NCAA College Prep + Europe Delegation

TRAIN WITH A WORLD-CLASS COACH

Alan Knipe

  • Olympic Coach (USA)
  • 4× NCAA National Champion
    (Long Beach State)
  • USA Volleyball Hall of Fame
  • 20+ Years Collegiate Coaching Experience

THE EXPERIENCE

EUROPE DELEGATION

Following training, selected athletes travel overseas:

  • 10 days of international competition
  • Daily film sessions
  • Opponent scouting
  • Tactical preparation meetings
  • Guaranteed match play
  • Cultural immersion

Compete while representing Champions Unlimited.

This is development-first competition. Not tourism.

Europe Tour Itinerary

College Teams • Approximately 10 Days in Europe

July 10–13

California Training Block

Team training and preparation at Golden West College in California.

July 14 or 15

Depart USA to Europe

Depart the USA for Europe. Planned arrival destination: Slovenia.

July 15 or 16

Arrival + Acclimation

Arrive in Europe and begin the team acclimation day.

July 16–24

Training + Friendly Matches

International training, practices, and friendly matches throughout Europe. Potential competition and training opportunities include teams from Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, and Congo.

July 24 or 25

Return to USA

Return travel to the USA. Planned departure airport: Milan, Italy.

Schedule Note

Each team is expected to be in Europe for approximately 10 days. We are currently finalizing the exact travel routing, competition schedule, and arrival city based on match confirmations and logistics. Final details are expected within the next few days, but overall dates and structure will remain generally consistent.

Important Travel Note

Please do not purchase airline tickets or hotel accommodations at this time. Final travel details, schedules, and coordination information will be confirmed by the Champions Unlimited team before any bookings should be made.

Parent Travel Information

Parents are welcome to attend the Europe Tour and may stay with the team delegation throughout the trip. Parents will have the option to attend matches, practices, team dinners, and travel on team ground transportation with the group.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Athletes

  • Division I athletes
  • College-bound / incoming freshmen
  • High-performance players seeking elite evaluation

Teams

  • Select club teams
  • Junior college programs

Coaches

  • NCAA, professional, national team, and club coaches

WHAT YOU GET

  • High-performance training system
  • NCAA-style preparation
  • Evaluation and feedback
  • Game film from Europe
  • Monthly development calls
  • Full training gear kit (uniforms, training shirts, gear bag)
  • Access to elite coaching staff
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Athlete Europe Experience

READY TO TRAIN & COMPETE IN EUROPE?

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this program for?

This program is designed for serious high school and college athletes who want to train at a collegiate level and gain international competition experience.

What is included in the program?

The program includes:

  • High-performance training at Spooky Nook
  • 3 sessions per day (on-court, film, systems)
  • 10 days of international competition in Europe
  • Global Challenge participation
  • Full coaching, evaluation, and development support
What happens during the Spooky Nook portion?

Athletes go through:

  • System installation
  • Position-specific development
  • Offensive and defensive structure
  • Film breakdown and scouting
  • Strength and recovery integration
What happens during the Europe delegation?

Selected athletes travel to Europe for:

  • International competition
  • Training with global-level coaches
  • Tactical preparation and scouting
  • Exposure to different styles of play
How long is the full program?

The program includes:

  • 3.5 days of intensive training in Ohio
  • Followed by approximately 10 days in Europe