SportStars™ Magazine

The United States Youth Volleyball League will be hosting a series of volleyball camps this Summer in several Northern and Southern California locations. The USYVL is the leader in developing and maintaining youth volleyball leagues for boys and girls ages 7-15. Its motto “Volleyball starts here,” clearly represents its commitment to the development of the sport in the U.S.

Since its inception in 1997, it has serviced over 70,000 children. USYVL summer camps are typically three-days long, with each day meeting for three hours. The camp is for beginner, intermediate and advanced players, and players will be grouped accordingly, by the camp director, based on age and playing experience.The camps are coed, but depending on the makeup of the camp, there may be groups that are separated into just boys or girls, still by age and playing experience. USYVL camps boast a player-to-coach ratio of 8 to 1. Those coaches focus on teaching the following skills: spiking, serving, setting, passing, blocking, defense, offense and game strategy. Six-, four- and two-person formats will allow kids to play in every position.

Each camp is taught by volleyball instructors who have played or coached volleyball at the club, high school, college or higher level. The registration fee includes a t-shirt, completion certificate, snacks and water. The USYVL’s mission is to provide every child the chance to learn and play volleyball in a fun, safe, supervised environment. One of the main tenets of the program is to encourage children to do their best with their abilities. With an emphasis on positive reinforcement, the program seeks to build confidence and self-esteem in each child. Info: 1-888-988-7985