Transcript AJ Volleyball

-AJ Volleyball“It’s an ATTITUDE!”
Varsity Head Coach
Major John Verdugo
Varsity Assistant Coach - Tammy Twitty
DEFENDING
UPPER STATE
AND
REGION IV
CHAMPIONS
The Coaches
• Head Coach – Major V
– 5th year as Head Coach
• 5 years with SC Midlands Volleyball Club
– U18 Power, U16/U18 Region, 14 Elite/15
Performance, SC Midlands U16 Orange
• NFHS Volleyball Certification, USAV IMPACT
Certification
• USAV Coaching Clinic / Recruiting Clinic
• Art of Coaching Clinic
• Varsity Assistant Coach – Tammy Twitty
– 5th 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 8, 2014
Our Three Goals
-Goal #1Improve each athlete’s
ability to play competitive
volleyball - with emphasis
on fundamentals and
competitive attitude
-Goal #2Establish and maintain a
program of excellence that
improves athletic ability and
produces championships
-Goal #3Have fun playing(and
coaching)the game!
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
• Current Physical AS OF 1 APR 2014
• Academic Eligibility – BASIC/Community Svc
• Signed Parent/Athlete Contract
– Back page of Handbook
• Signed Parent/Athlete Concussion Form
• 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 10-12 PLAYERS FOR THE TEAM
– JV = BEST 10-12 PLAYERS FOR THE
• 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
– 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, water bottle, pen and notebook
- Camp – no cut off shirts
Champion’s Camp
• 15 sessions minimum - June and July
– $75 per camper/$125 per siblings
– Each participant receives focused instruction and
a T-shirt
– ALL proceeds go to support the Volleyball program
• 1 session or 15 sessions = $75
• No additional costs*** or Fundraising except for
Varsity warm ups
• Submit Sign Up form and check to AJHS
Volleyball PRIOR to first day of Camp
Champion’s Camp
• Schedule
–Rising 8-12th Graders
= 8:00-10:30 = Skills
= 10:30 -11:30 = Weight training
Key Calendar Dates
Additional Notes
• Physicals must be submitted/on hand PRIOR to
participating in Champion’s Camp
• Handbook and Calendar on school website
under Athletics
• Each team needs:
– Team Mom/Dad
– Scorekeepers!!!
– Concession Stand help
• Interest in Club (December – March)
AJ VOLLEYBALL……
IT’S AN ATTITUDE!!!
Questions?