The Badger Beacon

2018-19: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF BADGER REGION VOLLEYBALL! Badger Region Volleyball Association Volume 5, Issue 16 | April 11, 2019 THE BADGER BEACON WWW.BADGERVOLLEYBALL.ORG | [email protected] Region seeks Club Coach, Director of the Year The Badger Region is commit- been formed to choose this year’s participation in volleyball note: only Club Directors may ted to promoting good coaching worthy coaches and club director * Professional and positive nominate coaches. and club management; it’s time to based on the following criteria: demeanor while promoting team All nominees/winners must be recognize some of the best in the * Team success during the sportsmanship active members of the Badger Re- state of Wisconsin. In partner- season (Coach) * Commitment by the club di- gion and the AVCA. However, we ship with the AVCA, the Badger * Team improvement during rector to coaching development/ encourage everyone to nominate Region will be awarding a Club the season (Coach) support deserving coaches/club directors, Director and multiple Coach * Individual player develop- * Contributions by the Club and we will work with winners of the Year Awards this season. ment (Coach) Director to the growth of volleyball to obtain AVCA membership if Winners will also be shared with * Coach/Club Director role in * The culture and personality necessary. the AVCA for consideration for the overall success of the club of the club that the Club Director Any questions about this National Coach and Club Direc- * Coach/Club Director con- has instilled awards program can be directed tor of the Year awards. tributions or overall impact on The nomination period is open to Scott Spiess at scott@badger- A selection committee has character development through now through April 30. Please volleyball.org.

WIAA releases new website; brackets for boys and girls tourney

Thousands of Badger Region members also participate on with their high school boys and girls volleyball teams from August through No- vember. That being said, the Region is working with the WIAA to make sure changes to the high school volleyball scene are well known among the volleyball community. Here is this week’s update from the WIAA: * The WIAA launched a new website this week. Have feedback on accessibility or “user-friendliness? Contact the WIAA office. * Boys and girls tournament brackets have Coaches from Impact Volleyball Club pose for a photo with Luka Slabe (far left), Karch Kiraly been posted and can be found on the boys and (second from left), Ryan Theis (fourth from left) and Terry Liskevych (second from top right). girls volleyball pages under “Tournaments.” * Girls volleyball schools (Div. 2-3-4) have until May 1 to vote if they prefer remain in Art of Coaching the larger, sectional group, or to split into two smaller regional groupings. clinic welcomes * All eight boys sectional final matches will be hosted as a “doubleheader” with the boys match at 4:30 p.m. and the girls match 300 to Marquette to follow at 7 p.m. Seven of the eight boys sectionals will be hosted at schools that do An elite cadre of coaches not currently offer boys volleyball as a sanc- came to Milwaukee April 6-7 tioned sport. It is the hopes of the WIAA that for the first-ever Art of Coach- exposing these schools to the sport of boys volleyball will encourage them to add the ing clinic at Marquette Uni- sport in the near future. Terry Liskevych and Karch Kiraly welcome attendees versity. For more photos and a Have questions? Email [email protected]. to the April 6-7 Art of Coaching clinic. re-cap of the event, see Page 3. PAGE 2 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS G14s highlight third weekend of #BRChamps2019 The largest age division top to bottom in the 2019 Badger Region Championships was the Girls 14-and-under division, which had over 90 teams competing. This year, the Region divided the teams into four divisions, Open, Club, Wisconsin and Badger divisions that competed March 30-31. In addition, the Adult Badger Region Championships were held on March 30. Winners were as follows: FC Elite 14 Navy (Open Division) Milwaukee Sting 14 Silver (Club Division) Girls 14 Open Adult Men’s A/AA 1. FC Elite 14 Navy 1. Team Core 2. Milwaukee Sting 2. Crush 14 Black 3. Milwaukee Ice/ 3. Capital 14 Adidas Wisconsin Great Lakes

Girls 14 Club Adult Men’s 1. Milwaukee Sting Consolation 14 Silver 1. Madison Matrix 2. Milwaukee Sting 2. Yayy Volleyball 14 Madison 3. Carroll Men’s Vol- 3. I AM VBC 14 Red leyball/Team Elevate River City 14 Black (Wisconsin Division) Capital 14 White (Badger Division)

Girls 14 Wisconsin Women’s A 1. River City 14 Black 1. Threat Level 2. Wisconsin Premier Midnight 14 Teal 2.Voldemort Sucks 3. Eclipse 14 Solar 3. Milwaukee Magic

Girls 14 Badger Women’s B/BB 1. Capital 14 White 1. Woman Up 2. 1W 14 White 2. Mad Cats 3. Southport G14 3. She Vegas Team Core (Men’s A/AA Division) Woman Up (Women’s B/BB Division) Black Boys teams earn top honors at sixth annual Dale Rohde A record 75 boys teams competed in the sixth annual Dale Rohde Memorial Boys Volleyball Tournament March 30 or March 31 at the Wisconsin Center. The tournament is a memorial for longtime referee, board member, player and boys volleyball supporter Dale Rohde, who lost his life to cancer in early 2014. Winners were as follows:

Boys 17/18s Red Division: Boys 13/14 Red Division: 1. MVC 18-Phil 1. Sting 14 Adidas Milwaukee Sting B12 Adidas (B12/13) Milwaukee Sting B14 Adidas (B13/14-Red) 2. MVC 18-Brad 2. MVC 14-Jim Boys 17/18s White Division: Boys 13/14 White Division: 1. MVC 16-Jon 1. Sting 13 Lightning 2. Southport B17-Blue 2. OVC B14

