Feb 7, 2009
Francis Marion University Patriot Volleyball Summer Camps for 2009
Camp Director: Paul MacDonald
Francis Marion University Women's Volleyball Head Coach
FMU Volleyball Office - (843) 661-1246 pmacdonald@fmarion.edu
Coach MacDonald recently concluded his third season at Francis
Marion University by guiding the Patriots to the program's
third-ever NCAA National Tournament bid. He owns a career coaching
record of 111-87 in six seasons as a college head coach. During the
2008 season, MacDonald guided the Patriots to a 23-9 mark and
second-place finishes during both the Peach Belt Conference regular
season and tournament. MacDonald was named the 2008 Peach Belt
Conference "Coach of the Year." His volleyball resume previously
includes serving as the head women's volleyball coach at Mount
Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for three years, where he also
earned conference "Coach of the Year" honors following a 25-11
season in 2005. Coach MacDonald also has experience as an assistant
coach at NCAA Division II Wayne State University, an assistant at
Macomb County Community College, and as an assistant and interim
head coach at Division I Oakland University. He has previously
worked camps at the universities of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa;
Michigan State University; Purdue University; Eastern Michigan
University; Mount Mercy College; and Riverview and Regina high
schools in Michigan. His coaching and playing experience is sure to
make the Patriot volleyball camps beneficial to both you and your
players. This unique atmosphere is sure to be popular to both
coaches and their student-athletes. During the camp season, members
of the FMU volleyball team and guest coaches will also act as camp
instructors.
Individual Camp on Campus...................
Patriot Volleyball Individual Camp - July 12 - July 15,
2009
AGES: (rising) Grades 6-12
COST: Resident camper $285 , Commuter $185
Camp participants may choose to commute daily or reside in
on-campus housing. Lunch and dinner will be provided for commuters
(breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residential campers).
Arrangements can be made by contacting the Patriot Volleyball
Office at (843) 661-1246 or pmacdonald@fmarion.edu
Team Camp on Campus.......................... (THIS CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELED)
Team Camp - July 18 - 21, 2009
TEAMS: Varsity or strong JV, please inqure as to level of current participants. Maximum players per team - 12, plus 2 coaches.
COST: $2,500 per team-in-residence ; $1,750 per commuting team; additional $140 per player over the limit of 12.
This Team Camp is a great opportunity for both team training, and competition with other participating teams. Teams will reside in on-campus housing. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided for all campers. At least one coach will be required to reside with campers in on-campus housing.
Road Camps..............................................
Please call (843) 661-1246 to arrange for available 2009 Patriot
Volleyball Road Camp dates.
15-Hour Camps over three days
Road Camps are in Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday blocks OR
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday blocks.
A minimum of 18 participants (at $85 per camper) are required for
your school to host a Road Camp. Junior varsity or freshmen
players may be included to meet the minimum.
Arrangements can be made by contacting the Patriot Volleyball Office at (843) 661-1246 or pmacdonald@fmarion.edu
