Transcript AJ Volleyball

-AJ Volleyball“It’s an ATTITUDE!”
Varsity Head Coach
Major John Verdugo
Varsity Assistant Coach - Tammy Twitty
Middle School Head Coach – Sheila Sowell
The Varsity Coaches
• Head Coach – Major V
– 6th year as Head Coach
• 5 years with SC Midlands Volleyball Club
– U18 Power, U16/U18 Region, 14 Elite/15
Performance, U16 Orange
• NFHS Volleyball Certification, USAV IMPACT
Certification
• USAV Coaching Clinic / Recruiting Clinic
• Art of Coaching Clinic (Penn State, Stanford, Oregon)
• Varsity Assistant Coach – Tammy Twitty
– 6th year as Assistant
• NFHS Volleyball Certification
– 8 years as Head Coach, Girl’s Track and Field
Why Are We Here?
• QUITE SIMPLY:
– To develop our female athletes into
competitive volleyball players so that we
will win championships at ALL levels and
maintain a volleyball program of excellence
–TO WIN ON
NOVEMBER 7, 2015
Our Three Goals
-Goal #1Improve each athlete’s
ability to play competitive
volleyball - with emphasis
on fundamentals and
competitive attitude
-Goal #2Maintain a program of
excellence that improves
athletic ability and produces
championships
-Goal #3Have fun playing
(and coaching)
the game!
Upper State by # Of Finishes
(past 5 years)
TOP 8 FINISHES
• 1 = Woodruff, IL, 96,
Landrum, CF, Gilbert
UPPER STATE FINISHES
• 1 = Woodruff, Liberty,
NC, 96, Keenan, Gilbert
• 2 = Liberty, Crescent,
NC, Chesnee, Keenan
• 2 = Chesnee,
• 3=0
• 4 = ANDREW
JACKSON
ANDREW
JACKSON
What We Expect
-a Competitive Attitude!• Willingness to place the team first
• Willingness to learn
• Willingness to work hard
• Willingness to “hit the floor”
• Willingness to self-motivate then DOMINATE
Requirements to Participate
• Academic Eligibility
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Emergency Information Form
Current Physical AS OF 1 APR 2015
Acknowledgment of Risk Form
Signed Parent/Athlete Concussion Form
• Camp Sign Up and Payment
• Signed Parent/Athlete Contract (High School Only)
– Back page of Handbook
• GREAT attitude from Athlete AND Parent!!!
• Sincere “hunger” to be the best
Warning
• Volleyball, like any other sport, has the
potential for serious injury
– sprained ankles, sore shoulders, or worse
• It is everyone’s responsibility to enforce
safety
• No unsafe play or actions
• Proper nutrition and rest are important
Handbook
• Conduct of Athletes
• Attendance/Tardiness
• Practice Support
• Game Support
Handbook
• Who plays?(Refer back to why we’re here)
– VARSITY = BEST PLAYERS FOR THE TEAM
– JV = BEST PLAYERS FOR THE TEAM
• 11 = possible returning Varsity
• 11 = possible returning JV
• 5 = possible rising 9th graders
– TEAM NUMBERS MAY FLUCTUATE BASED ON TEAM
REQUIREMENTS
• Communication/Problem Resolution
• Code of Behavior
Our Team Roles
• Players = to learn, work hard, and perform
• Coaches = to prepare the girls to compete
and win
• Parents = to encourage and support your
daughter, the team, and the coaches
• WE WIN BECAUSE OUR TEAM IS
STRONGER
Behavior
• Coaches are accountable
• Players are accountable
• PARENTS ARE ACCOUNTABLE
– I EXPECT YOU TO FOLLOW MY EXAMPLE
AND REMEMBER YOUR ROLE
• If not, I will politely ask you to leave and
then remove your daughter from the team
Uniforms
Varsity and JV
- Game = Jersey, black spandex shorts,
black knee pads, black socks, shoes
- Practice = practice jersey, black
spandex shorts, knee pads, socks,
shoes
- Camp – , water bottle, pen and
notebook - no cut off shirts
Champion’s Camp
• June and July (First Week of August)
– High School = $75 per camper/$125 per siblings
– Middle School = $50 per camper
– Each participant receives focused conditioning,
volleyball instruction, and a T-shirt
• 1 session or 10 sessions = $75 / $50
• Submit Sign Up form and check to AJHS
Volleyball PRIOR to first day of Camp
Champion’s Camp
• Middle School
– Starts 15 June
– 8:00 - 9:30 = Skills/Conditioning
• Rising 9-12th Graders
– 2-4 / 9-11 June = 12:30-3:30
– 9-11 June = Kiddie Camp in A.M.
– Remaining sessions = 9:30 -13:00
Key Calendar Dates
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5-7, 13-14, 18-19 May = Spring Practice
6 May = FREE PHYSICALS
9-11 June = Kiddie Camp in A.M.
26 June – 7July = NO PRACTICE
24-30 July = NO PRACTICE
FRIDAY 31 July = TRYOUTS!
7 Aug = JV/V Sleepover
10 Aug = P.M. practices
Additional Notes
• Physicals must be submitted/on hand PRIOR to
participating in Champion’s Camp
• Handbook and Calendar on school website
under Athletics and Volleyball
• Fund raising activities are being planned
• Each team needs:
– Team Mom/Dad
– Scorekeepers!!!
– Concession Stand help
AJ VOLLEYBALL……
IT’S AN ATTITUDE!!!
Questions?