pair of well-broken-in volleyball (court) shoes. Campers do not need to bring their own balls.
- Facility: Indoor courts
- A/C in Gym: Yes
- Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review
important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.
All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to
camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
- Athletic, on-court clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
- Indoor volleyball shoes, well broken-in
- Outdoor athletic shoes
- Knee pads
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Small gym bag/backpack
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Spending money
- COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE VOLLEYBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our volleyball camps please see our FAQ page.
TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNTS
If you have a group of eight or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during check out. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.
Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
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DAY SAMPLE SCHEDULE
- 8:00am-9:00am Before Care- available to campers who purchased before/after care
- 9:00am Day campers arrive
- 9:00am-11:30am Training Session I
- 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch
- 12:30pm-3:00pm Training Session II
- 3:00pm Day campers depart
- 3:00pm-4:00pm After Care - available to campers who purchased before/after care
Eckerd College has a suburban 188-acre campus on Frenchman's Creek and Boca Ciega Bay, about 3 miles from Gulf of Mexico beaches. The campus is near, but separate from, residential and commercial neighborhoods of St. Petersburg.
Camp Questions & Answers
Can I sign up for more than 1 session/program?
Absolutely! Campers are encouraged to attend multiple sessions. Each program delivers something unique to help players excel in all areas of the game. Many campers will attend more than one session to further refine their skills, compete against new players, or choose a session with a different program focus.
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating Stars
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July 29, 2023: The director and players were very interactive with the campers and gave personal attention when needed. They worked on several defense skills through demonstration and camper execution. One half day at this camp was more valuable than a three day camp we did at another university. Well done Eckerd!
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July 13, 2023: My camper loved playing the games. She also delighted in the positive reinforcement.
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June 16, 2023: Showing girls how to have fun and encourage eachother while learning new things
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July 15, 2022: Learning the 4 step approach and different techniques, then getting to apply it.
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July 18, 2022: The coaches who connected with my daughter and offered a more personal touch.
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June 5, 2022: Ability to learn and improve skills based on feedback from the instructors.
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June 17, 2023: Daughter learned to jump serve, skill improvement, good camper/staff ratio
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June 16, 2023: Positive atmosphere, building eachother up and self esteem booster!
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July 15, 2022: Making a friend to share experiences and instructors are great
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July 15, 2022: Getting to meet new people and getting to improve my skills.
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This camp helped my sons confidence
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Nike Volleyball Camp at Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
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Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
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