Events
A5 2020 Spring Seasonal Beach
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 through Thursday, June 18, 20205:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This is a 7 week session that runs every Tuesday Only night from 5:30 to 6:45. Athletes will learn the basics of beach volleyball and how it differs from indoor. Beach volleyball helps indoor players tremendously with ball control, cover more court space, and is a great workout! Athletes generally wear anything from a t-shirt and shorts to spandex and tank tops. Bring a towel, plenty of water, sunglasses, bugspray, and sunscreen if needed.
Location: Don White Park map
Web site: https://a5volleyball.com/view/special/view_1catprogs/&progcatid=13
2020 Elite Boot Camp(13's and 14's only)
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 through Friday, June 5, 20209:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - Friday, June 5, 2020 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm W-F 9:00am to 4:00pm This is A5′s premiere Middle School Camp! Participation is limited to those that compete in the 13s and 14s age groups in club. Players MUST have at least 2 years of club and/or organized competitive school volleyball experience to be eligible. This camp is designed for intermediate to advanced players who are highly motivated to perform and compete at the highest level possible. Exceptional work ethic, intensity and court demeanor is expected of all athletes. This camp will feature technique progressions and game play in several variations, and will implement rotations and offensive/defensive systems. Creative scoring methods or modes of play will be used to challenge each player’s competitive drive and focus. Tempo of drills will be fast-paced. Scrimmage and 6 v 6 play will occur throughout the camp. Teams are also encouraged to register as a group. We will keep teams together as much as possible, but it is not guaranteed. This camp will be lead by Gabe Aramian (A5 Director, 2016 National Coach of the Year 16's Division, 161 Head Coach) and Bob Westbrook (A5 Founder and Lead Coach, 151 Head Coach), and include staff members Jing Hou (A5 Master Coach, 2016 National Coach of the Year 12's Division, 171/121 Head Coach), Helen Lin Walker (A5 Master Coach, Head Coach 14-1 and Walker School, Former Professional Player China), Boba Nisavic (A5 Master Coach, Serbian Youth National Team, 182 Head Coach), and Scott Shelley (A5 Master Coach, 2018 National Coach of the Year 16's Divison, 181 Head Coach).
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://a5volleyball.com/view/users/programs/view_one/&programid=345
2020 JUNIOR ELITE BOOT CAMP (12'S AND UNDER)
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 through Thursday, June 11, 20209:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm T-Th 9:00am to 3:00pm This is A5′s premiere Youth Camp! Participation is limited to those that compete in the 10s to 12s age groups in club. Players MUST have previous or current club and/or organized competitive school volleyball experience to be eligible. This camp is designed for highly motivated athlete's looking to perform and compete at the highest level possible. Exceptional work ethic, intensity and court demeanor is expected of all athletes. This camp will feature technique progressions and game play in several variations, and will implement rotations and offensive/defensive systems. Creative scoring methods or modes of play will be used to challenge each player’s competitive drive and focus. Tempo of drills will be fast-paced. Scrimmage and 6 v 6 play will occur throughout the camp. Teams are also encouraged to register as a group. We will keep teams together as much as possible, but it is not guaranteed. This camp will be lead by Gabe Aramian (A5 Director, 2016 National Coach of the Year 16's Division, 161 Head Coach) and Bob Westbrook (A5 Founder and Lead Coach, 151 Head Coach), and include staff members Jing Hou (A5 Master Coach, 2016 National Coach of the Year 12's Division, 171/121 Head Coach), Helen Lin Walker (A5 Master Coach, Head Coach 14-1 and Walker School, Former Professional Player China), Boba Nisavic (A5 Master Coach, Serbian Youth National Team, 182 Head Coach), and Scott Shelley (A5 Master Coach, 2018 National Coach of the Year 16's Divison, 181 Head Coach).
