Volleyball Camps - Cornell University - Official Athletic Site

2009 High Potential
Volleyball Camp
July 23-27

2009 camp itinerary

For girls ages 15-18
Grades 10-12

Recommended for serious players who have the desire to compete at the collegiate level.

This camp is geared towards the serious player who has an interest in playing volleyball in college. It features morning, afternoon and evening sessions, all run at a fast pace. Precise technique will be emphasized in terms of fine-tuning basic skills as well as developing a player’s tactical-minded game. Positional work will also focus on specific skills and situations. Drills and techniques used in the Big Red’s varsity program will be utilized to expose athletes to the college game. All campers receive a FREE camp T-shirt and Cornell volleyball. Teams of eight or more enrolling together will receive a $10/camper discount.

To avoid a $30 late fee all forms and full payment must be postmarked by July 3.
Click HERE for more deadline information.

The Volleyball All Skills Camp designed to introduce and improve the skills of beginning volleyball players as well as those with more experience. This camp features morning and afternoon instructional sessions. Sessions will encompass all of the basic skills and techniques of volleyball. Resident campers participate in our structured evening recreation program that includes: swimming, bowling, miniature golf, movies, go-carting and recreational sports, such as sand volleyball and basketball. All camper receive a FREE camp T-shirt and Cornell volleyball. Teams of eight or more enrolling together will receive a $10/camper discount.

To avoid a $30 late fee, required forms and full payment must be postmarked by July 3.
Click HERE for more deadline information.

Sarah Bernson
Cornell University Head Volleyball Coach

Sarah Bernson returns for her fourth season at Cornell after joining the Big Red volleyball staff in July 2004. She spent the previous three years as assistant coach at Cal State-Monterey Bay.

In her first two seasons with the Big Red, Bernson has helped the program to a pair of Ivy titles (2004 and 2005) and an NCAA tournament appearance in 2005. She has helped develop seven All-Ivy performers over that span. Bernson is in charge of the program's recruiting and works with the outside hitters, including the Big Red's all-time kills leader and first All-America in school history, Elizabeth Bishop.

She helped guide the Otters to the school record for wins in a season in 2003, earning a league playoff bid and winning their first postseason game. She helped Monterey Bay jump from ninth place in the league in her first year to a third-place finish in 2002. Bernson's player development skills led to the program's first all-conference players in 2003.

In addition to assisting the Otter volleyball program, Bernson was the sports information, marketing and promotional coordinator for the athletic department. She also started and operated the Monterey Volleyball Club, a youth development program geared to middle school and high school student-athletes. As club director, she incorporated Otter volleyball players as coaches for the program.

Bernson played on the right side and outside at Saint Mary's (Calif.) before a severe knee injury ended her collegiate career in 1998. She remained active as team captain as a senior before graduating in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in English and art.

During college, Bernson served as a coach for Albuquerque Elite and Lamorinda Volleyball Clubs. For Albuquerque, she assisted for two seasons for the 18-and-unders and helped them to regional titles along with wins at large tournaments such as the Colorado Crossroads. While on the coaching staff, she coached her sister, Nora, a former player under Deitre Collins at UNLV, and former Ivy League Player of the Year and Cornell grad Robin Moore `00. At Lamorinda, she worked with 16-and-under athletes.

Contact coach Bernson by e-mail at: sgb28@cornell.edu
or by phone at 607-255-3813

Schedule
Check-in will be held on the ground floor of Robert Purcell Community Center on the first day of camp. A camper orientation will follow check in, after which camp counselors will take campers to the first instructional session. Refer to the appropriate camp itineraries (above) for exact times.

Facilities
Our volleyball camps are held at Newman Arena in Bartels Hall. It features a state-of-the-art suspended hardwood floor with five volleyball courts. Our facilities also include modern training rooms, world class dining halls and the Friedman Strength and Conditioning Center.

What to Bring
Campers should bring their own outdoor shoes, court shoes, workout gear, pads, braces, swimsuit, etc. Resident campers need to bring a pillow, blankets, sheets, an alarm clock and towels. You may wish to bring and fan since dormitories are not air conditioned. Be sure to bring a water bottle!

Transportation
We will pick up campers at the Ithaca Airport or bus station. You MUST contact us in writing, with arrival mode, date and time, three weeks prior to camp. There is a $25 round trip fee for this service. We do not offer pick up from the Syracuse, Binghamton or Elmira airports.

You can request more information from the Cornell Summer Sports School by phone at:

or by writing to:
Cornell Sports School
103 Bartels Hall, Campus Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14853