THE OLE EXPERIENCE
St. Olaf Volleyball Camps with Coach Foster are designed for players of all levels, who have been playing in associations or school programs and have yet to complete their senior year of high school. Athletes will be trained by current Ole athletes and coaches. What sets St. Olaf Volleyball Camps apart is the incredibly positive environment created on campus. Camp includes high-energy training sessions, combined with a unique feature called “Mind Gym“. Mind Gym sessions allow athletes to learn more about the sports psychology side of the game including self talk, visualization, and more. It is the goal of the Ole Volleyball staff that athletes leave camp feeling empowered and a more skilled and knowledgeable competitor.
Volleyball training and other activities are balanced with recreational activities that are supervised by camp coaches and counselors. This camp provides a complete experience on the beautiful St. Olaf College campus in historic Northfield, Minnesota.
Volleyball Camp
Cost: $475
Entering grades 6th – 10th
Session 1 (June 12 – 14, registration closed), Session 2 (July 10 – 12)
Entering grades 7th – 12th
Session 3 (July 28 – 30)
This camp is targeted at experienced volleyball players who are ready to learn technical skill development, gain playing experience, and prepare for the upcoming high school season. It is a chance to learn about volleyball, meet new people, and make a connection with college athletes. This camp will also focus on the mental side of training with two ‘Mind Gym’ sessions, providing a unique opportunity to take their game to the next level.
Camp Features
• Professional, individualized coaching
• Coaches and counselors are St. Olaf volleyball staff and players
• Low athlete-to-coach ratio
• Team-building principles and daily court sessions
• Small group discussions
• Supervised recreational activities
Rooming
Campers are housed two per room and may request a specific roommate. Roommates need to request each other on their registration form. Camp space is filled on a first-come basis and spots can not be held for a late-registering roommate.
Boarding
Meals are prepared by Bon Appetit. Healthy options include the salad bar, grilled meats and veggies, and hot entrees, cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, a deli station, soup, and dessert station. There are plenty of food options for vegetarians, gluten-free, and other specific needs. However, if you have a specific food allergy, please email us so we can get your camper connected with the kitchen.
Meet the Coach
Emily Foster will be heading into her fifth season as an Ole coach. Before coming to St. Olaf, Foster spent the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at Division II Northern State University, where she handled defense and was the program’s recruiting coordinator. Before her stint at Northern State, Foster spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at MSU-Mankato. Foster was a three-time All-American and two-time MIAC MVP at the University of St. Thomas. She helped lead the Tommies to three NCAA appearances, including a trip to the quarterfinals in her final season.
Registration Information
Register now with our secure online form. Registrations are accepted until capacity has been reached.
Refund Policy
Emailed cancellations received four weeks prior to camp start date will receive a refund less a $100 non-refundable deposit. No refunds given within four weeks of camp start date.
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