2016 VOLLEYBALL

CAMPSWISCONSIN BADGERS

2014 BIG TEN CHAMPIONS2013 NCAA NATIONAL FINALISTS

VOLLEYBALLCAMP STAFF

In his first three years at Wisconsin, Kelly Sheffield has brought the Badgers back to national prominence. He has led UW to three straight NCAA tournament appearances, including a berth in the 2013 national championship match in his first season. Sheffield was named the National Coach of the Year by Volleyball Magazine for his efforts.

In his second year, the Badgers won the 2014 Big Ten Conference title with a 19-1 mark with Sheffield being named the Big Ten Coach of the Year. Wisconsin nearly swept the year-end conference awards, picking up Player of the Year, Setter of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors. UW also advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.

In their third season under Sheffield, the Badgers continued their success completing the season with a 26-9 record and a birth in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. In his three year tenure at Wisconsin, Sheffield has a combined record of 85-20 and has ended the season ranked in the top-ten each of the last three years.

HEAD COACHKELLY SHEFFIELD

Gary White is in his fourth year as an assistant coach, working with the team’s middle blockers as well as overseeing opponent scouting, video and statistical analysis.

In White’s first three years he has helped guide the Badgers’ starting middle blockers to four All-American honors. In each of the last three years, White has helped the Badgers

finish in the top-three in the Big Ten in opponent hitting percentage.

White spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at Dayton. He served as the Flyers’ setting coach, aiding Samantha Selsky to two All-America honors. Selsky was also named the Atlantic 10 Conference Setter of the Year in 2011 and 2012.

ASSISTANT COACHGARY WHITE

Brittany Dildine is in her fourth season as the Badgers’ recruiting coordinator and on-court assistant, specializing in the back-row defense.

In each of her three seasons at Wisconsin, the Badgers have finished in the top-three of the Big Ten in digs per set. She also coached the 2014 Big Ten Defensive Player of the

Year and two-time All American, Taylor Morey

Dildine spent the previous four seasons in the same position at Dayton, aiding in the coaching of five All-Americans, four conference players of the year and seven first-team all-conference honorees.

Dildine excelled in two sports at Purdue, guiding the volleyball team to two NCAA Regional appearances as a defensive specialist and helped the basketball team to an NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2007.

ASSISTANT COACHBRITTANY DILDINE

Jessica Williams is in her fourth season as the director of operations. She is in charge of team travel, sport budget, and community service.

Williams earned AVCA honorable mention All-America honors in 2010 at Dayton. She was named the Atlantic 10 Setter of the Year and the A-10 Championship’s Most Outstanding Player. She guided the Flyers to

an undefeated conference regular season, an A-10 tournament title and a trip to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

The Bolingbrook, Ill., native transferred to Dayton after graduating with a degree in business administration from Nebraska in 2010, where she played one season. Williams began her college career at Penn State in 2006 and was a member of the 2007 NCAA Championship team.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS JESSICA WILLIAMS

VOLLEYBALLSUMMER CAMPS

BADGER I CAMP/BADGER II CAMPGirls entering grades 8-12Badger I: July 5-7 • Badger II: July 11-13

For girls of all levels and positions that want the “Badger” experience! Training during this camp is like that of the Badger volleyball team with individual development through skill development and competition. Participants learn all of the skills involved in becoming a better volleyball player. Campers will be broken down into groups based on skill level. With the high demand for the BADGER camp, we have two different camps that emphasize similar training.

Overnight camps include dinner on the first day through lunch on the last day. Commuters have lunch and dinner provided.

OVERNIGHT TEAM CAMPGirls’ Varsity/JV Teams • July 15-17

For girls varsity and junior varsity teams of all levels that are looking to take their team to the next level. Teams work with our camp staff to improve their skills and competition level. Our camp staff prepares training sessions that address each team’s specific needs. During the final day of this camp, teams will compete against other varsity and JV teams from both the Overnight Team Camp and Team One-Day Camp on July 17.

Overnight camps include dinner on the first day through lunch on the last day. Commuters have lunch and dinner provided.

TEAM ONE-DAY CAMPGirls’ Varsity/JV Teams • July 17

For girls’ varsity and junior varsity teams that are looking to raise their competition level by training against other varsity and junior varsity teams. Teams will compete in competitive team drills and tournament play with other teams from both the Overnight Team Camp and Team One-Day Camp. A varsity/junior varsity coach is required to be with their team during this one-day camp.

