Our OrganizationGeorgetown Force is organized as a 501c3 youth sports organization. Our mission is to grow the sport of volleyball in Central Kentucky by giving young women high level coaching, exposing them to a high level of play and building essential life skills through competition.

Pre-tryout Mini-CampGeorgetown Force will be holding a pre-tryout minicamp on November 2nd and 3rd at Imani Life Center from 6pm to 8pm. Many of our coaches will be in attendance to work with athletes in all areas and skill sets. Please find registration details at georgetownforce.com.

TryoutsNovember 8th 5:00 PM (9U – 12U) 7:00 PM (13U – 15U) 8:30 PM (16U – 18U)November 9th 5:00 PM (9U – 12U) 7:00 PM (13U – 15U) 8:30 PM (16U – 18U)November 10th 5:00 PM (9U – 11U) 6:00 PM (12U – 15U) 7:30 PM (16U – 18U)

• Advance tryout registration can be completed at georgetownforce.com. Advance registration will save you time and maximize court time and exposure. Staff will be on site for registration the night of tryouts, but you have to wait in line limiting the time coaches will get to evaluate your athlete. Advance registration will also help us to know how many t-shirts and in which sizes and colors.

• Tryout cost is $50.00. If your athlete is not offered a roster spot, all but a $10 administrative fee will be refunded. If your athlete makes any team, the fee can not be refunded and will go to pay facility fee, tryout supplies and for coach’s time.

• Please arrive 15 minutes early to stretch and pick up your t-shirt and tryout bib. • Bumblebee Team Sports will be onsite obtaining sizes for the Under Armour team gear. Please plan to stay

approximately 15-30 minutes for sizing. Make sure that everything fits appropriately before you leave. We will not get a second chance to resize.

• Athletes are only required to attend 2 of the 3 tryout days. You have the option to attend all three days if you like. • Tryout results will be determined Saturday, November 11th. Players will be notified by phone before rosters

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Age GroupsAge groups are defined by the year the athlete was born, on or after September 1 (see table below). Girls are allowed to tryout and play ‘up’, depending on skill level and the approval of the director of coaching. If you have trouble registering your athlete in the appropriate age group, please send us an email. Our Web-master can override the system to make the necessary changes.

Age group born on/after Age group born on/after 9U 9/1/2008 14U 9/1/2003 10U 9/1/2007 15U 9/1/2002 11U 9/1/2006 16U 9/1/2001 12U 9/1/2005 17U 9/1/2000 13U 9/1/2004 18U 9/1/1999

Cost/FinanceGeorgetown Force is administered by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Every dollar collected is directly allocated to the cost of facilities, equipment, coaches, and tournaments. The below stated cost represents the entire cost of the athlete’s coaches, tournaments and team gear. The only cost not included is personal travel expense. If your team attends the AAU Nationals in Orlando, additional costs will apply should you wish to attend (please see AAU Nationals section on page 5).

National Teams (Under Armour) Regional Teams (Molten) $1350 $1200Under Armour team gear $200 $200coach salary (average) $430 $325facility $299 $299tournaments $315 $275USAV $50 $50coach background $2 $2balls/carts/equipment $54 $54

Payment Schedule Under Armour MoltenNovember $225 $215December $225 $215January $225 $215February $175 $145March $175 $145April $175 $145May $150 $120

Cost Reduction Strategy1) Personal Fundraising: Through local partnerships, families will have the opportunity to participate in fundraising events throughout the season. Every dollar earned by a player or player’s family will go directly toward reducing their costs. Maximum reduction in 2016 was $540.00. This program not only supports local business but can dramatically reduce or eliminate club costs. Local partners and programs will be initiated by the club. Information will be distributed to the teams and listed on Team App and our website.

2) Corporate Sponsorship: Georgetown Force has several corporate sponsors that donate to our cause annually. Every dollar donated to club is applied directly to costs of equipment and infrastructure to lower overall cost and build for our future (ex. Net systems, Facility, Community Events, Parks and Recreation).

3) Team Fundraising: Individual teams will have the opportunity to raise money through fundraising activities. Every dollar earned at a team event will be applied to the over all team cost (ex. carwash, servathons, raffles, UK concessions).

See following page for fundraising examples.

