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State College Lady Little Lions

Volleyball 2014

Parent/Athlete Information

Tryouts:

Expect to work hard. You will be asked to perform all physical testing and drills at full speed. You should run when shagging balls, when moving from drill to drill and when going to and from water breaks. You will not sit down during tryouts, except during water breaks.

ATTITUDE EVALUATION: Prospective State College Volleyball players should be willing to try hard, make mistakes, learn from those mistakes and keep trying. Coaches will take note of those players who listen, follow directions, and ask questions when necessary.

SKILL/COMPETITION EVALUATION: Prospective players will be asked to demonstrate their understanding of basic volleyball skills (serving, setting, passing, hitting, blocking) in competitive situations. Coaches will take note of those players who demonstrate progress while learning new skills.

As with most team sports, coaches will evaluate players for their ability and potential to fill specific positional needs (setter, outside hitter, middle blocker, opposite hitter, defensive specialist and/or libero).

How to Impress the Coaches during tryouts:

• Be among the first to arrive in the gym and among the first to help set up nets and equipment.

• Be among the first to line up for drills.

• Be a positive communicator

• Be among the first to help take down the nets and put away equipment.

Varsity Level Philosophy:

There is no guarantee of playing time at the varsity level. The opportunity to prove your skills will be available during practice, but actual court time will not be equal. No position or line-up is written in stone and all players will be evaluated on a continual basis throughout the season. The most effective student-athlete, regardless of grade level, will be given the opportunity to further develop their athletic abilities and to work together to develop a strong desire to attain the highest possible levels of team success.

JV Level Philosophy:

The JV level is different. The length and frequency of playing time may not be equal, but the opportunity to play during competition is can be available. At this level, instruction and the development of individual skills for all athletes will continue to be emphasized. However, team success in inter-school competition is also valued.

Playing time will be determined by the following:

• Fundamental skills – Ability to perform skills at a very high level.

• Work ethic – Work hard and efficiently. No one is too cool to hit the floor or to be exhausted.

• Team chemistry – Get along. You’re a TEAM, a well-oiled machine. You don’t have to be best friends, but you will respect one another.

• Athleticism – We will work on making each individual a better athlete throughout the season.

• Intangibles – Determined by the coaches. You may do certain things well that others do not. Opponents may or may not determine this.

RULES HELP OUR TEAM RUN SMOOTHLY

Each player must decide if she buys into our system and is willing to commit to this team. Every rule is for the benefit of the team, and you have to decide, in advance, whether you want to follow them. If not, you should not be a part of the team.

TEAM Rules

1. Practice attire will consist of:

• Spandex – we have to play in them, get used to it.

• No jewelry – no excuses.

• Shirts that cover the body.

2. Game attire will consist of:

• Uniform.

• Your own Spandex

• White kneepads and socks.

• No jewelry – no excuses.

3. Dress for away games will consist of:

• Attire decided by coaches

4. Show up to practice on time: Begin practice without the prompting of the coach. Only excused absences from the coach will not incur a consequence (coach’s discretion). Consequences for missing a practice or being late will be at the coach’s discretion

5. Be on time to games, home or away. The same consequences apply as practices. You will attend all matches, unless excused by the coach. Call me on my cell phone (574-0106) or email me (cew16@). Don’t depend on your parents; take on the responsibility yourself.

6. Understand the importance of academics – Athletics is an extracurricular activity. It does not take the place of academics. To participate in athletics, you must do well in academics.

7. You may not ask about playing time and/or question others playing time. You may ask what you can do to improve so that you can help the TEAM. You may agree or disagree, but understand the coach is doing what is best for the TEAM. As professionals, the coaches will determine who gives the TEAM the best opportunity to be competitive.

8. Get along with Teammates. If you and/or others are having difficulty getting along, it is your responsibility to bring it to the coaching staff’s attention immediately.

9. No swearing at any time

10. Limited cell phone usage: You will be asked not to use your cell phone during bus rides. You may use them to call your parents or for an emergency. If you wish to talk to someone, talk to a teammate.

11. Bus Travel: Student-athletes will travel on the bus to and from events unless extenuating circumstance (coach’s discretion).

What to be prepared for

• Season that involves a large commitment

• Highly competitive practices/season

• ACCOUNTABILITY and RESPONSIBILITY

• Communication

• Changes in schedule (times, dates, etc.)

Are you willing to sacrifice for the team?

Accept the differences amongst teammates

• I do not expect everyone to act the same, but I expect your energy, focus, and intensity to be the same

Be positive in your communication

• Have some humility – Leave your ego at the door, don’t make excuses

• Being intense and pushing your teammates is fine, but find a positive way to do it

• Your teammates will perform at a higher level if you pick each other up in a positive way

Don’t over think things

• We will teach you what you need to know

• Sometimes reacting is better – get out of your own way

Accept your role

• Perform your role to the best of your ability

• Always be aware that your role can change

Can you be a good teammate?

What does it look like?

• Am I making the game easier for my teammates?

• Am I supportive in my teammates successes and failures?

• Can I take a joke?

• Can I handle constructive criticism?

• Am I dependable?

• Am I responsible?

• Am I disciplined?

• Am I teachable?

• Am I tenacious and passionate about the success of my team or me?

Keys To Success

Collaborative: Working together precedes winning together. Collaboration is the key word when it comes to meeting challenges as a team. Cooperation is merely working together agreeably, but collaborating means working together more aggressively. Every team player must bring something more to the table, and not just put in her minimum required work.

A collaborative team player needs to change in four key areas: 1) Perception; 2) Attitude; 3) Focus; and, 4) Results

Mission conscious: The Big Picture is coming in loud and clear. The four qualities of mission-conscious team players are:

1) They know where the team is going. 2) They let the leaders of the team lead. 3) They place team accomplishment ahead of their own. 4) They do whatever is necessary to achieve the mission.

What Are Your Goals? How do WE accomplish them?

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