Connecticut Area Boys Volleyball Camp at Choate Rosemary Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall, 333 Christian Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
CAMP DATES
SESSION 1: July 29th – August 1st, 2024
Directed by Brendan McGourn
AGE GROUP
Revolution Volleyball Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $699
Extended Day: $599
* Team Discounts Available:
5-9 Players Receive $25 Off Camp Tuition
10+ Players Receive $35 Off Camp Tuition
OVERVIEW
Equivalent to two city blocks in length, the WJAC includes two basketball courts, international squash courts, a wrestling room, three courts which can be used for tennis or volleyball, a suspended 1/10 mile indoor track, and an ergometric training room for crew. The 2002 addition to the athletic center includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, an athletic training room, additional international squash courts, and space for aerobics and dance. We’re excited to host the Revolution Volleyball Camps at Choate Rosemary Hall. Join us and improve your volleyball skills this summer!
Camp is open to all ages and ability levels. Each camper will be assessed and grouped with campers of similar age and ability levels. Adjustments to the groups may be made throughout the week to provide campers with opportunities to train with and compete against different players. Drills, games, and scrimmages are designed to help each camper learn, improve, and have fun!
Camp Director
Brendan McGourn joined the Fairfield University Volleyball staff as an Assistant Coach in April of 2023. McGourn spent eight years as an assistant at Yale University and also coaches at Northeast Volleyball Club in Norwalk. On the court, McGourn will direct the Fairfield setters and manage the Stags’ blocking scheme.
During his tenure at Yale, McGourn was a part of four Ivy League Championship teams. The Bulldogs were 102-43 overall and 66-17 in the Ancient Eight with McGourn on the sidelines. In addition to on-court instruction, he was also responsible for team travel, individual and team practice planning, and worked directly with athletics marketing, promotions and alumni relations.
“Brendan is an experienced, knowledgeable coach who will be able to take the reins in several areas of the program with little training or guidance from me,” said Somera. “His skill set complements mine well, and I’m excited to work with him to shape the program into one that blends our strengths and brings out the best in our student-athletes.”
As a coach and recruiting coordinator at Northeast VBC, McGourn has secured a bid to the Junior National Championships for his squad in each of the last two seasons. The club has helped to develop numerous student-athletes who have gone on to play at the Division I level, including recent commitments to UConn, Northeastern, Fordham and Army West Point.
McGourn won back-to-back NCAA Division III National Championships as a student-athlete at Springfield College in 2011 and 2012. After graduating from Springfield in May of 2013, he joined the coaching staff and helped lead the Pride to a third consecutive national title that fall.
What to Expect
At Revolution Volleyball Camps you’ll receive individualized volleyball training through a superior curriculum regardless your age or ability level. We want young volleyball players to improve in every aspect of their game; our camps put a focus on individual skill development while incorporating drills and matches to emphasize teamwork.
Features of our volleyball staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; Groups based off of age & ability level; Fun, energetic, & experienced staff.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in small games & camp matches
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
DAILY SKILLS BREAKDOWN
Individual Skill & Ball Control
- Dynamic warm up
- Agility & ball control
Technical Skills Training
- Serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking & digging
Tactical Skill Training
- Reading the play or situation
- Decision-making skills to solve problems at the correct time
Game-Based Learning
- Competition & camp matches
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Overnight Campers: Check in at 12PM-1PM Monday. Campers should be picked up at 12PM Thursday.
Extended Day Campers: Check in at 12PM-1PM Monday (9AM every other day). Campers should be picked up at 8:30PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and at 12PM Thursday. (Lunch and dinner are included)
Make sure campers bring all necessary volleyball equipment (knee pads, shoes, etc.), and a refillable water bottle.
Volleyball Typical Daily Schedule*
| 8:45am: | Campers Arrive |
| 9am-9:30am: | Daily Theme Workshop |
| 9:30-11:00am: | Technical Skills & Position Training |
| 11:00am-12pm: | Team Competitions |
| 12pm-1pm: | Lunch (half-day campers depart) |
| 1pm-2pm: | Tactical Skills Training & Court Awareness Training |
| 2pm-3pm: | Small-Sided Games, Competition and Games |
| 3pm: | Campers Depart From Court |
*Schedule may change, up to director on site and staff.
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We suggest that campers do not bring expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are allowed to bring cell phones to camp to contact their guardians, but they are not allowed on the field during training sessions. Please label every article you bring to camp. All personal items are the responsibility of each camper. Revolution Volleyball and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Knee Pads
- On-Court Clothes (T-Shirts, Shorts, Socks, etc)
- Athletic Sneakers
- Water Bottle
- Lunch & Snack
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CAMP REVIEWS
“It was so much fun to spend part of the summer with other players who love this sport like me!”
Emma M.
