Get ready for a fun and competitive summer in the gym as we prepare for the upcoming fall volleyball season! This program offers a unique opportunity to refine your skills, learn from top-tier coaches, and elevate your game. Week 1: We’re kicking off summer practice with John Yunkers, Head Coach at Champlin Park High School. John brings a wealth of experience, including two Coach of the Year titles and a history of success at the high school and collegiate levels (D1, D2, and D3). Under his guidance, we’ll focus on serve receive, blocking, and defense—while still covering other key skills. John and the DC coaching staff will work together to ensure a productive and high-energy week. Week 3: Two standout players from St. Cloud State University (D2) will join us to lead specialized blocking training. Sam Zimmerman, a junior middle blocker and Emma Barren, a junior setter, will be our guest coaches. From Weeks 2-5, players will have the chance to: • Develop strong volleyball fundamentals and techniques • Enhance skills, game strategy, and volleyball IQ • Compete and scrimmage in a fun, high-energy environment Middle school and high school athletes will train separately one day per week and come together for combined practices, specialty sessions, and open gym opportunities. The DC coaching staff will be leading instruction throughout the summer. To ensure an effective experience, we need at least 20 players per age group—so gather your teammates and don’t miss out! This is a fantastic opportunity to improve, compete, and grow your love for the game. We can’t wait to see you on the court!

This volleyball camp is an excellent opportunity to learn and practice volleyball fundamentals and techniques needed to play this exciting game! Participants will strengthen skills through drills and competitive games as well as some team building activities to promote a love for the sport! A minimum of 12 participants within each age group is required. Wear athletic apparel and appropriate athletic shoes; bring a water bottle as well.

This traveling volleyball program is designed for girls entering grades 5 and 6 who are looking for a competitive playing experience in the upcoming fall season. The season runs from late August through the first weekend of November, with teams practicing on weeknights. Games will be held at various locations, including Mound-Westonka, Glencoe-Silver Lake, Waconia, Orono, HLWW, NYA, Annandale, Jordan, Lester Prairie, and Hutchinson. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from all games and practices. Throughout the season, participants will have the opportunity to develop fundamental volleyball skills, including serving, passing, setting, attacking, and defense, while gaining valuable competitive experience. Practices: Begin in mid-August and will be held one to two nights per week, depending on gym and coach availability. A full practice calendar will be available later in the summer on the Community Education website at www.isd466.org/community-ed. Game Schedule: Saturdays: September 6, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 25, and November 1. Each team will play two games per league date, and the season will conclude with a tournament—5th graders on October 25 and 6th graders on November 1. Players and their families are also invited to attend Charger Varsity Volleyball’s Youth Night, with free admission to the game (date TBD). Volunteer Coaches Needed! This program depends on parent volunteers to operate. If you are able to help, please call 320-286-4120.