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://a5volleyball.com/view/users/programs/view_one/&programid=345
Youth Development Camp I
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 through Thursday, June 18, 20209:00 am - 12:00 pm
Yea for Youth volleyball! Welcome to the fastest demographic in the game. Numbers in the youth age groups are exploding all over the country, including Georgia. The VP Youth Camp provides the best opportunity available to get your athlete started out on the right foot in all aspects of the game. We have particular emphasis in our youth programs on having fun while working at the skills of the game and working at playing the game itself. In our youth camps footwork, court movement and motor skills development receive lots of attention. Young players want to learn to serve and love to hit. We do lots of this but also work on critical skills like passing, defense and setting. VP Youth Camps strive to create a nurturing, positive environment supported by much repetition and attention to detail. Our staff is second to none in the country. Please join us in helping your athlete become a very real and dynamic volleyball player. This camp is limited to 60 athletes.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
General Skills Middle School Camp
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 through Thursday, June 25, 20209:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Middle School General SKills Camp provides the best opportunity available to get your athlete started out on the right foot in all aspects of the game. We have particular emphasis in our programs on having fun while working at the skills of the game and working at playing the game itself. In our middle school camps footwork, court movement and motor skills development receive lots of attention. Young players want to learn to serve and love to hit. We do lots of this but also work on critical skills like passing, defense and setting. VP Youth Camps strive to create a nurturing, positive environment supported by much repetition and attention to detail. Our staff is second to none in the country. Please join us in helping your athlete become a very real and dynamic volleyball player. This camp is limited to 60 athletes.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
Setting Camp Level I
Friday, June 26, 2020 through Sunday, June 28, 20209:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fundamentals, Movement and Skills Setting camp Recommended ages 10-13 Players will receive a complete introduction to footwork, hand contact, movement, jump setting, identifying and executing the fundamental sets of the game (4,1,8 and out of system balls). There will be great attention to technical detail and lots of repetition.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
Hitting and Passing Camp
Monday, July 6, 2020 through Saturday, July 18, 20209:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Elite Hitting and Passing Camp focuses on exactly what the title states. For three days and 22.5 hours our premier coaching staff will lead a relentless pursuit of the fundamental art of hitting and passing. Passing is not always something players naturally take to. Rather it is an acquired taste. It is also the keys to the kingdom. A 6-rotation player, by that we mean someone that can play high level front and backcourt are hard to find.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
Libero Camp
Thursday, July 9, 2020 through Saturday, July 11, 20209:00 am - 5:00 pm
Simply put A5 and VolleyPerformance, year after year, offer and execute some of the very best libero training in the country. Players that have attended the camp in the past are now playing in college. Gabby Curry, Libero, Kentucky, US National Team Annika Olson, in 2017 while playing for Iowa, led the Big 10 in digs. Amber MacDonald at Wisconsin and Caroline Welsh at Illinois both played significant passing and defensive roles for their respective teams. The VP/A5 Libero Camp is a major part of the training of all of our players who want to serve, pass, and defend at a higher level. This camp is limited to 80 players. It is staffed by many of the best trainers in the country including Jing Hou, Scott Cioffari, Boba Nisivic, JJ Boyte and other high-level coaches versed in the A5/VP system. The Libero camp is not for the faint of heart. The energy in the gym is very high. The pace relentless. Attention to detail fueled by massive amounts of repetition and combination work provide the right and challenging environment athletes seek when they truly wish to better their game. *Please note that while this is listed as a Libero Camp, many athletes playing other positions (outsides, middles, setters) attend this camp in order to work on these three critical aspects of the game: passing-defending- serving.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
Advance Setting Camp Level II
Monday, July 13, 2020 through Wednesday, July 15, 20209:00 am - 5:00 pm
Movement, Skills and Combination Camp Limited to 30 players Recommended ages: 14-15 This camp will review and reinforce footwork and hand contact coupled with advanced movement and combination work. Players will be introduced to offensive sessions. Lots of attention paid to jump setting, location of all sets, tempo setting (fast attack), reversing the flow, out of system setting, defense and serving. There will be many, many reps and lots of movement.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
