-AJ Volleyball- “ It’s an ATTITUDE!”

1. -AJ Volleyball-“It’s an ATTITUDE!” Varsity Head Coach Major John Verdugo Varsity Assistant Coach - Tammy Twitty

2. DEFENDINGUPPER STATEANDREGION IVCHAMPIONS

3. 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 The Coaches

4. 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 volleyballprogram of excellence • TO WIN ON NOVEMBER 8, 2014

5. Our Three Goals

6. -Goal #1-Improve each athlete’s ability to play competitive volleyball - with emphasis on fundamentals and competitive attitude

7. -Goal #2-Establish and maintain a program of excellence that improves athletic ability and produces championships

8. -Goal #3-Have fun playing(and coaching)the game!

9. Willingness to place the team first Willingness to learn Willingness to work hard Willingness to “hit the floor” Willingness to self-motivate then DOMINATE What We Expect-a Competitive Attitude!-

10. 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 Requirements to Participate

11. 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 Warning

12. Conduct of Athletes Attendance/Tardiness Practice Support Game Support Handbook

13. 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 Handbook

14. 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

15. 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 Behavior

16. 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 Uniforms

17. 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

18. Schedule Rising 8-12th Graders = 8:00-10:30 = Skills = 10:30 -11:30 = Weight training Champion’s Camp

19. Key Calendar Dates

20. 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) Additional Notes

21. AJ VOLLEYBALL……IT’S AN ATTITUDE!!! Questions?