Slippery Rock University Athletics

As summer camp and clinic dates and planning for 2023 is finalized, that information will be posted to this page. Camps are listed in chronological order beginning with the first camp of the summer.
 
For information on each of the summer camp opportunities available at Slippery Rock University, contact the coaches listed below each respective camp. Any registration forms or other links related to the camps will be posted on this page as they become available.

ROCK FOOTBALL RELENTLESS PROSPECT CAMP #1
Registration: LINK
Date: May 7
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: All players entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023
Description: Showcase your abilities and get evaluated by the Slippery Rock coaching staff! You will learn how to play your position with technique and fundamentals while competing against some of the top talent in the area. Event will consist of athletic testing, agility stations, position specific drills and one-on-ones. This is an unpadded camp, only cleats are required! Registration in advance preferred, but walk-ups will be welcomed.
Cost: $70
Contact: Offensive Coordinator Drew Moulton (drew.moulton@sru.edu)

SRU CO-ED VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Registration: LINK
Dates: June 9-11
Times: Friday: 3-9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Aebersold Student Recreation Center
For: Adults age 21 and up
Description: The camp offers a solid program that combines individual and team skill development, while providing campers with the opportunities to train at their own level. The enrollment for the camp is limited to 80 athletes in order to provide a positive, quality experience for each camper.
Cost: Resident: $250 (Includes instruction, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), lodging, and a camp t-shirt). Commuter: $225 (Includes, instruction, lunch and dinner only, and a camp shirt).
Contact: Head Coach Laurie Lokash (laureen.lokash@sru.edu)

TRACK & FIELD JUMPERS WEEKEND
Registration: LINK
Dates: June 23 – June 25
Time: Friday June 23 at 1 p.m. – Sunday, June 25 at 4 p.m.
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: Athletes entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023
Description: The SRU Jumps Camp will provide a high quality, in-depth coverage of the high jump, long jump and triple jump. Campers will be able to choose which jump they want to specialize in or can gain a wide breadth of knowledge for all jumps. Jumps Camp will include seven instructional sessions and one video/lecture session touching on jumping technique and other topics directly related to the jumping events. Additionally, athletes will gain knowledge of how to properly train for the jumping events through weightlifting, plyometrics and speed and power development.
Cost: $375 for overnight campers, $300 for commuters
Contact: Assistant Coach Tabitha Bemis (tabitha.bemis@sru.edu)
 
TRACK & FIELD SPRINTERS AND HURDLERS WEEKEND
Registration: LINK
Dates: June 23 – June 25
Time: Friday June 23 at 1 p.m. – Sunday, June 25 at 4 p.m.
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: Athletes entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023
Description: SRU's Sprint & Hurdle Camp is a three-day intensive camp that will cover advanced sprinting and hurdling techniques. Sprinters will work on warm-up drills, sprint drills, sprint technique, starts and relays. Hurdlers will work on warm-up drills, hurdle drills, starts, high hurdle techniques and intermediate hurdle techniques. Sprinters and hurdlers will also go through sessions in weightlifting, plyometrics, aquatic workouts and other topics directly related to sprinting and hurdling.
Cost: $375 for overnight campers, $300 for commuters
Contact: Assistant Coach Tabitha Bemis (tabitha.bemis@sru.edu)
 
TRACK & FIELD THROWERS WEEKEND
Registration: LINK
Dates: June 23 – June 25
Time: Friday June 23 at 1 p.m. – Sunday, June 25 at 4 p.m.
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: Athletes entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023
Description: The SRU Throwers Camp will provide a high quality, in-depth coverage of the discus, shot put and javelin, as well as a brief introduction to the hammer. Throws Camp will cover warm-up drills, throwing drills and technique progressions in all three events. Additionally, the camp will review proper training for all throwing events. Sessions will include weight lifting, plyometrics, medicine ball workouts and other topics directly related to throwing. Campers will be coached by a pair of SRU Hall of Famers in Judy and Jim Geist and will also receive instruction from the throws coach of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team from the Tokyo Games, SRU alumnus Gary Aldrich.  
Cost: $375 for overnight campers, $300 for commuters
Contact: Assistant Coach Tabitha Bemis (tabitha.bemis@sru.edu)
 
TRACK & FIELD POLE VAULTERS WEEKEND
Registration: LINK
Dates: June 23 – June 25
Time: Friday June 23 at 1 p.m. – Sunday, June 25 at 4 p.m.
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: Athletes entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023
Description: The SRU Vaulters Camp will provide a high quality, in-depth coverage of the pole vault for the first 20 boys and 20 girls that apply. Vaulters Camp will cover warm-up drills, training and technique for the pole vault. The camp will be hosted by a coaching staff that has produced multiple national champions at the NCAA Division II and Division III level, including the owners of The Vault Shack in Volant, PA and Vault Athletics in North Huntingdon, PA.
Cost: $425 for overnight campers, $350 for commuters
Contact: Assistant Coach Tabitha Bemis (tabitha.bemis@sru.edu)

ROCK FOOTBALL RELENTLESS PROSPECT CAMP #2
Registration: LINK
Date: June 27
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: All players entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023
Description: Showcase your abilities and get evaluated by the Slippery Rock coaching staff! You will learn how to play your position with technique and fundamentals while competing against some of the top talent in the area. Event will consist of athletic testing, agility stations, position specific drills and one-on-ones. This is an unpadded camp, only cleats are required! Registration in advance preferred, but walk-ups will be welcomed.
Cost: $70
Contact: Offensive Coordinator Drew Moulton (drew.moulton@sru.edu)