Team Competition Camp includes lunch.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY CAMPGirls entering grades 6-8 • July 11-13

This day camp is designed for girls at the beginner to intermediate level that are looking to learn and become better at volleyball. This camp focuses on all of the fundamental skills involved in volleyball, including hitting, setting, defense, serving, passing, and more. During this camp, you will be taught all the skills, some game strategy, and be able to build your confidence playing volleyball.

Middle School Day Camp includes lunch on each day.

LITTLE BADGERS HALF-DAY CAMPGirls & Boys from Age 5-Grade 5AM Session: June 28-30 • PM Session: June 28-30

This half-day camp is for girls and boys ages 5 to grade 5 that are being introduced to the sport of volleyball. During these sessions, these “Little Badgers” learn new skills in a fun-filled environment that translates into beginning to play volleyball.

Meals will not be provided for Little Badger camp.

INDIVIDUAL POSITION CAMPSGirls entering grades 6-12Camp 1: July 8 • Camp 2: July 9

SETTING CAMPFor girls of all levels that are looking to become a better setter. This one-day camp includes training on the techniques of elite level setting including individual skills and strategies. From the feet to the hands to the mental aspects of being a setter, campers get a comprehensive breakdown on setting. Setters at this camp receive thousands of setting repetitions to improve their game.

HITTING CAMPFor girls of all levels that are looking to improve their hitting ability. Campers at this one-day camp learn beginner and advanced techniques that will translate into becoming a better attacker across all levels including techniques on footwork, arm swing, and strategy. This camp also introduces position specific training of outside, middle, and right-side hitters.

LIBERO CAMPFor girls of all levels looking to become better at libero, defensive specialist, and general back-row play. This one-day comprehensive camp introduces techniques for beginners and experienced players that want to improve their passing and defensive play. Campers learn techniques, skills, and thought processes that help players become elite backrow players.

Lunch will be provided for the individual setting, hitting, and libero camps.

Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender.

Check in and check out for these sessions will be held at Sellery Hall and the Gordon Dining and Event Center, 821 W. Johnson St.

CHECK IN CHECK OUTBadger I Camp 12:30–2:00 pm (July 5) 4:15 pm (July 7)Badger II Camp 12:30–2:00 pm (July 11) 4:15 pm (July 13)Team Overnight Camp 12:30–2:00 pm (July 15) 4:15 pm (July 17)Team One-Day Camp 7:15–7:45 am (July 17) 4:15 pm (July 17)Middle School Day Camp » Day 1 12:30–2:00 pm (July 11) 4:15 pm (July 11) » Day 2 9:00–9:30 am (July 12) 4:15 pm (July 12) » Day 3 9:00–9:30 am (July 13) 4:15 pm (July 13)

Check in and check out for these sessions will be in the UW Field House, 1450 Monroe St.

Little Badgers Camp - AM 9:00–9:15 am (each day) 11:30 am (each day)Little Badgers Camp - PM 1:00–1:15 pm (each day) 3:30 pm (each day)Individual Positions Camp I 9:15–9:45 am (July 8) 4:00 pm (July 8)Individual Positions Camp II 9:15–9:45 am (July 9) 4:00 pm (July 9)

VOLLEYBALLPRICING INFORMATION

BADGER I CAMP: JULY 5-7Girls entering grades 8-12❑ Resident: $345 ❑ Commuter: $300

BADGER II CAMP: JULY 11-13Girls entering grades 8-12❑ Resident: $345 ❑ Commuter: $300

OVERNIGHT TEAM CAMP: JULY 15-17Girls’ Varsity/JV Teams❑ Resident: $345 ❑ Commuter: $300

TEAM ONE-DAY CAMP: JULY 17Girls’ Varsity/JV Teams❑ Commuter: $65

Costs for all camps above are per camper. Teams in Overnight Team Camp/Team One-Day Camp must have at least eight players.

All campers attending BADGER I, BADGER II, Team Overnight Camp, Middle School Day Camp, and Little Badgers camp will receive a free camp t-shirt and volleyball. Campers at the One-Day camps and Team One-Day Camp will receive a free camp t-shirt. All campers attending Badger Volleyball Camps will receive a free ticket to a 2015 Badger Volleyball match.