Boys 15/16 Red Division: Boys 12/13 Division: 1. Sting 16 Lightning 1. Sting 12 Adidas 2. Sting 16 Adidas 2. MVC 13-Erik 3. Southport B13-Black Boys 15/16 White Division: 1. OVC B16 MVC 16-Jon (B17/18-White) OVC B16 (B15/16-White) 2. RVA Boys 16 Navy PAGE 3 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Kiraly, Liskevych train coaches at AoC clinic Two legends of volley- at the clinic included: ball, Karch Kiraly and Terry * Building a culture Liskevych highlighted the * Future of the game cadre of coaches who came to * Training your setter Marquette University April 6-7 * Developing your outsides for the Art of Coaching clinic. and much more. Close to 300 coaches from throughout the Midwest attended the clinic held at Kiraly, the coach of the women’s Badger Region members the Al McGuire Center on the campus of Marquette University. National Team, and Liskevych, received a reduced rate if they a former National Team coach attended the event and were and former head coach Oregon offered an additional 15 per- State University were joined by: cent off purchases at the event * Luka Slabe (BYU and thanks to the Badger Region/ women’s assistant for the Na- Art of Coaching partnership tional team) the two organizations had * Ryan Theis (Marquette) going this year. The Region * Christy Johnson-Lynch also hosted a coaches social at Ryan Theis (Marquette), Ma- (Iowa State) the Hilton’s Monarch Lounge rie Zidek (DePaul) and Ter- ry Liskevych (former Olympic * Marie Zidek (DePaul) Saturday night for all attendees coach) pose for a photo. * Catie Ratkowski (Divine Sav- who wanted to get some one- Ryan Theis (Marquette) and Christy John- iors Holy Angels High School) on-one questions answered son-Lynch (Iowa State) teach setter training. Some of the sessions offered with the elite cadre of coaches. WVC crowns winners at 27th annual championships The WVC State Champi- onships descended on the 2019 WVC results Milwaukee Sting Center April 5-6. A total of 39 Men’s Div. I results: Men’s Div. II Women’s Div. II results: teams competed in two 1. UW-Whitewater Consolation B: 1. UW-La Crosse II 2. UW-Eau Claire 1. UW-Whitewater II 2. UW-Eau Claire II conference Hall of Fame. men’s and two women’s Among his many acco- divisions. UW-White- 3. UW-Oshkosh II 2. UW-Stevens Point II 3. UW-Stevens Point II 4. UW-La Crosse 3. UW-River Falls 3. Michigan Tech II lades, Boddy was a two- water claimed the Men’s time conference MVP, a Div. 1 championship with Women’s Div. I results: Men’s Div. II results: Women’s Div. II second team All-American UW-Platteville winning 1. UW-Eau Claire 1. UW-Platteville Consolation A in 2012, and the National Men’s D2. In the women’s 2. UW-Milwaukee 2. UW-Stout 1. UW-Whitewater II Tournament MVP in 2011 division UW-Eau Claire 3. UW-Stevens Point 3. UW-La Crosse while leading UW-Os- 3. UW-Whitewater 2. UW-Oshkosh II was crowned Champions 3. Michigan Tech 3. UW-Green Bay II hkosh to the National in Division 1 while UW-La 5. Winona State Championship. 5. UW-Oshkosh 3. UW-Stout II Crosse B won Division 2. Men’s Div. II Pictures of Tyler’s 5. South Dakota State As part of the State Consolation A: Women’s Div. II induction, conference Championships, the WVC 1. UW-La Crosse II Women’s Div. I Consolation B awards ceremony, and also held its annual award 2. Carroll University Consolation: 1. UW-River Falls II action shots from the ceremony where several 3. Winona State 1. UW-River Falls 2. Centruy College State Championships can teams and individuals 3. UW-Eau Claire II 2. UW-Stout 3. Winona State II be found at https://www. were acknowledged for 3. Carroll University facebook.com/wisconsin- their work throughout 3. UW-Stevens Point volleyballconference/. the season. Some of the 5. UW-Green Bay Several teams from the highlights include: 5. UW-Platteville conference will be travel- * Leif Storvik Award ing to Denver, Colo., for Winners (Sportsmanship) (UWEC) and Suzy Tech) Whistle” Award (officiat- the NCVF Collegiate Club — Paola Cortese (UWGB) Schober (UWGB) * WVC Programs of the ing) — Roger Duley National Championships and John Timmerman * WVC Scholar Athlete Year — UW-Green Bay * The WVC also April 18-20. Best of luck (UWEC) Awards — Alli Duley Women and UW-White- welcomed Tyler Boddy of to all the teams represent- * WVC Service Award (UW-La Crosse) and water Men UW-Oshkosh (2008-2012) ing the WVC and Badger Winners — Jared Kashou Zach Drexler (Michigan * Dale Rohde “Silver by inducting him into the Region. PAGE 4 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Screening explained; ‘TAG’ program a hit

By Jim Arts Badger Region Ref Chair FROM THE REF STAND Well, all three weekends of Badger Region Championships are complete. I want to thank all the officials that helped out for any or all of the championships. We signal is that an illegal screen has occurred. couldn’t have successful championships This is a rare during the course of a normal without you! match. According to the DCR (rule book), A special shoutout goes to our assign- an illegal screen occurs when a player er, Larry Schoenick, who magnificently or group of players of the serving team maneuvered through three weekends of make(s) a screen by waving arms, jumping scheduling with last-minute adjusting as or moving sideways during the serve to usual. I’m sure Larry could also complete hide the server and the flight path of the a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle in about five ball from the opponent. Factors that the minutes — he’s that good! Also I would referee must consider when a potential like to recognize two more officials who screen occurs are: position of the players received their Provisional Certification on the serving team, path of the serve, during the Badger Region Championships:, speed of the serve and trajectory (arc) of welcome Gina and Sara Bedessem. Con- the serve. Again, screening faults are rare, gratulations! but the referee must be alert for this. Screening explained TAG U R IT

In the normal course of a match, there Lastly, just a reminder that our TAG U are many common referee signals that R IT program is off and running. We’ve most everyone is aware with. I want to or a head in normal situations. When the had some good feedback from this from discuss some signals that some people are referee blows his or her whistle and shows potential Jr referee candidates and the play- unaware of or don’t get used as common as others. this signal, it means that a blocking fault ers appreciate being recognized for good The first is Blocking Fault or Screening. has occurred. official skills and the bag tag as well. This is when the referee will raise both Common blocking faults: a back row Recipients of these tags can go on the arms vertically with their palms facing player or a Libero completes a block or Badger Region website (www.badgervolley- forward. (See Page 102 of the DCR if participates in a completed block, the ball.org) and click on the TAG U R IT icon you have a copy.) I will first touch on the blocker touches the ball in the opponent’s for more information in becoming a refer- blocking portion of this. A blocker is any space either before or simultaneously with ee. WE NEED OFFICIALS! And as always, team member that is close to the net and the opponents attack hit, and blocking the remember good sportsmanship, our sport has ANY body part above the height of the opponent’s service. There are a few other needs this desperately! Please take it easy net to intercept the ball coming from the instances, but they are even rarer still. on our junior work crews, they are trying opponent. This can be hands/arms and/ The other application for this referee’s their best to do a good job!

