Boston Area Girls Volleyball Clinic at Northeastern University
Northeastern University, Cabot Arena, 400 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
CAMP DATES
SESSION 1: July 12-13, 2025 (Saturday-Sunday)
SESSION 2: July 26-27, 2025 (Saturday-Sunday)
Directed by Northeastern Volleyball Coaching Staff
AGE GROUP
Revolution Volleyball Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Morning Half Day: $149 (9am-12pm)
Afternoon Half Day: $149 (1pm-4pm)
* Team Discounts Available: Please click here for more information
OVERVIEW
We’re excited to host the Revolution Volleyball Camps at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. 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 weekend 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
Northeastern Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Madigan announced on January 31, 2025 that Brendan McGourn has been named as the next head coach of the women’s volleyball program. McGourn arrives at Northeastern from Fairfield, where he helped guide the program to consecutive MAAC championships and NCAA appearances.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brendan as the next head coach of our program here at Northeastern,” Madigan said. “Brendan has a proven track record for recruiting student-athletes who can compete athletically and thrive academically at the highest levels, and his commitment to the holistic development of our student-athletes stood out to us from the start. The combination of his passion and technical expertise of the sport greatly excites us for the future of our women’s volleyball program under his leadership.”
McGourn spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Fairfield, where he was involved in all areas of the program as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. The Stags went 43-19 (.694) overall in his two years, including a 33-3 (.917) mark in league play, highlighted by back-to-back MAAC Championships and NCAA tournament appearances.
“I am thrilled and honored to join the Northeastern University community as the head women’s volleyball coach,” McGourn said. “Northeastern’s commitment to excellence both academically and athletically is something I deeply admire, and I am excited to help build a program that reflects those values. My focus will be on creating a culture of hard work, teamwork, and continuous improvement, both on and off the court. I can’t wait to get started and work with our student-athletes to achieve greatness together.”
Eleven student-athletes earned all-conference accolades during McGourn’s time at Fairfield, while 19 collected all-academic honors.
Prior to Fairfield, McGourn worked at Yale for eight seasons where he was a part of four Ivy League Championship teams (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019). The Bulldogs were 102-43 overall and 66-17 in league play 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.
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 2013, he joined the coaching staff and helped lead the Pride to a third consecutive national title that fall.
Camp Director
Newly appointed women’s volleyball head coach Brendan McGourn has announced the newest addition to his coaching staff, with the hiring of Jaime Snyder to serve as Associate Head Coach.
Snyder joins the Huskies from Division II D’Youville University, where she served as the head coach for both men’s and women’s volleyball. During her time with the Saints, Snyder led the D’Youville women’s team to its first conference championship win and first NCAA DII Tournament appearance in program history. Her roster posted a strong 3.76 GPA last fall, after enforcing a semester requirement of 3.35 or higher. She also assisted in the game day operations of both men’s and women’s programs, including the teams’ travel, fundraising, and scheduling, to face tough non-conference opponents in preparation for conference play.
Prior to her time as head coach of D’Youville, Snyder spent four years at Hartford University as an assistant women’s volleyball coach. Along with her coaching duties, Snyder once again showcased a wide range of skills including scouting, recruiting, budgeting, and even maintaining the program’s social media presence. Before Hartford, she worked as a graduate assistant for Smith College’s women’s volleyball team for two years (2017-19) and also saw time as an assistant coach at St. John Fisher College from 2015-17.
Snyder graduated from SUNY Brockport in 2015 with a bachelor’s in exercise science, before earning her masters in exercise and sport studies in 2019 from Smith College.
Camp Director
Parkhurst joins the Huskies from Division III William Smith, where she helped lead the volleyball program to its first NCAA Division III Championship appearance in 2024, with a program-best 22-7 record. She mentored five All-Liberty League selections, three AVCA All-Region First-Team honorees, and three AVCA All-Americans. In 2023, Parkhurst guided William Smith to a 15-10 record and helped secure the second seed in the Liberty League playoffs, mentoring three All-Liberty League selections and two AVCA All-Americans. In 2022, she contributed to the program’s strong inaugural season with a 16-6 record.
Prior to William and Smith Parkhurst coached at the University of Southern Maine, aiding in a 13-win season and mentoring six All-Academic selections.
A Hamilton College graduate in neuroscience, Parkhurst was a three-year starter and captain for the Continentals volleyball team, earning over 1,000 assists and three triple-doubles. She also served as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
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 coaches & college players all weekend 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
Morning Half Day Campers: Check in at 8:45AM-9AM Saturday & Sunday. Campers should be picked up at 12PM each day.
Afternoon Half Day Campers:
Check in at 12:45PM-4PM Saturday & Sunday. Campers should be picked up at 4PM each day.
Make sure campers bring all necessary volleyball equipment (knee pads, shoes, etc.), a refillable water bottle and snack.
IF camper is signed up for both the morning and afternoon session, please bring a bagged lunch!
Volleyball Typical Daily Schedule*
9:00AM – 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, Morning half day campers depart
12:00PM-12:45PM – Lunch (Bring your own lunch)
12:45PM-1:00PM – Warmup
1:00PM-1:15PM – Warmup and Dynamic Stretching
1:15PM-2:45PM – Technical and Tactical Skills Development and Training
2:45PM-3:30PM – Controlled Situational Scrimmages and Games
3:30PM-4:00PM – Camp Competition
4:00PM – Afternoon Camper Pickup
*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 (Campers who are registered for both half day sessions)
CAMP REVIEWS
“Take it from me when I say I love Revolution camps. I’ve been signing my kids up for their camps for years and the coaches are just outstanding. They really take the time to work on areas of improvement through one-on-one training with the campers!”
Maria K.
“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 really love how Revolution camps really spend the time to emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship in the game. Through a combination of drills, games, and team-building activities, my child not only improved their volleyball skills but also learned important life lessons that will be helpful to them beyond the court.”
Audrey T.
