CAMP VERSATILITY
4th annual Summer Camp
“Learning from the past, preparing for the future”
Camp Versatility is the #1 summer camp in the Midwest and is created and designed around the goal of providing athletes the best college recruiting opportunities paired with receiving top-tier training by some of the strongest programs in the country. Each day is centered around cultivating a complete volleyball athlete paired with exposure to high-level college programs to help prepare athletes for the future and play at their highest level of the game.
BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER
This year, we want to make this camp better than the last 2 years which is why we have locked in coaches that perform at the highest level. Athletes will receive an additional 30 minute combined training session. All athletes will walk away from this camp having learned from some of the best minds and coaches in the country!
A.C.E.
(Athlete-Coaching Education)
We are re-introducing A.C.E. to Camp Versatility! A.C.E. is a 30-minute learning session where both waves come together to listen about specific skills and lessons taught by the master coach. We know that the master coach can be everywhere at once, which is why we are bringing the master coach to you!
EARLY BIRD PRICING
(Ends April 30th)
We want to reward the athletes that are committed to the camp by offering a discount on the original price so you can guarantee a spot as well as saving some money in the process! Sign up before April 30th for the best prices!
PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING
Age Groups & Grades are based on 2023-24 season
12th grade (18u) = Class of 2024
10th grade (16u) = Class of 2025
8th grade (14u) = Class of 2028
For our younger athletes (Middle School session) it is modified for both new and experienced players. The expectation for new players is that they may have limited experience but they are here to learn and work as hard as their peers.
This camp is designed for the most competitive athletes who are committed to working intensely for two hours a day, for five days. We expect everybody who joins the program to be those who want to reach their maximum potential. This program is not for those who want to just “have a good time”. Please consider carefully when signing up, as the expectation is high.
*Coaches subject to change*
PRICING
Early Bird (before April 30th): $400
Regular (Before May 31st): $425
Late (after July 17th): $450
REGISTRATION
Regular Pricing: $450.00
WHEN: JULY 31ST - AUGUST 4TH
BOYS SESSION
Class of 2023-2025
Time: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Class of 2026-2030
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Where: 630 Volleyball
Address: 6200 River Bend Dr, Lisle
All Athletes will receive a Camp Versatility T-shirt
COACHING SCHEDULE
Charlie Sullivan
Head Coach - Springfield College
AVCA RANKING: #4 (DIII)
Monday, July 29th
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From the pre-serve ritual to moments before you contact the ball on a pass, Coach August will explain all of the key points to focus on for serving and passing.
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Charlie Sullivan is a passionate teacher of sport psychology, advanced level coaching, and sports physics lab. He is a USA Volleyball "All-Time Great Coach" award winner. As head coach, Sullivan has lead the Springfield College men's volleyball team to 11 National Championships, making it the winningest program in Division III volleyball. As assistant coach for the U.S. men's volleyball team, Sullivan helped guide the team to a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Brazil. He is also director of the Springfield Boys' Volleyball School overnight and traveling camps. He also served as head coach of USA volleyball at the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015, was men's volleyball consultant-coach at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and led the USA Youth National Team as head coach in 2021.
Milan Zarkovic
assiociate coach - Hawaii
AVCA RANKING: #3
Tuesday, July 30th
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Coach Shawaryn will explain how to understand any defensive scenario that you will be in during real time matches.
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YEARS COACHING
Hawai‘i: 10 seasons
ACCOLADES
2020 AVCA Assistant Coach of the Year
2023 AVCA Assistant Coach of the Year
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Hawai‘i, Associate Coach (2016-present)
Hawai‘i, Assistant Coach (2014-15)
Al Ain UAE; Head Coach (2012-13)
Stroitel Minsk; Head Coach (2011-12)
Partizan Belgrade Serbia; Head Coach (2007-11)
Saidia Tunis; Head Coach (2007)
CSS Sfax Tunis; Head Coach (2004-06)
Partizan Belgrade Serbia Montenegro; Head Coach (2000-04)
Pafiakos Silogos Athlopaidion; Head Coach (1997-2000)
Enosis Paralimni Cyprus; Head Coach (1992-97)
Anorthosis Limassol Cyprus; Head Coach (1990-92)
NATIONAL TEAM EXPERIENCE
Belarus Senior National Team; Head Coach (2011-12)
Serbia Junior National Team; Head Coach (2006-13)
Serbia and Montenegro Junior National Team; Head Coach (2003-06)
Yugoslavia Junior National Team; Head Coach (2001-03)
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Joined head coach Charlie Wade's staff in October 2013.
Helped lead the Rainbow Warriors to six appearances in the NCAA Championship tournament, including back-to-back national titles in 2021 and '22, and runner-up finishes in 2019 and '23.
During his time in Manoa, UH has accumulated a better than 75 percent win percentage and recorded four of the winningest records in program history.
In the summer of 2019, he coached the U.S. Pan American Cup squad to a fifth-place finish in Colima, Mexico.
