Nike Volleyball Camp at Winchester College

Course Description: Nike Volleyball Camp at Winchester College

COACHING

The coaching programme is developed by professional players, and is designed to enable young volleyball players of any ability to hone their skills and improve their game. Coaches share their own experiences about what it takes to raise your game to the highest level. They equip players with a better understanding of the game and how to continue to progress at home. Fitness and conditioning drills are used to improve footwork, balance and speed.

Camps are action packed with training, workshops, and fun activities, enabling players to progress while having the time of their lives.

Players can choose to focus entirely on developing their game on and off the court with the Total Volleyball option or improve their English language skills alongside their volleyball with the Volleyball + English option.

Results

Volleyball at Winchester College programme is designed for developed and advanced players (aged 13-17) seeking competitive excellence. Expert coaches will guide athletes through sophisticated techniques including jump serves, advanced blocking systems, quick tempo attacks, and back-row hitting. Players will refine defensive specialisation through dig technique, transition footwork, and strategic court positioning, whilst developing tactical awareness in rotation optimisation, set distribution, and match analysis to elevate their game to elite level.

Volleyball +English Option - English Classes

Classes focus on sport, harnessing students’ passion for the subject to promote language learning in a fun and interactive environment. Using the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) model of English, qualified teachers infuse language learning into lively and active classes where sports-based projects, discussions and activities take centre stage. Teachers guide students to improve their verbal communication skills while discussing legendary players, interviewing coaches, or writing and speaking their own match commentary. Learning is supported by English teachers living on-site and English is spoken at all times throughout the camp, creating an immersive learning environment

What's Included Volleyball+English

• Up to 24 hrs a week of coaching, games & workshops

• 13-14 hrs English language lessons a week

• On-site accommodation

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions

• Evening activities programme & players’ lounge

• Nike Volleyball kit pack

• Individual coaching review and certificate

• English report to take home

• 24/7 welfare support staff 

• An airport shuttle service can be purchased for London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure dates.

Total Volleyball Option - Workshops

Players taking the Total Sport option follow a series of workshops based on the DREAMS values. They are introduced to a range of topics designed to give a broader view and better understanding of athletic performance, and what it takes to succeed on and off the court. They also follow a series of recovery exercises, such as yoga, helping players manage the workload of training twice a day.

Workshop examples:

• Nutrition - Why what you eat and drink matters

• Respect - Creating a culture of trust and respect

• Elite Performance - What it takes to perform at the highest level

• Resilience - How to bounce back from difficult situations

• Goal Setting - Taking active steps to achieve your desired outcome

What's Included Total Volleyball

• Up to 24 hrs a week of coaching, games & workshops

• Up to 8 hours of volleyball workshops

• On-site accommodation

• 3 meals a day and an evening snack

• Excursions

• Evening activities programme & players’ lounge

• Nike Volleyball kit pack

• Individual coaching review and certificate

• 24/7 welfare support staff

• An airport shuttle service can be purchased for London Heathrow and Gatwick airports on arrival and departure dates.

Venue - Winchester College

Founded in 1382, Winchester College is one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious independent schools, set within 40 acres of historic grounds in the picturesque town of Winchester. The school has elite-level on-site sports facilities, including a brand new state-of-the-art sports centre with 2 full-sized basketball courts and a strength and conditioning gym.

With its remarkable architecture and outstanding sporting resources, Winchester College offers an inspiring environment for players on the Performance Camp to take their game to the next level.

Facilities at Winchester College

• Indoor courts on-site

• Brand new sports centre

• Indoor swimming pool

• Players’ lounge with TV, table football and games consoles

• Free Wi-Fi

• Laundry facilities

• On-site camp shop

Accommodation

Players stay in boarding houses on campus based on age group, with boys and girls in separate houses. All houses have a communal players’ lounge for relaxing during downtime. Some boarding houses have single bedrooms only. Where houses have shared bedrooms, we may be able to accommodate roomshare requests.

Catering

3 meals a day and an evening snack, including vegetarian options. Most dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice.

EXCURSIONS

• London: Players experience the sights of England’s capital city including the famous ‘Big Ben’ and Buckingham Palace, rounding the day off with the chance to do some shopping.

• Theme Park: There's something to suit everyone at one of England's top theme parks. Adrenaline junkies can ride rollercoasters that go from 0-80mph in under two seconds while those who prefer to keep their feet near the ground can enjoy smaller rides and traditional fairground activities.

• Oxford Trip: Players experience the historic city of Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world with magnificent architecture and academic history around every corner.

Extra Program Information

• Pocket Money Advice: Regarding pocket money, while everything is covered in the camp, players can bring around £50 - £200 in a UK-activated credit/debit card for optional snacks on-camp and souvenirs during trips. This will be kept in the camp bank, except for small amounts for on-site snacks. Bringing spending money is optional.

• Extra nights: £285 not available at any venue before the first camp start date or after the final camp end date.

• Airport Transfer Service: Available for children arriving/departing at Heathrow or Gatwick during specified times. Must be booked in advance.

• Arrival: For flights arriving 08:00 - 16:00 on Monday. Staff meet children in arrivals hall. Supervised transfer to camp venue, with potential short wait for other arrivals.

• Departure: For flights departing 11:00 - 18:00 on Sunday. Staff assist with airport check-in and coordinate with airline’s unaccompanied minor service if needed.

• £135.00 each way/£165 if with Unaccompanied Minor Service