-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?