The father of former UH outside hitter Sinisa Zarkovic has more than a decade of national team coaching experience, including head coach of Belarus’ Senior National Team from 2011-12.
Also served as head coach of the Serbian Junior National Team (formerly Yugoslavia and Serbia & Montenegro) from 2001-13, leading the team to a bronze medal at the European Junior Championships in 2010 and a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in 2011.
In all, helped the Serbians capture five gold medals at the Balkan Championships and three runner-up finishes. In addition he led his teams to the World Junior Championships three times, including third place in 2011 in Brazil and seventh place finishes in 2003 in Iran and 2005 in India.
Also coached Serbia to a fourth place finish at the 2004 European Championship in Zagreb, Croatia, and fifth place in 2006 in Kazan, Russia.
Under his guidance, Serbia moved up from a No. 28 FIVB ranking in 2003 to No. 1 in 2010. In addition, he directed the Serbian squad which captured gold medals at the 2009 and 2011 World Youth Championships. The 2009 squad also won gold at the European Youth Championships while the 2011 team won silver.
Coached in the professional ranks for more than 20 years at nine different clubs, including a stint with Al Ain UAE in 2012-13. At each stop, Zarkovic led his team to a championship.
Began his coaching career in 1990 with VC “Anorthosis” (Limassol). From 1992-97, he coached in VC “Enosis Paralimni” before moving to VC “Pafiakos Silogos Athlopaidion” from 1997-2000. During this time, he led his clubs to several Championship and Cup titles.
In 2000, Zarkovic returned to Serbia as coach of VC “Partizan” (Belgrade). For the next four seasons he remained with the club, and won both the Championship and Cup titles.
In 2004, he coached VC “CSS Sfax” (Tunisia), where he managed to win both the Championship and Cup titles again.
In 2007, he returned to “Partizan” where he coached until 2011. During the 2010-11 season he won yet another Championship title.
Milan Zarkovic
Associate coach - Hawaii
AVCA RANKING: #3
wednesday, July 31st
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Long rallies, out of system, or any scenario that calls for a unique solution, coach Rock will show many ways to get out of a tough situation.
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YEARS COACHING
Hawai‘i: 10 seasons
ACCOLADES
2020 AVCA Assistant Coach of the Year
2023 AVCA Assistant Coach of the Year
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Hawai‘i, Associate Coach (2016-present)
Hawai‘i, Assistant Coach (2014-15)
Al Ain UAE; Head Coach (2012-13)
Stroitel Minsk; Head Coach (2011-12)
Partizan Belgrade Serbia; Head Coach (2007-11)
Saidia Tunis; Head Coach (2007)
CSS Sfax Tunis; Head Coach (2004-06)
Partizan Belgrade Serbia Montenegro; Head Coach (2000-04)
Pafiakos Silogos Athlopaidion; Head Coach (1997-2000)
Enosis Paralimni Cyprus; Head Coach (1992-97)
Anorthosis Limassol Cyprus; Head Coach (1990-92)
NATIONAL TEAM EXPERIENCE
Belarus Senior National Team; Head Coach (2011-12)
Serbia Junior National Team; Head Coach (2006-13)
Serbia and Montenegro Junior National Team; Head Coach (2003-06)
Yugoslavia Junior National Team; Head Coach (2001-03)
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Joined head coach Charlie Wade's staff in October 2013.
Helped lead the Rainbow Warriors to six appearances in the NCAA Championship tournament, including back-to-back national titles in 2021 and '22, and runner-up finishes in 2019 and '23.
During his time in Manoa, UH has accumulated a better than 75 percent win percentage and recorded four of the winningest records in program history.
In the summer of 2019, he coached the U.S. Pan American Cup squad to a fifth-place finish in Colima, Mexico.
The father of former UH outside hitter Sinisa Zarkovic has more than a decade of national team coaching experience, including head coach of Belarus’ Senior National Team from 2011-12.
Also served as head coach of the Serbian Junior National Team (formerly Yugoslavia and Serbia & Montenegro) from 2001-13, leading the team to a bronze medal at the European Junior Championships in 2010 and a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships in 2011.
In all, helped the Serbians capture five gold medals at the Balkan Championships and three runner-up finishes. In addition he led his teams to the World Junior Championships three times, including third place in 2011 in Brazil and seventh place finishes in 2003 in Iran and 2005 in India.
Also coached Serbia to a fourth place finish at the 2004 European Championship in Zagreb, Croatia, and fifth place in 2006 in Kazan, Russia.
Under his guidance, Serbia moved up from a No. 28 FIVB ranking in 2003 to No. 1 in 2010. In addition, he directed the Serbian squad which captured gold medals at the 2009 and 2011 World Youth Championships. The 2009 squad also won gold at the European Youth Championships while the 2011 team won silver.
Coached in the professional ranks for more than 20 years at nine different clubs, including a stint with Al Ain UAE in 2012-13. At each stop, Zarkovic led his team to a championship.
