What People are Saying about Jumbo Volleyball Clinics
"My daughter attended the Jumbo Volleyball Clinic as she was preparing to try out and play volleyball for the first time in 9th grade. Learning the correct techniques from the get-go enabled her to enter try-outs with confidence and skills that really set her apart. She grew to love the game, and was easily able to build on her base of skills. She received the Rookie of the Year award, and she truly believes it was because of the preparation you all gave her. She looks forward to attending future clinics with you. I can’t thank you enough!" - Jennifer Hahn, Arlington, MA
"The junior clinics at Tufts are excellent. Cora and team create a fun, energetic and lively environment for all the kids, no matter what skill level. Skill development and a focus on fundamental drills are a big reason why my daughter didn’t want them to end. Thank you Cora and team for your commitment to youth volleyball development." ~ Stan Lantsman, Volleyball Parent
“The Jumbo Volleyball Clinics are fantastic. Not only is the coaching fantastic, but the enthusiasm and involvement of Coach Cora and all the coaching staff is amazing. You can tell they are doing what they love, and passing that enthusiasm on to the players. It’s hard not to get excited about the sport with the level of excitement they bring to the court. I loved watching as much as my daughter loved participating and we’ll definitely be back for more!” ~ EF, Bishop Guertin HS Parent
“We are grateful to Coach Thompson and staff for an impactful experience at Tufts Clinics. The perseverance and passion of the coaches has really inspired our daughter. The clinic was very organized, on point, and fun; the girls started out by identifying few skills they would like to improve and made improvements throughout the six weeks. We are thankful to all the coaches for their hard-work and positive attitudes!” ~ Panna Patel, Volleyball parent
"When my daughter was working on switching positions to opposite/right-side, she said that the only clinic that truly helped her master attack/hitting and made everything click into place was the Tufts summer clinics. And then when her younger sister was looking for a clinic to improve her skills, she insisted that we only sign up for the Tufts clinics! Both of my daughters say that your clinics are the best and that it is where they develop the most in their skill level. The coaches are incredible in their support and their expertise and this is why we come back to Tufts every summer!" ~ Patricia Sutter, volleyball parent
"My daughter, now a high school junior, has been in Tufts clinics since she was in seventh grade. Her passion for volleyball has grown over the years fueled by Coach Cora’s boundless enthusiasm for the sport. Now crazy about volleyball and a veteran of clinics other than Coach Cora’s and Coach Christi's, she noted how much more she improves in the Tufts clinics because of the number of repetitions and the fact that all the coaches take the time to correct technique on each drill. Additionally, my husband, a volleyball player himself, has long marveled at Coach Cora’s willingness to spend just as much energy and attention on beginning players as on experienced, college-level players.” ~ Susan, Winchester, MA parent
"Cora Thompson and her team of coaches do a fantastic job of creating a positive camp environment where kids want to return year after year. Campers are welcomed enthusiastically each morning and quickly meet with the coaches for a group "chalk talk" before breaking into smaller groups for drills and scrimmages. It amazes me that Cora knows each player's name and is able to give specific and relevant feedback to each player as they go through drills. The campers benefit from getting this same type of feedback from all the coaches. I can't think of another camp that has such a great ratio of college level coaches compared to the number of campers. The Tufts' Jumbo camps and clinics definitely offer the best value when you consider the number of college coaches that comeback and work at the camp each year!" ~ Beth Murphy (parent of 2 Tufts campers)
"The Tufts Volleyball Clinics have certainly helped my daughter become the great volleyball player she is today. She has attended the clinics for the past 4 years. I enrolled her in all the different ones offered including the spring 6 week clinic, the 2 and 3 all day summer camps, and the position specific clinics. Each time she attended the clinics, the coaches would bring her to the next level of play based on her performance. She has worked with a handful of coaches at the clinics and each and every one of them really helped her reach that next level with their patience and expertise. She always felt challenged. She learned an amazing jump serve that she has perfected over the years. My daughter has won a multitude of awards over the past few years for volleyball, but the best prize to date is that she is able to play volleyball at her number one choice college this fall. I can not say enough about the positive experience my daughter has encountered at the clinics. I highly recommend each & every one offered." - Melrose Volleyball Parent, Mass
"Our daughter Alison attended one of the Tufts Jumbo Volleyball Clinics this summer (Session IC), and thoroughly enjoyed it. She has participated in a number of college-based clinics and camps over the years, and this one by far was the best for a combination of reasons – including communication, clinic program, coaching, the campus, and yes, culinary! The communication from Coach Cora Thompson leading into the clinics was thorough, timely and very responsive (including when our daughter had to reschedule her clinic date). The all-skills clinic program was challenging in a positive way, with the level of play and coaching exactly the thing that our highly-driven daughter was looking for in her visit. And speaking of coaches, Coach Thompson lined up a truly impressive array of coaching talent, with 7 head coaches from quality volleyball programs throughout New England, and several assistants, including Tufts Assistant Coach Kelly Bonja. What we really liked was that all the players got to work with all the coaches over the course of two days. Having the clinic on the beautiful Tufts’ campus, with the players having the opportunity to walk across campus both days for lunch at the Dewick/MacPhie Dining Hall, was another plus in the camp experience.