Badger Region/AVCA Recruiting Tip of the Week

With the start of the new year, the Badger Region unveiled http://badgervolleyball.org/avca-recruiting-tips/ its 2019 partnership with the American Volleyball Coaches There, users can also find an interactive map that takes them Association, where every week the Region updates its website through all of the collegiate women’s volleyball offerings in the with a Recruiting Tip of the Week and Coaching Tip of the state of Wisconsin. Week from the AVCA. In addition to the weekly Recruiting Tip of the Week, the The most recent Recruiting Tips include: AVCA and Badger Region also have been offering a weekly Ed- * April 2: What are the unique things about NCAA Div. I ucational Tip of the Week geared toward coaches and training. women’s volleyball? For a full list, click: http://badgervolleyball.org/avca-coach- All of these videos are available on the Badger Region website: ing-education-tips/ PAGE 5 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

LADY REDS SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP July 24-26, 2019 (Wednesday–Friday)

The camp is open to: High School Girls (Grades 9-12, including graduating seniors) Junior High Girls (Grades 6-8 in fall 2019)

$310 $275 Overnight campers Commuters Two campers to a dorm room To register: Go online to: www.ladyredsvbcamp.com

For more information, contact: Leanne Ulmer Phone: 262-551-6681 | Email: [email protected]

2001 Alford Park Drive Kenosha, WI 53140-1994 ALL SKILLS SESSIONS Don’t miss your 4th - 7th Grade July 8-9, 2019 opportunity to train with the Warriors 8th - 10th Grade this summer! July 10-11

11th Grade - incoming college freshman July 16-17

2019 ID CLINIC & VISIT DAY May 4 10th - 12th Grade

2019 ALL SKILLS CAMP July 8-9 4th - 7th Grade July 10-11 8th - 10th Grade July 16-17 11th Grade - Incoming College Freshmen

2019 HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE TEAM CAMP July 12-14 volleyball.wlcsportscamps.com Wisconsin Lutheran College Recreation Complex | 8800 West Bluemound Road | Milwaukee, WI 53226 PAGE 7 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS ’19 High Performance announces camp invites

Congratulations to Nathan Klimisch Performance Champion- the following athletes for Landon Krause ships in Fort Lauderdale, being named to the 2019 Kegan Olig Fla. Badger Region High Per- David Paul Coaches for this year’s formance Boys National Avery Pohlman boys program include: Select training camps: Seth Rupert * LJ Marx (Carthage Peter Arnsdorf Carson Skalbeck College): Head Boys Na- Alec Boland Nick Stachura tional Youth Coach. Blase Catanese Robert Stegeman * Tyler Frings (Marian Jake Chapman Michael Szews University): Assistant Mason Connor Boys National Youth Lucas Dole All of the boys athletes Coach. AJ Goedheer will train at the following * Brian Rushmer (Mar- Kellen Gonzales locations: ian University/MVC/Ger- Badger Region will send four teams to HP Champion- Christian Gulak * May 4 at Kettle Mo- ships in 2019. mantown High School): Nicholas Hartshorn raine High School Head Boys National Select Hayden Karpinski Matthew Staskunas Scott Buros * May 18 at Burlington Coach. Ben Kayser Seth Thomas Tommy Clausz High School * Brian Sharkey (Badger Mike Kelley Cy Turner Andrew Ellingham * June 1 at Waukesha Region/Southport VBC/ Kodie Kraemer Antonio Evans West High School Indian Trail High School): Jacob Malak Congratulations to Dylan Griffith Assistant Boys National Nicodemus Meyer the following athletes for Joshua Hauke From there, 10 athletes Select Coach. Brandon Morton being named to the 2019 Matthew Heidenrich and a small number of al- Quinn O’Brien Badger Region High Per- Spencer Herman ternates will be chosen to For more about the Chris Riemer formance Boys National Josh Hoening train at Carthage College Badger Region High Per- Jaxon Schroeder Youth training camps: Drew Jansen July 13-14 in preparation formance program, go to Zach Solomon Jackson Antos Logan Kebisek for the July 18-22 High www.badgervolleyball.org. 2019 CARROLL PIONEER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Carroll Pioneer Volleyball is proud to continue our tradition of several camp opportunities to local athletes. Our summer camps offer opportunities to athletes of all ages and skill levels to focus on fundamental and skill development. Whether you are just beginning in the sport or at an advanced level, we have a camp for you to improve your volleyball and athletic skill. Take advantage of these early bird rates — register before June 1!

• Little Pioneer’s All Skills Volleyball Camp for 5K-5th Grade Boys and Girls JULY 15-18, 2019, 9-11:30AM $85 Contact • Pioneer’s 1st Contact Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls JULY 29-AUG.1, 2019, 9-NOON $90 BECCA SAAL Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball • Pioneer’s Attacker Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls 262.650.4825 JULY 29-AUG.1, 2019, 1-4PM $90 [email protected] • Pioneer’s Setter Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls To plan a visit, go to: carrollu.edu/visit JJULY 29-AUG.1, 2019, 1-4PM $90 • Pioneer’s Prospect Volleyball Camp for 10-12th Grade Girls AUGUST 3, 2019, 9AM-4:30PM, $65 Multiple Camper Discount: $10 Off Find more information and register at: piocamps.com PAGE 8 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Badger Region to debut Fall Youth Volleyball League

Debuting in the Fall of 2019, mental skills while playing in a select the role as coach and add the Badger Region Youth Fall structured competitive environ- a background screen for $18. Volleyball League is designed to ment that helps to promote the Background screen requests must offer competition and develop- high school programs that are be submitted by Aug. 9. ment for athletes new to volley- involved. The BRYFVL offers Coaches must have current ball at the middle school level. divisions for both boys and girls background screen before they The program operated by the in grades 5 through 8. can be on the court with youth Badger Region Volleyball Asso- athletes. ciation is a high school feeder Coaching info Safesport certification is man- program and relies heavily on the organization of high school All coaches must have current datory for all coaches. Users must and middle school coaches who USAV/Badger Region member- have your USAV membership in make up the league. ship. order to register for SafeSport. The league differs from club and pick their teams as they In addition to the member- Any coaches that need Safe Sport in that it depends on the lead- choose, many schools do not ship, coaches need a current training, click here to register. ership of the school contacts make cuts. background screen. When For more information, visit to make this happen. While Young players benefit by registering for the Badger Region www.badgervolleyball.org or schools can elect to make cuts having fun learning funda- Adult Membership, user should email [email protected]. PAGE 9 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

Carthage College (March 2)

