Ages 13–18 · Bradenton, FL
Boys Volleyball Camp
Boys volleyball camp for any stage of your game. New players build serving, passing, hitting, and blocking through position-specific reps before live play. More advanced campers train with IMG Academy’s volleyball staff toward a varsity roster spot, on indoor courts with film review built into every session.
Why choose IMG Academy boys volleyball camp
Boys volleyball camp at IMG Academy
IMG Academy’s boys volleyball camp takes place on our campus in Bradenton, Florida, with access to elite coaches and state-of-the-art training facilities. Camp welcomes male athletes ages 13 to 18 at every skill level, from first-time campers to high school standouts preparing for college recruitment. Programming combines on-court training with strength, speed, and mental performance work for a more complete, competitive player.
Example weekly camp schedules
Camp schedules may vary slightly by season, total participants, and availability. Campers receive their official schedule during camp check-in. Contact an advisor for the most updated schedules by season.
On campus activities
Off campus trips
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On campus activities
Off campus trips
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On campus activities
Off campus trips
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On campus activities
Off campus trips
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On campus activities
Off campus trips
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Volleyball camp training specializations
All Total Athlete and Game Changer programs include training specializations that can be changed for each week of the camp. Athletes seeking to hone their skills outside of sport-specific training will benefit from these unique training specializations. IMG Academy’s expert coaches set athletes apart from their competition, and each session provides campers with takeaways that will significantly impact their game.
English as a Second Language
Campers will have a daily ESL course with weekly themes such as Inspiring People, Extreme Sports, the Endangered Planet, or Entrepreneurs. Instructors focus on communication skills, vocabulary development, conversation, short videos, and grammar as well as test preparation.
Available during the spring, summer, fall & holiday seasons.
Mental performance
Our mental performance coaches help athletes with their self-talk, breathing, imagery, focus, emotional regulation, and goal setting.
Available during the spring, summer, fall & holiday seasons.
Recovery+
Gain a deeper understanding of optimal recovery practices for your mind and body through proven tools and techniques.
Available during the summer season.
Speed & agility
Coaches work with campers on perfecting techniques around linear acceleration, maximum velocity, lateral movement, and multi-directional movement and agility.
Available during the summer & holiday seasons.
Speed, agility, power & strength
Coaches guide campers in perfecting techniques for linear acceleration, maximum velocity, lateral movement, and multidirectional agility while also developing strength through explosive resistance, jumping and plyometrics, efficient power training, and proper motor patterns. Available during the spring and fall seasons.
Available during the spring & fall seasons.
Strength & power
Campers focus on strength in core areas of explosive resistance, jumping and plyometrics, efficient power development, and learn correct motor patterns.
Available during the summer & holiday seasons.
Expert coaching
Every skill, serving, passing, hitting, blocking, gets isolated and repeated first, then tested in live rally play, because a swing that only connects in a drill doesn’t hold up against a real block.
Director of Volleyball, Gilad Doron
Gilad Doron's journey to becoming the Director of Volleyball at IMG Academy is marked by a rich history of coaching excellence and a deep-rooted passion for the sport. Born and raised in Israel, Doron's career in volleyball has taken him across continents, shaping him into a respected figure in the volleyball coaching community who has coached several All-Americans and All-Conference players alike.
Gilad’s journey includes a decade of competing in volleyball as part of the Israeli National Team and the Mate Asher Club. His coaching career began in Israel with Mate Asher which included an Israeli Championship. In this role he recruited, coached, and mentored athletes from all over the world. Doron's coaching career in the United States began in 1996 and has included a number of Division I coaching positions, launching a volleyball academy in Philadelphia – which has become one of the most respected programs in the nation today and other volleyball endeavors.
His most recent role before joining IMG Academy was as an assistant coach at the United States Military Academy in August 2023. Prior to this, he had spent seven seasons at Dartmouth College, where he made history as the third head coach in the program's legacy and had the highest winning percentage in total wins both at Dartmouth and in the Ivy Leagues.
