Family First Sports Park

For more information contact Gerry Burbules Vensel at (814) 838-9300 or e-mail Gerry at [email protected].

If you have Acrobat Reader you can download our registration form, print it out and send it in.

2002 Volleyball Camp Registration/Medical Waiver

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Staff Who Appeared in 2001 and are returning for 2002
Gerry Burbules Vensel–State Champs Volleyball Camp Director since 1987, Former Gannon University Coach, 271 Wins-61 Losses, Post-season Play Each of Nine Years, Five NCAA appearances, Three Elite Eight Tournaments, Named Regional Coach of the Year 3 Consecutive Years.

Sheron Watson–Formerly Norwin High School, 15 WPIAL Champions, 642 Wins-38 Losses, 12 PA State Titles

Bob MacFarland–Stow High School Head Coach, Four Ohio State Titles, 619 Wins-103 Losses, 25 League Titles, NOVA Jr. Program

Sue Flaherty Karrs– Former Head Coach Carnegie-Mellon & Clarion University, Big 10 Player, Indiana University, USVBA All-American

Melissa Soboleski–Head Coach Mercyhurst College, Formerly Gannon University, Co-captain of Gannon University’s Three Elite Eight Squads, All-Tournament NCAA Division Regional, EPIC Jr. Program

Laurie Lokash–Head Coach Slippery Rock, 15 years, took her team to 6 PSAC title games, three NCAA appearances, 270 Wins-
150 Losses




	We look forward to hosting your team this volleyball season at the State Champs Volleyball Camps held at Family First Sports Park, located in Erie, PA. This is our fiftenth year of camp and we are as excited as ever with our instructional programs and special events that are planned. We are hopeful that this will be an experience that you will remember for years to come. Bring your winning attitude and your body in shape to enjoy a jammed packed camp full of instruction, games and fun! State Champs Volleyball Camps: Team Camp This is the place to be to completely train your team. From fundamentals, to offense, defense and wash drills, your training will come from the hands of successful collegiate coaches and prominent high school coaches with a state championship under their belts. If you’re not a state champion or a league contender, we hope to help you build your team into a state champ.” You better get your rest, because we have plenty planned! Our leadership series/team building exercises and the coaches chalkboard are a bonus to our play and train itinerary. Our camps are unlike the typical "just play" camps we include intensive training in offense and defense. Playing may get our team in shape but adding some intense training bumps you skill level up a notch. Camp Features • Coaches stay for FREE • Collegiate & prominent high school coaches • Coaches chalkboard session w/drill handouts • Free camp T-shirt • Camp tournament with awards Camp Format • Three days of skills, team training and game competition • 60% play, 30% training time • Leadership/Team building sessions • Rock climbing at our Outdoor Adventure Center* * For early bird registration by May 1st and Full payment by April 25. Leadership Training FREE for Early Bird Entrees! There is more to the game. Our Outdoor Adventure Center, staffed by professionals from our Leadership Institute, will challenge you to find our more about yourself and your role as a team player than you ever thought possible. You’ll grow as a person and become a better player. From our outdoor rock wall to our challenging ropes initiatives, you will enjoy a “one-of-a-kind” camp experience you won’t find anywhere in the country–one that will leave you wanting more. And now when you sign up by the early bird deadline you will receive all this for FREE! "The instructional staff was tremendous. They pushed our team to maximize their skills. We oved the bonuses of rockclimbing , leadership and all the game play! –Alan Warden Norwin High School “We have been back a few years. It really repares us for our season. All the drills and training are terrific. We learned the extras in this camp." –Missy Wells Saegertown High School Camp Director Gerry Burbules Vensel—Former Gannon University Coach, 271 Wins-61 Losses, Post-season Play Each of Nine Years, Five NCAA appearances, Three Elite Eight Tournaments, Named Regional Coach of the Year Three Consecutive Years, State Champs Volleyball Camp Director	July Team Camp July 5-7, 2002 Deadline: June 1, 2026 Early Bird: April 25, 2026 Cost: $160 Residential $115 Commuter Varsity Teams OFFICIAL WEBSITE For more information contact Gerry Burbules Vensel at (814) 838-9300 or e-mail Gerry at [email protected]. If you have Acrobat Reader you can download our registration form, print it out and send it in. 2002 Volleyball Camp Registration/Medical Waiver If you don’t, click the icon below to get the Acrobat Reader. (It’s FREE and definitely worth the download!) Staff Who Appeared in 2001 and are returning for 2002 Gerry Burbules Vensel–State Champs Volleyball Camp Director since 1987, Former Gannon University Coach, 271 Wins-61 Losses, Post-season Play Each of Nine Years, Five NCAA appearances, Three Elite Eight Tournaments, Named Regional Coach of the Year 3 Consecutive Years. Sheron Watson–Formerly Norwin High School, 15 WPIAL Champions, 642 Wins-38 Losses, 12 PA State Titles Bob MacFarland–Stow High School Head Coach, Four Ohio State Titles, 619 Wins-103 Losses, 25 League Titles, NOVA Jr. Program Sue Flaherty Karrs– Former Head Coach Carnegie-Mellon & Clarion University, Big 10 Player, Indiana University, USVBA All-American Melissa Soboleski–Head Coach Mercyhurst College, Formerly Gannon University, Co-captain of Gannon University’s Three Elite Eight Squads, All-Tournament NCAA Division Regional, EPIC Jr. Program Laurie Lokash–Head Coach Slippery Rock, 15 years, took her team to 6 PSAC title games, three NCAA appearances, 270 Wins- 150 Losses *Not all coaches will attend both camps or all sessions!


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