Sports Camps

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All-Sports Camp, for kids ages 5 to 14, is an interactive camp for athletes of all levels. Campers will participate in a variety of sports such as tennis, pickleball, flag football, soccer, matball, basketball, hockey, and many other sports. The camp also includes indoor games from Berkeley’s Project Adventure program. Pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. Campers will be grouped by age and skill level.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 (ages 5-14)

About the Coach

Julia Babbo began her career at Berkeley in 2023 and is a middle division PE teacher. She also coaches the Navy Girls Soccer team and the Navy B Girls Volleyball team, sharing her expertise and enthusiasm for athletics. Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the University of Tampa, where she developed her strong foundation in sports education. She enjoys motivating her students and athletes to achieve their personal best on and off the field.

Coach Denise Gaberino has taught Physical Education at Walker Middle Magnet School for 14 years and is completing her 34th year of teaching in Hillsborough County. She has always had a love of sports, both playing and coaching. Gaberino joined Berkeley as a rock climbing instructor in 2017 and loves interacting with the campers and helping them conquer the challenges of each wall.

Audrey Paglia has been a fourth grade teacher here at Berkeley Preparatory School since 2022. Along with teaching during the school year Audrey coaches cross country and track. Last summer Audrey coached various enrichment camps and worked with second graders in the Summer of Excellence Program. Before her time at Berkeley she ran at the collegiate level, earned her master’s degree from Lake Forest College, and taught 3rd grade in Chicago, IL.

Coach Adam Stoll is entering his sixth year working with the Berkeley Summer Sports Program. He is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA, where he rowed as a Division I athlete and was captain of the team. He graduated with a bachelor’s in International Relations. After college, he spent eight years as the Head Coach of Rowing at Berkeley. Adam is in his eighth year as a math teacher at Walker Middle Magnet School.

Coach Tara Martz joined Berkeley in 2012 as a Lower Division Physical Education Teacher. She helped coach the JV and Varsity Girls Basketball Teams, as well as the Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team. Martz has been involved with the Middle Division Girls Basketball and Track Teams. She has had a passion for sports since she was a young kid. Martz grew up in Marietta, GA, where she played high school basketball and softball. She went on to play Division I collegiate basketball at Furman University. As a player, she was a four-year starter at point guard and helped lead her team to the Southern Conference Championship, earning them a trip to the NCAA Tournament. In addition to coaching responsibilities, Martz continues to teach Physical Education to first through fifth graders at Berkeley.

Coach Sean Davidson began participating in Adventure Education activities 25 years ago and loves that it can challenge everyone from the most novice climber to the most advanced. In addition to teaching Physical Education and Health at Berkeley, he also is the Adventure Education Coordinator, leads the Experiential Module of the Leadership Academy at Berkeley, and coaches JV Basketball.

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In our popular baseball camps, for boys ages 7 to 14, we teach the fundamentals of the game, including batting, fielding, catching, throwing, pitching, and base running, as well as the mental aspects of baseball. We preach situational baseball and knowing what to do with the ball before it comes to you. Our campers are fully prepared to excel in the sport of baseball. Pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 1 and 2 (Ages 7-14)

About the Coach

In 2014, Coach Richie Warren led Jesuit High School to its first State Baseball Championship in 14 years. In eight seasons as Head Baseball Coach at Jesuit, he amassed an impressive 206-39 record, and in the last five seasons, his team advanced to the state final four. He is a graduate of Jesuit High School, where he won a State Championship as a starting pitcher, and he attended the University of Florida. Coach Warren joined the Berkeley staff in 2014, and in 2016 he led Berkeley baseball to the State Semifinals. He is a seven-time District Coach of the Year and in 2023, he earned his 350th win as Head Coach.

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Coach Garcia’s full-day basketball camps, for boys ages 6 to 14, are a mix of fundamental instruction, fun, and competition. Campers learn a wide range of skills, including shooting, ball handling, passing, and footwork. Coach Garcia also teaches several offensive and defensive schemes and instructs the campers on general basketball philosophy. Combined with the instruction are plenty of daily contests including free throw shooting, one-on-one, hotshot, and (of course) basketball games and scrimmaging. Coach Garcia’s camps are for both the beginning and skilled player. Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 4 and 5 (Ages 6-14)

About the Coach

Coach Renaldo Garcia joined Berkeley in 2017 as its new Varsity Head Coach. Prior to that, he served as Head Basketball Coach at Sickles High School since 2002. His coaching accolades include leading Sickles to the 2017 Class 8A State Championship, finishing the season with an impressive 29-4 record. Other highlights include a State Runner-Up finish in 2010, and two Regional Championships in 2010 and 2017. Coach Garcia, who also served as the Assistant Coach at Sickles from 1997-2002, helped the school earn 12 regional playoff appearances (2005-2017), eight District Championships (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017), and an overall record of 332-104, during his tenure. He has coached several collegiate and professional players including former UNC Tar Heel and current Milwaukee Buck John Henson. As a player, Coach Garcia was a three-year starting guard for the University of Florida from 1987-1991, where he was a member of the school’s first SEC Championship team in 1989. He played professionally for Liga Georgina de Villegas (San Pedro Sula, Honduras) from 1991-1992. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Coach Garcia teaches full time as a member of Berkeley’s Physical Education Department. 

Coach Sean Davidson began participating in Adventure Education activities 25 years ago and loves that it can challenge everyone from the most novice climber to the most advanced. In addition to teaching Physical Education and Health at Berkeley, he also is the Adventure Education Coordinator, leads the Experiential Module of the Leadership Academy at Berkeley, and coaches JV Basketball.

