Please download and bring to camp the Release Liability Waiver {Click Here} which we will need your child to bring into the gym signed by both daughter and parent when she checks into camp.
Camp Director Coach Brian Wheatley has completed fifteen years of successful teaching and coaching. This year he taught PE at Venice HS. He earned a B.S. in Physical Education at Auburn University in 1994 and earned his Masters degree in 1999. Coach Wheatley learned the game of volleyball growing up on the beaches of California. He played two years at San Jose State Univ. (finished 9th in the country), one year for the club team at Auburn, and four years in the N.C.V.A. which is a two-man grass tour that travels throughout California. Brian’s coaching career started when he was an undergraduate assistant at Auburn University for the Women’s program.
Coach Brian Wheatley is currently the Head Volleyball Coach at Venice High School in Venice, Florida. His overall record in fourteen years is 376 wins and 96 losses. His team has won thirteen District Championships, five Regional Crowns, four Final Four Appearances, State Runner-Up in 1997 and 2004. His team was also the 1998 and 2005 Class 5A State Champs. Coach Wheatley was voted the Sarasota Herald-Tribune 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2008 Volleyball “Coach of the Year” by area coaches. He has worked summer camps at Stanford U., Michigan St. Univ., Univ. of Florida, Notre Dame, Univ. of Tampa, and Auburn. He has served on the state volleyball advisory board representing the FHSAA. Coach Wheatley is the Director for the Venetian Bay Volleyball Club. Wheatley has been involved with club volleyball for the past fourteen years. He was also a speaker at the FACA Coaches Convention on “Motivating Your Team” and “Building Team Unity.” His wife is also a teacher and they have a 8 year old girl, Brooke, and a 6 year old boy, Luke.
Camp Features Philosophy - The goal of the camp is to offer campers the maximum instruction at the minimum cost. To achieve this, a day camp format is used and the camp comes to your local gym. The cost of travel, room and board is eliminated. Enrollment is limited to maximize playing time and instruction for each camper. Instructions - Campers will be taught basic volleyball skills as well as advanced strategies and techniques. Drills, competitive games, scrimmages, and skill competitions will be used. Practice efficiency will be taught. An important instructional goal is to provide campers with a positive self-image that comes through working hard and mastering skills necessary for success.
Topics to be covered
Forearm passing * Overhead passing * Spiking * Blocking * Serving (Floater, spin, jump) * Individual Defense * Setting * Team Offense * Team Defense * Serve Reception Patterns * Transition * Jump Training * Strength * Training * Stretching * Nutrition * College Recruitment * Mental Preparation
Camp Information
Location- Venice High School gymnasium from June 1-4, 2009
Mon and Tue Jun 1 & 2 - Camp is from 2PM - 4:30PM
Wed and Thu Jun 3 & 4 Camp is from 9AM - 3PM ( 1 hour lunch break, bring bag lunch)
New format this year 6 sessions instead of 4
Girls will be placed in group w/ similar skill level
Coach to player ratio will be 1 to 8-12
This camp spends a great deal of time on individual skill development. Each participant will work on all individual skills as well as applying those skills in group and team play. It is also designed for those who have already have experience playing organized volleyball and those wishing to learn. We will cover basic moves to advanced techniques. The camp will also focus on game situations and competition tactics. Camp is for girls going into grades 2nd to 9th grade Cost is $140
All campers receive our famous camper T-shirt * The last session on the last day of the camp will feature the tournament for family and friends to come watch. For more info, call Brian or Lisa Wheatley (941) 483-3242
Please fill out the electronic online form below and send a $140 check made payable to: Venetian Bay Volleyball Club to Wild West Volleyball Camp, PO Box 1752 Venice, FL 34284
Space is limited your space is confirmed ONLY when we receive your check - Space is limited your space is confirmed ONLY when we receive your check