Began his coaching career in 1990 with VC “Anorthosis” (Limassol). From 1992-97, he coached in VC “Enosis Paralimni” before moving to VC “Pafiakos Silogos Athlopaidion” from 1997-2000. During this time, he led his clubs to several Championship and Cup titles.
In 2000, Zarkovic returned to Serbia as coach of VC “Partizan” (Belgrade). For the next four seasons he remained with the club, and won both the Championship and Cup titles.
In 2004, he coached VC “CSS Sfax” (Tunisia), where he managed to win both the Championship and Cup titles again.
In 2007, he returned to “Partizan” where he coached until 2011. During the 2010-11 season he won yet another Championship title.
Matt August
Assistant coach - Grand Canyon
AVCA RANKING: #1
thursday, AUGUST 1st
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Everyone loves bouncing the ball, but what about the tons of other ways to score? That is a question coach Cruz will help you understand.
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Matthew August joined the GCU men's volleyball coaching staff in the summer of 2022 and enters his second season as an assistant coach in 2024.
August was part of the Lopes staff that led the team to its winningest season (22-8) and first NCAA tournament appearance in 2023. GCU had five players received All-America honors (one second team and four honorable mentions) from the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
August comes from Denver serving as the volunteer assistant coach for the women's volleyball program in 2021. He was part of a coaching staff that led the Pioneers to a 23-6 record and the third seed in the Summit League Championship.
Originally from Southern California, August first started playing volleyball at the age of 14 for San Clemente High School, and 949 Volleyball Club. After his high school and club career, August went on to play at UC Irvine for one season, but decided to take the junior college route the next two years at Irvine Valley College. August went on to earn Orange Empire Conference first team honors, as well as MVP in the 2016-2018 seasons.
After his two years at Irvine Valley, August planned to head overseas and play professionally. Prior to going overseas, Matthew was able to play for the USA Men’s National Team and brought home a silver medal from the NORCECA Cup in the summer of 2019. After one year of playing the U.S. professional league, the NVA, and with the USA Men’s National Team August signed a contract overseas, in the Czech Republic.
In the fall of 2019, August went to Brno, Czech Republic to start his professional career. In just his first season August led his club, Volejbol Brno to a bronze medal finish in the Czech Extraliga while leading the team in blocks, and hitting percentage. In the summer of 2020, August signed his second contract with Black Volley Beskydy, also from the Czech Republic. That season August was a top three middle blocker in the league leading his team in blocks.
David Kniffin
Head COACH - Uc Irvine
AVCA RANKING: #5
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2nd
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Practice and matches are a different atmosphere, but Coach Souza will explain how to stay calm during close matches, and motivated during practices.
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Hired in July of 2012, David Kniffin is now the longest tenured volleyball coach in Anteater history.
As a coach, Kniffin has received several honors: Big West Conference Co-Coach of the Year (2022), Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Coach of the Year (2015), Volleyball Magazine National Coach of the Year (2013) and the American Volleyball Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year (2010).
Kniffin became just the second coach in the history of NCAA men's volleyball to guide a team to the NCAA Championship in his first season (2013). Since then, Kniffin has led the Anteater squad to conference and regular season titles as well as multiple trips to the NCAA Tournament (2015, 2018).
As an assistant coach, Kniffin won two NCAA Championships with UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball (2007, 2009) and coached in the NCAA Championship match with University of Illinois Women’s Volleyball (2011).
As a student-athlete, Kniffin graduated from UC Irvine with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 2003. As a senior, he helped guide UC Irvine to the school’s first No. 1 ranking and first-ever post-season victory. Kniffin earned UCI Scholar-Athlete and MPSF All-Academic honors during his Anteater career.
Internationally, Kniffin played professionally for CAI Voleibol Teruel (Spain) for two seasons, helping the team win the division championship (2006). He has served the USA National Team Development Pipeline as a coach and scout, worked for the FIVB World League Finals (2008) and continues to facilitate international volleyball tours for both men and women.
Prior to UC Irvine, Kniffin attended both Loyola Marymount University (2000) and Los Angeles Pierce College (2001) and started on the undefeated state-championship team. A graduate of Chico Senior High, Kniffin did not play organized high school volleyball until the spring of his junior year, after he and a group of friends successfully petitioned the Chico Board of Education to provide a sanctioned opportunity at both high schools.
Off the court, UC Irvine men’s volleyball has seen a dramatic increase in alumni engagement and support in the Kniffin era.
Academically, the Alumni Association has twice named a men’s volleyball player as Student-Athlete of the Year (2013, 2015) while the Intercollegiate Athletic Department has awarded men’s volleyball with the UCI Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award on three occasions (2019, 2020, and 2021). In addition, seven student-athletes have completed graduate degrees since 2013 while many more have made Dean’s List in their respective schools.
Starting in 2022, Coach Kniffin will serve on the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics (CACIA), which provides critical perspective on academics, student-athlete health and well-being, compliance, and other matters.