Midwest Academic 25 Showcase Camp
EXACT Academic 25 ID Camp gives athletes personal interaction & exposure to 25+ college coaches from top academic NCAA programs
EXACT Academic 25 ID Camp gives athletes personal interaction & exposure to 25+ college coaches from top academic NCAA programs
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The #GoMental Movement
By starting the #GoMental movement, EXACT has enabled thousands of current collegiate, professional, and aspiring high school athletes to reach their performance goals. We hope you'll join us so that you can reach your own desired destination.
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Lodging
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Traveling far to get to EXACT? Campers have the option to participate in the residential, overnight program. Typically, 20-40% of campers participate in this optional program. Those interested in lodging can add on during registration. Campers stay in EXACT-supervised accommodations with 1-3 fellow participating players. Friendship requests can be made after enrollment. Included in the EXACT residency option are two nights lodging, dinners, breakfasts and shuttle between the camp facility and the overnight accommodations (plus all the fun you can handle!).
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If You Drive
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In addition to a GPS location, we provide specific directions to all participants in pre-camp materials so you know exactly where to go and when to be there!
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If You Fly
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The following airport options are most convenient for the event location:
KORD - Chicago O'Hare International Airport: About 7 miles from facility.
KMDW - Chicago Midway International Airport: About 16 miles from facility.
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Family Members Traveling with Athletes
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If family member(s) would like to stay at our recommended hotel, we often organize a discounted rate (Click Here). Family members are welcome to observe & participate at camp. We have a few sessions designed for family participation including the parent workshop and the recruiting panel However, it is totally optional -- only person that should be there is the athlete!
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Athletes Traveling Alone
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Players are welcome to travel to the EXACT camp without an accompanying family member. Players have the option to take our airport transit from the recommended airports listed above. This transit will take the athlete from airport to camp (and back to airport after camp ends). Try to book your flight to arrive at airport by 11am and departing flight after 8pm. If you need take earlier/later flights, just let us know -- we always accommodate!

Ellie Rupprecht

Mya Terry

Olivia Singleton

Carosn Fuller

Meredith Buchanan

Jacqueline Bienduga

Stephanie Denton

Mariana Rodriguez

Emma Lucciola
Before attending the EXACT Camp, I was very uneducated about college sports and didn't have a set school I was interested in, but this camp helped me have a better understanding of what to look for in the future.

Elizabeth Schurick

Addy Stearns
Edwards, CO
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When will confirmed coaches be announced?
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We are in the process of selecting and confirming coaches now. The confirmed list will be added to the website in the next couple weeks.This event will feature coaches from some of the top regional institutions. EXACT has the largest college network in the country, as over 1,000 college coaches from top DI, DII, DIII, and NAIA programs around the country have participated in EXACT’s events. Our goal is give athletes maximum exposure to a broad range of college volleyball options.You can see the coaches we had at our most recent events in the region on this event page by selecting the “EXACT’s College Network” tab which is the second option on the left-side menu.
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Are all college coaches listed on the coaching staff actually going to be there?
- Yes – EXACT Sports hires all coaches to be on the court instructing and evaluating athletes throughout camp. All coaches listed on the coaching staff are confirmed to participate, instruct, evaluate and get to personally know the players.
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Will players have an opportunity to get feedback from college coaches on the coaching staff?
- YES! Players begin interacting with college coaches from the moment they arrive at camp. Building personal relationships between players and college coaches is our specialty. One-on-one interaction is emphasized, as college coaches lead all training and game sessions. There is opportunity for feedback during training sessions, gameplay, lunch, and post camp. Each player will also meet 1-on-1 with a college coach for a formal evaluation at the conclusion of camp.
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What do players need to bring to camp?
- Volleyball equipment to bring includes volleyball appropriate attire, indoor court shoes, kneepads, ball, water bottle, and gym shoes/sandals.
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Is there training for Setters?
- Yes – the EXACT Volleyball Showcase coaching staff always includes college setting coaches. Setters will participate in setter-specific sessions that are designed and led by college setting coaches.
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Can parents watch?
- Parents are more than welcome to attend any of the sessions throughout the day. This includes, training, afternoon game-play, and informational meetings (parent meeting and recruiting informational session).
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What is EXACT's Cancellation Policy?
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Because our camps have a limited capacity, we cannot offer refunds to campers who cancel for any reason. However, during registration you may purchase "No Questions Asked" (NQA) cancellation insurance that will allow you to receive a refund in the event that you are unable to attend the camp.
For those that do not purchase NQA cancellation insurance, we are only able to offer you a transfer of your registration fee less a credit transfer fee to cover EXACT's incurred event costs. Transfer fee is 20% (when notified 14+ days out) or 35% (when notified 1-14 days out from camp). The credit will be stored on your email address and can be applied to any open EXACT camp within 12 months. There is no credit provided to no-shows at the camp, so please notify us early!
If you are already registered and need to cancel, please go to https://mycamp.exactsports.com/. Click here to learn about our weather policy. For additional information email director@exactsports.com.
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Open Enrollment Camp (NCAA)
- Yes, all EXACT events are open enrollment, complying with NCAA bylaws, allowing any and all athletes to participate. To read more about EXACT's approach to NCAA compliance and how we manage a positive training experience, click here: https://exactsports.com/ncaa-compliant/
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NCAA Compliance
- Yes, EXACT takes great care in ensuring compliance with NCAA rules, as college coaches are interacting and training with players on the field. In accordance with NCAA rules, EXACT camps are open to any and all that would like to attend, but may limit attendance based on several factors, such as age, number and grade level. however, camp attendance at EXACT is never restricted by a camper's skill level or competitive experience. More information on NCAA compliance can be found here: https://exactsports.com/ncaa-compliant/
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My question is not covered here. Is there someone I can speak to at EXACT Sports?
- Yes, the best way to reach us is to email us at Director@exactsports.com. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days (but it is usually much quicker!).