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This full-day, indoor camp, for boys ages 7 to 14, focuses on core football fundamentals such as passing, receiving, and stances, as well as strategies and teamwork. Each day we will play organized games of touch football/7-on-7, so kids can put to use the knowledge they have gained throughout the camp. The camp maintains a safe, non-contact style of play. This camp is indoors in the Straz Family Field House, and campers will be out of the hot, late-July sun! Pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 6 (ages 7-14)

About the Coach

Coach Dominick Ciao won his first State Championship in the fall of 2023 and is one of the most respected coaches in the greater Tampa area. He is also the third winningest Head Football Coach in Hillsborough County history with over 250 victories. Coach Ciao’s teams own nine district titles and three regional titles. In his 16 years as Head Coach of Jesuit High School, he amassed an impressive 132-60 record. Coach Ciao brought his winning formula to Berkeley in 2007, and in 2011, he led the Varsity Football Team to a District Championship, Regional Championship, and State Semifinal. In 2016, Coach Ciao’s Berkeley team was District Runner-up, Regional Champions, and State Semifinalists. In 2021, Berkeley finished with an overall record of 12-1 and reached the 3A State Championship Game. In his head coaching career, he has coached over 125 Division I signees. Coach Ciao is the 2016 recipient of the Positive Coaching Alliance’s Double-Goal Coach award for his positive impact on youth athletes.

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This camp, for boys ages 9 to 14, provides opportunities for players of all ability and experience levels to learn the game of lacrosse, develop their individual skills, and practice team concepts. Whether you have played lacrosse for years or have never picked up a stick in your life, you will benefit from this camp. In this full-day camp, boys will play alongside others of similar age and ability levels, allowing for maximum development regardless of prior experience. Pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

Players are encouraged to bring a stick, helmet, and gloves if they have them (these are not required).

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 1 (ages 9-14)

About the Coach

Coach Mike Ryder is in his fourth year as Head Coach of Berkeley’s Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team. He has spent most of the last decade between Colorado and Florida, where he has coached lacrosse at all levels. He currently serves as national director of camps and Florida for 3d Lacrosse, the nation’s largest lacrosse training and development company.

Coach Ryder first came to Tampa to assume the role as Defensive Coordinator at the University of Tampa (2011-2013). During his time at UT, the Spartans were crowned regular season Deep South Conference Champions both years. Under Coach Ryder’s direction, the Spartan defense ended the 2012 campaign with the ninth-ranked defense in all of Division II. He also coached at IMG Academy (2014-2015) and served double duty as both Head Coach of the FHSAA varsity team and as Offensive Coordinator of the national team, which ended the 2015 season ranked #5 nationally by USA Today. Coach Ryder previously spent time in Colorado, where he held the position as Head Coach for the University of Colorado Men’s Lacrosse program (MCLA Division I). After taking over the program midseason in 2010, he led the team to a 16-9 overall record in just under two years, which included two MCLA championship tournament appearances and 12 wins over MCLA top 25 programs, including a victory over # 1 Michigan, ending the Wolverines 49-game winning streak.

Outside of lacrosse, Coach Ryder completed his master’s in Sports Leadership from Northeastern University in 2016. He graduated with a bachelor’s in Secondary Education/History in 2008 from Salisbury University, where he was a member of one of the most prestigious Division III lacrosse programs.

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This full-day, outdoor football camp, for boys ages 7 to 14, focuses on core football fundamentals such as passing, receiving, and stances, as well as strategies and teamwork. Each day we will play organized games of touch football/7-on-7, so kids can put to use the knowledge they have gained throughout the camp. The camp maintains a safe, non-contact style of play. Pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 2 and 3 (ages 7-14)

About the Coach

Coach Dominick Ciao won his first State Championship in the fall of 2023 and is one of the most respected coaches in the greater Tampa area. He is also the third winningest Head Football Coach in Hillsborough County history with over 250 victories. Coach Ciao’s teams own nine district titles and three regional titles. In his 16 years as Head Coach of Jesuit High School, he amassed an impressive 132-60 record. Coach Ciao brought his winning formula to Berkeley in 2007, and in 2011, he led the Varsity Football Team to a District Championship, Regional Championship, and State Semifinal. In 2016, Coach Ciao’s Berkeley team was District Runner-up, Regional Champions, and State Semifinalists. In 2021, Berkeley finished with an overall record of 12-1 and reached the 3A State Championship Game. In his head coaching career, he has coached over 125 Division I signees. Coach Ciao is the 2016 recipient of the Positive Coaching Alliance’s Double-Goal Coach award for his positive impact on youth athletes.

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Get ready to elevate your game at this summer’s Boys’ Outdoor Soccer Camp! Designed for players of all abilities, this program focuses on improving skills, building teamwork, and understanding game tactics on the field. Led by experienced coaches, participants will develop their dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive techniques through engaging drills and friendly competitions. With plenty of outdoor practice and spirited scrimmages, this camp is the ultimate way to sharpen your soccer skills while enjoying the thrill of the game. Don’t miss out on this exciting week of fun and growth!

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 3 (ages 10-14)

About the Coach

Coach Tim Cooper, the 2012 and 2017 NSCAA Florida High School Coach of the Year, has over 20 years of coaching experience from the youth to the collegiate level. He has been the head soccer coach at Berkeley for the past thirteen years, where he has led the Bucs to several district and regional titles and three state finals runner-up trophies. In addition, Coach Cooper has worked at Lakeland and Countryside High Schools, St. Leo University, and Florida Southern College, his alma mater. Coach Cooper played professionally in England with the Crawley Town FC. He spent 10 years coaching at the club level in the Tampa Bay Area. In addition to his coaching and playing experience, Coach Cooper has 15 years of experience working youth soccer camps, both at Florida Southern College and the University of South Florida.

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Unleash your soccer skills this summer at Berkeley Preparatory School’s Boys’ Indoor Soccer Camp! Designed for players of all levels, this action-packed program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and strategy through fast-paced indoor play. Experienced coaches provide personalized instruction to enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive techniques in a fun, competitive environment. With exciting drills, small-sided games, and plenty of opportunities to refine your talents, this camp is the perfect place to ignite your passion for soccer. Join us for a week of unforgettable camaraderie, growth, and high-energy fun!

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 1 and 7 (ages 10-14)

About the Coach

Coach Tim Cooper, the 2012 and 2017 NSCAA Florida High School Coach of the Year, has over 20 years of coaching experience from the youth to the collegiate level. He has been the head soccer coach at Berkeley for the past thirteen years, where he has led the Bucs to several district and regional titles and three state finals runner-up trophies. In addition, Coach Cooper has worked at Lakeland and Countryside High Schools, St. Leo University, and Florida Southern College, his alma mater. Coach Cooper played professionally in England with the Crawley Town FC. He spent 10 years coaching at the club level in the Tampa Bay Area. In addition to his coaching and playing experience, Coach Cooper has 15 years of experience working youth soccer camps, both at Florida Southern College and the University of South Florida.

