The UW-River Falls Volleyball Camps are in their 17th year under the direction of Head Coach Patti Ford. Ford, the 1995, 1999 and 2002 recipient of the WIAC Coach of the Year award, has just completed another season in her tenure at UW-River Falls. Under Ford's direction, the Falcons have posted a 420-218 overall record and have been crowned WIAC champions four times. The Falcons have also competed in five NCAA National Tournaments. In her nine years as a high school coach, Ford's teams collected an overall record of 201-63. Her teams also competed in nine straight state volleyball tourneys, winning state titles in 1988 and 1991. Coach Ford earned North Dakota High School Volleyball Coach of the Year honors.
Specialty Camp
(Setter, Hitter)
Girls grades 9-12
The Specialty Camp is for the experienced volleyball athlete who wants to receive specialized training at their positions. Players will benefit from this unique blend of individual and team development. Concentrated skill work will be done positionally with the focus on advanced skills that relate to specific positions on the court. Campers will also play volleyball games in a tournament format to improve their overall play.
* June 22 - 24, 2009 - Enrollment Maximum 80 Participants
* Three Days
* Resident Fee - $225
* Commuter Fee - $155
Youth Individual Instruction Camp
Girls grades 5-8
The philosophy of the Individual Instruction Camp is fundamentals build a strong foundation. The camp is designed to introduce beginning and intermediate playes to the sport of power volleyball. Each athlete will receive great teaching on individual skills, specialty positions, and game concepts. Campers will be grouped according to age and abilities. This camp has a low player/coach ratio for more individualized instruction.
* June 29 - July 1, 2009
* Three Days
* Grades 5 - 9 - Enrollment Maximum 100 Participants
* Resident Fee - $225
* Commuter Fee - $155
JV-Varsity Team Camp
The JV-Varsity Team Camp is designed for you and your team. It is a unique combination of team instruction and competition in a camp setting. Teams will be trained together by a coach provided by UWRF. Concepts implemented will include serve reception, transition and free ball plays, hitter coverage, and rotational defense. Each team must have a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 8 players. All team camp registrations must be sent together in a single envelope as a team.
* July 12 - 14, 2009
* 14 Team Maximum
* Three Days
* Grades 9-12
* Resident Fee - $175 per player
* Commuter Fee - $100 per player
UW-River Falls Volleyball Camp Highlights
* Low Coach/Player Ratio
* Quality/Individualized Instruction
* Grouped by Age and Abilities
* Position Specific Training
* Team Concepts / Tournament Play
* Camp T-Shirt
* Contests and Awards
* Complimentary ticket to a Falcon volleyball game in 2009
For More Information call 715/425-3244 or write to Patti Ford, UWRF Volleyball Camps and Clinics, 410 South Third St., River Falls, WI 54022. E-mail Patti Ford (patricia.kay.ford@uwrf.edu) for more information.
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