Under Doron's guidance, the Dartmouth Big Green achieved notable success during the 2022 season, securing an 8-6 record and finishing fourth in the Ivy Conference. The team showcased their prowess, ranking 25th in the nation in aces per set with an impressive 1.80. Dartmouth's triumph at the 2022 Dartmouth Invitational, going undefeated against Siena, Merrimack, Lehigh, and Hartford, further solidified Doron's reputation as a skilled and strategic coach.
Before his tenure at Dartmouth, Doron was the Head Coach of the University of San Francisco from 2007 to 2016. During his time there, he became the winningest coach in program history and the West Coast Conference. The 2015 season marked the pinnacle for the program, finishing with an overall record of 131-130 and earning a spot in the NCAA tournament.
In 2008, Doron steered the University of San Francisco to one of its most successful seasons, with a 22-8 record and a second NCAA Tournament appearance. The team's impressive performance elevated them to the 22nd spot in the AVCA Poll. Such achievements mirrored Doron's ability to foster excellence and competitiveness.
Doron's coaching prowess extends to other collegiate programs, with successful stints at Villanova from 2004 to 2007, where he orchestrated a remarkable 12-game improvement in the 2005 season, and at Temple University from 1996 to 1999, contributing to a stellar 101-28 record.
Before making waves in American collegiate volleyball, Doron founded the Philadelphia Volleyball Academy (now known as the East Coast Power) in 2003, a nationally ranked club comprising five teams and players aged 14-18. His commitment to player development also manifested during his time as the head goals coach at Synergy Volleyball Club in Philadelphia.
Doron's coaching journey began in his native Israel, where he served as the head men's volleyball coach for the Mate Asher Professional Club. His leadership led the team to the 1994 Israeli Championship and the finals of the 1995 Israel Cup. As a player, Doron competed for the Israeli National Team for a decade, contributing to their fourth-place finish in the World University Games in Japan in 1995.
A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Temple University with a degree in Finance and Risk Management Insurance, Doron's academic achievements complement his on-court success. He also holds an Associate Degree in Industrial Management Engineering and Marketing from The Western Galilee College in Yad-Natan, Israel.
Campers train here
2 indoor volleyball courts
Multiple classrooms and meeting rooms for film study and video review
Performance & Sports Science Center
A dedicated strength & conditioning space with professional-grade equipment, free weights, recovery systems, and more
Mind Gym for mental performance sessions and vision training
Fitlights for athlete reaction, Dynavision for cognitive perceptive, awareness, and reaction testing, and RightEye for sport vision practice
Classrooms for certain Total Athlete and Game Changer specializations
Unforgettable experiences outside of sport
To maximize the IMG Academy experience, we recommend that campers choose the boarding option and stay in a campus residence hall. Campers can make a roommate request, upgrade to a private room or get assigned a roommate. Roommate assignments are made by gender, then age similarities, then same sport participation when possible.
All campers also have the chance to unwind and hang out between camp programming sessions. The rec area between the residence halls includes a resort-style pool (with lifeguard), sand volleyball court, basketball courts, turf sport court, table tennis, Blended smoothie bar and more. Other activities are planned, including movie nights on the pool jumbotron, pool parties and more.
All boarding campers can access breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Servery, a buffet-style eatery. Other options for extra fees not included in their meal plan include Brick Oven (pizza and sandwiches), La Boulangerie (drinks, desserts and more), food trucks and snacks in the campus store.
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Off-campus Excursions
With your camp experience, there are opportunities to take advantage of some of our chaperoned, off-campus excursions. Some of our options could include local area attractions such as Pop Stroke Mini Golf as well as long distance excursions to Busch Gardens, Disney's Magic Kingdom, or even a Tampa Bay Rays game. These trips are an exciting way for your camper to engage with others outside of training in addition to the on-campus options that are also available.
Your Customer Support Specialist will connect with you after you reserve your camper’s spot to review options but if you have any questions, please feel free to connect with our Customer Support Team at [email protected] or call (941) 749-8660.
*subject to availability based on the time of the year. These trips are also first come, first serve.
