NATIONAL FINALISTS (2013) | ELITE 8 (2016, 2014) | ROUND OF 16 (2017, 2015)

CHAMPIONS (2014)

18 ALL-AMERICANS IN PAST FIVE YEARS (2012-2017)

2018 VOLLEYBALL

CAMPSWISCONSIN BADGERS

VOLLEYBALLCAMP STAFF

Over the past five seasons at Wisconsin, Kelly Sheffield has established the University of Wisconsin as one of the premiere programs in college volleyball. Kelly has led the Badgers to five straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Sweet Sixteens, two Elite Eights, and one appearance in the National Championship Match.

During Kelly’s five years, he has guided Wisconsin to an overall record of 135-35. In his first year as Head Coach leading the Badgers, Kelly took the Wisconsin team to the National Championship match after finishing each of their five previous seasons short of being selected to the NCAA Tournament. In only his second year, Wisconsin won the Big Ten Conference with a record of 19-1. That season, Sheffield was named Big Ten Coach of the Year and Wisconsin nearly swept the year-end conference awards picking up Player of the Year, Setter of the Year, and

Defensive Player of the Year. Kelly was also named AVCA Northeast Region Coach of the Year in both 2014 and 2016.

During the past five years, he has guided the Badgers to a top-15 finish in each of his five seasons with four of those seasons finishing in the top-10. Kelly’s players have also received multiple national awards including 18 All-American selections. Over Kelly’s career as a head coach, he has amassed over 400 career wins and has made the NCAA Tournament 13 times.

HEAD COACHKELLY SHEFFIELD

Gary White is entering his sixth season as an assistant coach and camp director with Wisconsin, working with the team’s setters and middle blockers as well as overseeing opponent scouting, video, and along with Wisconsin’s technical coordinator Annemarie Hickey, statistical analysis.

During White’s five years with Wisconsin, he has helped guide the Badgers’ defensive system into one of the top program’s in the country, helping the Badgers finish in the top-three in the Big Ten in opponent hitting percentage. During these years, White has guided Wisconsin’s starting middle blockers to eight All-American honors and starting setters to five All-American honors.

Prior to Wisconsin, White spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Dayton. He served as the Flyers’ setting coach, aiding their setter to two All-American honors.

ASSISTANT COACHGARY WHITE

Brittany Dildine is entering her sixth season as the Badgers’ recruiting coordinator and on-court assistant, specializing in the back-row play of the Badgers including the team’s serve reception and individual defensive.

In each of her five seasons at Wisconsin, the Badgers have finished in the top

three of the Big Ten in digs per set. She also coached and mentored the 2014 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and two-time All-American, Taylor Morey.

Dildine spent the previous four seasons in the same position at the University of Dayton, aiding in the coaching of five All-Americans, four conference Players of the Year, and seven First-Team All-Conference honorees.

ASSISTANT COACHBRITTANY DILDINE

LITTLE BADGERS BEGINNERGirls & Boys from Age 4-Grade 4May 31-June 1 Evening | June 2-3 MorningThis two-day half day camp is for girls and boys ages 4 to grade 4 that are being introduced to the sport of volleyball. During these sessions, these “Little Badgers” learn new skills in a fun-filled environment that translates into beginning to play volleyball.

LITTLE BADGERS ADVANCEDGirls & Boys from Age 6-Grade 5June 2-3 AfternoonOur Little Badgers Advanced camp is good for kids that have actively been playing sports and volleyball, or have attended Little Badgers for multiple years. This two-day half-day camp is for advanced girls and boys ages 6 to grade 5. During these sessions, campers will be able to build on their already developed base of the basic skills of passing, setting, and attacking. On top of refining their basic skills, campers will work on multiple contact situations including playing in small team based games.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY CAMPGirls entering grades 6-8 | July 5-7This day camp is designed for girls at the beginner to intermediate level that are looking to learn and become better at volleyball. This camp focuses on all of the fundamental skills involved in volley-ball, including hitting, setting, defense, serving, passing, and more. During this camp, you will be taught all the skills, some game strat-egy, and be able to build your confidence playing volleyball. Middle School Day Camp includes lunch on days 2 and 3.