Boys middle school clinics a big success This year, more than 90 middle school boys took part in the four free boys volleyball clinics hosted throughout the Badger Region in conjunction with collegiate matches. Thank you Marian, Lakeland, Concordia Wisconsin and Carthage for hosting Concordia Wisconsin (March 30) these clinics in 2019. We’re looking forward to part- nering with you again in 2020. Coaching opportunities: Jobs at Wisconsin schools, clubs

The following coaching opportunities * Kohler High School JV and JV2 coach- milwaukee.org or call 414-436-4600 ext. were posted on the Badger Region es. Email Joe Hildebrand at hildeb- 115. Volleyball Association website prior to [email protected]. Madison Country Day Varsity and JV April 8, 2019. To have a posting from * Dominican High School boys varsity head coaches. Email Jeremy Clements your school listed, email brian@badger- assistant. Email Mark Rybakowicz at at [email protected]. volleyball.org. [email protected]. Wauwatosa East Girls JV head coach. * Brookfield East Freshman Girls Coach. * Kaukuana Boys JV Head Coach. Email Michelle Guyant-Holloway at guy- Email Ansaya Huybbard at hubbarda@ Email Mitch Bolwerk at mbolwerk12@ [email protected]. elmbrookschools.org. gmail.com. Wauwatosa East Boys Var. Assistant. * Summer Series and club openings. Menomonee Falls High School Varsity Email Michelle Guyant-Holloway at guy- Email Rick at adversitywisconsin@ Assistant, JV, Frosh girls coaches. [email protected]. gmail.com. Email Cory Rabe at rabecor@sdmf- Prairie School girls JV2 coach. Email * Junior Spartans Youth Program Girls schools.org. Sophia Penkala at spenkala@prairie- Coaches (Grade 5-8). Email Ann Czajka Tremper High School Varsity, JV, Frosh school.com or call 503-740-6380. at [email protected]. girls coaches. Email John Matera at Catholic Memorial Boys Freshmen * Elmbrook Youth Program Boys Coach- [email protected]. Coach. Email Brad Mikulice at cmh- es (Grade 5-8). Email Ann Czajka at Cristo Rey Jesuit H.S. head girls coach [email protected] or call 262- [email protected]. Email Taz Landry at tlandry@cristorey- 408-8910. PAGE 10 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

Badger Region Badger Region Volleyball Association Volleyball Association 2831 N. Grandview Blvd. Suite 105 Pewaukee, WI 53072 Calendar of events

Staff Jennifer Armson-Dyer Director of Operations [email protected] 414-507-1124

Kelly Lehman Tournament Director [email protected] 262-470-0837

Brian Sharkey Program Director [email protected] 414-313-9055 (cell) 262-349-9785 (office)

Scott Spiess Operations Manager [email protected] 414-303-5624 (cell) 262-349-9785 (office)

Sara Voigt Program Specialist [email protected] RVA G16-Navy took first place at the Wisconsin Juniors tournament held April 7 in Pleasant Prairie. 262-349-9785 (office) April 13-14: Badger Region Power League (final weekend) Fax: 262-349-9971 April 18-20: National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (college club) Championships in Denver, Colorado. April 26-28: USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships for athletes 18-and-under in Dallas May 4: Badger Region Boys High Performance training at Kettle Moraine High School. The Badger Region Volleyball May 5: 3 p.m. Badger Region Board of Directors meeting at the Badger Region office in Pewaukee Association promotes initiatives May 18: Badger Region Boys High Performance training at Burlington High School for safe, structured and fun May 24-29: USA Volleyball Open Championships for adults in Columbus, Ohio. life-long volleyball experiences! June 1: Badger Region Boys High Performance training at Waukesha West High School. If you (or you or your organization) June 21: USA vs. Japan (8 p.m. at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, would like to advertise in a Ill.) future Badger Beacon, contact June 22: USA vs. Canada (7:30 p.m. at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill.) Brian Sharkey at the phone USA vs. China (4:30 p.m. at Sears Centre in Hoffman Es- number or email address above. June 23: tates, Ill.) June 27-July 6: USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships More online: for ages 11-17 in Indianapolis Badger Region Beach Qualifier at North Beach in Racine www.badgervolleyball.org June 29: June 30-July 7: USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championships for all ages in Dallas, Texas. Twitter: @BadgerRegionVB July 10-12: Badger Region Girls High Performance training at UW-Whitewater Facebook: July 10-14: FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nationals League finals at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Badger Region Volleyball July 13-14: Badger Region Boys High Performance training at Carthage College. July 18- 22: USA Volleyball High Performance Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Pinterest: BadgerRegionVol Aug. 10-11: Badger Region Beach Championships at North Beach in Racine.

Instagram: BadgerRegionVB Have a great story idea or person you want featured in the Badger Beacon? Email Brian Sharkey at [email protected].

PAGE 12 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Seniors have two days to apply for scholarship The Badger Region will again be offering graduating seniors the Athletes must meet the following criteria for both scholarships: opportunity to apply for scholarships available to both boys and girls. * Graduating high school senior in the year of application (students This year, the Region will select five boys and five girls who meet who graduate in winter will be eligible alongside students who gradu- the criteria for $500 scholarships that will be paid directly to the ate in the spring or summer) student’s college of choice once they * No code of conduct violations are enrolled. * Student athlete is member of the Badger Region and is in good In addition, two athletes, one boy standing with the Badger Region Volleyball Association and his or and one girl will also be considered her club for the Frisco Mo “Do Good” schol- * Submit a completed application form arship, if they meet the additional * Submit an acceptance criteria required for these $500 letter from a college, univer- scholarships. sity or other post-secondary Lisa Deppe, the founder and academic institution. (To owner of Frisco Mo, said her com- receive payment, proof of pany is all “about rewarding athletes registration and enrollment in who do good in their community a post-secondary school will over the past school year.” be required) To apply for any of the scholar- * Submit a letter of recom- ships, athletes should go to www.badgervolleyball.org and click on mendation from club director “Program & Education” and then on “Badger Region Scholarship.” or 18s club coach There they can be taken to the application which is broken in two “Last year, we have 20 parts. boys and 45 girls apply for The first is required by all applicants. The last section is for athletes the scholarships,” said program director Brian Sharkey. “It was great who want to be considered for the “Do Good” scholarship, which to learn about so many amazing student athletes who make up the requires some sort of community service activity. The other Badger graduating class each year in the Badger Region.” Region scholarships do not require community service as part of the The deadline to apply is April 12, 2019. Winners will be announced criteria. in May.

