Transcript AE Slide show 2015

Coaching Philosophy
• ALABAMA ELITE will have a support system for
its coaches. Coaches will have the opportunity to
attend clinics to continue their coaching
education. The club director will make sure that
every coach is knowledgeable in correct
techniques, motivational tools, and dealing with
players/parents. The club director will hold
monthly coaches’ meetings to discuss ideas,
issues/solutions and progress of the teams.
ALABAMA ELITE will treat coaches and
parents with respect. The club director will be
readily available for any question or problem a
coach may have.
Age specific expectations
• 12’s: Base Defense, Passing form, Pursuit of ball
• 13’s: Double blocking, Blocking footwork, step-cross,
step-cross-hop, Serve placement
• 14’s: Ability to jump serve, float and topspin, Rotation
and Triangle defense, Setter as an offensive tool
• 15’s: Perimeter defense, Placement of jump serves, 3
Person SR
• 16’s: 2 person SR, Quicker offense, Multiple shots for
setter dumps
• 17’s/18’s: Swing blocking, Out of system playcalls,
Offensive strategies
Scheduling Philosophy
• ALABAMA ELITE is committed to
scheduling a nationally competitive season
for each team. The belief of the club is you
must play the best to become the best.
This will involve teams traveling in the
southern region as well other regions to
seek out the most competitive
tournaments. Teams’ schedules will vary
depending upon competition level.
Scheduling
• Practices will be held 3 times a week, 2
during the week and one on the weekend.
• Possible tournaments: BVC, Big South,
MEQ, RCVC, Louisville, New Orleans,
Cincinnati, Chattanooga, Orlando, Atlanta,
SRVA Regionals, USAV Nationals, AAU
Nationals
USAV
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www.usavolleyball.org
National Competition
Qualifying Process
Open/Club Teams
National Tournament
Minneapolis, MN
College Exposure
• Coaches will be readily available to speak
with college coaches.
• Player profiles and recruiting info on
website.
Player/Parent Contract
• Player’s expectations and conduct
• Parent’s expectations and conduct
• Signed contract to be turned in on
commitment night Nov 10, 2014
Cost
• The cost to play for Alabama Elite’s 12-18yr old teams is
all-inclusive.
• Alabama Elite fees include
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Tournament entry fees
2 uniform jerseys
3 practice t-shirts
Coaches’ salaries/travel stipends
Asst. coaches’ salaries/travel stipends
Gym rentals
Equipment/balls/supplies
SRVA team registrations
SRVA individual registrations
Coaches/chaperones SRVA registrations
• Additional costs may include:
– Travel arrangements for tournaments and
practices for the athlete
– Try-out fee $50
– Additional jersey to be determined by each
team
– Socks, shoes, kneepads and other volleyball
apparel
– Food arrangements for tournaments
Payments
• Payments are due Nov 11th, Dec 10th, Jan
10th, Feb 10th for Regional and Club
teams, with an additional payment due
Mar 10th for National teams. Details of
payment process will be on the website.
• This cost is comparable to many area,
SRVA and national clubs.
TEAM STRUCTURES
NATIONAL TEAMS
Team goal is to be highly competitive against
teams within/and outside the MidSouth. Alabama
Elite will only select athletes to be a National team
member if their commitment level and volleyball
aptitude justifies a position on a team. Another
objective for this level is to expose players to
collegiate networks and coaches in the hopes of
finding suitable post-high school playing
experiences if the athlete desires.
TEAM STRUCTURES
NATIONAL TEAMS
• Teams will have Head Coach and Asst. Coach to provide
more instruction per player.
• Will play in 3 National Qualifiers and 4 out of region
tournaments.
• Practice 3x per week
FEES:
Nov. 11
$440
Feb. 10
$440
Dec. 10
$440
Mar. 10
$440
Jan. 10
$440
TOTAL:
$2200
TEAM STRUCTURES
REGIONAL TEAMS
Team goal is to be highly competitive against
teams within the MidSouth and the SRVA.
Alabama Elite will only select athletes to be a
Regional team member if their commitment level
and volleyball aptitude justifies a position on a
team. Another objective for this level is to enhance
their level of play for school while still considering
their future collegiate potential.
TEAM STRUCTURES
REGIONAL TEAMS
• Teams will have Head Coach and Asst. Coach to provide
more instruction per player.
• Will play in 1 National Qualifier, 1 1-day, 3 2-day
tournaments and the SRVA regional tournament.
• Practice 3x per week
FEES:
Nov. 11
$400
Feb. 10
$400
Dec. 10
$400
TOTAL:
$1600
Jan. 10
$400
TEAM STRUCTURES
CLUB TEAMS
Team goal is to compete against teams in the
SRVA while growing their competitive level and
skill sets. Another objective for this level is to
enhance their level of play for future school and
club seasons.
TEAM STRUCTURES
CLUB TEAMS
• Teams will have Head Coach that challenges each
player to improve their volleyball abilities.
• Will play in 2 1-day, 2 2-day tournaments and the SRVA
regional tournament.
• Practice 3x per week
FEES:
Nov. 11
$300
Feb. 10
$300
Dec. 10
$300
TOTAL:
$1200
Jan. 10
$300
EVALUATIONS
• ALABAMA ELITE will hold evaluations for
individual age groups in early November. Any
athlete wishing to play is welcome to attend.
Athletes should plan to attend the evaluation
time for their age first. It is possible for a young
talented athlete to attend evaluations in an older
age group. The coaching staff and others will be
on hand to evaluate all athletes to field the most
competitive team for that age group according to
individual skill level.
Items Needed at Evaluations
 ALABAMA ELITE evaluation registration form
 SRVA Individual Membership form or PIN
 SRVA Medical Release form
 $50 evaluation fee (non-refundable)
SRVA Registration
SRVA Registration
SRVA Registration
SRVA Registration
SRVA Registration
Evaluations
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Location: Columbia High School
When: Nov 1, 2014
Cost is $50 (non-refundable)
Athletes MUST HAVE completed SRVA form, Medical Release form
and Alabama Elite tryout form
• 16’s/17’s/18’s
7:30am Registration
8:00-10:00am
14’s/15’s
11:30am Registration
12:00-2:00pm
12’s/13’s
9:30am Registration
10:00-12:00pm
Notification
• Athletes will know their placement on a team by
receiving a phone call from a coach.
• Athletes have until Nov 10th to commit to
Alabama Elite but are encouraged to respond as
soon as possible. Athletes will respond to the
coach of their acceptance and will subsequently
be placed on the roster on the website. Team
roster will not be listed until a minimum of 8
players have committed.
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