BADGER CAMPGirls entering grades 7-12 | July 5-7BADGER BRING IT CAMPGirls entering grades 7-12 | July 9-11 For girls of all levels and positions that want the “Badger” experience! Training during this camp is like that of the Badger volleyball team with individual development through skill development and competition. Participants learn all of the skills involved in becoming a better volleyball player. Campers will be broken down into groups based on skill level. With the high demand for the BADGER camp, we have two different camps that emphasize similar training.

Overnight camps include dinner on the first day through lunch on the last day. Commuters have lunch and dinner provided.

VOLLEYBALLSUMMER CAMPS

OVERNIGHT TEAM CAMPGirls’ Varsity/JV Teams | July 13-15For girls varsity and junior varsity teams of all levels that are looking to take their team to the next level. Teams work with our camp staff to improve their skills and competition level. Our camp staff prepares training sessions that address each team’s specific needs. During the final day of this camp, teams will compete against other varsity and JV teams from both the Overnight Team Camp and Team One-Day Camp on July 17. Overnight camps include dinner on the first day through lunch on the last day. Commuters have lunch and dinner provided.

TEAM ONE-DAY CAMPGirls’ Varsity/JV Teams | July 15For girls’ varsity and junior varsity teams that are looking to raise their competition level by training against other varsity and junior varsity teams. Teams will compete in competitive team drills and tournament play with other teams from both the Overnight Team Camp and Team One-Day Camp. A varsity/junior varsity coach is required to be with their team during this one-day camp. Team Competition Camp includes lunch.

Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender.

CHECK IN CHECK OUTBadger Camp 10:00–1:30pm (July 5) 4:15pm (July 7)Badger Bring It Camp 10:00–1:30pm (July 9) 4:15pm (July 11)Team Overnight Camp 12:30–2:00pm (July 13) 4:15pm (July 15)Team One-Day Camp 7:15–7:30am (July 15) 4:15pm (July 15)Middle School Camp Day 1 12:45–1:30pm (July 5) 4:00pm (July 5) – Day 2 9:15–9:30am (July 6) 4:00pm July 6) – Day 3 9:15–9:30am (July 7) 4:00pm (July 7)Little Badgers Beginners I 5:15–5:30pm (May 31 +June 1) 7:30pm (May 31 +June 1)Little Badgers Beginners II 9:15–9:30pm (June 2+3) 11:30am (June 2+3)Little Badgers Advanced 1:45–2:00pm (June 2+3) 4:00pm (June 2+3)*Camp check-in location will be provided in confirmation letter.

CAMPER SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

INDIVIDUAL POSITION CAMPSGirls entering grades 6-12Camp 1: July 16 | Camp 2: July 17

SETTING CAMP For girls of all levels that are looking to become a better setter. This one-day camp includes training on the techniques of elite level setting including individual skills and strategies. From the feet to the hands to the mental aspects of being a setter, campers get a comprehensive breakdown on setting. Setters at this camp receive thousands of setting repetitions to improve their game.

HITTING CAMPFor girls of all levels that are looking to improve their hitting ability. Campers at this one-day camp learn beginner and advanced techniques that will translate into becoming a better attacker across all levels including techniques on footwork, arm swing, and strategy. This camp also introduces position specific training of outside, middle, and right-side hitters.

VOLLEYBALLSUMMER CAMPS

LIBERO CAMP For girls of all levels looking to become better at libero, defensive specialist, and general back-row play. This one-day comprehensive camp introduces techniques for beginners and experienced players that want to improve their passing and defensive play. Campers learn techniques, skills, and thought processes that help players become elite backrow players.

Lunch will be provided for all individual position camps.

SERVING CAMPGirls entering grades 6-12Camp 1: July 16 | Camp 2: July 17For girls of all levels that are looking to become a better server. This one-session camp will introduce the techniques for beginners and experienced players that want to improve their serving ability. Campers will learn technique and strategy for becoming an effective and efficient server at this camp. No meals are provided for this one-session camp.

CHECK IN CHECK OUTIndividual Positions Camp I 8:45–9:15am (July 16) 3:30pm (July 16)Serving Camp I 3:45–4:15pm (July 16) 6:45pm (July 16)Individual Positions Camp II 8:45–9:15am (July 17) 3:30pm (July 17)Serving Camp II 3:45–4:15pm (July 17) 6:45pm (July 17)*Camp check-in location will be provided in confirmation letter.

CAMPER SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)