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New online Badger Region 12-and-under step-in rule an

In an effort to promote approved Coaching Continu- option at Region tournaments continuing education for region ing Education during the cur- coaches the Badger Region rent quad (four-year Olympic The Badger Region is reminding of service, all subsequent serves coachinghas partnered with the certification Art of cycle) to be available eligible to coach in coaches, directors and fans that for that term of serves must be Coaching Volleyball the following quad. tournament directors can decide if from behind the endline. to offer a “Badger The certification mentioned they want to use a rule modifica- When the team has scored Region Coaches above is one way to accomplish tion at the 12-under-age level for its 20th point in a non-deciding Certification”. that. New coaches will still be the 2018-19 season. sett, no more step-in serves will The certification required to complete the IM- For 12-and-under is FREE to Badger PACT program while experi- age groups (but not be allowed for the Region coaches enced coaches may also choose the 12 Open Divi- remainder of that set. and will be the primary vehicle from attending IMPACT or sion), servers can start For deciding sets, no for re-certification to be eligible an in-person clinic offered by in front of the endline step-in serves will be to coach in our region. AVCA, WVCA, and the Bad- and serve from ap- allowed after a team The approximately two-hour ger Region. proximately six feet in has scored its 12th certification process consists of Other education may be front of the endline. point. videos on coaching philosophy considered with pre-approval Court markings to This is a Badger and other “big picture” ideas from the Badger Region office. indicate the step-in Region-only rule serve line are suggested and concludes with a brief quiz For more information on the modification and is not in effect of the information covered. Art of Coaching partnership but are not required due to some for USAV Qualifier or the USAV Upon completion a certificate that the Region has for the 2018- facilities not allowing tape on the is also provided for download. 19 club season, visit our website floor. National Tournament. Beginning in the 2018- at www.badgervolleyball.org. All There will be a maximum Have questions? Email Badger 2019 season, Badger Region Badger Region coaches will get a of two step-in serve points per Region Tournament Director Coaches will need to complete free AoC premium membership term of service. After two step-in Kelly Lehman at kelly@badger- two hours of Badger Region this season. points have been scored in a term volleyball.org.

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BOY’S ALL SKILLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP PAGE 15 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Men’s National Team playing in northern Illinois Looking for a last-minute gift? How about “We always look forward to competing in some of the best volleyball in the world? the United States and the crowds at the Sears International volleyball returns to Hoff- Centre make for a great atmosphere.” man Estates, Ill., in 2019 as the Sears Cen- Among the U.S. players expected to com- tre Arena will host the world No. 2-ranked pete are 2018 Olympic medalists Matt An- U.S. Men along with Canada, China and derson, Micah Christenson, Max Holt, Aaron Japan on June 21-23 for FIVB Volleyball Russell, Taylor Sander, David Smith, and Erik Nations League (VNL). and Kawika Shoji. All-session tickets are on sale now at Sear- sCentre.com. Single-session tickets and group The U.S. Men won the bronze medal at the Match Schedule tickets will go on sale soon. 2018 VNL Final Round in France. The team Friday, June 21 The VNL consists of 16 top men’s volleyball went on to win the bronze medal at the 2018 * 5 p.m.: China vs. Canada teams playing a round-robin format with FIVB World Championship in Italy. * 8 p.m.: USA vs. Japan each country hosting a weekend of matches A focus for the U.S. Men in 2019 will be Saturday, June 22 over six weeks. Six teams will advance to the evaluating players as the team prepares to * 2 p.m.: China vs. Japan final round, which will be in the United States qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. * 7:30 p.m.: USA vs. Canada on July 10-14 at a site to be determined. “I expect this season to be really competi- Sunday, June 23 As host, the United States will qualify auto- tive as our players look forward to 2020,” U.S. * Noon: Japan vs. Canada matically for the final six. Head Coach John Speraw said. * 4:30 p.m.: USA vs. China

set for June 29-30 in Racine BadgerThe Badger RegionRegion will beachFor any teamsqualifier not able to host its Qualifier for the Na- participate in the Quali- tional Beach Tour June 29-30 fier due to conflicts with at North Beach in Racine. other national tournaments 2019 SUMMER CAMPS Teams of two will be (either boys or girls), an eligible to compete in the application process for bids following divisions: is in place. Serving I Grades 4-6 July 7 * Boys 14-and-under One representative from College Prep Grades 8-12 July 8-9 * Boys 15/16s each team can fill out a bid * Boys 17/18s request form located on the Serving II Grades 7-8 July 9-10 * Girls 12-and-under Badger Region site (www. POSITIONAL DAY CAMPS * Girls 13/14 badgervolleyball.org). * Girls 15/16s Have questions? Call Bri- Attackers/Blockers Grades 6-12 (G), 6-8 (B) July 10 * Girls 17/18 an Sharkey at 262-349-9785. Setters Grades 6-12 (G), 6-8 (B) July 10 Passers/Defenders Grades 6-12 (G), 6-8 (B) July 11 Beach championship moves west One of beach volleyball’s most historic sites will host Girls Team Camp Grades 8-12 July 12-14 one of USA Volleyball’s biggest events in 2019. Manhattan Beach, Calif., will host the 2019 USA Na- Boys Team Camp Grades 8-12 July 20-21 tional Beach Tour - Junior Championships on July 18-23. Youth Day Grades 3-7 July 22-24 Athletes can qualify for the NBT-Junior Championships at 2019 National Beach Qualifiers (BNQs) that will be held Volley School Grades K-3 July 22-23 around the country. The top four pairs in each division All Skills Grades 6-10 July 24-26 from Beach National Qualifiers and a select number of bid winners from Beach Regional Qualifiers earn spots into the national championship. REGISTER ONLINE AT Players can register now for 2019 NBT events at nation- MARQUETTEVOLLEYBALLCAMPS.COM albeachtour.com. There is also a Patriot division for teams that don’t earn a bid, but still want to compete. Girls’ and boys’ teams in the 12-and-under and 16U Questions? Email divisions will compete July 18-20. Teams in the 14U and 18U [email protected] divisions will compete July 21-23. PAGE 16 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Fans can show sportsmanship, earn rewards This year, the Badger Region will have lots of signage reminding parents and spectators that the athletes, coaches and officials are doing their best and that this is only a game. No need for screaming at line judges. No time for criticizing players for a fault. No hollering at coaches during the middle of a tournament. There is a time and a place for that. But that time/place is not in a gym when a tourna- to great ESP spectators, and we’re Championship Desk at the Badger ment is being played. looking to the do the same this Region Championships in March That’s why the Badger Region year. Our staff and tournament with your wristband, you can is continuing to stress the mes- directors from throughout the state redeem it for great Badger Region sage of sportsmanship through its will be armed with wristbands swag. We’ll even let you keep the Enthusiastic. Supportive. Positive. that they will hand out at events to wristband as long as you pay it those individuals who model what (ESP) program. forward to someone you think is ESP is all about. As part of this endeavor, which being a good example for the ESP is being picked up by other Regions Turning in an item to lost and program. and sports organizations, parents found, helping clean up a spill and spectators are rewarded for that wasn’t your own, cheering All for being a good model of cheering for both teams, celebrat- as a person in the stands. loudly for a great rally – those are sportsmanship. ing a good volleyball play regard- Over the last three years, we all examples of things we’ve given For more, contact Brian Shar- less of which team you side with, or have handed out dozens — if not out wristbands for. key at brian@badgervolleyball. going above and beyond your role hundreds — of colorful wristbands Then, when you come to the org or call 262-349-9785.

