2013 Beginner Volleyball Camp
New to volleyball? Ready to improve the skills you have?
Then check out the Beginner Volleyball Camp for any age player who is new to volleyball and ages 10 thru 13, 6th grade or below. During the camp, basic skills will be covered as well as an introduction to volleyball offense and defense. This camp is HIGH ENERGY and tons of fun!!! Camp will be held May 16th and 17th from 5:00-8:00pm
2013 Volleyball Camp with Coach Sayles
Don't miss this year's Crusader Volleyball Camp June 17th through 19th from 9am - 4pm. We are blessed to once again welcome Leo Sayles, head coach of the Gardner-Webb University
Volleyball team to head up the camp. Coach Leo Sayles and staff will push you to reach your highest potential. Camp will cover everything from basic volleyball technique to
advanced offense and defense skills. Camp is open to rising 7th graders and above with volleyball experience.
May Volleyball Camp Huge Success
Level 1 & 2 Camp, held May 3rd and 4th, was a great success! Coach Heather Clifton focused on the fundamentals of passing and serving, and many of the girls saw huge improvements in their skills. Campers worked on keeping things clean and simple, being aggressive, and communicating with each other. There were many different skills levels present, but each camper was able to learn and grow. All the campers appreciated what Coach Heather was able to teach them. Assistants Molly Farrington (from FSU), Kirstin Gebert, Anna Helfrich, and Sarah Thomas were also on hand to help out.
Our camp focus was on Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." We stressed the importance of using the gifts and talents God has given us (our light) to shine on our teammates. Each member of a team
should work hard to make their teammates shine! Campers put it into practice at the end of camp Friday as they worked together during "Queen of the Court".
The Crusader's Middle School squad looks to be AMAZING this season! Can't wait to see them shine!
Advanced Volleyball Camp
Focus and speed. These were the emphasis of the Intermediate & Advanced volleyball camp coached by Coach Leo Sayles of Gardner-Webb University on June 14-16.
Coach Sayles confirmed in several challenging techniques and drills that mastering these fundamentals will completely improve your skill and game speed. All of the drills involved lots of movement and thinking - the girls were even able to get 4 volleyballs going at once in the Team Juggling Drill.
Players of all levels learned something from the camp whether it was volleyball skill or a spiritual awareness from Coach Sayles. He explained that many scriptures could be applied to the way an athlete plays a game as well as how a team could work together. He challenged campers to play as Christian athletes, not just athletes who are Christians. The girls learned to leave it all on the court - No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets.
All campers greatly appreciated Coach Sayles coming to coach them. Many Crusader athletes now have Gardner-Webb on their college list! Campers also would like to thank Coach Sally, Coach Diane, Coach Darrell, Coach Julie, Coach Joy, Coach Molly, and Coach Anji for volunteering their time to help out.
Intermediate & Advanced Volleyball camp
Prepare to be challenged! The Crusaders are honored to welcome Coach Leo Sayles, head coach at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC . Coach Sayles has over 20 years of experience as a coach at the college, high school and club levels. In seven years at Bryan College, the 2006 AAC Coach of the Year, developed his team into a perennial power in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Last year in his fi rst season at GWU, Coach Sayles' team improved their win total by fi ve matches and broke many single-season school records. The Runnin' Bulldogs were 29th overall in the nation in service aces per set and tied the school's Division I reccord of most conference wins in a single-season. Coach Sayles brings a biblical philosophy of coaching that has proven successful in several sports at the college and high school level. He has coached sports clinics and camps in the USA and in the Dominican
Republic since 1996.
Camp is open to athletes in grade 7 & above with volleyball experience. Cost for this camp is $150. A $50 deposit must be made at time of registration and the balance is due by June 14th. All campers who are rostered on a Crusader squad for the 2012 season will receive a $50 credit on their registration fees. Camp fees also include a t-shirt. Crusader dress code applies. A current Health History must be on fi le for each athlete. Dress code and health forms available at www.homeschoolcrusaders.net. All participants must have court shoes and knee pads. Each camper should pack a lunch and snack and bring a water bottle. Camp will be held at Massey Hill Baptist Church Gym, 1027 Southern Ave. Depending on the weather, the gym may be hot. Please make sure all athletes are well hydrated. Space is limited to 40 campers.
Contact Sally Farrington at
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or 910.309-3302 with questions or concerns.