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This camp, for boys and girls ages 5 to 14, is about having FUN! Campers will enjoy a mix of pool games and dry-land games, utilizing all Berkeley has to offer, including the Cantonis Pool, Buccaneer Ridge (the rock climbing wall), Dickey Field, and indoor gyms. Campers will also build and launch their own rockets and tie dye a shirt. Slip ‘N Slide, water balloons ,and popsicles will be a part of each week.

Campers will need to bring a change of clothes, a swimsuit, a snack, and a water bottle each and every day. Campers must be able to swim.

This is a one-week camp. Full-day and half-day options are available. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (ages 5-14)

About the Coach

Jonathan Jordan ’08 was a high school All-American, a 2012 Olympic Trial Qualifier, and a four-year letter winner and Team Captain for the #4 ranked University of Florida swim team. In 2016, Coach Jordan led Berkeley’s Boys Swimming Team to a second-place finish in the State Finals, the highest placing in school history. He has taught swim lessons for the past 16 years and loves to develop perfect swimming technique for future competitive swimmers of any age. He currently serves as the Seventh Grade Academic Dean and a Sixth and Seventh Grade Science Teacher at Berkeley. Coach Jordan also tends to Berkeley’s apiary, where he manages 15 honeybee hives.

Coach Gena Dempsey is currently in her ninth year at Berkeley, coming to us from Hillsborough County Schools, where she coached for 18 years. She is the chair of the Physical Education Department and currently coaches in the Middle Division volleyball program and is the Middle Division Softball Coach. In her time here at Berkeley, she has also coached soccer and basketball in Middle Division. Coach Dempsey graduated from the University of Tampa, where she played softball for the Spartans. 

Corey Estes has been a teacher and coach at Berkeley since 2008.  He began coaching MD Track and Field in 2008, Varsity Cross Country in 2010 and Varsity Track and Field in 2022.  Coach Estes also acts as the 8^th Grade Class Sponsor and is the Director of the Berkeley National Security Institute.

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This coed camp will teach young athletes all the essential skills needed to perform. It is specialized to help cheerleaders learn new skills, spend extra time on challenging, hard-to-master skills, and bring their developed skills to new heights. The camp will consist of practicing cheers, dances, proper techniques, jumps, stunts, and tumbling; camp will conclude with a cheer performance. Equally important, this camp will focus on leadership skills, teamwork, communication, trust, confidence, and fun! 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 1, 2, and 4 (ages 5-12)

About the Coach

Erica Spada has always had a passion for cheer, beginning with her first memory of the sport at an early age of 4. Spada did competitive cheerleading for her entire cheer career, where she even competed in four world championships. She cheered all 4 years at USF while studying elementary education. From 2008-2015, She was a part of the National Cheerleading Association from 2008-2014, during which she hosted youth, high school, all-star, and collegiate cheer clinics and camps around the country. Coach Spada has been coaching at all levels since 2008. She is the head of the cheerleading program here at BPS, where she coaches and oversees cheer in all divisions-lower, middle, and upper.

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This exciting instructional camp, for girls ages 10 to 14, will be held at Berkeley’s Gries Beach Volleyball Complex on campus. 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 3 and 4 (ages 10-14)

About the Coach

Born in Brazil, Livingstone “LT” Treumann was raised in Orlando, FL, and has been involved with the game of beach volleyball for more than 20 years. His extensive career has allowed him to coach a wide range of players, including Olympic-bound athletes and numerous junior athletes. Under Treumann’s guidance, his athletes have achieved great accolades in the sport, have been recognized by the USA Volleyball High Performance team as standout players, and have earned scholarships within the NCAA Division I and II levels. Treumann resides in St. Petersburg, where he owns and co-directs BeVolleyball Academy, a nationally known premier Junior Beach Volleyball Club. In December 2021, he was named Berkeley’s Head Coach of Beach Volleyball during its inaugural season.

A few of his career’s highlights:

• 2019 Third Place Men’s AVP Manhattan Bech Open

• Six National Junior Tournament Championships (USAV, AVP, AAU)

• 2020 AVP Coach (TEAMS: Andy Benesh/Eric Beranek and Troy Field/Tim Bomgreen)

• Year-round training and Private Lessons to Junior/Pre-Collegiate athletes who obtained the following status:

• USAV HP & USAV FLORIDA REGION TEAM athletes

• FULL/PARTIAL Scholarship recipients at NCAA Division I and II

• Lead/Participated in training sessions with the following Olympians: Kerri Walsh, Casey Patterson, Sean Rosenthal, Chaim Schalk, April Ross, Brooke Sweat, and Jake Gibb.

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This camp is for boys and girls ages 4 to 12. We believe that the life-saving skill of swimming should be taught as a fun, safe, and healthy activity each and every day of the year. Our group lesson program allows children to progress from blowing bubbles to swimming butterfly at his or her own pace. Swimming skills must be practiced regularly with perfect technique in order to be effective, and class instructors will make sure that each student has mastered the skills necessary to succeed at every level along the way. Berkeley Aquatics will provide instruction aimed to challenge each child to take their swimming level as far as they can dream.

This is a one-week session.

Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (ages 4-12)

About the Coach

Jonathan Jordan ’08 was a high school All-American, a 2012 Olympic Trial Qualifier, and a four-year letter winner and Team Captain for the #4 ranked University of Florida swim team. In 2016, Coach Jordan led Berkeley’s Boys Swimming Team to a second-place finish in the State Finals, the highest placing in school history. He has taught swim lessons for the past 16 years and loves to develop perfect swimming technique for future competitive swimmers of any age. He currently serves as the Seventh Grade Academic Dean and a Sixth and Seventh Grade Science Teacher at Berkeley. Coach Jordan also tends to Berkeley’s apiary, where he manages 15 honeybee hives.