Pointers Elite/Prospect Camp | July 31-Aug. 2 /UWSPVOLLEYBALL We provide campers with a personalized experience so that our campers can feel comfortableof the Pointers learning Volleyball and growing. mindset We want movement! you to become part Athletics.uwsp.edu @UWSPvolleyball PAGE 17 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS How is the Badger Region Board structured? The Badger Region Volleyball Association think policies or financial decision in the The state is divided into five parts geo- is governed by a Board of Directors that Region need to be changed. graphically for representation. Plus, there are must be elected by members on a regular Some policies enforced by Badger Region two at-large board members who you can basis. Area reps serve three-year terms, while come from USA Volleyball, our sport’s approach if you don’t feel comfortable with members of the executive board serve four- national governing body, so those can’t be your current rep. And there is a rep dedi- year terms. changed. But many others can. cated just to issues that surround our Junior Members, whether they are players, The Board is advised by a 11 chairpersons volleyball clubs and athletes. coaches, parents, directors, athletic trainers (or experts) in various parts of the game, You’ll be hearing from each Board mem- or officials, are encouraged to communicate and five staff members (some of which have ber twice a year in the form of a column in with their respective representative if they multiple responsibilities). the Badger Beacon. Now, let’s meet them:

Jim Momsen TBA BJ Le Roy Kim Wudi (Commissioner/President) (Associate Commissioner/VP) (Treasurer) (Secretary) Appointed in 2019 Election coming 2019 Elected in 2018 Elected in 2017 Email: [email protected] Email: TBA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Todd Mattes (Northeast Rep) Brittany Stephens Appointed in 2018 (Northwest Rep) Email: [email protected] Elected in 2018 Email address: [email protected]

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Holly Jablonowski La Crosse (Southeast Rep) Elected in 2016 Mark Rushton Email: [email protected] (Southwest Rep) Elected in 2018 Email address: Madison [email protected] Curtis Madson (Metro Milwaukee Rep) Appointed 2018 Email: [email protected]

Scott Blackmon Josh Price Heather Curley Angie Lubach (At-Large Rep) (At-Large Rep) (Junior Rep) (Independent Rep) Elected in 2017 Elected in 2018 Elected in 2017 Appointed in 2017 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Individual chairs Financial Chair: Anne Slattery Grassroots Chair: Lexi Middleton REGION STAFF and advisors who Junior Girls Chair: Adam Stikel Development Chair: TBD Director of Operations: offer input to the Junior Boys Chair: Jeff Liker Education Chair: BJ Le Roy Jennifer Armson-Dyer Board of Directors Referee Chair: Jim Arts Beach Chair: Bill Petersen Program Director: Brian Sharkey but don’t have Score Chair: Nancy Paulson Officials Assigner: Larry Schoenick Operations Manager: Scott Spiess authority to vote Adult Chair: TJ Abshire Officials Rating/Training: Julie Voeck Tournament Director: Kelly Lehman at meetings: Past President: Julie Voeck Program Specialist: Sara Voigt PAID ADVERTISEMENT

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About Adversity-Wisconsin VBC: As we enter our 18th consecutive year of quality summer series programs, our staff would like to say Thank You to the athletes & parents who believe in our training & support our programs! Since 2016, our club has seen six TOP 15 FINISHES at AAU nationals. Athlete’s sign up based on the grade they are entering in fall. Our 7 week programs per below will be directed by I.M.P.A.C.T. certified coaches:

Summer Series Days June 10 – July 25 $375 This 7 week instructional program offers an approach to all skills within a competitive environment. SESSION LOCATION INDOOR GRADE/AGE DAYS TIME 1 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 2-3 COED Monday & Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30am 2 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 4-5 COED Monday & Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30am 3 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 4-7 COED Monday & Wednesday 10:00 – Noon 4 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 4-7 COED Monday & Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00pm 5 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 8-11 GIRLS Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 – 9:30am 6 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 8-11 GIRLS Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 – Noon 7 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 8-11 GIRLS Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 – 3:00pm 8 ATC Indoor - Court Positional Privates Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 – 3:00pm rd th No training on July 3 or 4 in Honor of our Nation’s Independence.

Summer Series Nights June 24 – August 08 $375 This 7 week instructional program offers an approach to all skills within a competitive environment. SESSION LOCATION GENDER AGE DAYS TIME 9 ATC COED Grades 4-7 Monday & Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00pm (2 courts) 10 ATC GIRLS Grades 8-11 Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 – 9:00pm (2 courts) rd th No training on July 3 or 4 in Honor of our Nation’s Independence.

Position Specific Fridays June 28 – August 09 $225 This 7 week session is for serious athlete’s that want to focus on their position of choice & strength. SESSION LOCATION INDOOR/OUTDOOR GRADE POSITION TIME 11 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 8-11 Defense, SR & Setting 7:30 – 9:30am 12 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 8-11 Attacking & Serving 10:00 – Noon 13 SGS Outdoor - Sand Grades 8-11 Defense, SR & Setting 7:30 – 9:30am 14 SGS Outdoor - Sand Grades 8-11 Attacking & Serving 10:00 – Noon 15 SBS Outdoor - Sand Grades 5-8 COED Defense, SR & Setting 7:30 – 9:30am 16 SBS Outdoor - Sand Grades 5-8 COED Attacking & Serving 10:00 – Noon

Locations: Adversity Training Center S passland GTown Sand Adversity Sand Program N113 W18750 Carnegie Drive W160 N9998 Colonial Drive N120 W14454 Freistadt Road Germantown, WI 53022 Germantown, WI 53022 Germantown, WI 53022

Fees are Non-Refundable: Spots filled by grade on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. Visit: AdversityWisconsin.org email [email protected] for all required forms.

