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2011 Clinic and Tryouts:
Introduction to Parents
November 13, 2011
and
November 20, 2011
Who Are We?
 DIGS is an athletic club dedicated to
the development of the female student
athlete
 DIGS is a not-for-profit organization
established in 1987
 We are a parent run organization
 We are a member of the GEVA
(Garden Empire Volleyball Association)
region for USA Volleyball
 Our season runs from early December
to the end of May
Age
# Teams
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17
16
15
14
13
1
2
2
2/3
2
2
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Philosophy
Our goal is NOT to build "winning teams“ per se;
the focus is on building well-rounded, well-trained players who
subsequently come together into smart, dynamic teams
that compete successfully on a regional and national level
Teach and Drill
Fundamentals
Physical and
Mental
Preparation
Tournament
Play
Team
Dynamics
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Operating Structure
On The Court
Off The Court
Technical Staff
Technical Director
Scott Mosė
Head Coaches
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17
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16
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15
15
14
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13
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Red
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Red
White
Kevin Lo
Bill Lee
Alicia Rivers
Warren Tom
James Foo
Steve Corn
Patrick Cordano
Cathy Gould
Meghan Stevens
Catherine Gould
Rob Pichardo
Position Training Coaches
Setters
Middles
Hitters
Liberos
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Athletes
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DIGS Board
President
1st Vice President
Bill Lee
Susan Jaskot
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Adriane McCullagh
Ed Grix
Julie Sprague
Trustees
Bill Lee
Kathy Kurtzke
Bob Garrett
Operations
Facilities: Glen DeMarrais
Business Administrator: Marcie Waldeck
Parents
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Program Philosophy
What You Can Expect from DIGS
What DIGS Expects from our
Parents/Guardians
 Improvement through structured
training, fundamental skill
development, and live competition
 Commitment
 The values of teamwork,
sportsmanship, leadership, time
management, commitment, and hard
work
 Parent volunteerism: committees /
chaperones / team reps
 Equal training time for all team
members
 Enjoyment of volleyball through fun
times and challenging competition
 Flexibility
 Payment of dues on time
 An open mind
 A positive attitude and influence
 Having FUN
Tournament Playing Time
 Tournament playing time is based on ability, enthusiasm and drive,
team needs and position requirements, and demonstrated
commitment, including attendance at practices
 These decisions are the sole discretion of our coaching staff
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Results of On-Line Parent Survey
52% of the families participated in the survey. Highlights of our sixth annual
Parent survey are as follows:
 Overall, 90% of the parents rated their daughter’s DIGS experience as “very satisfactory” (65%)
or “somewhat satisfactory” (25%).
 80% said DIGS was “absolutely” (44%) or “to a great extent” (36%) a good monetary value.
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Team fees include the following items: all tournament costs, travel costs for hotel, team
uniforms
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Team fees for the 2012 Season will not be increased
 72% of the parents said they were “very satisfied” (30%) or “somewhat satisfied” (42%) with
the club’s facilities

DIGS has secured a new facility as a backup facility
 86% said they were “very satisfied” (58%) or “somewhat satisfied” (28%) with the DIGS training
program.
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Additional Positional Training sessions are planned during the club season
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Results of On-Line Parent Survey
 93% of the parents said they were “very satisfied” (65%) or “somewhat satisfied” (28%) with
the club’s administration.
 86% of the parents said they were “very satisfied” (62%) or “somewhat satisfied” (24%) with
the club’s communications.
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Swift911 Emergency Notification system
 82% of the responses indicated that their daughters would definitely by trying out for DIGS this
year. This is up from last years 70% of responses.
 85% of the parents stated that they would like their daughter to attend the same number or
more tournaments in the coming year.
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Position Training
Philosophy
 In order to teach, train and develop essential fundamentals, we will conduct specific
training for the critical positions on the court.
 This will allow athletes to learn the important mechanical and tactical responsibilities of
their required positions.
 Volleyball is best learned visually. Our younger athletes will be able to watch and model
the actions and movements of our older athletes.
 This will ensure we have a consistent method of communication and feedback for our
athletes as they grow through the club.
 We are fortunate to attract former collegiate athletes to run these focused sessions at the
beginning of the season.
Positions
What Will We Cover?
• Setters
• Technique/Mechanics
• Middle Hitters
• Key Words and Coaching Points
• Outside Hitters
• Timing, Reads
• Right Side Hitters
• Defensive Responsibilities
• Libero
• Offensive Responsibilities
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Team Selection
General Guidelines for Team Selection
 Our selection process involves an athletic assessment based on the results of
generally established testing methods. We also factor in athletic ability, skill
demonstration, position and court presence during the clinic/tryout period.
 In general, athletes are placed on a team where their athletic level allows them
to learn, contribute, and compete without feeling overwhelmed or out of synch
with other players, or unable to participate fully in drills or tournaments.
