Champions Unlimited Camp

Meet The Coaches

ELITE
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Alan Knipe

Olympic Coach Team USA
3× NCAA National Champion Long Beach State
USA Volleyball Hall of Fame
Program Director
COACH
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Neil Mason

3× National Championship Coach
2006 USOC Developmental Coach of the Year
Athlete Development & Recruiting Strategy
High-Performance Program Building
MASTER
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Tim Johnson

Master Coach
NCAA National Champion
International Coach
Athlete Development Specialist
GOLD
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Riley Salmon

Olympic Gold Medalist
Team USA Veteran
World League Champion
17-Year Pro Career
Who This Is For

Built For Athletes Who Want More

Go Beyond the Core Camp Experience

The Elite One-on-One Experience is designed for selected high school athletes who want additional individualized attention beyond the Traditional Invitational Camp.

Athletes are selected based on level, position, potential, coachability, commitment, and readiness for a high-performance training environment.

This experience is best suited for athletes who are ready to:

  • Receive detailed technical feedback
  • Participate in additional training and assessment
  • Identify position-specific development priorities
  • Study their game through film
  • Understand tactical decisions at a deeper level
  • Discuss long-term development goals
  • Apply corrections during competitive training
  • Take greater ownership of their development
What You Get

The Complete Thanksgiving Experience

Everything in Traditional — Plus More Individualized Development

Elite Experience athletes receive everything included in the Traditional Invitational Camp, including:

All core on-court training sessions Position-specific technical development Out-of-system attacking and setting Serving and serve receive Tempo offense and transition Blocking and individual defense International offensive and defensive systems Film-study concepts Competitive six-on-six play Champions Unlimited camp shirt
Plus The Elite Experience

Additional Friday Training

Begin Friday morning with individual assessment, film, position training, and development planning before the core camp starts.

Additional Sunday Training

Continue after the Traditional Camp concludes with small-group position training, corrections, film review, and competitive application.

More Individualized Coaching

Receive additional one-on-one and small-group coaching throughout the weekend.

Individual Assessment

Participate in assessment touchpoints with Coach Neil, Alan Knipe, Riley Salmon, and selected local coaches.

Film & Tactical Feedback

Receive individualized feedback designed to connect technical development with tactical decision-making.

Expanded Player Evaluation

Receive a more detailed Champions Unlimited written evaluation following the experience.

Development Planning

Identify priorities for upcoming high school and club seasons.

Next-Level Discussion

College-pathway and next-level development conversations may be included where appropriate.

Your Three-Day Schedule

The Elite Experience

Friday

Assessment + Build the Individual Player

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Elite Experience Only — Individual Assessment, Film, Position Training & Development Planning

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Reset / Lunch

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Position Mastery & High-Ball Offense

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Break / Recovery / Coach Planning

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Serving, Serve Receive & First-Ball Pressure

7:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Daily Review / Film Concepts / Athlete Debrief

Saturday

Build the System

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tempo Offense & Transition Footwork

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Film / Classroom / Lunch

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Out-of-System Volleyball

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Break / Recovery / Coach Planning

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Blocking Systems, Individual Defense & Competitive Play

Sunday

Apply, Evaluate & Plan

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

International Systems, Wash Drills & Competitive Application

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch / Recovery

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Elite Experience Only — Small-Group Position Training & Individual Corrections

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Elite Experience Only — Film Review, Player Assessments & Development Priorities

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Elite Experience Only — Final Competitive Session, Coach Feedback & Closing

Elite One-on-One Experience concludes Sunday at 5:00 PM.
What Makes This Different

More Than Extra Court Time

Individualized Development From Beginning to End

The Elite Experience is not simply a longer version of the Traditional Camp. The additional sessions are designed to give athletes more opportunities to understand their individual game.

Assess

Identify technical strengths, weaknesses, and development priorities.

Train

Work on position-specific areas through additional individual and small-group coaching.

Study

Use film and tactical feedback to better understand decisions and execution.

Apply

Take corrections back onto the court during live training and competition.

Plan

Finish the weekend with clearer priorities for upcoming high school, club, and next-level development.

The goal is for athletes to leave with a clearer understanding of where they are now, what needs to improve, and what they should work on next.

✆ Speak With Our Team

Connect with us to ask questions, review the program, and get personalized guidance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the $1,500 Elite One-on-One Experience?

The Elite Experience includes the complete Traditional Invitational Camp plus additional Friday morning and Sunday afternoon training, more individualized coaching, assessment, film feedback, an expanded player evaluation, and development planning.

What time does the Elite Experience begin and end?

What time does the Elite Experience begin and end?

How is the Elite Experience different from the $775 Traditional Invitational?

The Traditional Invitational runs from Friday at 12:00 PM through Sunday at 12:00 PM.

Elite athletes begin earlier on Friday and continue through Sunday afternoon, receiving additional assessment, training, individualized feedback, film review, evaluation, and development planning.

Does the Elite Experience include everything in the Traditional Camp?

Yes. Elite athletes participate in all Traditional Invitational training sessions in addition to the Elite-only sessions.

Is the Elite Experience completely one-on-one training?

No. The experience includes a combination of core camp training, small-group work, individualized assessment, and additional one-on-one coaching opportunities.

Will Elite athletes receive a player evaluation?

Yes. Elite Experience athletes receive an expanded written Champions Unlimited player evaluation along with additional development priorities based on the weekend.

Does the Elite Experience include film review?

Yes. Individualized film and tactical feedback are part of the Elite Experience, including dedicated Sunday film review and player assessment time.

Is college-pathway guidance included?

College-pathway and next-level development discussions may be included where appropriate for the individual athlete.

Who can attend the Elite One-on-One Experience?

The program is by invite and selection only and is intended for athletes who demonstrate the level, coachability, commitment, potential, and readiness required for a high-performance training environment.

Are Elite Experience spots limited?

Yes. Enrollment may be managed by position and athlete level to maintain the individualized nature and quality of the experience.