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Boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14 will enjoy the Buccaneer Ridge rock climbing wall (renovated in 2023) with newer holds, challenging pathways up to the top, and real rock formations to simulate real life rock climbing. In addition, campers will experience the catwalk, flying squirrel, and the dangling duo on the high ropes course. It’s elements such as these that combine the thrill of climbing with the joy of conquering your fears. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or a complete novice, our professionally designed rock wall and high ropes course will provide something for everyone. Our experienced instructors will challenge each camper within their comfort zone, offering support and encouragement, and ensuring a safe and memorable experience. 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (ages 6-14)

About the Coach

Coach Denise Gaberino has taught Physical Education at Walker Middle Magnet School for 14 years and is completing her 34th year of teaching in Hillsborough County. She has always had a love of sports, both playing and coaching. Gaberino joined Berkeley as a rock climbing instructor in 2017 and loves interacting with the campers and helping them conquer the challenges of each wall.

Coach Adam Stoll is entering his sixth year working with the Berkeley Summer Sports Program. He is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA, where he rowed as a Division I athlete and was captain of the team. He graduated with a bachelor’s in International Relations. After college, he spent eight years as the Head Coach of Rowing at Berkeley. Adam is in his eighth year as a math teacher at Walker Middle Magnet School.

Coach Tara Martz joined Berkeley in 2012 as a Lower Division Physical Education Teacher. She helped coach the JV and Varsity Girls Basketball Teams, as well as the Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team. Martz has been involved with the Middle Division Girls Basketball and Track Teams. She has had a passion for sports since she was a young kid. Martz grew up in Marietta, GA, where she played high school basketball and softball. She went on to play Division I collegiate basketball at Furman University. As a player, she was a four-year starter at point guard and helped lead her team to the Southern Conference Championship, earning them a trip to the NCAA Tournament. In addition to coaching responsibilities, Martz continues to teach Physical Education to first through fifth graders at Berkeley.

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This camp is for boys and girls ages 5-11 (Weeks 1 and 2) and ages 9-14 (Week 4). The first half of the camp consists of fun ball skill games, and campers will have their own balls and get lots of touches. The second half of camp is play, play, play! Each camper will be placed on a 4-on-4 team and play all week with that team. Teams earn points, and on Friday the teams battle it out for the championship trophy. The key to this camp is for the campers to enjoy the game and learn along the way. Keep kicking!

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 1 and 2 (ages 5-11)

About the Coach

Julia Babbo began her career at Berkeley in 2023 and is a middle division PE teacher. She also coaches the Navy Girls Soccer team and the Navy B Girls Volleyball team, sharing her expertise and enthusiasm for athletics. Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the University of Tampa, where she developed her strong foundation in sports education. She enjoys motivating her students and athletes to achieve their personal best on and off the field.

Coach Tara Martz joined Berkeley in 2012 as a Lower Division Physical Education Teacher. She helped coach the JV and Varsity Girls Basketball Teams, as well as the Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team. Martz has been involved with the Middle Division Girls Basketball and Track Teams. She has had a passion for sports since she was a young kid. Martz grew up in Marietta, GA, where she played high school basketball and softball. She went on to play Division I collegiate basketball at Furman University. As a player, she was a four-year starter at point guard and helped lead her team to the Southern Conference Championship, earning them a trip to the NCAA Tournament. In addition to coaching responsibilities, Martz continues to teach Physical Education to first through fifth graders at Berkeley.

Audrey Paglia has been a fourth grade teacher here at Berkeley Preparatory School since 2022. Along with teaching during the school year Audrey coaches cross country and track. Last summer Audrey coached various enrichment camps and worked with second graders in the Summer of Excellence Program. Before her time at Berkeley she ran at the collegiate level, earned her master’s degree from Lake Forest College, and taught 3rd grade in Chicago, IL.

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This camp is for boys and girls ages 6 to 12. The Swim and Dive Camp is run by certified USA Swim coaches. The coaches will instruct the campers in all four Olympic strokes. Each stroke is broken down starting with body position in the water to full technique. The coaches will teach specific drills for each stroke to improve efficiency. Starts and turns will also be included.

Divers will learn the basic approach, positions, and dives in all four directions (front, back, inward, and reverse). The coach will analyze each diver’s abilities and encourage the divers to learn new dives when ready.

Campers will be divided into two groups. One group swims for ½ hour and the other group will dive for ½ hour. Then the groups will switch.   

Qualifications: Campers must be able to swim 25 yards of basic freestyle and backstroke.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (ages 6-12)

About the Coach

Coach Svet Bobov joined Berkeley’s swim program in 2021. He graduated in 1996 from the National Sport Academy “Vassil Levski” in Sofia, Bulgaria, as a swim coach and P.E. teacher. His has been coaching since 1994, and coached the National Swim Team of Bulgaria 2000-2002, Croatian National Team 2004-2008, 2008-2012, Arena Swim Team, and throughout Croatia from 2003-2013.

Personal Coaching Awards

• 48 Broken National Records of Croatia in all group ages and seniors 

• 2004-2012 Winning the title “Best Swimming Coach” each year for that period, Istra Region, Croatia 

• 183 medals won from National Championships of Croatia and Bulgaria 

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Tennis Camp, for boys and girls ages 5 to 9, emphasizes tennis fundamentals and technique, such as agility, hand-eye coordination, footwork training, basic strokes, and racquet form. The camp also incorporates interactive games with other children of the same skill level.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 (ages 5-9)

About the Coach

Jacquelyn Rosen became Berkeley’s Varsity Tennis Head Coach in 2012. She is the 2011 Hillsborough County Coach of the Year, having led the Plant High School Girls Tennis Team to a State Championship in 2011. In 2016, she coached Berkeley’s Boys Doubles Team to the State Title. In 2017, she led the Girls Varsity Team to District and Regional Championships, and then onto states for the first time in over a decade. In 2018-2021 she led the Girls Varsity Team to undefeated regular seasons. The Girls Varsity Team made the State Finals in 2018 and 2019; in 2020 they were State Semifinalists. In 2021, Coach Rosen led both the Girls and Boys Varsity Teams to undefeated regular seasons; both were District and Regional Champions and State Semifinalists. As a junior player, Coach Rosen was ranked #1 in Florida and the U.S. in the girls 12’s and #2 in the U.S. in the girls 14’s. At age 14, she was ranked #1 in Florida in the girls 18’s. She won three gold medals at the Maccabiah Games in Israel and turned pro at age 15. She has been the winner or runner-up of 14 WTA/ITF Women’s Pro tournaments throughout the world.

