Hailstate Volleyball Camps

Dates

June 9, 2026 VolleyDawg Training Academy
June 10, 2026 Puppy Dawg Camp
June 11, 2026 VolleyDawg Training Academy
June 13, 2026 Top Dawg: College ID Camp
June 16, 2026 VolleyDawg Training Academy
June 18, 2026 VolleyDawg Training Academy
July 11, 2026 Team Camp: Train + Play
July 13 - 14, 2026 All Skills Camp
July 15, 2026 Positional Clinic 1 & 2
July 16, 2026 Puppy Dawg Camp
July 17, 2026 Top Dawg: College ID Camp
July 18, 2026 Team Camp: Train + Play

Groups & Topic

Sports/Athletics

Athletic Camps
College-Aged
Elementary Aged Children
High Schoolers

Overview

Camps are held at the Newell-Grissom Building on the MSU campus in Starkville, Mississippi. The Mississippi State University Volleyball coaching staff looks forward to leading camps and clinics focused on improving your volleyball skills. See you on the court!

VolleyDawg Training Academy

Our VolleyDawg camps are designed to be quick but impactful training sessions to improve all of your skills.  We will focus on a variety of different skills and look to build into game-like drills and competitions. Come train like a VolleyDawg! 

Requirements: Ages 12 - 18

Cost: $63 ($60 + $3 fee)

What to bring

  • Water Bottle, Knee Pads, Court/Tennis Shoes 

Discounts:

  • For information regarding 10% off employee discount, please contact jmb2354@msstate.edu
  • Additional T-shirt (choose maroon or white) - $10

Puppy Dawg Camp

Puppy Dawg Camp is designed to be an introduction to the game of volleyball and catered towards campers who are younger. Campers will be coached on the proper mechanics and fundamental skills of volleyball while having fun and learning to love the game. 

For younger campers who may have experience, camp drills will be tailored to them to make sure they are still challenged. 

Requirements: Ages 5 - 10

Cost: $79 ($75 + $4 fee)

What to bring

  • Water Bottle, Knee Pads, Court/Tennis Shoes 

Discounts:

Top Dawg: College ID Camp

TopDawg - College ID Camp is designed for advanced athletes who intend to play at the Division 1 collegiate level and beyond.  Campers should have at least two years club experience.  Sessions will be structured to give athletes a look into what it takes to play college volleyball at Mississippi State. Throughout this camp, players will experience what it takes to train and compete within the Mississippi State Volleyball Program. This camp will include lunch, an athletics facility tour, and a camp t-shirt.  This is a great camp for athletes looking to improve their game, play at the next level, and train like an MSU volleyball player! Hail State! 

Requirements: Grades 9 - 12

Cost: $168 ($160 + $8 fee)

What to bring

  • Water Bottle, Knee Pads, Court/Tennis Shoes 

Discounts:

  • For information regarding 10% off employee discount, please contact jmb2354@msstate.edu
  • Additional T-shirt (choose maroon or white) - $10

Questions and Concerns: If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Brooks, jmb2354@msstate.edu

Team Camp: Train + Play

Come train like a bulldog with us!! We will start the day with individual training with your team and breakouts by skill and/or position. 

Our team camp offers a great opportunity for teams to kick start your season working on both individual skills and team systems! Teams will receive coaching and feedback from Bulldog Coaches + Players assigned to your team.  

Requirements: Grades 8 - 12

Cost: $100 ($95 + $5 fee)

What to bring

  • Water Bottle, Knee Pads, Court/Tennis Shoes 

Discounts:

  • For information regarding 10% off employee discount, please contact jmb2354@msstate.edu
  • Additional T-shirt (choose maroon or white) - $10

All Skills Camp

For players of ALL levels and experience, this two day camp is designed to improve the basic skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and digging. The camp will focus on building upon the fundamentals of the game and provide each camper with a unique Bulldog Volleyball experience.  

Requirements: Grades 7 - 12, JUCO & Community College

Cost: $262.50 ($250 + $12.50)

What to bring

  • Water Bottle, Knee Pads, Court/Tennis Shoes 

Discounts:

  • For information regarding 10% off employee discount, please contact jmb2354@msstate.edu
  • Additional T-shirt (choose maroon or white) - $10

Positional Clinic 1 & 2

1) Serve, Pass, Defend – 9 am – 12 pm à Serve, Pass and Defend camp will cover the skills of serving, serve receive/passing and defense.  Campers will dive into the technical training and proper mechanics of serving, serve receive and ball control.  We will also spend time breaking down digging and defensive technique. Campers will be taught simple basics as well as advanced technical training into game situations.  This positional clinic is appropriate for all levels of player. 

2) Setting + Attacking – 1 pm – 4 pm à Setting and Attacking Clinic will teach the proper mechanics of setting and attacking.   Athletes who want to improve their setting skills will receive technical training from hand contact and footwork to in-game situations.  Campers will be taught simple basics as well as advanced technical training into game situations.  This positional clinic is appropriate for all levels of player. 

Requirements: Grades 7 - 12, JUCO & Community College

Cost

  • $79 ($75 + $4 fee)
  • $133 ($125 + $8 fee)

What to bring

  • Water Bottle, Knee Pads, Court/Tennis Shoes 

Discounts:

  • For information regarding 10% off employee discount, please contact jmb2354@msstate.edu
  • Additional T-shirt (choose maroon or white) - $10

Registration

More information regarding the camp and registration can be found here