“Developing Athletes with Character” girls | grades K-12 | Camp Director: Kim Wudi volleyball camps

Teamwork, leadership and goal-setting are Varsity Team Camp the core concepts enforced throughout the GRADES 9-12 | July 12-13 camps to ensure that campers leave with a $150* | overnight, meals included wide base of knowledge to help them be $115* | commuter, Friday dinner and Saturday lunch better overall players in this team sport. included Middle School Skills Camp High School Skills Camp GRADES 6-8 | July 7-9 GRADES 9-12 | July 14-16 $250* | overnight, meals included $250* | overnight, meals included $185* | commuter, lunch and dinner included $185* | commuter, lunch and dinner included Setter-Hitter Clinic Youth Skills Clinic GRADES 7-10 | July 10 GRADES K-3 + 4-6 | July 17-18 $90* | commuter, meals not included $60* | grades K-3, commuter, meals not included $90* | grades 4-6, commuter, meals not included Defensive Specialist/ Libero Clinic College Prospect Camp GRADES 8-12 | July 11 GRADES 10-12 | July 18-19 $90* | commuter, meals not included $150* | overnight, meals included Advanced Setter-Hitter Clinic GRADES 10-12 | July 12 * Fees listed are if registered by June 15 $90* | commuter, meals not included

uwec.ly/vballcamp Wisconsin 2019 Volleyball Camps

LITTLE BADGERS BADGER CAMP Ages 4–8 | May 30–31, June 1–2 Girls grades 7–12 | July 16–18 JUNIOR BADGERS BADGER ALL SKILLS Ages 8–11 | June 1–2 YOUTH CAMP BADGER ADVANCED Boys & Girls grades 4–8 | July 16–18 COLLEGE PREP CAMP BADGER BOYS CAMP Girls grades 7–12 | July 8–10 Boys grades 7–12 | July 16–18 OVERNIGHT TEAM CAMP POSITION CAMPS Girls High School Teams | July 12–14 Girls grades 6–12 | July 19, 20 ONE-DAY TEAM CAMP SERVING CAMPS Girls High School Teams | July 14 Girls grades 6–12 | July 19, 20

• 22 All-Americans in six years • Six-straight NCAA Regional Appearances • 2014 Big Ten Champions • 2014 Big Ten Coach of the Year • 2013 NCAA National Finalist CAMPS.UWW.EDU

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Sand Volleyball Camp for both BOYS & GIRLS

8 weeks of skills training and fun competition starting the week of June 17th and finishing the week of August 5th. Attend as many days as you want during that time period, according to your schedule!

High School and Middle School sessions led by Varsity Head Coaches Brian Rushmer and Jimmy Burg!

More information and online registration at: https://www.ozaukeevolleyballclub.com/summersandcamp

Where: The 5 sand volleyball courts located Brian Rushmer behind Galioto’s Twelve21 in Cedarburg Head Coach WI State Champion Germantown Boys Volleyball High School sessions only cost $200 and run Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs from June 17 through the week of Aug 5th. Sign up for either 1-3pm or 3-5pm

Middle School sessions cost $165 and are Tues & Jimmy Burg Thurs from June 18 through the week of Aug 5th Head Coach Conference Champion from 12-1:30pm Cedarburg Girls Volleyball

2019 UW-OSHKOSH SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

CAMP 1: June 10-13, 2019 CAMP 4: July 15-18, 2019 Girls All-Skills Camp • Grades 4-10 Girls All-Skills Camp #2 • Grades 4-12

CAMP 2: June 30-July 2, 2019 CAMP 5: August 1-4, 2019 Girls Competetive Camp • Grades 7-12 Boys Individual/Team Camp • Grades 7-12

CAMP 3: July 10-12, 2019 CAMP 6: August 7-10, 2019 Girls Elite Position Camp • Grades 7-12 Girls Individual/Team Camp • Grades 8-12

Air Conditioned Housing • Register online at volleyball.uwoshkoshsportscamps.com

To have a brochure mailed to you or for any questions, please contact UW-Oshkosh women’s volleyball head coach Jon Ellman at (920) 424-1392 or [email protected] register at camp offerings www.susiejohnsonvolleyball.com youth camp day camp high school tournament july 8 -10|9 am - 12 pm | klotsche center july 8 - 10|9 am - 3 pm | klotsche center july 15 -17 | klotsche center $115 $230 Commuter $130 | resident $230 POSITION CAMP college id CAMP attacker, setter, passer & defender SERVING CAMP august 5|9 am - 3 pm | klotsche center august 6|9 am - 3 pm | klotsche center august 6|6 - 7:30 pm | klotsche center $95 $95 $45 414 Milwaukee Elite 2019 Summer Camps

GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL: July 15-19, 2019

Cost Cost Sessions Gender Time Grade Level Before 5/15 After 5/15 Max Youth - All Skills Co-Ed 12:30p.m-2:00p.m. 4-7 Beginners $95 $110 *12 Liberos Girls 2:10p.m.-4:10p.m. 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 Outside Hitters Girls 2:10p.m.-4:10p.m. 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12

Setters Girls 2:10p.m.-4:10p.m. 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 Middles Girls 2:10p.m.-4:10p.m. 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 All Skills Girls 4:20p.m. - 6:20p.m. 6-8 Experienced $125 $135 24 All Skills Girls 4:20p.m. - 6:20p.m. 9-12 Advanced $125 $135 24 All Skills Boys 4:20p.m. - 6:20p.m. 9-12 Experienced $125 $135 *8

ST. ANTHONY’S HIGH SCHOOL: July 22-26, 2019

Cost Cost Sessions Gender Time Grade Level Before 5/15 After 5/15 Max Youth - All Skills Co-Ed 12:00p.m-1:30p.m. 4-7 Beginners $95 $110 *12 Liberos Girls 1:40p.m.-3:40p.m. 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12

Outside Hitters Girls 1:40p.m.-3:40p.m. 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 Setters Girls 1:40p.m.-3:40p.m. 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12

Middles Girls 1:40p.m.-3:40p.m. 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 All Skills Girls 3:45p.m. - 5:45p.m. 6-8 Experienced $125 $135 24 All Skills Girls 3:45p.m. - 5:45p.m. 9-12 Advanced $125 $135 24 All Skills Boys 3:45p.m. - 5:45p.m. 9-12 Experienced $125 $135 *8

*Youth - All Skills: Minimum of 8 players per session to run, max of 12 players. After 12 players register, we will form a wait list. If at least 6 additional players register, we will add another coach and take players off the wait list (max of 24 players with two coaches ). *Boys - All Skills: After 8 players register, a wait list will be formed. Additional players will be accepted if girl’s sessions do not fill (or if another coach can be added).