I should add that for volleyball players looking to possibly play on the “next level” in college, the session that Coach Thompson (along with 3 of her players) hosted after the final day of the clinic was very worthwhile – for both players and parents. I appreciated the “real deal” recruiting presentation with Coach T and her players, with some valuable insight shared on the process (including thoughts on the right fit academically and athletically), helpful regardless of where and when a prospective student may be thinking of in their college application plans. All in all, the clinic almost felt like 5 full days of value packed into 2 days. It was definitely worth the trip from Maine!" - Bob and Lorna Clark, Yarmouth, Maine
"I truly cannot say enough about Tufts Volleyball programs and its coaches... This is a first rate program known to have some the best coaches in New England. They have been a key element to my daughter's successes in the game and what makes it even greater is that she has enjoyed every session that she has spent with these coaches. Many thanks to Jumbo Volleyball Clinics for providing her with such great experiences all around.."
~Christine LoConte, Winchester, MA volleyball parent
"As a family, we cannot be more enthusiastic about the Tufts Volleyball Clinics. Both of my daughters have thrived with the instruction they have received from the many Tufts clinics they have done. My daughters are aware that Coach Cora brings coaches who are enthusiastic about the sport and who can help every athlete to learn and improve a particular skill. Coach Cora, the Tufts Coaches, and Tufts players are really such enthusiastic, excellent ambassadors of the sport. We are very thankful that the Tufts camp is available to us." ~ The Hain Family, Winchester, MA
"These clinics have been a big part of my volleyball career and have taught me so much. I learned more in one day at a Tufts clinic, then I did at a full week at another volleyball camp. The coaching staff is amazing and really has a passion for the sport. These clinics were what really aided me in making my school`s varsity team, and what has made me improve each year by leaps and bounds. I could not recommend these clinics more for anyone interested in really learning the tactics of volleyball and the necessary skills to be in a competitive environment" ~ Susan W., Sachem Volleyball, MA
“Our daughter Hannah began playing volleyball in 8th grade - a bit late for an aspiring competitive player. Attending a variety Tufts’ volleyball camps last year provided her with a great volleyball foundation. Coach Thompson’s attention to the technical aspects of the game helped our daughter quickly develop the right habits and disciplines as a player. In her first year as a high school player, Hannah was named co-captain of her team and now is playing in one of New England’s most competitive travel programs. There is no question that Coach Thompson’s camps, mentoring, and always positive encouragement, have helped our daughter make great strides as a player and, more importantly, nurtured her love for the game. We cannot say enough about the difference Cora’s instruction has made. Hope to see you at this year’s camps!!!” ~ Brad Harrington and Annie Soisson
"The Jumbo summer volleyball clinics gave my daughter new skills and new confidence to look forward to the high-school tryouts , to pass, set, hit, and serve better, and to make the team! She's the first to arrive at the Cousens gym, and the last to leave, exhausted and happy." ~ E. Wilson, Winchester, MA
"This past summer of 2012 was my first time attending the volleyball clinics at Tufts, and I honestly can’t say enough about how amazing these clinics are. The amount of skills that I left these clinics with were remarkable. Not only can I now do a powerful jump serve but also I feel more confident on the volleyball court, which I think is the most important part. Arriving at this camp at first was a little intimidating because I was surrounded by people with all different levels of ability from people like me who had only been playing for a couple of years to people who have been practically raised on the court. The amount of support and motivation from the coaches, not to mention Coach Cora Thompson, helped make me more comfortable on the court. Coach Cora Thompson has a wonderful way of sharing her love of volleyball. With her infectious smile there’s really no way you won't enjoy the days there, even when you are doing abdominal work outs! All the coaches are full of energy and knowledge and can’t wait to share it with you. There is honestly no downside to these clinics aside from the fact that days went by too fast! I have been counting down the days until summer rolls around when I can attend the clinics again!" ~ E.B, Vikings Volleyball, MA
"We have two daughters, born four years apart, who were serious volleyball players that went on to compete at the college level. Over the past dozen years we have attended literally hundreds of camps and clinics from Maine to California, and Coach Cora Thompson's program is one of the best. Her program features fast paced drills that materially enhance the elite player's skills and understanding of the game. Plus Coach Thompson's positive energy is infectious and fun. Her camps were well worth the investment of time and money." ~ Jeff Manning, volleyball dad, Baltimore, MD
