mavs volleyball
Camps & Clinics
MAVS Volleyball offers year-round training for players in the community.
MAVS coaches are excited and eager to coach kids at all levels of volleyball. We make it easy for beginners to participate at a level they are comfortable with and challenge those ready for the next level. Whatever your athlete's goals, we want to help them achieve those goals and provide the right environment for them to do so!
SUMMER (June & July) - Summer Camps & South League
FALL (September & October) - Fall Academy, Club Prep Academy & Fall 4v4 League
WINTER (January & February) - Lil' MAVZ & MAVZ KIDZ Winter League
SPRING (April & May) - Spring Fling & Spring 4v4 League
2024 MAVS SUMMER CAMPS
General summer camp information
Ages: Kindergarten - High School Age Divisions
Boys & Girls Camps Available!
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Elite for our camps
Beginner: No experience required (K-4th grade)
Intermediate: Previous camp or recreational league experience (3rd-8th grade)
Advanced: Competitive club experience required (4th-8th grade)
Elite: Premier club experience required (positional camps only)
Camp Structure:
All Summer Camps start on Monday and run through Thursday. Camps are 6-8 hours of training each week. Training is led by experienced MAVS Coaches and the player to coach ratio is small to ensure individualized instruction for our campers.
Locations:
Training is offered at both our MAVS KC (Lenexa) and MAVS 816 (Leawood) locations. Please see the schedule below for specific dates and times.
QUESTIONS: kirby@mavskc.com
ADVANCED CAMPS
ALL SKILLS I
Fundamentals of serving, serve receive, setting, hitting, blocking, offensive & defensive systems will be the focus of this camp.
Entering grades 4th, 5th & 6th
MUST have previous competitive club experience
Cost $180 per session
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| June 3rd-6th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS 816 |
| June 17th-20th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS KC |
| June 24th-27th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| June 24th-27th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS 816 |
ALL SKILLS II
Advancing fundamentals of serving, serve receive, setting, hitting, blocking, offensive & defensive systems will be the focus of this camp.
Entering grades 7th & 8th
MUST have previous competitive club experience
Cost $180 per session
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| June 3rd-6th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS 816 |
| June 17th-20th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| June 24th-27th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS 816 |
| June 24th-27th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS KC |
POSITIONAL CAMPS
MAVS Positional Camps are designed to focus on position specific technical training in a small group.
Advanced & Elite Divisions Available.
| POSITION | DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setters | June 3rd-6th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| Setters | July 15th-18th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| Middle Hitters/Blockers | June 3rd-6th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS KC |
| Middle Hitters/Blockers | July 15th-18th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| Defensive Specialist | June 17th-20th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS 816 |
| Defensive Specialist | July 15th-18th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS KC |
| Pin Hitters | June 17th-20th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS 816 |
| Pin Hitters | July 15th-18th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS KC |
INTERMEDIATE CAMPS
Junior MAVS
A step up from Lil' MAVS, the camp will focus on the fundamentals of serving, passing, hitting. Serve receive and defensive systems will be introduced.
Entering grades 3rd, 4th & 5th
Players have experience recreational leagues or camps
Cost $175 per session
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| June 3rd-6th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| June 17th-20th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS 816 |
| July 8th-11th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS 816 |
| July 22nd-25th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS KC |
Middle School MAVS
Focus on the fundamentals of serving, passing, hitting. Serve receive and defensive systems will be introduced. Perfect for players trying out for their middle school teams.
Entering grades 6th, 7th & 8th
Players have experience with recreational leagues or camps
Cost $175 per session
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| June 10th-13th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS 816 |
| June 24th-27th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| July 8th-11th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| July 22nd-25th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS 816 |
BEGINNER CAMPS
Mini MAVS
Learn early, learn right! Our energetic, youth coaches lead this introduction to volleyball and teaches players to have fun and love the game. Training focuses on the basic fundamentals of the game!
Entering grades K-2
No experience needed
Cost $145 per session
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| June10th-13th | 9:00-10:30 AM | MAVS KC |
| June 17th-20th | 12:00-1:30 PM | MAVS 816 |
| July 8th-11th | 9:00-10:30 AM | MAVS 816 |
| July 22nd-25th | 9:00-10:30 AM | MAVS KC |
Lil' MAVS
Learn the game the right way. Introduction to the fundamentals of serving, passing, hitting, ball tracking and movement to the ball while having fun! Game play is introduced.
