McLEAN YOUTH (MYA) VOLLEYBALL (MYV) Spring 2013 Coaches Coordination Meeting March 7, 2013

McLEAN YOUTH (MYA) VOLLEYBALL (MYV)

Spring 2013

Coaches Coordination Meeting

March 7, 2013

Welcome and Thank You!

• MYV is 100% volunteer• Introductions:

NameChild’s Name and SchoolWhich League (ES, MS, HS)Coaching/Volleyball ExperienceLittle Known Fact About Yourself

McLean Youth Volleyball 2

Notable Accomplishments

• From 2012 Player Survey74% rated the experience Excellent91% Excellent + Good

• From 2012 to 201350% more players

74% of 5th-7th graders returned56% more coaches

68% of eligible coaches returned


Vision – House Program

• Instructional league• Open to 5th to 8th grade girls regardless of

experience and ability• Promote maximizing ball "touches" as the

best way for players to master volleyball skills

• Play league matches as the best way to learn and enjoy the game

• Encourage teamwork and good sportsmanship

• Play with your friends and classmates• Have fun!


Vision – Select & Travel

• More competitive and intense

• Attract more experienced & skilled athletes

• MS Select – Grades 7th and 8th Ideal for those planning to play in High

School or at the Club levelAdditional weekly clinic (space

dependent)Play only other MS Select teams

• HS Travel – Grades 9th thru 12th Ideal for HS players looking to keep skills

fresh before HS tryouts in AugustPlay in the Fairfax County Travel league

against other local VB programsMcLean Youth Volleyball 5

Team Structure

• ES League ES House: 12 teams - 120 players

• MS League MS House: 10 teams - 100 players MS Select: 6 teams - 60 players

• HS League Upper (11/12) Team: ~10 players Lower (9/10) Team: ~10 players

• Team Size Target is always 2 or more coaches per team Target 10 players per team (range 9-11) Will not expand league due to gym limitation


Need 1 more Head Coach

Need 1 more Head Coach

Season Structure

• Skills Assessment / Tryouts Identify MS Select & HS Travel players

• Skills Development Clinics First 2 weeks of program (starting March 16) Establish foundational skills for the playing season

• Team Practices One 90 minute practice during the week

• League Matches One 60 minute match against another league team Saturdays 11am to 7pm at McLean HS

• All-Stars Tournament Against other FFX County programs: VYI, CYA, SYA Coaches nominate players, commissioners select

• End of Season Celebration PicnicMcLean Youth Volleyball 7

8McLean Youth Volleyball

Week Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.

Feb 25 - Mar 3March 1: Receive Gym

AllocationsMarch 2: Select League

Skills Assessment #1

March 4 - 10March 6: Identify

Practice PreferencesMarch 7: Coaches

Coodination MeetingMarch 8: Close

RegistrationMarch 9: HS Travel

TryoutMarch 10: Select League

Skills Assessment #2

March 11 - 17March 12: HS Travel /

Skills Assessment March 13: Coaching

ClinicMarch 15: Publish

RostersSkills Clinics

Spring gyms available <<<< Mar 16

March 18 - 24 Gyms Closed

March 25 - 31 Gyms Closed

April 1 - 7 Skills Clinics

April 8 - 14 MATCH #1



April 29 - May 5 MATCH #4

May 6 - 12 MATCH #5

May 13 - 19 MATCH #6

May 20 - 26 Gyms Closed

May 27 - June 2 Memorial Day PLAYOFFS

June 3 - 9June 8: All-Stars

TournamentJune 9: End of Season

Picnic

June 10 - 16End of spring gym availability Jun 15

Team Practices

All-Stars Practices

Team Practices

Team Practices

Team Practices

Team Practices

Team Practices

Skills Clinics

FCPS SPRING BREAK - Gyms Closed

Skills Clinics & Team Practices

Team Practices

Team Practices

Season Schedule

McLean HS Blocked

McLean HS Blocked

McLean HS Main Blocked

Practice Timeslots


Saturday

Court 1 Court 2 Court 1 Court 2 Court 1 Court 2 Court 1 Court 2 Court 1 Court 2 Center Court

6:00pm to 7:30pm

TUE-P1 Share FRI-P1 Share

7:30pm to 9:00pm

TUE-P2 Share FRI-P2 Share

6:00pm to 7:30pm

TUE-P3 Share THU-P1 Share

7:30pm to 9:00pm

TUE-P4 Share THU-P2 Share

Cooper MS - Gym #1 (Aux Gym)

7:00pm to 9:00pm

FRI-P3 FRI: May 10

6:00pm to 7:30pm

WED-P1 Share THU-P3 Share FRI-P4 Share

7:30pm to 9:00pm

WED-P2 Share THU-P4 Share FRI-P5 Share

6:00pm to 7:30pm

MON-P1 WED-P3 THU-P5 FRI-P6

7:30pm to 9:00pm

MON-P2 WED-P4 THU-P6 FRI-P7

Langley HS - Gym #1 (Main Gym)

