PROGRAM STRUCTURE
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM COST, DATES & DEADLINES
FAQ’s
STUDENTS TESTIMONIALS
VOLLEYBALL TEAM CAMPS IN SPAIN (For Coaches)
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
We offer this program to only women college volleyball players who want to study abroad during their off season in spring and continue training volleyball at an elite level on a Spanish team and play weekly.
Please note: men college volleyball players interested in doing this program, please email the program manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com for more information
Paying doesn´t mean playing. This program will help you grow and challenge you from an athletic point of view. You will have to work weekly and hard to earn a spot on the team and at the end it will be the decision of the coach if you play or not.
The challenge of playing on a Spanish team will help you grow your value as a player for your next season back at home.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students must be playing volleyball on their varsity team back at their home university or at a club.
PROGRAM COSTS, DATES & DEADLINES
$695 (This is an additional cost to the overall program cost. Tuition and fees still apply) Cost includes: Please note: students have the option of joining team if the Spanish coach decides to and competing with the team. Dates: Deadline: October 15, 2024 Please note: contact program manager, Sean Chipres, to start your application at seanrc@saiie.com
Spring term: Jan. 30 - May 14, 2025 (Only female)
3 spots available to join women's team!!!
FAQ´S
If you do not see your question listed here please contact us.
Where will I compete and practice, and at what level? When do the training sessions take place? How many training sessions take place each week? Are the trainings held in Spanish? How many American players will there be on a team? What age are the players on the team? How far are the training grounds? How much money will I need for transportation to and from trainings throughout the semester? Will I get to play matches? Please note: If you have any questions, please contact the Program Manager, Sean Chipres, at seanrc@saiie.com
SAIIE has reach agreements with local women volleyball Spanish teams that compete in the second national Spanish Championship.
Trainings will be held in the evenings and usually go for 2 hours.
Teams train 3 days a week. Our students will have the choice of only training twice a week if they have a weekend trip schedule.
Yes. You will be training with Spaniards, on a Spanish team, with Spanish coaches. This is an important aspect of the cultural immersion part of the program, as you will be surrounded by native Spanish speakers in a Spanish speaking environment which gives you a great opportunity to practice the language. However, on the team there's always some teammates that can speak some English, if its the case you don't understand an instruction from the coach.
No more than a maximum of 4 players are generally allowed
The age of the players is between 18 and 25 years old (approx.).
One of the clubs we work with has 2 women teams. One is called junior where all the players range between 18-20 years old and the other one is the senior team where the players that play are older. Students within the junior age will have the option to practice with the junior team or senior team.
All training facilities are no further than a 20 min. metro ride or 40 min. bus ride.
Approximately $80.
You will join the team and you will be eligible to play throughout your study abroad experience on the team. Team plays almost every weekend.
STUDENTS TESTIMONIALS
Samantha Wubben
University of Dubuque
"My volleyball experience in Spain was one of a kind. It was a whole different experience since I was able to learn more about their differences in plays. The language barrier made it a little hard but it still pushed me to learn more about the language."
Necole Stravino
GoucherCollege
"I highly recommend the volleyball program with SAIIE. I really enjoyed playing in Spain and getting to know the girls on the team. They were so welcoming"
Emily Kane
Davidson College
