SMSU Volleyballfinished with a 26-10overall record in 2014and won the NCAACentral Region for thefirst time! TheMustangs advanced tothe NCAA Division IINationalChampionship matchfor the first time inschool history.

Distinctive Features: Campers are groupedaccording to skill and ability levels. Along with thetraining, there will be break activities to givecampers opportunities to meet new friends and enjoytheir experience here at SMSU. All rooms are air-conditioned. Everycamper will receive acamp t-shirt andvolleyball to keep.

What to Bring: Plenty ofplaying clothes, toiletries,socks, volleyball shoes,and kneepads. It is alsorecommended thatcampers who are stayingin the dorms bring theirown linens, alarm clock,towels, pillows, blankets,and a swim suit.

Camp Store: Bring extramoney for purchases ofSMSU Mustang souvenirsand volleyball attire.

Injury Prevention:SMSU camp staff andtraining room facilitiesare available for allcampers.

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The 2015 Mustang Summer Volleyball camps aredirected by Terry Culhane, head volleyball coach forthe Mustangs. He is assisted by SMSU assistantcoaches Tyler Boddy and Paul Soupir and theMustang Volleyball team. Other coaches include:

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WHAT COACHES HAVE SAIDABOUT THE SMSU TEAM CAMP“The SMSU Team Camp has been a summer staple inour program for the past several years. Our playersand coaches absolutely love the experience. Theinstruction, the facilities, and the competition are alltop notch. Coach Culhane, his staff and the Mustangplayers have hit the bulls-eye with this camp. If youwant to see marked improvement in your team,SMSU is the place you want to be in late July.”— Dan Westby, Head Volleyball Coach at Marshall High

School (2004, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 StateChampions, 2014 StateRunner-Up)

“The SMSU TeamCamp is one of themost vital and funevents of our offseason. Withindividual skilldevelopment, teampractice, team playand opportunitiesfor team bonding,we feel that we arewell ahead of otherteams when theseason starts."— Jason Kaytor, Head

Varsity VolleyballCoach at OwatonnaHigh School (2012State TournamentParticipant)

• Dan Westby, head coach for the 2007, 2009,2011, 2012 & 2013 State Champion and 2014 StateRunner-Up Marshall Tigers

• Pam Schroeder, Marshall graduate and formerNCAA All-America Setter. Assistant Coach atUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout

• Laura Evans, former SMSU outside hitter. HeadCoach at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Intermediate Skills & PositionJULY 13-16Advanced Skills & PositionJULY 17-19Team InstructionalJULY 20-23Young MustangsJULY 27-29

Whitney Burmeister: 2014 National All-Tournament Team

Emilee Gutzmer: National Freshmanof the Year, 2012 AVCA 2nd Team

All-American and 2012 & 2013 NSIC 1st Team All Conference

Abbey Thissen: 2012, 2013 &2014 NSIC 1st Team and 2014AVCA 2nd Team All-American

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CAMP DETAILS

MUSTANG VOLLEYBALL

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REGISTRATION FORM

JULY 17-19, GRADES 8-12check-in July 17, 12:30-1:30 pm Friday 1:30-4:30 pm, 6:30-9:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am-noon, 1:30-4:30 pm, 6:30-9:00 pmSunday 9:00 am-noon, 1:30-4:30 pm

This camp is for experienced players who are seriousabout wanting to take their game to a new level. Itcombines a fast-paced, high-repetition review of thefoundational skills of volleyball, balanced with highintensity position-specific training and plenty ofcompetition to create an action-packed camp.

JULY 13-16, GRADES 7-11check-in July 13, 12:30-1:30 pm Monday 1:30-4:30 pm, 6:30-9:00 pmTuesday 9:00 am-noon, 1:30-4:30 pm, 6:30-9:00 pmWednesday 9:00 am - noon, 1:30 - 4:30 pm, 6:30-9:00 pmThursday 9:00 am-12:30 pm

This camp will include a lot of work on thefundamental skills of volleyball, along with covering thefoundational concepts in each position training group.It is a great camp to re-establish your basic skills whilelearning some position concepts that will help you takeyour game to the next level.

