Nate Ngo, one of the assistant volleyball coaches at the University of Portland has announced in an effort to promote the sport of volleyball is extending an invitation to the boys playing volleyball on any team to join the Pilots at their summer camps. The only restriction (for this year) is they will not open up the overnight option for their advanced camp to boys. Boys are welcome to be a commuter camper for the Overnight Advanced Camp, but just not as an over-nighter. They will look to open this to boys in the future.

You can find more information as well as registration for the camps at www.portlandpilots.com/camps and clicking on “Volleyball Camps”. or http://www.portlandpilots.com/sports/2014/4/7/VB_0407142122.aspx

UP also has a team camp option on July 18-20 and that is also open to boys teams if they wish to train as a team. You can contact the assitant coach directly at ngo@up.edu.
UP also has hosted free clinics on campus in the past and that is something they want to continue to do and will open that to boys as well. The Pilots will continue to look for dates, generally on the weekends, to host these clinics. Portland will post the information mainly through their social media accounts which are: http://www.facebook.com/PilotsVolleyball
http://www.twitter.com/UPvolleyball>

Thunder Beach
The sport of sand volleyball is growing with the NCAA looking to add it as a collegiate sport. Last year was our first year training on the sand with Thunder Beach and we are happy to say it was a huge success! Those girls that came out and trained came back to the club season ready to compete. Sand volleyball really helps your all around game and what better way to spend your summer, than in the sand!

Here are just a few things to note about Thunder Beach

1. We are a registered Puget Sound Beach Training Program so our coaches have to maintain certain certifications, plus being under the umbrella of USAV helps to keep us up-to-date with tournaments and other events.

2. Thunder Beach is run by Jen Baklenko. Jen played professionally on the beach on the following tours;WPVA, 4 person BL tour, MPVA . She is the Puget Sound High Performance Head Coach and was the volunteer Assistant for University of Washington Sand Volleyball team in their inaugural season. She is USAV Beach Impact and CAP certified. In other words, Thunder’s coaching experience is unparalleled in the region!

3. This is our SECOND year of Thunder Beach. We have grown and changed the program to best instruct and supply the beach player with the skills she/he needs to stay active, involved, in shape and still learning and loving the game. We have added one three hour session per week to let the player play while being instructed and coached.

For Summer 2014, Thunder Beach will be practicing on Monday and Thursday evenings starting on June 2nd through August 4th at Sandbox Sports in Georgetown 5955 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 . Players age U14 and under will practice from 6-7:30pm and players age U15 and older will practice from 7:30-9pm. No practice on 7/3.

On Wednesdays we will be practicing at Golden Gardens (8498 Seaview Pl NW, 98117) from 12:30-3:30pm. This practice starts on June 18th and ends on August 13th. As stated above, Wednesdays will be more competition with coaching during games. This will also allow players to play together and decide on partnering for tournaments. All ages are welcome for the entire three hour session.

We are offering two packages this season. We recognize that vacation schedules and other activities will take precedence from time to time. To best plan and schedule staff and courts, we are asking you to sign up for the entire season. You can choose between 2 times a week or 3 times a week to help defray costs. However, because we are being flexible for the summer, those players that sign up for 3x a week will have priority in signups and those that sign up for 2 x a week might be put on a waitlist. If you are placed on a waitlist, we will contact you very soon to let you know if you are in the session or not . The cost for Thunder Beach 3x a week for the entire summer is $725. The cost for 2x’s a week is $550. Tournament entries are separate from this as there are 4 different venues to play in, however, our coaching staff will help you select appropriate tournaments and level of play.

Included in this cost is over 50 hours of instruction/beach court time, Thunder tanktop or teeshirt, coaching at tournaments that allow coaching and where a Thunder Beach staff member is in attendance. This is open to both Boys and Girls. Siblings will receive a $25 discount per player. Please make sure to pay at time of checkout otherwise you will be placed on a waitlist. No refunds for sessions not attended.

If you did not play club volleyball this past season, you will need to register with USAV through our region. It is a $15 summer membership.
Let us know if you have any questions at jenb@goitvc.com.

Moxie will be fielding beach volleyball training teams this summer!

There coaches will be Keon Price, Kelsie Peterson, Cindy Huang, and Mike Bailey. We will teach fundamental skills and strategy as well as knowledge of rules necessary to play the beach doubles game. Emphasis will be placed on high quality repetition.

Training teams will be offered by age group and limited to a maximum of 10 per team. Session days and times will vary by team. Please contact us at info@moxiejuniors.com with questions.

Boys U12 to U15 Friday 5:30 to 7:30 pm starting May 23rd
U12 to U15 Boys – $300 for 11 sessions May 23rd through August 5th
Boys U12 to U15 Thursday, May 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Tryouts will be held at Sandbox Sports. We’ll be selecting 8 – 10 spots for each training team. Coaches will be directing drills as well as evaluating during the two hour tryout session.

Beach Volleyball Summer Camps
Beginner Beach Volleyball Camp at Jetty Island July 21-23 9:30am-3:30pm
This camp is offered in partnership with USA Volleyball and is a perfect way for athletes to give beach volleyball a try. Focus will be on individual skill development and training will include fun drills and games throughout the week. Players new to the game will walk away from this camp with confidence on the volleyball court. Every camper will receive a pair of sand socks and a competition grade Molten beach volleyball from USA Volleyball. Registration includes reservations for the 9:45am and 3:15pm ferry crossings. Pack a lunch. Instructor: USA Volleyball

Beginner Beach Camp Registration Opens May 12.
REGISTER BY PHONE 425-257-8300 ext.2
REGISTER ON SITE Recreation Office at Forest Park

Advanced Beach Volleyball Camp at Jetty Island July 28-30 9:30am-3:30pm
Presented by USA Volleyball, this camp is designed for players with several years of beach or indoor volleyball experience. Focus will be on technical and tactical skill development with a focus on open play and state of the art video and statistical analysis. Players will walk away from this camp better prepared to navigate competitive tournament situations. Every camper will receive a pair of sand socks and a competition grade Molten beach volleyball from USA Volleyball. Registration includes reservations for the 9:45am and 3:15pm ferry crossings. Pack a lunch. Instructor: USA Volleyball

Advanced Beach Camp Registration Opens May 12.
REGISTER BY PHONE 425-257-8300 ext.2
REGISTER ON SITE Recreation Office at Forest Park