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Cost Reduction Strategy (continued)examples...$$$ that goes directly into parents pocket:• Bumblebee fundraising (Candles, Coupon Books) – Net proceeds will go back to the parent. Parent sells $100 worth of candles, $50 goes to cost of the candles, $50 goes to parents.• Corporate Sponsorships will be split 50/50 between the Force and Parent - if a parent gets the sponsorship.$$$ that goes directly to the team and will be shared for all players on each team:• Crowdfunding site that you can share (via social media/email) donation links to family members and friends

about your team. All money will go to the team and be disbursed back to each current team member. Money will be disbursed by July 15, 2018.

$$$ that goes directly to the Force:• We’ve partnered with Kroger & Amazon. Every dollar spent with each organization they will donate a percent-

age to the Force. This is something that adds up over time and only takes parents a few minutes to set it up.• Corporate sponsorships – All corporate sponsorships that are solicited by the Force board members will go

directly to the Force.

CoachingGeorgetown Force has a minimum requirement for coaches of having played volleyball at the collegiate level. Exceptions have been made if a coach can demonstrate that they have played at a National Level with a credible club or have had extensive coaching experience and training. Very few exceptions have had to be made – all but 4 of our 18 coaches have played and/or coached volleyball at the collegiate level. Georgetown Force Coaches will be attending coaching camps and training throughout the season. Practice plans and individual training plans are acquired and customized from The Art of Coaching Volleyball, USAV, and Gold Metal Squared training systems. The goal is to provide a system the provides strong fundamentals that can be built on as athletes progress through the system.All Coaches are required to complete a minimum number of continuing education hours to coach a Georgetown Force Team. Coaches are evaluated mid-season and at year-end to obtain and provide valuable feedback. Many assistant coaches are not required to have had the same experience or training as head coaches. The goal is to grow coaches from within the system, giving them valuable experience and exposure to coaching. Assistant coaches and head coaches alike are required to complete a background check in accordance with Georgetown Force By-Laws. All coaches are held to a high standard of professionalism and decorum. The Coaching Director acts as a Master Coach and provides training, evaluation, and constant feedback to our Coaching Staff. Practice plans are constantly reviewed and scrutinized to be sure we are getting the most out of our limited time.

3 Tiered Approach for player improvement and feedbackTier 1 - All players will receive a written assessment mid year and at the completion of the season. It will depict the strengths, areas for improvement and a detailed improvement plan for the coming year. Tier 2 – Players by request can receive an independent evaluation from the Director of Coaching. This will assess their skills and provide feedback on what the player will need to improve on to become an elite player. Tier 3 – Players by special request will be recorded and assessed by staff from the University of Arizona or Georgetown College. Their skills will be evaluated by a top tier division I or NAIA coach that can provide valuable development feedback to assist players in college recruitment.

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College RecruitingAll Georgetown Force players from 15U up will be required to attend a recruiting meeting hosted by Nick Griffin and Tiffany Horton. Nick Griffin coached at the collegiate level 12 years and has extensive recruiting experience. Tiffany Horton played at the University of Arizona and for Team USA, and also has extensive experience from the player’s perspective. Coach Griffin and Coach Horton will outline strategies for players and their families that are interested in playing volleyball at the collegiate level.Evaluation: Local evaluations will be conducted by Coach Griffin and Georgetown Force Coaches with previ-ous college coaching and playing experience. Video Evaluations can also be conducted by the University of Arizona Coaching Staff who have agreed not only to make individual evaluations but to assist players in the process by reaching out to schools on the players behalf. Recruiting tools and information will be posted on the website to make parents aware of important dates and protocol.Georgetown Force Teams will attend several USAV, AAU and JVA tournaments where college coaches and recruiters will be in attendance. Coaches will work with players interested in playing in college on pre-tournament plans to make contact with coaches from preferred schools. Georgetown Force is vetting several online recruiting tools to provide players with a full suite of recruiting tools and information. 15U through 18U will have the option to purchase the online recruiting tool. Careful consideration is being given to cost in this matter and the Georgetown Force Board of Directors feels that rather than obligate players to additional cost that this is a decision better left to the individual teams. Discounted rates are available.

TournamentsTHERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL COACHING FEES FOR TOURNAMENTS!This is one way Georgetown Force is different. We include your tournament costs in your total cost and tournaments are figured into the coaches’ compensation. This way, you know up front how much to include in your yearly budget. The only exception to this model is the AAU National Tournament (see following page) for 13U–18U)Under Armour Teams will play in USAV, JVA and AAU National tournaments in Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. Molten Teams will also play in USAV, JVA and AAU National Tournaments and Regional Tournaments in Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. Under Armour Teams will play in Club, Premier or Open classifica-tion, depending on coach feedback and team ability. Molten Teams will compete in Classic or Aspire divisions in most tournaments. All divisions are highly competitive.

Tentative tournament schedule for Under Armour 12U and up (subject to change):MEPL (Mideast Power League) January 27th/28th Block and Roll February 10th/11th Nashville, TNMEPL February 24th/25thUltra Ankle Bluegrass March 10th/11th Lousiville, KYMEPL March 17th/18thIndy-Juniors JVA Classic April 14th/15th Indianapolis, INShowdown in the Smokies April 28th/29th Gatlinburg, TNMEPL May 12th/13thJVA World Challenge April 6th/8th Louisville, KYWe are also in the early planning stages to host a tournament (date & venues TBD). 4

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AAU National Tournament June 16th -28th (OPTIONAL)13U – 18U Under Armour teams should plan on attending the AAU Nationals in Orlando Florida. Teams will compete in world-class facilities. There is a chance for teams to play on ESPN 3 during the featured Champi-onships Finals. Last year 43,000 athletes competed in front of 93,000 spectators. Over 500 college coaches will be in attendance.Costs for this tournament will be communicated as soon as convenient lodging is secured. It is preferred that teams stay together and that Georgetown Force secures lodging. Exceptions can be made for lodging if necessary. All other travel expenses are the responsibility of the player’s family. This is the only tournament not included in overall club costs. This tournament is a great way to end the season and is so much fun.Please see approximate costs below (subject to change): Team Cost Individual CostTournament $880 $98Lodging $5500 $611Coaches $800 $89Tickets $450 $50Total $7,630 $848

PracticePractices will be held at the Imani Life Center (1555 Georgetown Rd, Lexington, KY 40511). Practice and team schedule to follow. All team practices will be held from 4pm to 9pm. Times will vary according to age. Imani hosts a variety of activities. There is a fitness center on site, wifi, indoor running track and quiet space for parents to work during practices (there may be an additional fee due to Imani for fitness center use).

Under Armour Team GearEach player will be outfitted with the following:• Under Armour long sleeve jersey• Under Armour short sleeve jersey• Under Armour spandex• Under Armour knee pads• Under Armour warm-up top• Under Armour warm-up pants

We have learned over the years that different athletes have different shoe needs. Shoes are important to performance and represent a significant cost. We want to be sure that each athlete gets the shoe that is best for them. We will provide shoe options on the team store at a discounted price. Options currently are Mizuno and Adidas, based on feedback and reviews. Under Armour Bags with the Georgetown Force Crest will also be available on the team store at our discounted rate. They may be included in the gear package if we can find a corporate sponsor before tryouts. Bumblebee Outfitters will be handling all sizing. Georgetown Force will place one team order to simplify the process and obtain a deeper discount that we are happy to pass along to our athletes and their families.

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2018 Coaching Staff

9U Molten Alex Boatwright / Michael Ortman

10U Molten Grace Callow / assistant pending

11U Molten Sydney Hineline / Rachel Wichmann

12U Under Armour Jason Montgomery / Ashlyn Huffman12U Molten Justice Adams / Rachel Combs

13U Under Armour Michael Ortman / Liz Cluxton13U Molten Claire Mueller / Rebecca Just

14U Under Armour Tiffany Horton / Drew Langston14U Molten Fatu Turituri / assistant pending

15U Under Armour Rebecca Just / Dane Schwiensger15U Molten Lonnie Tolson / assistant pending

16U Under Armour Berkley Brogan / assistant pending

17U Under Armour Gil Ruiz Bagang / Robert Libs

18U Under Armour Jonea Rima / assistant pending

Thank you!

If you have any questions that have not been answered in this handout or at the parent meeting, pleasefeel free to email us at georgetownforce@gmail.com, message us on Facebook, or contact us through georgetownforce.com.

Thank you as always for your support and consideration,Georgetown Force Board of Directors

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