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Top Tier × Elizabethtown VB Academy

Records don't rest. Two clinics. One court. Kentucky's best.

Before she leaves for Pittsburgh, the most decorated player in Elizabethtown history is coming back to the gym where it started. Two clinics over the same weekend: an all-skills camp for grades 3 to 8, and a 3-hour elite session for grades 9 to 12. Real reps with a real D1 athlete.

See Both Clinics Meet Jessica
Limited Roster · 15:1 Ratio
Jessica Smallwood blocking at the net during a Pittsburgh home match
#1 Recruit · KY
Jessica Smallwood
Class of '26
→ Pitt
  • Dates
    May 29 – 30
    Fri & Sat · 2026
  • Camp · Grades 3 – 8
    8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Friday & Saturday
  • Clinic · Grades 9 – 12
    10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Saturday only
  • Location
    E-town, KY
    Bluegrass Sportsplex
  • Cost
    $95
    Per clinic

§ 01 — The Weekend

A homecoming, on the court that made her.

Top Tier, in partnership with Elizabethtown Volleyball Academy, is bringing two volleyball clinics to the same gym where Jessica Smallwood became Kentucky's most decorated prep volleyball player.

Athletes get the rare chance to train alongside the 2025 Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year and 2025 Ms. Kentucky Volleyball before she heads to the University of Pittsburgh. An all-skills camp Friday and Saturday morning for grades 3 to 8, and a 3-hour elite session Saturday afternoon for grades 9 to 12. With a 15:1 ratio, every athlete gets real reps, real feedback, and real face time with Jessica.

Whether your athlete is just getting started or chasing a college roster spot, this is elite development in a format built for growth, in a hometown gym with a hometown record-holder.

For
Grades 3 – 12
Two clinics by age
Format
2 Clinics
Friday & Saturday
Access
1 D1 Coach
Plus EVA staff support

§ 02 — Meet Your Coach

Portrait of Jessica Smallwood in a Pitt jersey holding a volleyball
2025
KY Gatorade POY
Ms. KY
Volleyball

Jessica
Smallwood.

University of Pittsburgh · Class of 2030 · Outside Hitter

Jessica is an incoming Division I athlete at the University of Pittsburgh and one of the most accomplished prep volleyball players in Kentucky history. She earned the 2025 Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year award, the 2025 Ms. Kentucky Volleyball title, and was named the No. 1 recruit in the state and No. 55 nationally by Prep Dig.

A four-time All-State and All-Region honoree, she holds the career records for kills and blocks at Elizabethtown High School. She finished top ten statewide in both categories in 2021, 2022, and 2023, all while getting her start right here at EVA.

National Rank
No. 55
Kentucky Rank
No. 1
All-State Honors
4 ×
All-Region Honors
4 ×
School Record
Career Kills
School Record
Career Blocks

Top-ten statewide in kills and blocks: 2021, 2022, 2023. Source: Prep Dig & KHSAA.

§ 03 — The Format

What every clinic delivers.

Whether your athlete is in the morning camp or the elite session, every minute is built to maximize development across every part of the game, with direct, hands-on coaching from Jessica throughout.

  1. 01

    All-Skills Technical Work

    Hands-on training in serving, passing, setting, hitting, and defense, broken down at college pace and rebuilt in reps your athlete can actually use.

  2. 02

    Live Game Situations

    Competitive scrimmage reps with real-time coaching from Jessica, so technique meets pressure the way it does in a real match.

  3. 03

    Open Q&A with Jessica

    Recruiting, college life, mindset, and what it actually takes to compete at the next level. No script, no PR voice.

  4. 04

    Autographs & Photos

    Time at the end of each session for autographs and photos. The kids leave with something to put on the wall.

Coaching Ratio

15 athletes per coach. Both clinics.

Consistent personal attention and meaningful repetitions in a high-energy, encouraging environment. Capped intentionally so every athlete is seen.

§ 05 — Reserve

Two clinics.
Pick your court.

Same gym, same coach, same 15:1 ratio. Pick the clinic that fits your athlete; spots close when the cap hits.

Clinic 01 · Grades 3 – 8

Volleyball Camp

A two-day, 90-minute all-skills camp. All experience levels welcome.

Cost
$95 / athlete
Date
May 29 – 30
Fri & Sat
Time
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Both days
  • All-skills training: serving, passing, setting, hitting, defense
  • Live scrimmage reps with real-time coaching
  • Q&A with Jessica on recruiting, college, mindset
  • Autographs and photos with every athlete
Reserve · Grades 3 – 8
Clinic 02 · Grades 9 – 12

Skills Clinic

A 3-hour high-rep session for serious high school athletes. Experience required.

Cost
$95 / athlete
Date
May 30
Saturday
Time
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
30-min lunch break
  • 3 hours of collegiate-pace technical work
  • Advanced game situations and scrimmage with Jessica
  • Q&A on recruiting timelines and what coaches look for
  • Autographs and photos with every athlete
Reserve · Grades 9 – 12

Registration secured through Top Tier Lessons. Athletes in the elite clinic should bring their own lunch for the 30-minute break.

§ 06 — The Venue

Bluegrass
Sportsplex.

The Hardin County facility where Jessica grew up training. Indoor, climate-controlled, and home to Elizabethtown Volleyball Academy's club program.

Address
208 Peterson Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Facility
EVA Home Court
Surface
Indoor Wood
Parking
Free, On-Site

§ 07 — Questions

Before you reserve.

If your question isn't here, email [email protected].

Which clinic should my athlete join?
Grades 3 to 8 register for the Volleyball Camp, which runs Friday and Saturday morning and welcomes all skill levels. Grades 9 to 12 register for the Elite Volleyball Skills Clinic, a 3-hour Saturday session for athletes with experience who want collegiate-pace coaching.

What should my athlete bring?
Court shoes, knee pads, a water bottle, and athletic clothes they can move in. Volleyballs and training equipment are provided by EVA.

What does $95 cover?
Each clinic is $95 per athlete. For grades 3 to 8, that covers both Friday and Saturday morning sessions, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. For grades 9 to 12, that covers the full 3-hour Saturday clinic, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The two clinics are registered separately.

Is there a lunch break in the elite clinic?
Yes. The Elite Volleyball Skills Clinic runs 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break in the middle. Athletes should bring their own lunch.

How many athletes will be there?
Each clinic is capped to maintain a maximum 15:1 athlete-to-coach ratio. That cap is the point, so registration closes when we hit it.

What's the refund policy?
Full refunds are available up to 14 days before the clinic. Within 14 days, we offer credit toward a future Top Tier event. For specific cases, reach us at [email protected].

Where can I drop off and park?
Free, on-site parking at 208 Peterson Drive. Doors open 15 minutes before the start; parents are welcome to watch from the sideline.

§ 08 — Last Word

Two clinics.
One court.
One shot.

When the roster fills, it fills. Reserve a spot before the gym closes for the weekend.

See Both Clinics
May 29 – 30, 2026 208 Peterson Dr, Elizabethtown KY $95 · Grades 3 – 12