Nike Summer Volleyball Camp!
July 7-11, 2025
This Volleyball Academy (Court + Classroom) program is designed for athletes that are serious about raising their game to the next level. The RYG Athletics Volleyball Academy combines classroom and court time to teach athletes (ages 10-14) the leadership, mindset, and volleyball skills they need to thrive. The camp features two classroom sessions a day that dive into leadership, mindset, volleyball principles of play and film. The twice daily court sessions give athletes the opportunity to immediately put into practice the things they’re learning in the classroom in a fun, challenging, and competitive environment.
Overview
- Dates: July 7-11
- Age Group: 10-14
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Type: Day
- Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm Day 1-4, 9:00pm-12:30pm Day 5
- Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
- Check-Out: Parents are invited to observe the afternoon classroom and gym session from 12:30pm-3:00pm on Day 4. Check out will proceed immediately afterward. Day 5 will include a closing ceremony at 11:45am
- Program: Volleyball Academy (Court + Classroom)
What's Included
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training/classroom sessions.
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a sack lunch every day.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Volleyball Camps t-shirt and prizes. *1-day clinics excluded.
- 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!
Camp Dates
2025 Camp Dates
- Volleyball Academy: July 7-11
What 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
- Non court shoes for classroom sessions/lunch breaks
- Knee pads
- Water bottle
- Small gym bag/backpack
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
Camp Coaches
Camp Director – Jill Gillen
Gillen, an outside hitter from Stilwell, Kansas wrapped up her playing career at the University of Arkansas in December 2023 as the team concluded its season in their first-ever Elite Eight. She was named an All-American, is a four-time AVCA All-South Region honoree, and a five-time All-SEC selection. Jill also finished as the program all-time ace leader (189), second in program career kills (2,075), seventh in program career digs (1,261), and played the fifth-most matches of any Razorback with 143.
Following the end of the NCAA slate, Gillen was taken eighth overall in the Professional Volleyball Federation’s inaugural draft and played 79 sets with the Orlando Valkyries in the spring. She recorded 240 kills, 205 digs, and 13 aces. She signed a contract with the Columbus Fury for the 2025 season, which begins in January.
Gillen began her coaching career in the fall of 2024 at the University of Arkansas. She aided the offensive core in a young group of pin hitters. She also assisted with back-row serve receive and defense.
Camp Administrator – Luke Gromer
Luke Gromer is the founder and director of RYG Athletics. Luke has been coaching basketball for nearly a decade and holds a bachelors and masters degree in education. For the last 15 years, Luke has spent his summers working at, leading, or directing summer camps.