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Join Coach Pisano and Coach Knowles for some futsal fun in the Berkeley gym.  Keep cool playing indoor soccer activities and futsal games with us for the last week of the Berkeley summer programs.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 7 (ages 10-14)

About the Coach

Coach Jeannie Pisano ’89 is the Varsity Girls Head Coach at Berkeley Preparatory School. She played high school soccer at Berkeley and college soccer at Vanderbilt University.  She has coached soccer for over twenty years, including her time at Berkeley as well as the Harpeth Hall School and Franklin Road Academy both in Nashville, Tennessee.  She and her husband Fred are Berkeley alumni and parents of two current students and one graduate.

Coach Haley Knowles is the Junior Varsity Girls Head Coach at Berkeley. She has been at Berkeley for two years.  Coach Haley was born and raised in Tampa attending Gaither High School.  Her collegiate experience took her to Darton State College in Georgia and Eckerd College in St. Petersburg.  She spent four years coaching at the D1 and D3 collegiate levels before coming to Berkeley.

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At this camp, for girls ages 9 to 14, the beginner to the most advanced athlete will be challenged. There is a theme each day, and the drills and games are centered around concepts such as offensive mindset, defensive intensity, and toughness. Some highlights of the full-day camp include: everyone’s shooting form videotaped and analyzed, varsity girls basketball players assisting as counselors, skill-based games each day, and 1-on-1, 2-on-2, and 4-on-4 tournaments. Pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 3 and 4 (ages 9-14)

About the Coach

Coach Beth Lauteria is Berkeley’s Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach. She is a former college player at Glenville State College (Division II). By her senior year, she was ranked seventh in the nation for three-point scoring, finishing with over 1,000 points. While coaching, her main focus is to educate athletes on the fundamentals of the game, both mentally and physically, and teaching all players that through discipline, an unstoppable work ethic, and a passion for the game, dreams of playing at any level they choose are possible.

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Coaches John Coup and Aaron Smith are excited to work with campers (girls ages 5 to 14) to teach them the physical and mental skills needed to excel in the sport of girls flag football. The fundamentals of the sport will be taught, including offensive and defensive strategy, communication, stances, steps, starts, route running, flying to the football on defense, and pulling flags.

In this full-day camp, we will spend the first hour of each camp working on the offensive (quarterback, wide receiver, and running back) and defensive (linebacker and defensive back) fundamentals. Campers will then be divided into teams and play 30-minute games (two 15-minute halves) with a five-minute water break until lunch and swim time. After lunch and swim, we will spend an additional 15 minutes running offensive plays in an attempt to create the most efficient and successful offense possible. Campers will be bracketed according to age range (5-7, 8-10, 11-12, 13-14). Teams will be arranged in a manner that accommodates friends who’d like to play on the same team and skill level to offer the most parity possible. Time in the Cantonis Pool is offered at the discretion of the head coach.

The sport of flag football offers our athletes so much more than wins and losses. This flag football camp will assist our campers in believing in their abilities to play excellent football and demonstrate leadership skills. Girls Flag Football Camp at Berkeley encompasses the following belief: None of us is as strong as all of us! When our athletes gain the trust of their teammates and work as one, the game becomes a very rewarding educational experience.

Did you know that at the NAIA level, women’s flag football is a varsity sport? We look forward to having your amazing daughters join us for this camp. We are committed to helping your child reach her dreams!

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 1 and 4 (ages 5-14)

About the Coach

John Coup’s coaching career began in 1991 and his teaching career at Berkeley started in 1998. He is the assistant coach for the Varsity Girls flag football team at Berkeley, and his offensive scheming is widely considered as the one of the most prolific and innovative in the state. He has been part of the volleyball program for decades and was the Head Coach at Berkeley Prep for four years. During this time, Berkeley played in three Final Fours and a Regional Final. He played competitive flag football in and around the state of Florida and the southeast for over a decade. He was part of a team that won the national championship and enjoys passing on his passion for flag football to youth players.

Coach Aaron Smith, a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, has over 20 years of experience helping athletes at all levels achieve their goals. Coach Smith began his career at Berkeley in 2002 with the boys soccer program and shortly thereafter began working with many of Berkeley’s sports teams and individuals. Coach Smith is a member of Berkeley’s Physical Education Department and is Berkeley’s Head Strength Coach. 

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The sport of lacrosse is growing all over the country! At the Girls Lacrosse Camp, we will be learning the techniques of passing, catching, shooting, and defense. This camp is designed for girls ages 6 to 14 of all ability levels and playing experience. Players will be coached at their own individual level. Pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 4 (ages 7-14)

About the Coach

Jennifer (Fletcher) Stoll has been a part of the Berkeley Girls Varsity Lacrosse program since 2009. A native of Syracuse, NY, Stoll moved to Tampa following her time playing Division I lacrosse at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. As a player, Stoll was a four-year starter, team captain, and an Academic All-American. Coach Stoll was the Head Coach of Berkeley’s Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team for ten years. A passion of Stoll’s since moving to Tampa has been to introduce the sport of lacrosse to young athletes and grow the game in the Tampa Bay area. Stoll has been a part of Berkeley’s Summer Lacrosse Camp since 2009 and also leads Berkeley’s Lower Division Lacrosse After-School Club throughout the academic year. Stoll is a second grade teacher in the Lower Division at Berkeley and has taught second, third, fourth, and fifth grade during her 16 years of teaching.  

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The first half of the camp focuses on fun ball-skill games, where campers will each have their own ball and get plenty of touches to improve their individual skills. Along the way, they’ll also build social connections through teamwork and interactive activities. The second half of the camp is all about play, play, play! Campers will be placed on teams and will play with those teams throughout the week, enhancing their soccer skills while developing teamwork and sportsmanship. The key to this camp is for campers to enjoy the game, build friendships, and learn valuable soccer and social skills along the way.

A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 4 (Ages 10-14)

About the Coach

Coach Haley Knowles is the Junior Varsity Girls Head Coach at Berkeley. She has been at Berkeley for two years.  Coach Haley was born and raised in Tampa attending Gaither High School.  Her collegiate experience took her to Darton State College in Georgia and Eckerd College in St. Petersburg.  She spent four years coaching at the D1 and D3 collegiate levels before coming to Berkeley.