JULY 27-29, GRADES 4-6 & K-3grades 4-6: check-in July 27, 8:30 am Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - noongrades K-3 : check-in July 27, 8:30 amMonday - Wednesday 9:00 - 10:30 am

This camp is a great opportunity for young players to getintroduced to the game of volleyball. Each student willbe given basic instruction geared toward their level ofexperience. In addition to learning the skills there will begames and competition daily.

Young Mustangs

Advanced Skills & Position Camp

Intermediate Skills & Position Camp

SKILLS & POSITION CAMPSThese camps are designed to offer a balance of trainingbetween the general skills of the game, and training onthe skills for each specific position. In addition to skilland position training, both camps will include contestsand team competition.

Attacker training will focus on all aspects ofattacking including approach, armswing, shot selection,off-speed and positionspecific attacks. Therewill also be work onblocking as well.

Setter training willfocus on all aspects ofsetting from basicfootwork, form andtechnique to advancedconcepts includingattacking, deception,and emergency skills.

Libero training strivesto create master ball-handlers. We will cover every firstcontact skill from basic passing and setting form toemergency defensive skills like overhand digging,sprawls and extensions.

Camper’s Name ___________________________

Age _______ Grade (entering Fall 2015) _________Address _________________________________City ____________________________________ State __________________ Zip______________* Please print clearly as your confirmation will be sent via email.

Email (required*)_____________________________ Phone___________________________________Parent(s)_________________________________ T-shirt size: (Circle one)

Adult Sizes for Campers (Gr. 7 and up):S M L XL

Sizes for Young Mustangs Campers ONLY (Gr. K-6):YS YM YL S M L XL

Position: S OH MB DS RS Roommate Preference________________________

Office Use Only: (Acct 334085)Date Received:____ ______ Check#:________ Amount:________

I understand the camp directors, instructors, or SMSU will not be held responsiblefor injuries while the listed student is attending the camp. I authorize the directors tosecure any emergency treatment deemed necessary. The camp directors,instructors, or SMSU will not be held responsible for the payment of this emergencytreatment. Any hospital or doctor fees that are a result of camp injury will be theresponsibility of the parents or camper’s guardian. I also acknowledge the studentis physically ready for the activity of the camp.

___________________________________________________________________Parent or Guardian Signature Date

Select your camp(s)! Full Payment Deposit* (non-refundable)Young Mustangs I (Gr. 4-6) July 27-29 __$60 Young Mustangs II (Gr. K-3) July 27-29 __$45 Int. Skills & Position, July 13-16, Resident __$330 __$100 Int. Skills & Position, July 13-16, Commuter __$270 __$100Advanced Skills & Position Camp July 17-19, Resident __$310 __$100Advanced Skills & Position Camp July 17-19, Commuter __$265 __$100

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID (all camps): $_______________If you pay the deposit now, you may pay the balance on the first day of camp.

Make Check Payable to: SMSU Volleyball CampsSend to: SMSU Volleyball Camps

Business Services, Southwest Minnesota State University1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258

JULY 20-23A representative can check-in your team

Sunday, July 19, 7:00-8:00 pm (Optional)

Check-in July 20, 8:00 - 9:00 am Monday 9:00 am-4:30 pm, evening 6:30-8:30 pmTuesday 9:00 am-4:30 pm, evening 6:30-8:30 pmWednesday 9:00 am-4:30 pm, evening 6:30-8:30 pmThursday 9:00 am-4:30 pm

Team Instructional camp is in its eleventh year. Thiscamp has been a huge hit with teams in the past, andcoaches speak very highly of it. Teams in attendancehave included the 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 MinnesotaClass AA State Champion and 2014 State Runners-UpMarshall Tigers, the 2012 State TournamentParticipants Owatonna Huskies, and the 2010 Class AARunners-up Hutchinson Tigers. The camp includes skilland position training, team practices run by the SMSUcamp staff, and scrimmage sessions during the day. Theevening session has also proven to be very popular,offering two hours of additional team competition onMonday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Coaches arewelcome to attend and assist in training free of charge.Help start your 2015 season on the right foot by being apart of this great camp!

NOTE: The TEAM CAMP fills very quickly.

If you are planning to attend, contact us

for registration and information:

Tyler.Boddy@SMSU.edu, 507-537-7383

or Terry.Culhane@SMSU.edu, 507-537-7125

Team Instructional

To register online or for more information, visit:www.smsumustangs.com/vbcamps

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