SRU GIRL’S TEAM VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Registration: LINK
Dates: July 7-9
Location: Aebersold Student Recreation Center and Morrow Field House
For: A team is defined as a minimum of seven players (preferably eight to 10) from the same school or club who can play all required positions. It is recommended that no more than 12 players comprise a team. Each team must be accompanied by a coach.
Description: The team camp will provide attendees with instruction from top area high school and college coaches. The SRU volleyball coaching staff is committed to training athletes by providing each player with the opportunity to learn and enhance the fundamental skills of volleyball. We teach the game by providing quality instruction in conjunction with competitive opportunities. The objective of the camp, in addition to skill development, is to emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork and fun.
Cost: $200/player
Contact: Head Coach Laurie Lokash (laureen.lokash@sru.edu)
 
SRU VOLLEYBALL GIRL’S SKILLS CAMP
Registration: LINK
Dates: July 9-12
Times: First Day Schedule: 12-9:30 p.m., Weekday Schedule: 7:15 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Last Day: 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Aebersold Recreation Center and Morrow Field House
For: All girls in grades 6-12
Description: Under the direction of Laurie Lokash, Slippery Rock University women’s head volleyball coach, the Girl’s Individual Volleyball Camp will provide attendees with instruction from top area high school and college coaches and college players. The camp offers a solid
program that combines instruction on individual and team skills while providing attendees with an opportunity to train at their own level.
Cost: Resident - $325 (Includes camp instruction, access to facilities, overnight accommodations, all meals, & a camp t-shirt), Commuter - $300 (Includes camp instruction, access to facilities, lunch & dinner and a camp t-shirt)
Contact: Head Coach Laurie Lokash (laureen.lokash@sru.edu)

ROCK LACROSSE PROSPECT CLINIC #1
Registration: LINK
Dates: July 31
Times: Noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: Athletes entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023
Description: The clinics are geared towards high school lacrosse players with an interest in playing collegiately. Attendees can expect to work on tactical and technical play, small-sided drills and skills, team concepts and live play, while being evaluated by college coaches.
Cost: $75
Contact: Assistant Coach Jordan Anderson (jordan.anderson@sru.edu)

SRU SOFTBALL PROSPECT CAMP
Registration: LINK
Date: July 26, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: SRU Softball Complex or Morrow Field House
For: High school girls entering ninth grade and up
Description: Prospect camp is geared towards prospective student-athletes who are interested in Rock softball and want to improve their skills. The camp includes hitting, pitching, catching and infield/outfield drills. 
Cost: $75 for the hitting clinic, $65 for pitching and $35 each for catching, infield and outfield clinics per day. 
Contact: Assistant Coach Stacey Herzog (stacey.herzog@sru.edu)

SRU WOMEN'S SOCCER SUMMER ID CLINIC
Registration: LINK
Dates: July 29-30
Times: July 29 3 – 7 p.m. and July 30  7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: Players entering 9th grade and up
Description: The clinic is designed to totally immerse high school students from ninth grade and up in the competitive environment of women's collegiate soccer. Participants will receive valuable exposure in focused and detail-oriented, yet enjoyable sessions, and will be given the opportunity to work closely with college coaches. Boxed lunches will be provided.
Cost: Saturday and Sunday - $240 / Sunday Only - $150
Contact: Assistant Coach Kohl Orner (kohl.orner@sru.edu)

ROCK MEN'S BASKETBALL YOUTH SKILLS CLINIC
Registration: LINK
Dates: July 31
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (all sessions)
Check In: 8:30 a.m. (all sessions)
Location: Morrow Field House
For: Athletes entering grades 3-8 in fall 2023 (co-ed)
Cost: $40 per session or $100 for all three
Contact: Assistant coach Jon Valeriano (jonathan.valeriano@sru.edu)

FIELD HOCKEY DAY CAMP #2
Registration: LINK
Dates: August 5
Times: TBD
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: Current high school seniors and younger (all genders)
Description: The camp offers a solid program that combines individual and team skill development, while providing campers with the opportunities to train at their own level. Two field sessions will be provided as well as a film session and a campus tour and/or admissions Q&A.
Cost: $175
Contact: Assistant Coach Missy Revesz (melissa.revesz@sru.edu)

ROCK MEN'S BASKETBALL ELITE PROSPECT CAMP
Registration: LINK
Dates: August 6
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Check In: 9:15 a.m.
Location: Morrow Field House
For: Boys entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023
Cost: $80
Contact: Assistant coach Jon Valeriano (jonathan.valeriano@sru.edu)

ROCK MEN'S BASKETBALL YOUTH SKILLS CLINIC
Registration: LINK
Dates: August 7
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (all sessions)
Check In: 8:30 a.m. (all sessions)
Location: Morrow Field House
For: Athletes entering grades 3-8 in fall 2023 (co-ed)
Cost: $40 per session or $100 for all three
Contact: Assistant coach Jon Valeriano (jonathan.valeriano@sru.edu)

ROCK LACROSSE PROSPECT CLINIC #2
Registration: LINK
Dates: August 7
Times: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
For: Athletes entering grades 9-12 in fall 2023
Description: The clinics are geared towards high school lacrosse players with an interest in playing collegiately. Attendees can expect to work on tactical and technical play, small-sided drills and skills, team concepts and live play, while being evaluated by college coaches.
Cost: $75
Contact: Assistant Coach Jordan Anderson (jordan.anderson@sru.edu)

ROCK MEN'S BASKETBALL YOUTH SKILLS CLINIC
Registration: LINK
Dates: August 14
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (all sessions)
Check In: 8:30 a.m. (all sessions)
Location: Morrow Field House
For: Athletes entering grades 3-8 in fall 2023 (co-ed)
Cost: $40 per session or $100 for all three
Contact: Assistant coach Jon Valeriano (jonathan.valeriano@sru.edu)