Madison, NJ Area Girls Volleyball Camp at Drew University
Drew University, 36 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
CAMP DATES
July 27 – 30, 2026
*CAMP’S ALMOST SOLD OUT
Directed by TBA
AGE GROUP
Revolution Volleyball Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $869
Extended Day: $729
* Team Discounts Available: Please click here for more information
OVERVIEW
William E. and Carol G. Simon Forum and Athletic Center, which opened in 1994, is one of the largest civic center facilities in New Jersey. Baldwin Gymnasium houses a NCAA regulation basketball court as well as well as indoor tennis, volleyball, racquetball, and squash courts. There’s a 25 yard natatorium and observation deck, a 200-meter indoor track, multipurpose and combative sports rooms, training rooms, dance studio, and a free-weight room. The health and fitness room is fully furnished for Cybex weight training and cardiovascular conditioning with stair machines, stationary bikes, and treadmills.
Centrally located in Madison, NJ, Drew University is the perfect location to host an overnight youth volleyball summer camp! We’re excited to host the Revolution Volleyball Camps at Drew University. 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
Amanda Rachwal will enter her second season as the head women’s volleyball coach at Drew University in 2025-26.
In her first year at the helm, Rachwal led the Rangers to a berth in the Landmark Conference Championship tournament. In addition, she guided one of her players to a spot on the All-Landmark Conference Team.
Rachwal came to The Forest after serving as an assistant coach at nearby Stevens Institute of Technology, where she helped lead the Ducks to a highly-successful two-year run. In addition, she was a standout Division I student-athlete at Seton Hall University.
Over the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Rachwal helped guide Stevens to a 46-10 record, including an unblemished 15-0 mark in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom Conference play. The Ducks also captured back-to-back Freedom Conference titles, earning consecutive appearances in the NCAA Division III Championships. In both seasons, Stevens won its opening-round NCAA match to reach the second round.
In total, Rachwal coached four student-athletes who captured All-America honors at Stevens, including two who were also tabbed Freedom Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
In addition to her coaching stint at Stevens, Rachwal has also served as the head coach of the Digs Volleyball Club Team since 2022. She has gained additional experience as an assistant coach for the Stars and Stripes Beach Volleyball Club Team (2023-present), an assistant coach for the Velocity LV Boys Volleyball Club Team (2021), and a recruiting coordinator for the East Coast Power Volleyball Team (2020).
A native of Bethlehem, Pa., Rachwal turned in a tremendous five-year career as a middle blocker at Seton Hall, where she totaled 643 kills and 357 blocks across 110 career matches (415 sets). In her final year in South Orange, Rachwal ranked fourth in the Big East with a team-leading .324 attack percentage and ranked fifth in the conference with 1.13 blocks per set. A two-year team captain, she finished her time at Seton Hall ranked eighth in program history in career blocks and 10th in career hitting percentage (.281).
Rachwal completed her undergraduate degree from Seton Hall in graphic design and advertising with a minor in web design and graphic design in 2021. She went on to receive a graduate certificate in information technology from Seton Hall in 2022.
Camp Director
Julian Diaz will enter his third season as the head coach of the Drew University men’s volleyball team in 2025-26.
In 2025, Diaz led Drew to its first-ever postseason appearance, as the Rangers qualified for the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) playoffs in their first season competing in the conference. One year earlier, Diaz guided the Rangers to their most successful season up to that point. Drew finished the year with a 14-15 record, marking a five-win improvement over each of the team’s first two seasons as a varsity program. The squad was particularly impressive on its home court, posting an 8-2 record in Baldwin Gym.
Diaz also served as an assistant coach for the Rangers during the 2023 season. In addition, he has gained extensive coaching experience over the last several years through numerous additional volleyball teams in the area.
Since 2021, Diaz has served as the head boys volleyball coach at Donald Payne Tech High School, where he has also worked as an assistant girls volleyball coach since 2020. He has also been the head coach for the 18s Boys VB Rags Volleyball Club team since 2022 as well as the director/head coach of the Rec It Volleyball Club since 2020. Additionally, Diaz has served as a director and head coach for Nike Volleyball Camps since 2020.
In 2022, Diaz was honored as one of just 18 recipients of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Diversity Award.
Diaz graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.
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*
7:45AM-8:45AM – Breakfast
9:00AM – Extended Day Camper Drop-off
9:00AM-9:15AM – Warmup and Dynamic Stretching
9:15AM-10:45AM – Technical Skills Development and Position Training
10:45AM-11:45AM – Small-Sided Games and Competitions
11:45AM-12:00PM – Camp Competition
12:15PM-1:30PM – Lunch (Included)
1:45PM-2:00PM – Warmup
2:00PM-3:30PM – Technical and Tactical Skills Development and Training
3:30PM-4:00PM – Controlled Situational Scrimmages and Games
4:15PM-4:45PM – Team Building Activity
5:00PM-6:15PM – Dinner
6:30PM-8:30PM – Evening Activity (varies by camp)
8:30PM – Extended Day Camper Pickup
8:30PM-10:00PM – Shower and Rest
10:00PM – Lights Out
*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
- Off-Field Clothes (Athletic Socks, T-Shirts, Shorts, Sweatshirts, etc)
- Sunscreen
- Linens (Twin XL)
- Blanket/Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Toiletries
- Shower Towel
- Alarm Clock
- Portable Fan
CAMP REVIEWS
“This is the perfect camp for both beginners and skilled volleyball players. I signed my daughter up for the volleyball camp offered at Drew University in NJ and coming from someone who has never played volleyball in her life, she had a blast! The instructors gave her both the confidence and knowledge she needed.”
Faith A.
“Was looking to sign my daughter up for a volleyball camp nearby, and a friend recommended Revolution. Thouroughly impressed with both the coaches and the company. Will be signing her up for future camps.”
Matt D.
“Revolution volleyball camps are unlike any other camps I’ve attended. The coaches really take the time to know the campers and understand their level of ability. Signing up again for next Summer!”
Ashley K.
“I was unsure about signing my 7-year-old daughter up for camp, but I have zero regrets. Was highly impressed with the staff as well as the facility. She had so much fun meeting new people and learning new skills.”
Michael S.