 It is common to have some player movement between teams during the
beginning of the season to provide the best player fit. These decisions are the
sole responsibility of the technical director as he deems appropriate for the
player, team, and club.
 Team selection is not a perfect science; however, we use our >30 years of
experience as a guide and have found that the resultant decisions are almost
always for the best, for the player and the team.
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Team Selection
General Guidelines for Team selection
The Red Team
 Players with the highest clinic athletic test scores
 Players rated highest for a given position (setter, attacker, defender)
 Previous varsity school team and / or substantial club experience
The White Team
 Players who tested below the highest on the clinic athletic test
 Players with school team (middle school, freshman, JV) and / or some club
volleyball experience
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Dues and Fees
What’s Included
Dues for the 2012 Season did not
increase from last year.
 All registration fees
 Jerseys, spandex pants and socks
TEAM
DUES
 Two weekly training sessions
13 Red/White
1,000
 VB rules training and certification
14 Red/White
1,250
15 Red/White
1,900
 Scheduled monthly tournaments
(numbers vary by age group)
16 Red/White
2,200
17 Red/White
2,400
18 Red
2,100
 Position specific training
What’s not Included
 Gear: sneakers, knee pads, etc.
 Warm-up and travel bag
Dues to not cover the Penn State
Tournament for the 13’s, 14’s and 18’s
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Ages 15-17 mandatory - $150 (approx.)
 Meals for tournaments
 Travel for tournaments - airfare or gas
 Fan gear!
 Annual Gala - $50 (approx.) per family member
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Players “ticket” is included in dues
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Training Schedule
Solomon
Schechter
School
Mondays &
Wednesdays
Tuesday &
Thursdays
Sundays
13 Red/13 White
2:00 - 4:00
6:00 – 8:00
14 Red/15 Red
14 White/15 White
8:00 – 8:30
Setter’s Practice
Setter’s Practice
(Tuesday Only)
8:30 – 10:30
16 Red/16 White
Wyckoff Family
YMCA
Wednesdays
Thursdays
8:00 – 10:00
17 Red/17 White/18 Red
17 Red/17 White/18 Red
Tentative Position Specific Training: December-February TBD
Practice days and times will change slightly through the season.
Saturday practices will be determined by coach and gym
availability. The coaches are NOT paid for extra practices.
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Tournament Schedule
Not Finalized
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GEVA TOURNAMENT CHANGES
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GEVA is only hosting two tournaments per level but you
need to attend a minimum of 3 tournaments to play in
the Regional Tournament.
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Clubs are being asked to host tournaments.
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These tournaments are not yet scheduled so we need
to maintain flexibility in scheduling of all teams.
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This Week’s Clinic Schedule
Nov. 13-16th
Activity
Clinic Schedule
Session One
Session Two
14 and Under
15’s
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Nov. 20st – 22nd
Activity
Clinic Schedule
Session One
Session Two
16’s
17’s and 18’s
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Schedule information is posted to our Club Calendar
at www.DIGSVolleyball.com
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What’s Next
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Complete athletic evaluation & Begin clinic training
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Team invitations will be sent via e-mail and posted by number on
website
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Team registration completed via online payment
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13U, 14U and 15U on 11/16 and 16U, 17U and 18U on 11/22
Acceptances are due within 72 hours by "replying" directly to the email
invitation with an "accept" or "decline ".
The process will be as follows:
1. Selected players will receive email invitations to a specific team and their
corresponding numbers will be posted on the website
2. If a player turns down the invitation, the first player on the wait list based
on the needs of the team and the tryout results is called
3. The website will be updated with the new players’ number (replacing the
one that turned it down)
4. When a team is full with all players having accepted their invitations, the
website will be updated to indicate that the team is full.
5. We will not be calling anyone else on the wait list for that team.
6. An email will be sent to everyone not selected or called from the wait list
when the rosters for the group of teams is full.
First installment of 33 1/3rd % due at time of acceptance
Remaining payment schedule (1/3rd increments): 1/1, 2/1
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What’s Next Continued
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Season begins:
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Mandatory parent meeting:
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Solomon Schecter: begin Monday, Nov. 28th or Tuesday, Nov. 29th
Wyckoff YMCA:
begin Wednesday, Nov. 30th
Position Training tentative schedule: TBD
Holiday break in late December
Solomon Schecter: Monday, Nov. 28th or Tuesday, Nov. 29th
YMCA: Wednesday, Nov. 30th
Club commitment contracts to be signed
Uniform and warm-up orders taken
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Questions?
Why should I play if I don’t make the Red team?
Choosing a team shouldn’t be based on whether it’s
viewed to be the “best” team in the club. Instead, a
smart decision takes into consideration the quality of
the team, its coaching, your role, and the program in
general. Our approach can best be described as “no
second teams.” This doesn’t only mean we name our
teams with words and colors rather than numbers. It
means the approach to every team is the same. We
expect a high degree of commitment from every player
and coach on every team.
borrowed from Calif Golden Bears
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