Overview
Championship history and a top-flight coaching staff make it easy to see why The University of Texas volleyball program is considered one of the nation’s elite. Aspiring volleyball players have a chance to train with the best and be a part of the storied Longhorns tradition at the Texas Volleyball Camp. Head coach Jerritt Elliott has developed one of the finest camp experiences in the nation, allowing campers to benefit from all the UT program has to offer.
In 24 seasons, Head Coach Jerritt Elliott has continually kept the Longhorns among the nation’s elite. His efforts to keep the program at the top of the collegiate volleyball world paid dividends by winning back-to-back NCAA national championship in 2022 and 2023, the program’s fourth and fifth national titles and third and fourth in NCAA play. Texas holds the nation’s longest active streak for Sweet 16 appearances with 18 straight appearances. Texas also won numerous conference championships under Elliott’s watch, helping the Longhorns boast more Big 12 conference champions than any other program. Elliott has a keen eye for young talent and has developed a reputation as one of the nation’s best recruiters, continuing to add top recruiting classes to his Texas resume. Elliott’s peers have taken notice of his work in Austin, earning multiple AVCA Coaching Honors and Big 12 Coach of the Year honors during his tenure.
The Texas Volleyball Camp, run by Coach Elliott, brings the training and instruction used by the Longhorns to the camp gym. Elliott and his coaching staff strive to bring a positive experience to all campers, while working in a fun, hard-working environment. Leading the Texas Volleyball Camp staff are Associate Head coach David Hunt, Assistant Coach Reily Canter, and Director of Operations Nathan Mendoza. Hunt brings a wealth of experience from the collegiate and international levels. Canter is a rising star in the coaching ranks and Mendoza has been Director of Operations for the past 18 seasons. This staff is instrumental in helping Coach Elliott run one of the most successful camps in the nation. Additionally, many current and former Longhorns serve as counselors and coaches. The camp staff is bolstered by a bevy of stellar college, high school and club level coaches.
