Middle School Volleyball Prep Camp

This camp is designed to help incoming 7th and 8th-graders build the skills and confidence needed to prepare for middle school volleyball tryouts in August. Players will be grouped by skill level to ensure a positive, challenging, and developmentally appropriate experience for everyone.

Meet the Coaches

The camp will be led by veteran coaches Gina Calkins and Christine Smyers, who bring decades of coaching expertise and a deep passion for developing young athletes.
  • Coach Gina Calkins
    A standout collegiate player at Tarleton State University, Coach Calkins was inducted into the university’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. She has eight years of collegiate coaching experience with programs at Tarleton State, Hardin-Simmons University, and Rice University. After 18 seasons as a high school varsity head coach, she transitioned to the middle school level, where she continues to inspire a love for the game in younger athletes.
  • Coach Christine Smyers
    A former player at Texas State University, Coach Smyers has over 30 years of coaching experience. She has led high school programs and served as a club director for Needville Stars and Texas Triumph. Her coaching accolades include two district championships in Fort Bend ISD and a 2017 State Championship as an assistant coach at Needville High School.
This is an excellent opportunity for young athletes to learn from two experienced coaches and prepare for a successful tryout season.

Information

Dates: July 21st-24th
Times: 1-4:30pm
Location: The Crossover (1717 Scottsdale Dr.)