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This full-day camp is for girls ages 7 to 14. The goal is to learn volleyball in a positive atmosphere with a focus on building general skills, inclusion, sportsmanship, and fun. Players come in with different levels of experience and are grouped according to their skill. Campers learn the basic techniques of volleyball and then apply those techniques during game-like situations, all with the aim of developing each participant into a more complete player.  

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 1, 2, and 3 (ages 7-14)

About the Coach

Sarah Kirkwood Reiss graduated from Plant High School in 2004, winning State Titles in 2001, 2002, and 2003. In addition, Reiss was named Florida Gatorade Player of the Year her senior year. A 2008 graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cognitive Science and a Pre-Medicine Concentration in Neuroscience, Reiss had one of the most outstanding volleyball careers in Cavalier history at outside hitter. She established team records for career kills, kills per set, and service aces, and graduated ranked sixth all-time in hitting percentage and eighth in digs. During her time at UVA, Reiss racked up numerous accolades. She was an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Honorable Mention All-American as a sophomore and senior, as well as a two-time ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American—including receiving First Team honors her junior year. A two-year team captain, Reiss was also selected All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) each of her four years and was named the ACC Freshman of the Year in 2004. She was a three-time Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Player of the Year. Off the court, Reiss received the Thomas Rodney Crowley, Jr. Scholarship and the Ralph Sampson Scholarship Award. She was also a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. Following graduation, Reiss continued her volleyball career professionally in the Association of Volleyball Professionals and internationally in Italy and Puerto Rico. Following her professional volleyball career, Reiss earned a Master of Science degree in Commerce with a Concentration in Financial Services from UVA in 2010. She earned a law degree from the Cardozo School of Law in New York City, concentrating on Intellectual Property.

Ashley Bassler ’92 is entering her 18th year as a fifth grade teacher and volleyball coach. She is a native of Tampa and a graduate of Berkeley, where she was an All-American volleyball player. Bassler continued her volleyball career at the University of Florida, where she earned All-American honors as an outside hitter. After graduating, she went on to play professionally in Belgium. After retiring as a player, Bassler spent many years as a club coach and camp counselor before starting her teaching and coaching career. Bassler is excited to be returning to Berkeley this summer and joining the varsity girls coaching staff in the fall.

John Coup is currently in his 25th year as an instructor at Berkeley. He has been part of the volleyball program for 25 years and was the Head Coach at Berkeley Prep for four years. During this time, Berkeley played in three Final Fours and a Regional Final. He played competitive flag football in and around the state of Florida and the southeast for over a decade. He was part of a team that won the national championship and enjoys passing on his passion for flag football to youth players.

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This golf camp, for boys and girls ages 10 to 14, at the new Gipe Golf Complex on Berkeley’s campus offers fun and educational programs designed to introduce kids to the game of golf in a supportive and engaging environment. Led by U.S. Women’s Open Champion and Berkeley’s Varsity Golf Head Coach, Jane Geddes, the camp will focus on teaching the basics of the golf swing through age-appropriate activities and games. The emphasis is on building fundamental skills in an enjoyable, low-key environment.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 1, 2, 3, and 4 (ages 10-14)

Full-Day Camp Information: The morning session of this camp will be held on campus and end at 12 p.m. There will be a one-hour lunch break, and then golfers will head to a local golf course for nine holes of play. All participants registering for the full-day camp must have a basic golf knowledge and acumen.

About the Coach

Jane Geddes is a retired professional golfer who made her mark on the LPGA Tour by winning 14 tournaments worldwide throughout her 20-year professional career. Geddes attended Florida State University, where she played golf and was a member of the 1981 National Championship Team. After turning professional in 1983, she quickly made an impact on the LPGA Tour, earning her first victory in 1986 at the U.S. Women’s Open and then her second major, the LPGA Championship, the following year. 

Throughout her career, Geddes amassed 11 LPGA Tour victories and three international wins, including the Women’s British Open (prior to its Major status). Her consistent performances on the tour also earned her a spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team, and she later served as Assistant Captain for two consecutive Solheim Cup events. 

Known for her strong ball-striking and competitive spirit, Geddes was a respected figure on the LPGA Tour throughout her career. She retired from professional golf in the mid 2000’s, attended law school at Stetson College of Law, and continued to stay involved in the sport working for the LPGA Tour and other golf industry leaders. 

In recognition of her contributions to the game, Geddes was inducted into the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame. Today, she remains a respected figure in the golf community. For the past three seasons, Geddes has served as Berkeley’s Boys and Girls Varsity Golf Head Coach, with the Boys Varsity Team making their first appearance at the State Championship this past fall. She looks forward to taking full advantage of the new Gipe Golf Complex—a state-of-the-art golf practice facility located on Berkeley’s campus.

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In Indoor All-Sports Camp, students ages 5 to 9 will learn a variety of fundamental sports skills as they are exposed to a different sport each day of the week. Sports of the day include: baseball, basketball, bowling, football, and soccer.

Fundamental skills include: locomotor movements, throwing and catching, striking/batting, dribbling, passing and trapping; shooting (basketball and soccer), and dodging. A typical day may include: morning exercises/warm up/ cooperative games; A.M. sport-specific skills-of-the day and games; daily pool time/free swim; P.M. sport contest/big group games. Most camp activities are scheduled to be indoors to escape the Florida summer heat. The goal is for the campers to learn in a positive atmosphere with a focus on building general skills, inclusion, sportsmanship, and fun. Pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. Campers are grouped by age and skill level. 

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 5, 6, and 7 (ages 5-9)

About the Coach

Coach Joe Maldonado has been a personal and group trainer for over a decade. With a master’s in Sport Coaching, he also interned at the NSCA Headquarters in Colorado Springs, where he worked with U.S. and foreign national athletes, first responders, and youth athletes. Prior to becoming an Elementary P.E. teacher, he achieved status as a Master Trainer at the Harbour Island Athletic Club, while also leading the staff education program. He has obtained training certificates including: NSCA CSCS, NASM CPT, USA Track & Field Level 1, CrossFit Level 1 / Olympic Weightlifting / Kids, and a GMB Fitness Apprenticeship.

