2023 SRU Girl's Team Volleyball Camp
Friday, July 7 - Sunday, July 9, 2023
About Camp
The Girls' Volleyball Team Camp will be held July 7-9, 2023 under the direction of SRU Women's Volleyball coach, Laurie Lokash. The Slippery Rock University coaching staff is committed to training athletes by providing each player with the opportunity to learn and enhance the fundamental skills of volleyball. We attempt to teach the game by providing quality instruction in conjunction with competitive opportunities.
The main objectives of the camp, in addition to learning volleyball skills, are to emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork and good old-fashioned fun. It is recommended that teams send eight to 10 players per team (minimum of seven); if there are more than 12 players on a team it is recommended that the team be split into two teams.
One coach per TEAM (required) will attend the camp free of charge; any additional coaches may attend the camp for a fee of $92/coach. If two teams come from the same school, two coaches will attend the camp at no cost. Coaches are required to attend the entire camp in order to coach their teams during competitive play and assist during tactical training. A maximum of 18 teams (high school varsity, junior varsity or club) will be accepted.
Cost & Registration
Resident: $200
Includes instruction, lodging, meals and a camp t-shirt.
A team is defined as a minimum of seven players (preferably 8-10) from the same school or club who can staff all required positions. Recommending that no more than 12 players comprise a team but that is up to the coach.
ONE coach per registered team will attend the camp free of charge; each additional coach will pay a $92 room and board fee. If two teams from one school attend the camp, the school will be permitted to have 2 coaches attend for free. Each team must be accompanied by a coach.
Non-Refundable Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is included in the registration fee.
Registration
Click the blue "Register Now" button above.
If you are interested in attending this camp, or if you have already registered and still have questions, please contact Laurie Lokash at laureen.lokash@sru.edu or the Office of Conference Services, conferenceservices@sru.edu.
Camp Information
Facilities
The Aebersold Student Recreation Center, with five air-conditioned wood courts as well as Morrow Field House are the sites for this year's camp.
Medical Information
SRU and the SRU Foundation Inc. do not provide medical insurance for campers. Athletes with special medical problems must notify the camp director; all medications must be registered with the Camp Direrctor. SRU staff will NOT administer medications. Athletes must supply their own tape.
Location/Housing
The camp will be conducted on the campus of Slippery Rock University. Guests will be housed in the residence suites. Each suite is air-conditioned and includes a mini refrigerator and a microwave oven. Each suite features a private bathroom including a shower for every two beds. Registration fees are based on double occupancy.
What to bring
Only casual dress is necessary. Campers should bring an adequate supply of shorts, T-shirts, socks and toiletries for the camp. Also bring knee pads, court shoes, sweats, towels, pillow and linens (Twin xl single bed).
Questions?
For more information contact Coach Laurie Lokash at 724.738.2817 or e-mail: laureen.lokash@sru.edu or contact the Office of Conference Services at 724.738.2027 or email: conferenceservices@sru.edu or check the Web site at: www.rockathletics.com
Camp Schedule
Friday
12 - 2 p.m. Registration at Building (TBD). Please follow the direction signs on campus
2 - 4:45 p.m. First Session
5:00-6:00 p.m. Dinner
6:30-9:30 p.m. Staff introductions, rules, team play and evaluations at the ARC
Saturday
7:30-8:15 a.m. Breakfast
8:30-11:30 a.m. Serve-receive and team offense
11:30-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30-3:30 p.m. Free-ball and Transition drills
3:30-4:45 p.m. Team Building
5:00- 6:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30-9:15 p.m. Team Defense Drills
7:00-8:15 a.m. Breakfast
8:30-11:30 a.m. Tournament and Farewell
Camp Staff Members
LAURIE LOKASH, CAMP DIRECTOR One of the most decorated coaches in not only the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, but all of NCAA Division II; Lokash is in her 38th season in charge of the SRU volleyball program. Over her storied career Lokash has recorded 600+ wins, which ranks first in PSAC history and 21st in NCAA Division II all-time. During her time at SRU, Lokash has led The Rock to at least 20 wins 13 times, 10 PSAC Tournament berths, eight NCAA Tournament bids, five PSAC West division championships and two PSAC Tournament titles all the while competing in one of the toughest volleyball conference in Division II. Lokash, who was inducted into the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2002, has been named the PSAC Coach of the Year on two occasions in 2006 and 1993.
ERIN STREET, CO-CAMP DIRECTOR Street is currently the assistant volleyball coach at Slippery Rock University serving formerly as the the head volleyball coach at Grove City College for 4 years. She also works as lead coach at the Infinity Volleyball Camps. Prior to that, she served six years as an assistant coach at SRU, where she was also a graduate assistant before being named to the staff. As an undergraduate, she was a setter at Wheeling Jesuit University.
SHERON WATSON Watson is recognized as one of the most successful coaches in Pennsylvania volleyball history. While coaching at Norwin High School, she led the Knights to 12 PIAA championships and 15 WPIAL championships. She is widely known for her ability to develop a level of competence in the execution of volleyball skills.
JANET O’DELL O’Dell formerly coached at The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Hempfield High School. She is currently a certified USAV and PAVO volleyball official. She played collegiately at Clarion University.
PHIL PISANO Pisano is currently the head men’s and women’s coach at Penn State Behrend in Erie. He served as an assistant to the women’s volleyball coach from 1998-2003 while an undergraduate at SRU. He was also the coach and president of the men’s volleyball club team at SRU for three years.
TAMMY SWEARINGEN Swearingen is in her 29th year as the head coach and senior women's administrator at Westminster College. At Westminster, her teams have won more than 600 matches, including the last 3 PAC championships. She is a graduate of Youngstown State University.
MARY ANN STEPHENSON Stephenson currently coaches at Pitt Elite Club and is a former player at Gannon University. In her spare time, she offers private lessons in the sport of volleyball.
CURT CONSER Conser is the head men's and assistant women's coach at Geneva College and is currently is the director of Infinity Volleyball club in Salem, Ohio. He played collegiately at Eastern Mennonite College and is an avid beach volleyball player.
BRETT HECKATHORN Heckathorn is the assistant women's volleyball coach at Grove City College. He has been the assistant at Grove City for last 3 years. He competed on the men's club team at GCC during his collegiate career.
RAE EL JOHNSON Johnson is a teacher and coach at Kane High School. She played collegiately at SRU.
HEATHER GOOD Good is the former head coach at Punxsutawney High School. She played collegiately at Grove City College.
BRANDON LEWIS Lewis is the assistant coach at Westminster College in New Wilmington. He played collegiately as a setter at Ohio State University.
LOUISE SCHULTZ Schultz is a former All-conference and All-region player at SRU. She has coached in various club programs after leaving the college
**All Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania camp staff and volunteers have passed child abuse and criminal history background checks.**