5:30pm to 7:00pm

MON-P3 TUE-P5

School spring sports use gym if raining outside!!MON: Apr 22, May 20, May 27TUE: Apr 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, Jun 4

6:00pm to 7:30pm

MON-P4 FRI-P8

7:30pm to 9:00pm

MON-P5 FRI-P9

6:00pm to 7:30pm

If Needed If Needed

7:30 to 9:00pm

If Needed If Needed

Friday Known Dates Blocked(starting Apri 1)

McLean HS - Gym #1 (Upper Auxiliary Gym)

Matches (10am - 6pm)

TUE: (none)

FRI: (none)

School GymWeekday Timeslot

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

McLean HS - Gym #2 (Main Gym)

Matches (1pm - 7pm)

TUE: May 7, May 14

THU: May 9, May 16

Cooper MS - Gym #2 (Main Gym)

WED: (none)

THU: Apr 18, Jun 6

FRI: May 10

Churchill Rd ESMON: May 27

FRI: May 3

Longfellow MS - Gym #2

10am to 6pm

MON: May 20, May 27WED: (none)THU: (none)FRI: Apr 19, Jun 7

Chesterbrook ES

Not available until Apr 15 (PE gymnastics mats in gym)

MON: April 1, April 8, May 27

FRI: Apr 5, Apr 12, Apr 19, May 3, May 10, Jun 7

Just added today

Clinic Schedule


Elementary SchoolSessionDate/Time LocationES-1 Saturday, March 16 @1:00pm-2:30pm McLean HS Main GymES-2 Saturday, March 16 @2:30pm-4:00pm McLean HS Main GymES-3 Saturday, March 16 @4:00pm-5:30pm McLean HS Main GymES-4 Tue March 19 @6pm-7:30pm McLean HS Main GymES-5 Tue March 19 @7:30pm-9pm McLean HS Main GymES-6 Fri March 22 @6pm-7:30pm Cooper MS Main GymES-7 Fri March 22 @7:30pm-9pm Cooper MS Main GymES-8 Wed April 3 @6:00pm-7:30pm Cooper MS Main GymES-9 Wed April 3 @7:30pm-9pm Cooper MS Main GymES-10 Thu April 4 @6pm-7:30pm McLean HS Main GymES-11 Thu April 4 @7:30pm-9pm McLean HS Main Gym

MiddleSchool - House DivisionSession Date/Time LocationMS-H1 Saturday, March 16 @1:00pm-2:30pm McLean HS Aux GymMS-H2 Saturday, March 16 @2:30pm-4:00pm McLean HS Aux GymMS-H3 Saturday, March 16 @4:00pm-5:30pm McLean HS Aux GymMS-H4 Tue March 19 @6pm-7:30pm McLean HS Aux GymMS-H5 Tue March 19 @7:30pm-9pm McLean HS Aux GymMS-H6 Wed March 20 @6pm-7:30pm Cooper MS Main GymMS-H7 Wed March 20 @7:30pm-9pm Cooper MS Main GymMS-H8 Tue April 2 @6pm-7:30pm McLean HS Main GymMS-H9 Tue April 2 @7:30pm-9pm McLean HS Main GymMS-H10 Fri April 5 @6pm-7:30pm Cooper MS Main GymMS-H11 Fri April 5 @7:30pm-9pm Cooper MS Main Gym

MiddleSchool - Select DivisionSession Date/Time LocationMS-S1 Monday, March 18 @5pm-7pm Langely HS Main GymMS-S2 Tuesday, March 19 @5pm-7pm Langely HS Main GymMS-S3 Thursday, March 21 @5:30-7pm McLean HSMS-S4 Thursday, March 21 @7pm-8:30pm McLean HSMS-S5 Monday, April 1 @5pm-7pm Langely HS Main GymMS-S6 Tuesday, April 2 @5pm-7pm Langely HS Main Gym

Uniforms & Equipment

• Team Uniforms For Players: Tie-dye shirts (12 per team) For Coaches: Black polo shirts

• Team Equipment 12 balls, 1 large ball bag and 1 cart

ES = Volley Lite Balls; MS/HS = Standard Balls

Bring to practices and matches

• Net Systems Net Heights: ES=7’, MS=7’4” Treat volleyball equipment with extra care –

primarily owned by school Poles and nets in storage rooms near gyms

Contact janitors to open locked closets Stack returned equipment neatly


League Rules for 2013

• Standard FIVB / USA Volleyball rules Several exceptions for House matches to

encourage learning

• For “ol’schoolers”, standard rules now include: Rally scoring - each serve results in a point Serves can touch net Players can touch side of net but not tape Double-touches on first balls