Coach Aaron Smith, a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, has over 20 years of experience helping athletes at all levels achieve their goals. Coach Smith began his career at Berkeley in 2002 with the boys soccer program and shortly thereafter began working with many of Berkeley’s sports teams and individuals. Coach Smith is a member of Berkeley’s Physical Education Department and is Berkeley’s Head Strength Coach. 

Coach Gena Dempsey is currently in her ninth year at Berkeley, coming to us from Hillsborough County Schools, where she coached for 18 years. She is the chair of the Physical Education Department and currently coaches in the Middle Division volleyball program and is the Middle Division Softball Coach. In her time here at Berkeley, she has also coached soccer and basketball in Middle Division. Coach Dempsey graduated from the University of Tampa, where she played softball for the Spartans. 

Coach Dayna Crawford, Associate Athletic Director, is Berkeley’s Personal Fitness and Health Teacher and the Varsity Softball Coach. Her team is coming off a district championship season. She is also the Coach of the 18U Gold Clearwater Bullets, a team that earned a top 10 finish in the Gold Nationals this past summer. Coach Crawford attended Western Michigan University, where she played Division 1 softball for the Broncos.

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This camp is for boys and girls in rising sixth through eighth grade. Campers will experience various performance tests to assess strength, power, speed, and endurance.  Participants will learn and perform the fundamental exercises that are used in sport performance and general fitness training, including squats, deadlifts, lunges, presses, and rows, as well as a variety of bodyweight exercises.  Additionally, they will learn how to set goals and track progress through the different ways you can develop athleticism and fitness.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

Weeks 2 and 3 (incoming 6th – 8th)

About the Coach
Coach Joe Maldonado has been a personal and group trainer for over a decade. With a master’s in Sport Coaching, he also interned at the NSCA Headquarters in Colorado Springs, where he worked with U.S. and foreign national athletes, first responders, and youth athletes. Prior to becoming an Elementary P.E. teacher, he achieved status as a Master Trainer at the Harbour Island Athletic Club, while also leading the staff education program. He has obtained training certificates including: NSCA CSCS, NASM CPT, USA Track & Field Level 1, CrossFit Level 1 / Olympic Weightlifting / Kids, and a GMB Fitness Apprenticeship.

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Take your game to the next level at Level Up All-Sports Camp! Designed for campers ages 10-14, this high-energy program sharpens sport-specific skills while building strength, speed, and teamwork. Each day features dynamic training in sports like basketball, soccer, flag football, and more—led by top-tier coaches with decades of experience. With skill challenges, competitive games, and daily pool time to recharge, campers will push their limits in a fun, positive, and air-conditioned environment. Perfect for motivated campers looking to elevate their performance while enjoying the camaraderie of teammates!

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 5, 6, and 7 (ages 10-14)

About the Coach

Coach Dayna Crawford, Associate Athletic Director, is Berkeley’s Personal Fitness and Health Teacher and the Varsity Softball Coach. Her team is coming off a district championship season. She is also the Coach of the 18U Gold Clearwater Bullets, a team that earned a top 10 finish in the Gold Nationals this past summer. Coach Crawford attended Western Michigan University, where she played Division 1 softball for the Broncos.

Coach Gena Dempsey is currently in her ninth year at Berkeley, coming to us from Hillsborough County Schools, where she coached for 18 years. She is the chair of the Physical Education Department and currently coaches in the Middle Division volleyball program and is the Middle Division Softball Coach. In her time here at Berkeley, she has also coached soccer and basketball in Middle Division. Coach Dempsey graduated from the University of Tampa, where she played softball for the Spartans. 

Coach Joe Maldonado has been a personal and group trainer for over a decade. With a master’s in Sport Coaching, he also interned at the NSCA Headquarters in Colorado Springs, where he worked with U.S. and foreign national athletes, first responders, and youth athletes. Prior to becoming an Elementary P.E. teacher, he achieved status as a Master Trainer at the Harbour Island Athletic Club, while also leading the staff education program. He has obtained training certificates including: NSCA CSCS, NASM CPT, USA Track & Field Level 1, CrossFit Level 1 / Olympic Weightlifting / Kids, and a GMB Fitness Apprenticeship.

Coach Aaron Smith, a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, has over 20 years of experience helping athletes at all levels achieve their goals. Coach Smith began his career at Berkeley in 2002 with the boys soccer program and shortly thereafter began working with many of Berkeley’s sports teams and individuals. Coach Smith is a member of Berkeley’s Physical Education Department and is Berkeley’s Head Strength Coach. 

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This camp is for boys and girls, ages 10 to 14. Coach Jacquelyn Rosen has been teaching students and adults the intricacies of the fastest-growing sport in the country for quite some time. All campers who join this camp will develop the fundamentals of pickleball, while making new friends and developing a love for the sport! Pickleball will be held in the new Frederick Pickleball Complex on campus.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

Week 5 and 6 (ages 10-14)

About the Coach

Beth Schneider has been a Berkeley Tennis Coach since 2017. She currently coach’s the boys and girls JV teams and the Middle Division girls squad. She assists the head tennis coach, Jackie Rosen in the after school programs and any offerings of tennis to our students and community during the summer  as well. She has been a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association for over 30 years.(Now called the Racket Sports Professional Association) Beth has played tennis her entire life playing junior National events and D1 Collegiate tennis. Beth is currently employed at the prestigious Tampa Yacht Club as well as Berkeley instructing tennis. Beth has also added her pickleball certification to expand her teaching. She is passionate about helping her students succeed with exercise and fun whether in tennis or pickleball.

