The Volleyball Development Camps Commitment to You

Volleyball Development Camps runs a variety of camps throughout the year, each featurng curriculums designed for specific levels of skill. We often ask athletes to submit videos, coach recommendations, and even handwritten essays to ensure each athlete is placed in a curriculum from which they will get the greatest benefit.

As you browse the VbDC camps it is important to be honest with yourself when choosing one. As alluring as it might sound, don’t base your judgement the camp’s title alone – it’s not nearly as important as the curriculum offered. Never use age as the definitive guide to a camp’s suitability; ability and playing history are far more important. Always be mindful that a player who is a “shark” in a pond of seasonal school competition might well find themselves a “minnow” in an ocean of athletic talent from around the world that trains and competes year round.

Objectively consider factors like these when making your decision about the camps:

• Athletes who have not achieved consistency and accuracy in ball control are not yet ready for team-based drills.
• A person who has been playing steadily for, say, two years won’t progress if they’re on the court alongside beginners, and vice versa.
• Athletes do not develop at the same rate and sometimes it is necessary to attend a particular camp two or more times before progressing to the next level.
• Seasonal players usually haven’t acquired the “court sense” of an athlete who has been training and competing year-round, even if they’ve played for the same number of years.
• Athletes with limited competitive experience are unlikely to get a real benefit from the complex training drills used by elite athletes if they don’t yet understand the purpose of the drills.

Consult your school or club coach if you need advice, and remember that we are happy to communicate with them to determine which VbDC camp is best for you.