• Badger Sports Camps accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Registration closes 48 hours prior to each session. Badger Sports Camps do not allow on-site registration.

• Confirmation letters for all camps will be emailed in June. Please print a copy of your completed online registration. Maps are available online.

• For more information, contact Gary at (608) 262-4488 or GSW@athletics.wisc.edu

REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE @UWCAMPS.COM/VOLLEYBALL

MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY CAMP: JULY 11-13Girls entering grades 6-8❑ $250 per camper

LITTLE BADGERS HALF-DAY CAMP: JUNE 28-30Girls and Boys from age 5-grade 5❑ AM Session: $110 ❑ PM Session: $110

INDIVIDUAL SETTING CAMPGirls entering grades 6-12July 8 July 9❑ $110 per camper ❑ $110 per camper

INDIVIDUAL HITTING CAMP Girls entering grades 6-12July 8 July 9❑ $110 per camper ❑ $110 per camper

INDIVIDUAL LIBERO CAMPGirls entering grades 6-12July 8 July 9❑ $110 per camper ❑ $110 per camper

VOLLEYBALLNEED TO KNOW

HOUSING/MEALSResident campers for all overnight camps will stay and eat at our on-campus facilities. Campers will be staying at Sellery Hall and dining at the Gordon Dining and Event Center located right next to Sellery. Each floor will have dorm counselors monitoring the campers. Each air conditioned room includes twin beds with bed linens and pillows, microfridges, desks, Internet and cable television connections (via personal laptop) and shared bathroom facilities. Floor lounges include televisions and telephones with free local calls. Laundry and vending machines are located within most halls. Meals provide a variety of youth-friendly and healthy selections, including vegetarian options.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTSTwo campers are assigned per room. Any roommate requests must be made at the time of application. You and your roommate must request each other to ensure correct rooming assignments. We will work to try to accommodate all requests made prior to June 5. Requests after that date will try to be accommodated, but we cannot guarantee it.

REFUND POLICYCancellations made prior to June 15 will pay an administration fee of $50 for multi-day camps or $25 for individual camps that will be deducted from your refund. After June 16, cancellations (minus the administrative fee) will only be given for medical reasons when accompanied by a signed letter from a physician. All refunds must be requested via email to badgercamps@athletics.wisc.edu

SUPERVISION AND CONDUCTCampers will be supervised at all times to ensure a secure environment and are not permitted to leave their housing location unsupervised. Any misconduct by a camper is grounds for immediate dismissal from camp without a refund. Each of our camps has dedicated Health Services Staff assigned for the duration of camp. The health staff will treat minor injuries typical to athletic participation and will monitor participation hydration. In the event of serious injury, campers will be taken to University Hospital.

WHAT TO BRINGOvernight campers should bring volleyball shoes, knee pads, socks, t-shirts and shorts/spandex, blankets, alarm clock, towels, soap, and toiletries. Commuters and Day Campers should come dressed ready to play with their volleyball gear (volleyball shoes, socks, t-shirts, etc.). A camp store will sell additional apparel during camp.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATIONParking for check in and check out may be provided but limited. Long term parking is available for a fee. Please refer to UW Transportation Services for more detail. In the absence of camp staff, please adhere to all posted parking regulations. Campers are strongly discouraged from bringing a car to campus. If you must bring a car, please contact our camp staff at (608) 262-4488 for additional information. Keys must be given to the camp director at registration and will not be made available for the duration of the camp.

CHECK IN/CHECK OUTCheck in and check out information for all camps is listed on page 3 of this brochure. Please note the times for each session in the check-in/check-out box. Campers should be prepared to play immediately following check-in.

MEDICAL INFORMATIONCampers are encouraged to have their own health insurance as limited accident insurance is provided by the University. The camp provides limited accident insurance, which is primary up to $7,500. All campers must complete and return to the Sports Medicine Department the confidential Consent for Medical Administration and Medical Treatment Form and Health Advisory Questionnaire prior to participating in the camp activities. All parents and campers must read the concussion fact sheet and sign and return the concussion acknowledgment form PRIOR to the camper participating in any camp activities. These forms are completed during online registration.

PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOThe University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) may take photographs and or videos of camp participants and activities. The UW shall be the owner of and may use such photographs and videos relating to the promotion of future camps.