Service Rules

• Select and Travel Standard rules apply

• Special House Rules “Redo” if first serve missed

• Only on first attempt in the rotation No foot faults Maximum of 5 service wins in a row per

server • After 5 consecutive points, service switches

to other team without point ES players can serve 5 feet in from the

back line - both underhand and overhand


Scoring Rules

• Matches are 3 games to 25 points (win by 2)

• Play 3 full games (NOT best of 3)

• Winner of 3rd game is team with most points when time runs out

• For House, an extra point is awarded for three touches that result in an immediate point:• Discretion of the referee

• First 2 touches can be bumps or sets; last touch must be an overhead hit

• Extra point only awarded if opposing team does not legally return the ball


Substitution Rules - House


• Use “Continuous Substitution”• Promotes equal playing time• Players on count and bench are one continuous line-up• With each clockwise rotation, two players rotate off the

court and two players from bench rotate on to the court• Start each subsequent game with players in the same

positions as the end of the previous game

5 4 3

8 9 10

2

1

6

7

Server

Net

Substitution Rules – Select/Travel

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• Positional substitution Coach has full discretion on who is substituted During the game, a starting player and her

substitute must occupy the same rotation position A player can only return to a game for the same

person who replaced her originally

• Coach must track positions and substitutions• Coach must balance playing time

Some players, such as designated setters, naturally play more than others.

At minimum, each player must participate in at least 2 games of each match although they may be substituted in or out as necessary

• Libero allowed

Match Sequencing

• Warm-ups for 10 minutes• Coaches coordinate hitting and serving times

• Referee calls for team captains• Flip coin to determine first server and side

• Volunteer parents assist referees• Need 1 score flipper and 2 lines judges

• 2 minutes between games• Timeouts permitted

• Two 30-second timeouts per team per game

• Teams shake hands under the net before and after the match

• Referees report wins-losses


Head Coach Responsibilities

• Instruct players during practices and matches

• Communicate and work with your parents• Utilize your parent volunteers as necessary

• Create practice plans• Setup and takedown nets• Address special player/parent needs

• Bring in Chuck, Lisa & Kenny when needed

• Motivate and encourage!


Safety Considerations

• No water bottles allowed on playing floor – injury hazard

• Remove any other potential hazards from the playing area

• Encourage players to wear knee pads and court shoes (discourage running shoes)

• Do not leave the gym area until all your players have been picked up


Volunteer Building Director

• Each MYA Volleyball Coach and select Team Parents must certify as a Volunteer Building Director (VBD)

• Required by Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) for MYA to use school facilities.

• Review materials on the NCS VBD website and take the short on-line test• 15-20 minutes to certify• Retake test as often as needed• Forward confirmation email to [email protected]


http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/athletics/vbd.htm

Important Documents

• Always carry copies of the following documents to practices and matches:• Team Roster with parent phone numbers• Facility Use Permit• Your VBD certification

• NCS Inspectors DO visit gyms


Coaching Considerations

• Focus on fundamental ball control skills: serve, pass, set, hit and *movement*

• Practices should reinforce these skills

• Use drills that encourage as many player “touches” as possible

• Simulate game play over the net

• Explain to players/parents that the focus is on ball control using multiple touches, not winning as many points as possible through one touch “Ping-Pong”

• Promote communications and CHEERING!!

• Provide positive feedback

• Defer to referees


Other Coaching Resources

• Placing Coaching Supporting materials on the new For Coaches page• Skills instruction and diagrams• Sample practice plans• Drills and tactics• Links to videos

• Excellent on-line resources• USA Volleyball

Guide for New Coaches John Kessel’s Volleyball Basics John Kessel’s Mini Volleyball book (large pdf!)

• YouTube videos


http://leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=56463&snid=dLNB%5F0H4%5F&org=MCLEANVOLLEYBALL.ORG

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Volleyball/Grassroots/I-am-a-New-Coach.aspx

http://assets.usoc.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/16618/Guide_to_Volleyball_Basics_2006.pdf

What Next?

• Finalize practice and clinic schedules Coaching teams may move around

• Coach’s Clinic – Wed Mar 13 at Redeemer Bill Musgrove, McLean HS Varsity Coach

• Rosters and matches posted on the website – Fri Mar 15 or so

• Coaches then contact players/parents Each team gets an online ID, home page and

the ability to email through the system

• Support as many clinics as possible• Practices can begin the week of Apr 1• Contact Lisa (ES) or Kenny (MS) if you

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Contacts


Who Role Email

Chuck PruittDirector, Gyms, Registration

[email protected]

Xavier SlotkoffApparel, Referees Coordinator

[email protected]

Mike MarkovicSkills Manager, Clinics

[email protected]

Lisa RichterES Age-Group Coordinator

[email protected]

Kenny ThringMS Age-Group Coordinator

[email protected]

Rich HannibalHS Age-Group Coordinator

[email protected]