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-AJ Volleyball-“It’s an ATTITUDE!”
Varsity Head Coach
Major John Verdugo
Varsity Assistant Coach - Tammy Twitty
DEFENDING
UPPER STATEAND
REGION IVCHAMPIONS
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 #1-Improve each athlete’s
ability to play competitive volleyball - with emphasis
on fundamentals and competitive attitude
-Goal #2-Establish and maintain a program of excellence that improves athletic ability and
produces championships
-Goal #3-Have 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?