Welcome to the ultimate opportunity for aspiring young volleyball athletes to elevate their game and catch the attention of college coaches! The Boys Volleyball Jingle Ball Classic College Coaches Clinic sets the stage for a transformative experience, providing players with a unique chance to hone their skills while gaining invaluable exposure to collegiate coaching talent. This clinic offers participants a crucial platform to showcase their abilities and build the foundation for a successful future in collegiate volleyball. Join us as we embark on a journey of skill development and recruitment readiness, all under the watchful eye of esteemed college coaches. It’s a prime opportunity to step up your game and make lasting impressions.
Check back often as we continue to add new schools and coaches!
*Coaches and Schools are subject to change
CAMP DETAILS
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $75, Price increases to $125 after Dec 1st | Open to any and all athletes
* Any and all athletes are able to purchase a membership through the EZfacility registration portal and/or MemberMe+ app at checkout
SCHOOLS & COACHES
Belmont Abbey College (NCAA Division II)
Derek Sullivan – Head Coach
Peter Stewart – Assistant Coach
Life University (NAIA)
CJ Shearer – Head Coach
St. Andrews University (NAIA)
Noah Ray – Head Coach
FORMAT
Open to All 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 Graduating Class Athletes
NCAA COACHES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WILL JOIN OUR STAFF IN ONE TRAINING SESSION DESIGNED TO EXPOSE ATHLETES TO DIFFERENT TRAINING METHODS USED BY SOME OF THE TOP COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND COACHES. COACHES WILL DISCUSS GENERAL RECRUITING INFORMATION, IMPORTANT DATES, AND NEW NCAA LEGISLATION.
REGISTRATION
Athletes who walk in to register may not receive a T-shirt.
2024 Attending Schools & Coaches
Derek Sullivan
Belmont Abbey College – Head Coach
Sullivan holds a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice (psychology minor) from The Abbey, adding a master’s degree in organized crime, terrorism and security from the University of Essex (UK) in 2017. He resides in Charlotte with his wife, Heather Gearhart, an assistant women’s volleyball coach at Winthrop.
Derek Sullivan is in his second season as head coach of the Belmont Abbey men’s volleyball team, having been elevated from assistant coach on August 27, 2021. A 2016 Belmont Abbey graduate, Sullivan returned to his alma mater in 2020 as assistant coach, aiding in practice and game preparations, recruiting and overall administration within the program.
During his two seasons in the role, the Crusaders posted a 23-18 record, winning their first-ever Conference Carolinas Tournament and earning an historic NCAA Championship bid. Additional, the program was named the winner of the Conference Carolina Messick Award for sportsmanship in 2021.
Sullivan was instrumental in the development of 2021 Brennan Davis, who broke Sullivan’s school records for career assists and career assists per set. Davis earned first-team all-conference honors and was named Most Valuable Player in the 2021 conference tournament.
A veteran of club coaching experience at the regional and national levels, Sullivan serves as co-head coach of the Carolina Union Volleyball Club’s Boys Program and has worked with both the USAV High Performance group and the K2 Volleyball Club. He also served as a volunteer assistant at William & Mary during the 2019-20 season, preparing scouting reports, coding stats on DataVolley, and mentoring the setters and liberos.
At Belmont Abbey, Sullivan evolved into one of the elite setters in program history. He now ranks second all-time in assists and in assists per set, while his 112 matches and 398 sets played still stand as school records, as do 1,003 assists in a season and 66 assists in a match. Following his collegiate career, Sullivan played professionally for on season at Tendring Volleyball Club in Colchester, England, helping the club advance to the finals in the NVL Division 1 league. In 2020, he signed to play professionally for the National Volleyball Association (NVA) in the United States, and play for Southern Exposure.
Peter Stewart
Belmont Abbey College – Assistant Coach
CJ Shearer
Life University – Head Volleyball Coach
Charles Shearer took the reins as the head coach of the Life University men’s volleyball team in the Summer of 2021, bringing with him a wealth of collegiate volleyball experience.
In his first season at the helm, the team held a 17-7 record, advancing to the conference quarterfinals before their season came to a close. Under his leadership two players earned spots on the MSC All-Conference team, while the the squad also had a strong year academically, eight players making the Academic All-Conference list on the way to being recognized as a NAIA Scholar Team.
Shearer’s experience with collegiate volleyball dates back to his undergraduate studies at Limestone University where he was a four year member of the Inaugural men’s volleyball team, while earning his degree in English. After graduating in 2013, he took part in coaching on the club level, highlighted by an Open National Championship for AAU Boys 17U in 2014, a national second place finish for AAU Girls 17 Premier in 2015, and a third place nationally AAU Girls 18U Premier in 2016. Shearer was at Webber International from 2015-17 acting as an assistant coach for the women’s volleyball team, winning a Sun Conference Championship in 2016, and starting a men’s club team which he led.
In 2017, Shearer moved on to Reinhardt University where he acted as the assistant women’s coach from 2017-21. Over his tenure the team won four regular season AAC Titles as well as three AAC Tournament titles, leading to him being named AAC Assistant Coach of the Year in both 2017 and 2019. In 2020, he started their men’s volleyball team, seeing marked improvements from year one to two. Over the two years he coached a pair of MSC First Team All-Conference players and one Second Team All-Conference player.
The Orlando, Fla. native and his wife, Danielle Shearer, lives in the area with their daughter Diana.
Noah Ray
St. Andrews University – Head Volleyball Coach
Noah served as the Head Coach for both Men’s and Women’s Volleyball at Marian University Wisconsin, a role he started in January 2024. Prior to that, he was the Head Coach for Women’s Volleyball at Birmingham-Southern College. He has also served as an Assistant Coach for Men’s Volleyball at Juniata College and Graduate Assistant Coach for Women’s Volleyball at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Noah has a strong background in club volleyball, having led teams at FEVA Volleyball Club, Bluegrass Lightning Boys Volleyball Club, and Out of System Volleyball Club. His commitment to developing players both on and off the court and his emphasis on creating a positive and competitive team culture make him an excellent fit for our program.
Noah holds a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management with minors in Human Resource Management and Psychology from Midway University. His leadership and dedication to student-athletes are evident in his approach to coaching and mentoring.