Entering grades 2nd, 3rd & 4th
With limited experience or exposure to the game
Cost $175 per session
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| June10th-13th | 9:00-10:30 AM | MAVS KC |
| June 17th-20th | 12:00-1:30 PM | MAVS 816 |
| July 8th-11th | 9:00-10:30 AM | MAVS 816 |
| July 22nd-25th | 9:00-10:30 AM | MAVS KC |
speciality camps
Coaching Clinic & Team Camp
Are you a coach wanting a little extra help this season? Look no further! This camp is a blend of 1 hour of small group, instruction to coaches, the remaining portion will be team practice on the court, with guidance from our MAVS Coaching Staff. This camp is perfect for newer coaches, or those looking for fresh ideas!
- For parents, coaches for recreational or CYO teams, or coaches new to the game!
- MUST register as a team with a coach, or as only a coach.
- Coaching and on court session led by MAVS Premier Coach & Blue Valley West HS Assistant Varsity Coach, Michelle Abshire.
- Assistant coaching by other MAVS Coaches with school and rec coaching experience.
- Handouts provided to coaches
- Learn how to run effective practice drills, volleyball verbiage & terminology, skills for parent communication and management.
- Coach only registration: $75
- Coach & Team registration: $400
- Max 10 players per team
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| July 29th-August 1st | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS KC |
REGISTER FOR COACHING CLINIC/TEAM CAMP HERE
Get Ready 4 Tryouts
Be prepared for school tryouts! Learn what to expect from tryouts and how to get noticed. This camp is led by MAVS coaches who also run school programs in our community.
- Middle school players entering 7th or 8th grade
- Cost $180 per session
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| July 15th-18th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS 816 |
| July 22nd-25th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS KC |
| July 29th-August 1st | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| July 29th-August 1st | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS 816 |
Incoming Freshman Camp
Be prepared for school tryouts! Learn what to expect from tryouts and how to get noticed. This camp is led by MAVS coaches who also run school programs in our community.
- Incoming 9th Graders
- Cost $180 per session
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| July 8th-11th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS KC |
| July 15th-18th | 12:00-2:00 PM | MAVS 816 |
| July 22nd-25th | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS KC |
| July 29th-August 1st | 9:00-11:00 AM | MAVS 816 |
tryout prep
Ages: U10-U18 for the 2024-2025 Club Season
Program Structure:
This is a training program to prepare players for the drills they will do during a MAVS Tryout, develop skills, and experience a Tryout environment.
- Coaches will facilitate drills and provide feedback and instruction.
- Players will rotate stations to receive instruction on all skills. A portion of the session will be game-play.
- Players attending Tryout Prep shall be afforded similar playing time.
- Players may be divided into skill levels.
- All sessions will be held at MAVS KC, located at 16501 W. 116th Street, Lenexa, KS 66219
Cost Per Player:
$30 per session
QUESTIONS: kirby@mavskc.com
MAVS BOYS SUMMER CAMPS
COME TRAIN WITH THE BIGGEST AND BEST BOYS CLUB IN THE HEART OF AMERICA REGION!
MAVS Boys Camps are designed to offer players instruction from MAVS Coaches and learn technical skills through drills and games.
QUESTIONS: kirby@mavskc.com
2024 MAVS Fall Academy
Fall Academy
Includes:
- 10 Trainings over 5 weeks!
- Small group skill sessions and match-based learning environment!
- Instruction led by MAVS Coaches!
- Fall Academy Tshirt!
Program Structure:
Weekday Training - 90 minute team practice with MAVS Coach. Practice plans developed by MAVS Technical Directors. Players will learn in a fast paced environment with current MAVS Coaches. The small group instruction allows coaches to provide consistent feedback based on a player's ability.
Saturday Training - 90 minute session that combines practice & play. Players learn offensive and defensive systems, game-strategy and apply these skills in a game-environment. Teams will then compete against another Fall Academy team in a guided scrimmage that focuses on the learning target of the week.
QUESTIONS: kirby@mavskc.com