"As a prospective college athlete, I liked the small number of participants in each session as this created an intimate learning environment while getting lots of touches on the ball. The coaches had the opportunity to get to know me and my style of play, allowing for valuable critique. I was impressed by the coaching staff’s knowledge and found them helpful as I certainly increased my volleyball IQ not only technically by strategically as well. I felt they took the time to give me one on one attention aSusand they definitely set the tone for the clinic – fun, but hard working! I will absolutely attend again, particularly for the personal training and attention I received. The clinic served as a great opportunity to interact with college coaches and players, as well as many other talented athletes from around the country, helping me to understand what college volleyball is really like. The Q&A sessions and campus tours were wonderful opportunities to get an even better understanding of Tufts and the volleyball program. My only disappointment was that the days went by too fast!" ~ L.Y., Tomahawk Volleyball, MA
"My daughter has attended the Tufts Volleyball Camp for 3 years under the instruction of Coach Cora and her players. The skills , drills, and games have enabled her to successfully play on her high school's varsity team. I truly recommend this program for anyone who wants to gain the ability and confidence to succeed in volleyball." ~ Bill Souris, Volleyball Dad, Winchester, MA
"With amazing coaches and players, and stories about Jumbo the elephant, the Tufts Volleyball Camp is the best sports camp that I have attended. Coach Cora and the rest of her team really want you to succeed in every aspect of the game, at the end of each day they will always ask "what did you learn today?" or "what are you going to improve on?"; they will even stay after hours to help you perfect your skills. The info sessions and drills are informative and the conditioning is challenging but Coach Cora always makes them enjoyable. From the first day you can tell that everyone who is running the clinic is glad that they are teaching and enjoy helping others learn the game that they love to play. This is the only clinic that I have gone to where I felt at home; the coaches and college players really take the time to get to know each player on and off the court. At the end of the day, the campers don't just become a team, they become a family." ~ L.S., Sachem Volleyball, MA 
"I have taken many of Coach Thompson’s camps and clinics at Tufts over the past few years, and they have been nothing but amazing for adding to my volleyball experience. Coach Thompson herself does a great job in breaking it all down and teaching the fundamentals as well as the finer points of volleyball. I started Coach Thompson’s clinics the first year I started playing and she greatly strengthened my skills. The college players that teach at the clinics also contribute tremendously to the experience. They are such great role models and give me something to aspire to be one day. Now, even though I am more advanced, I am always motivated and challenged at Coach’s clinics, and every time I go I learn something new. Coach Thompson is the best and I plan on continuing to work with her for as long as I can. I love going to Tufts volleyball clinics!" ~ A.S., Wildcat Volleyball, MA
"Over the last two years, my daughter has attended at least 6 Tufts camps or clinics run by Coach Thompson. She has improved her overall skills, learned what it takes to succeed in the sport and has gotten some valuable insight into the college volleyball experience. Cora Thompson has a wonderful way of inspiring her players to work hard and share her obvious love for volleyball. She has been a great role model for my daughter. Since my daughter loves going and I feel she gets a lot out of it, I will definitely sign her up again." ~ Maura Sternklar, Volleyball Mom, Lexington, MA
"Coach Cora and her staff provided my two daughters with excellent volleyball instruction, important conditioning exercises, as well as guidance on what to expect playing volleyball at the college level. The clinic was very well structured and organized. A lot was accomplished in two days! I was impressed with Coach Cora's communication before, during and after the clinic. The girls knew what to expect before they arrived, they received individual attention during the clinic, and they were provided with a re-cap of tips they learned which they are using in their practices to prepare for their upcoming season!" ~ Kathy, Volleyball Mom, Worcester, MA
"I wanted to let you know how much Sarrah enjoyed the clinic. Her performance improved dramatically over this short period of time. Thank you and your professional coaching staff for making this such a wonderful learning experience for my daughter. She couldn't wait to wear her Tufts volleyball shirt to school today!" ~ Rhonda Chouiakh, Volleyball Mom, Wakefield, MA
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