A look inside volleyball camp
Complete volleyball training from IMG Academy coaches
Every camper works directly with our coaching staff across six development areas — from technical fundamentals to mental performance — regardless of position or skill level.
Technical
Serving, passing, hitting, and blocking fundamentals built through proper footwork and repetition.
Game Situations
Reading the court, transition play, and communication between the front row and back row.
Advanced Techniques
Jump serving, quick sets, back-row attacking, and reading opposing blockers.
Competition
Live match play, executing rotations, closing out sets, and performing under pressure.
Physical
Build vertical explosiveness, improve lateral speed and agility, increase endurance, and reduce injury risk.
Mental Performance
Develop focus, confidence, communication under pressure, and pre-match preparation habits.
Choose your camp
Year-round boys volleyball camp availability. Select a season to lock in dates and pricing.
Holiday Camps
Ages 14–18IMG Academy winter break camps turn time away from school into a powerful opportunity to get ahead.
Hosted in Bradenton, FL, these camps pair elite training with a world-class environment so athletes can sharpen skills, gain confidence, and elevate performance while school is out. Spots are limited and sell out quickly each year — take advantage of winter break and secure your place before they're gone!
Limited availability
Skills/Positional Camp
Ages 13–18IMG Academy's Volleyball Positional and All Skill Camps are designed for middle and high school athletes at all levels.
Players receive position-specific training and all-around skill development in a focused environment that builds confidence and elevates performance.
Limited availability
Oct 22–25, 2027, Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2027, Nov 5–8, 2027, Nov 12–15, 2027
Included free with every camp
IMG Academy Essentials — free for a year
A $120/year value, included on us with any camp booking.
10% off Personal Coaching
Save up to $200 on coaching packages.
Compare camp programs & pricing
Based on 40+ years of athlete development, our four programs are uniquely tailored to help athletes experience a real transformation in their game — pricing shown for Fall & Holiday season.
| Feature | IMG Academy Camp | Total Athlete Camp | Breakthrough Camp | Game Changer Camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two sport-specific training sessions daily (AM/PM) | ||||
| Strength & conditioning sessions | ||||
| Group mental performance sessions | ||||
| Additional training specialization (strength, speed, or mental) | ||||
| 1:1 or small group sport-specific training | ||||
| IMG Academy Essentials membership | Free one-year membership | Free one-year membership | Free one-year membership | Free one-year membership |
| Online Personal Coaching | 10% off | 10% off | Included free (a $299 value) | Included free (a $299 value) |
| Starting price | Boarding$2,299 Non-boarding$1,799 | Boarding$2,749 Non-boarding$2,249 | Boarding$3,299 Non-boarding$2,799 | Boarding$3,779 Non-boarding$3,279 |
| Included with every camp | T-shirt + backpack | T-shirt + backpack | T-shirt + backpack | T-shirt + backpack |
Have questions?
Speak with a camp advisor
Our advisors are ready to listen and answer every question, so you feel confident about your child's camp experience.
What volleyball camp families are saying
The coaching was amazing. I got a lot of one-on-one coaching. All of the coaches broke down what was going wrong and how to fix it, and it was really easy the way that they explained it and made me improve a lot [in] just a little bit of time. This camp has opened endless opportunities for my volleyball future.
Boys Volleyball Camper
Quality of the coaches, sports facilities, support staff, food and overall positive, encouraging atmosphere
Boys Volleyball Parent
Had an amazing experience and I am sure anyone who goes there will to.
Boys Volleyball Parent
Great facility, amazing program, professional coaches, a lot of fun, friendship
Boys Volleyball Parent
Boys Volleyball Camp
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Camp programs at a glance
IMG Academy Camp: Elite sport instruction combined with core performance and conditioning training.
Total Athlete: IMG Academy Camp plus one daily training specialization — strength, speed, or mental performance.
Breakthrough: IMG Academy Camp plus daily personalized 1:1 coaching in a small group setting.
Game Changer: The ultimate package — performance training and personalized coaching every day.