Volleyball Girls
New open gym times!!
New format for strength/mental program!!
Questions? dschafer@dcsdk12.org dking1@dcsdk12.org
Attention!!
Mountain Vista High School is being renovated this summer, so our open gyms will be at Mountain Ridge Middle School. Please be aware that this may be subject to change, and website will be updated accordingly.
June
Tuesday, 6/2, 5-6:30pm
Thursday, 6/4, 5-7pm
Tuesday, 6/9, 5-7pm
Thursday, 6/9, 5-7pm
Thursday, 6/11, 5-7pm
Tuesday, 6/16 NO OPEN GYM
Thursday, 6/18 NO OPEN GYM
Tuesday, 6/23, 5-7pm
Thursday, 6/25, 5-7pm
Tuesday, 6/30, 5-7pm
July
Thursday, 7/2, 5-7pm
Tuesday, 7/7 NO OPEN GYM
Thursday, 7/9 NO OPEN GYM
Tuesday, 7/14-, 5-7pm CANCELED (due to MRMS construction)
Thursday, 7/16, 5-7pm CANCELED (due to MRMS construction)
Tuesday, 7/21, 5-7pm
Thursday, 7/23, 5-7pm
Tuesday, 7/28, 5-7pm
Thursday, 7/30, 5-7pm
NEW SCHEDULE:
There are no longer 3 separate sessions, but the program will run for the whole summer (like previous years just at Factum this time)
Program will be 16 total sessions
NEW START DATE: June 9th, 2026
Last session: July 30th, 2026
Where: Factum Performance
7475 S Joliet St #700, Engelwood CO 90112
When: Tuesdays/Thursdays
Time: 2:30-4pm
Cost $85 (for the whole summer)
Parents will need to sign a waiver in person on the athlete’s first day at Factum.
NOTE***If you already signed up on ANY session link, you are good to go, and do NOT need to re-sign up.
If you already paid for 2 or more sessions, please contact Coach Dani and we will issue a refund.
****Since we are running this program in this format now, we will NO LONGER have the freshman only sessions. Any age is welcome to ALL 16 sessions. The only thing required is to pay the $85 for the summer which can be done on the following link:
Click here to sign up (disregard the session number once you click the link)
What does this camp entail?
We highly encourage your athlete to sign up at least for one of the three available sessions. We understand you have a busy summer schedule but find it important to create a community and culture built around strong athletes both physically and mentally.
Strength/Power/Speed/Agility
The training will consist of strength, power, speed, agility, mobility/flexibility and conditioning. The focus will be on having efficient, robust, and healthy athletes throughout the season. Strength and power exercises will be done to complement and increase power, to teach loading and bending for athletic position, and to be able to absorb force for regardless of the position they play on the court. Overall athleticism off the court transfers to volleyball specific skills on the court. If girls have any ailments, injuries or discomfort, exercises can be modified. The goal will be to strengthen the body holistically so that they are in good health to compete all season.
Mental Performance
Just as physical performance is trained, the mind must be trained as well as it plays a vital role in sport. The ability to think critically, regulate emotions, and compete effectively are all essential components of volleyball. As a team sport, athletes are not only responsible for themselves, but also for supporting, encouraging, and being mindful of how their actions impact the group as a whole.
During the mental training portion of these camps, the goal is to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, focus, competitiveness, and the ability to perform collectively as a team.
Being a resilient athlete doesn’t always mean pushing through discomfort—it means knowing when and how to cope. We aim to create an environment where our girls can compete and have fun while doing so!
For questions or concerns regarding these camps please contact Coach Dani dking1@dcsdk12.org
Middle School Camp
Monday, 8/3 and Tuesday 8/4
3-5:30pm
Location: TBD
Price: $45 total
Sign up: available soon
High School Camp
Thursday, 8/6 and Friday 8/7
10-12th, 3-5pm
Freshman, 5:30-7:30 pm
Price: $55
Sign up: available soon
Varsity Head Coach: Doug Schafer dschafer@dcsdk12.org
Varsity Assistant Coach: Dani King
dking1@dcsdk12.org
JV Head Coach: Cassie Pyles
cassiepyles6@gmail.com
Sophomore Head Coach: Zuzana Armstrong
zarmstrong@dcsdk12.org
Freshman Head Coach: Leah Kahns leahkahns@gmail.com
Tryouts
Monday 8/10 3-5 or 5-7 (tbd based on grades)
Tuesday 8/11 3-5 or 5-7
Wednesday 8/12 3-5 or 5-7
Thursday 8/13 3-5 or 5-7
Friday 8/14 3-5 or 5-7