Advanced Setting Camp Level III
Monday, July 13, 2020 through Wednesday, July 15, 20209:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advanced Combination and Systems Camp Limited to 30 players Recommended ages:16-18 This camp will focus on the reinforcement of footwork and hand contact skills. Players wil work on advanced movement, offensive systems, combination setting, blocking and jump setting. Hitters will be added to the afternoon sessions throughout the camp. This camp is very dynamic work, with long hard challenging days.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
Tall Girl Camp
Thursday, July 16, 2020 through Saturday, July 18, 20209:00 am - 5:00 pm
This camp is the only camp of its kind in the county Players must be 5ft 9inches or taller to register for this camp. Or jump very well and have approval from either Scott Cioffari or Bob Westbrook. This camp is aimed at all ages and positions, not just middles. The focus is helping taller players become more well-rounded and complete in their skill set. While there is a heavy emphasis on front court play-attack, blocking, transition, hitting various sets relative to their position, back court play is also addressed. This means serving, back court attack, out of system setting, defense and much more. . Heavy emphasis on good footwork and movement skills. Arm swing is addressed as well as hand contact. Blocking, which is very difficult to train plays a central role in this camp. Attacking in combination as well as fast attack Setters are added in the afternoons of this camp so hitters can hit in live action setting. We cannot emphasize enough how beneficial this camp is to players of all ages. The energy is high level. The coaching staff is superb. The commitment to detail is relentless. Bring your gifted, tall athlete to the gym for this one.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
Youth Development Camp II
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 through Thursday, July 23, 20209:00 am - 12:00 pm
Yea for Youth volleyball! Welcome to the fastest demographic in the game. Numbers in the youth age groups are exploding all over the country, including Georgia. The VP Youth Camp provides the best opportunity available to get your athlete started out on the right foot in all aspects of the game. We have particular emphasis in our youth programs on having fun while working at the skills of the game and working at playing the game itself. In our youth camps footwork, court movement and motor skills development receive lots of attention. Young players want to learn to serve and love to hit. We do lots of this but also work on critical skills like passing, defense and setting. VP Youth Camps strive to create a nurturing, positive environment supported by much repetition and attention to detail. Our staff is second to none in the country. Please join us in helping your athlete become a very real and dynamic volleyball player. This camp is limited to 60 athletes.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
Youth Development Camp III
Monday, July 27, 2020 through Tuesday, July 28, 20209:00 am - 12:00 pm
Yea for Youth volleyball! Welcome to the fastest demographic in the game. Numbers in the youth age groups are exploding all over the country, including Georgia. The VP Youth Camp provides the best opportunity available to get your athlete started out on the right foot in all aspects of the game. We have particular emphasis in our youth programs on having fun while working at the skills of the game and working at playing the game itself. In our youth camps footwork, court movement and motor skills development receive lots of attention. Young players want to learn to serve and love to hit. We do lots of this but also work on critical skills like passing, defense and setting. VP Youth Camps strive to create a nurturing, positive environment supported by much repetition and attention to detail. Our staff is second to none in the country. Please join us in helping your athlete become a very real and dynamic volleyball player. This camp is limited to 60 athletes.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
Rust Buster Camp
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 through Friday, July 31, 20209:00 am - 3:00 pm
Just like it says. The rust buster camp is designed to assist young middle school athletes get back in the rhythm of the game immediately prior to the start of their school competitive volleyball season. All skills are reviewed and reinforced. Much repetition. Important aspects of the game are addressed such as serving, attacking, defense, passing, setting and more. Footwork and court movement receive attention. All driven by large amounts of repetition. In addition, there is a large competition and team element as players this as well as skills training. The staff leading this effort is top of the line and includes Scott Cioffari, Jing, Boba and other top trainers from the VolleyPerformance and A5 system. This camp is high energy and fast paced. Truly beneficial to the participants on multiple levels. Knock that Rust Off Your Game! Make your MS team. Play a ton on your MS teams. This camp is ideally suited to help you do this. This camp is limited to 80 participants.
Location: Southern Volleyball Center map
Web site: https://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=892685