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This camp, for girls and boys ages 10 to 14, allows kids to play tennis during the first half of camp and pickleball during the second half. All campers will learn the fundamentals of each sport, while making new friends and developing a love for the fastest-growing lifelong sport, pickleball! Tennis will take place at the E.C. Smith Tennis Complex on campus, and pickleball will be held at the new Frederick Pickleball Complex on campus.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

Week 1, 2, 3, and 4 (ages 10-14)

About the Coach

Jacquelyn Rosen became Berkeley’s Varsity Tennis Head Coach in 2012. She is the 2011 Hillsborough County Coach of the Year, having led the Plant High School Girls Tennis Team to a State Championship in 2011. In 2016, she coached Berkeley’s Boys Doubles Team to the State Title. In 2017, she led the Girls Varsity Team to District and Regional Championships, and then onto states for the first time in over a decade. In 2018-2021 she led the Girls Varsity Team to undefeated regular seasons. The Girls Varsity Team made the State Finals in 2018 and 2019; in 2020 they were State Semifinalists. In 2021, Coach Rosen led both the Girls and Boys Varsity Teams to undefeated regular seasons; both were District and Regional Champions and State Semifinalists. As a junior player, Coach Rosen was ranked #1 in Florida and the U.S. in the girls 12’s and #2 in the U.S. in the girls 14’s. At age 14, she was ranked #1 in Florida in the girls 18’s. She won three gold medals at the Maccabiah Games in Israel and turned pro at age 15. She has been the winner or runner-up of 14 WTA/ITF Women’s Pro tournaments throughout the world.

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During the PADI Open Water Diver course, you’ll learn how to safely explore the underwater world using SCUBA. 

The Berkeley Open Water Diver Prep Course includes two parts: Knowledge Development and Confined Water Dives. Knowledge Development covers the principles, concepts, and terms you need to know for dive safety and enjoyment. During the Confined Water Dives, you learn and practice SCUBA skills in the on-campus pool. You’ll complete one or more mini dives, which take you through the same steps you will follow when making open water dives. To complete your training, you will need to take your training record to a local dive shop to complete the four open water checkout dives. The Berkeley Summer Camp program is not a full SCUBA certification course.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (ages 12+)

About the Coach

Larry Thompson, PADI Course Director 360038, is a service-disabled veteran who retired from the United States Army after more than 22 years of service. Larry earned his initial Advanced Open Water Diver certification in 1982. Since then, he has completed 70+ core courses, specialties, instructor-level, and Instructor-Trainer level courses. Additionally, he completed the Scientific Aquarium Diver and Open Water Scientific Diver courses with the Florida Aquarium. Larry is an active PADI Instructor, having issued 450+ certifications. Larry is a member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) and a volunteer Divemaster with the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. Larry earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of South Florida and a Master of Arts in history from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Finally, Larry is a certified instructor with the Handicapped Scuba Association which enables him to open the underwater world to individuals with physical or learning limitations. 

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In this camp, for boys and girls in rising 4th through 8th grade, kids will learn and practice track and field events over the course of the week before competing in a modified heptathlon (7 events) at the end of the week. Participants of all skill levels will benefit from training and competing in running, jumping, and throwing for athletic development.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Week 1 (incoming 4th – 8th)

About the Coach

Coach Joe Maldonado has been a personal and group trainer for over a decade. With a master’s in Sport Coaching, he also interned at the NSCA Headquarters in Colorado Springs, where he worked with U.S. and foreign national athletes, first responders, and youth athletes. Prior to becoming an Elementary P.E. teacher, he achieved status as a Master Trainer at the Harbour Island Athletic Club, while also leading the staff education program.

He has been the Assistant Coach for the Berkeley Varsity Track & Field team, specializing in the throwing events, where he has coached multiple district and regional champions and runners-up as well as 3 state qualifiers.

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In this coed camp, Coach Erica Spada will teach many tumbling techniques and skills such as handstands, backbends/back walkovers, cartwheels, round offs, and any advancing skills that each individual athlete is ready to progress to safely. All skills we be done on mats, an air track, or training mats, such as a cheese mat. Coach Spada’s goal is for every athlete to leave with a better technique in a known tumbling skill and/or a new skill. She looks forward to “flipping” through the summer with the campers!

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

Weeks 1, 2, and 4  (ages 5-12)

About the Coach

Erica Spada has always had a passion for cheer, beginning with her first memory of the sport at an early age of 4. Spada did competitive cheerleading for her entire cheer career, where she even competed in four world championships. She was a part of the National Cheerleading Association from 2008-2014, during which she hosted youth, high school, all-star, and collegiate cheer clinics and camps around the country. She has 13 years of coaching experience and specializes in stunting and tumbling skills training. 

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Berkeley Wrestling Camp, for boys and girls ages 7 to 14, will focus on learning the skills and techniques needed to control and dominate opponents from the top position, particularly through leg riding. Wrestlers will learn how to break down opponents to easily transition into a leg riding series. Wrestlers will learn multiple pinning combinations to put opponents away, end matches, and get their hands raised quickly from the dominant leg riding series taught in this clinic. They will also learn strategies for maintaining top position while avoiding escapes or reversals. These camps will also cover some basic leg riding defenses and how to avoid being controlled from the top position.

Wrestlers will warm up, stretch, and then go into light conditioning team games. Wrestlers will then go back and forth between “tech time” (where Coach Carter will go over technique) and drilling techniques previously learned with a partner. Camp sessions will end with live wrestling and a cool-down/stretching period.

This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (ages 7-14)

About the Coach

Coach Jeremy Carter is from just outside Detroit and has competed in martial arts and combat sports since the age of 4. He studied Tae Kwon Do for four years and Isshinryu Karate for seven years, competing in two National Tournaments.

Coach Carter started wrestling as a sophomore at Northville High School, where he was a three-year varsity wrestler and helped lead his team to two top-four finishes in the State Tournament. He also earned a spot on the Michigan National Freestyle Team.

After serving for five years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he began his coaching career in Michigan at Novi High School. He was there for two years, helping them reach four State Qualifiers and two State Placers. Next, he coached for five years at Livonia Churchill High School, reaching six State Qualifiers and two State Placers. During that time, he also trained and competed in mixed martial arts and was ranked fourth for Michigan amateur 125-pound fighters.

Coach Carter moved to Florida in 2012 and started coaching at Plant High School in 2015. In 2017, Coach Carter was named Head Coach at Plant High School. His time at Plant helped result in six State Qualifiers, including one undefeated State Champion, and a team record of 146-52. 

In 2022, he came to Berkeley as a volunteer coach, helping Berkeley reach two State Qualifiers, including one State Placer. In 2023, Coach Carter was named the Head Coach of Berkeley Preparatory School’s Varsity Wrestling Team.