414 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORS / LEAD COACHES CARLOS CRUZ PHIL LAMBE President & Coach Club Director & Coach • Former head coach of Puerto Rico Women's National • 9 years coaching boys and girls club teams, two bronze Team finishes at Nationals open division • 13 years Vaqueros Club Director • 6 years varsity head coach • 15 years coaching boys and girls club teams, 5 national • Former student assistant for UW-Whitewater Women’s championships team • Played for the Puerto Rico professional league 97-99, • Coached with Shanghai Professional Men’s team played in college for Central University (PR) and is a • Played for the UW-Whitewater Men’s team two time All American. BEACHPROGRAMS EPIC PERFORMANCE BEACH TRAINING and EPIC PREMIER BEACH TEAM GIRLS AND BOYS 12-18 YEARS OLD

EPIC’S BEACH MISSION NEW FOR 2019! PREMIER BEACH TEAM The Epic Beach mission is to create a lifelong passion for the sport This year we will be offering a chance for players to be a part of the first of volleyball and the art of competition. This is our 3rd season and Epic Beach Team. This program requires you to have a partner. The we are looking forward to providing the very best beach experience training will be more focused on specific and individual team strategies possible at North Beach, Racine’s premier beach volleyball location. in order to be successful in the game of beach doubles. High level training for the more serious beach player. PERFORMANCE BEACH TRAINING This program was extremely popular the last couple seasons and Open to girls and boys ages 12-18 years old. will again return in 2019. Epic Performance Beach training program Designed for the national level indoor player or players with previous is designed for players looking to learn the game of beach doubles. beach experience. A partner is NOT required to join this program and will focus on Beach uniform included in price. training the game of beach doubles with lots of high rep skill work. Cost includes entry into All Epic Hosted beach tournaments, including JVA Players will have the opportunity to play with other players in the Championships plus Midwest Beach Champs, all taking place at North Beach, program as they will intermix during any gameplay or competition. 100 Kewaunee St, Racine, WI 53403 Training will be available for all levels of players—beginners, intermediate Coaching at tournaments will be included for the teams participating in the to more experienced players. Boys and girls ages 12-18. JVA Championships and Midwest Beach Champs. For the first two weeks, we will practice on Saturday and Sunday starting Midwest Beach Champs- July 20-21st June 1st. JVA Midwest Champs- Aug 3rd and 4th Starting June 13th, practices will be two days a week on Thursday’s and For the first two weeks, we will practice on Saturday and Sunday starting June 1st. Sunday’s, ending August 1st. Starting June 13th, practices will move to Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Cost of program includes every practice, Epic Beach Tank, plus free entry Players in this program are welcome to join the Performance training group on into the first two Epic hosted beach tournaments on June 30th and July 28th. Thursday after their practice and/or Sunday’s if you want additional touches. Cost for the program is $375. Space is limited. We will only be taking 12 total teams for this program. We Take advantage of early bird sign ups by receiving a $25 discount want to keep the group size smaller and keep a good coach/player ratio for more if you sign up before May 1st! specific team feedback. Cost of the program is $625 for the season. Take advantage of early bird sign ups by receiving a $25 discount if you sign up before May 1st!

RACINE WISCONSIN Madison College VOLLEYBALL ALL-SKILLS SUMMER CAMP The 2019 Madison College Summer All Skills Volleyball Camp will focus on the skill development of each player. Our Youth camp 1 will focus primarily on the fundamentals with each skill, covering technique and getting a lot of reps to encourage consistency. The Varsity camp 2 will build off of the fundamental skills from the Freshman/JV Youth camp but will also implement more advanced level skills & IQ for JULY 15-18 the faster pace game. Each session is led by our current Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Jeff Thomas and assisted by staff and current 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Madison College players. July 15 and 16: 4-8 Grade July 17 and 18: 9-12 Grade, *All campers to receive a camp t-shirt and camp including incoming college sourvineer* freshmen. *All other grades are the grade they are heading into*

WHEN: July 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th 5:30 - 8:30 pm

WHO: Volleyball players in grades 4-12 (the grade they are going into). Incoming college freshmen are allowed to attend.

LOCATION: Madison College Truax Campus, H. Douglas Redsten Gymnasium, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704

WHAT TO BRING: Each camper should bring volleyball attire & necessary equipment, towel and a water bottle for hydration.

INSURANCE: All campers must have their own health and accident insurance. The parent/guardian must sign a waiver for the child to participate.

COST: $75 per athlete. (2 days of position training, organized team play, camp T-Shirt & souvenir)

REGISTRATION: Register now as enrollment is limited... online registration is available at madisoncollegecamps.com

SUMMER INDOOR CAMPS

BERGS ALL-SKILLS CAMP SESSION I EPIC SERVE AND PASS CAMP COST: $95 AT THE REAL SCHOOL COST: $69 AT THE REAL SCHOOL DATE TIME GRADE DATE TIME GRADE July 8-11, M-Th 3:00-4:30pm 4th-6th July 15,17, 19, M, W, F 9:00-10:30am 4th-6th 4:45-6:15pm 7th-8th 6:30-8:00pm 9th-12th BERGS ALL-SKILLS CAMP SESSION II EPIC SETTERS AND HITTERS CAMP COST: $95 AT THE REAL SCHOOL COST: $69 AT THE REAL SCHOOL DATE TIME GRADE DATE TIME GRADE July 22-25, M-Th 3:00-4:30pm 4th-6th July 15,17, 19 10:45-12:15pm 7th-8th 4:45-6:15pm 7th-8th 12:30-2pm 9th-12th 6:30-8:00pm 9th-12th EPIC HIGH SCHOOL TUNE-UP CAMP The Bergs All-Skills Camps will be will lead by the coaching duo COST: $95 AT THE REAL SCHOOL of 5 Time State Champion Charlie Berg and Epic Director Evan DATE TIME GRADE Berg along with other members of the Epic Coaching Staff. July 29, 31, Aug 2 10:00-12:00pm 9th-12th Aug. 5,7,9 10:00-12:00pm 9th-12th Positional and High School Tune up camps will be lead by Epic directors and coaching staff.

2019

July 26-28, 2019 (Friday-Sunday)

$390 Overnight campers $250 Two campers to a dorm room Commuters Dorms are air conditioned