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DHS Volleyball Freshman Parent/Booster Club Meeting

Welcome to DHS Volleyball! Meet the coaching staff, learn about the program philosophy, player and parent expectations, and summer preparation. Find out about equipment, fundraisers, tryouts, and the practice and game schedule.

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DHS Volleyball Freshman Parent/Booster Club Meeting

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  1. SPRING 2010 DHS VOLLEYBALL FRESHMAN PARENT / BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

  2. Welcome to DHS Volleyball Coaching Staff Introductions Heather Stewart 8 years at DHS Sara Lowry (VB/BB) 5 years at DHS Zach Harms (VB) 1 year at DHS Amanda Byers (VB/TK) 2 year at DHS Jessica Bradley (VB/SB) 1 year at DHS

  3. Program Philosphy Family atmosphere Building young ladies of character, not just volleyball players  Expectations go beyond the volleyball court Sports do not build character, they reveal it. - John Wooden

  4. The DHS Volleyabll Player What we expect from the DHS Volleyball player: Commitment Discipline Dedication Respect Pride Integrity Accountability Loyalty Coachable Consistent These traits go on and off the court

  5. Parent Expectations What we expect of the DHS Volleyball Parent: • Support your daughter • Loyalty to the program • Communicate concerns with the coaches • Abide by UIL Booster Club guidelines • Follow DHS Volleyball policies (doctor visits, bus travel, missed practices, etc)

  6. What can you expect from us? Dedication Player focused Professional Open communication Organized

  7. What should I do this summer? The following items will better prepare your daughter for the transition to High School Volleyball: DHS Skills Camp - June 14-17  9a-12p  $55 for Monday - Thursday  Summer PRIDE - June 14-July 22 (7-9:30a)   Monday - Thursday   Cost: $20 Open Gym - Immediately following PRIDE (9:30-11a) Team Camp - July 19-21  9a-12p ran by TWU Head Coach  Cost: $70 Frisco Summer League - $30 cash June 22,24,29,July 1,6,8,19,20 at Frisco Wakeland High School Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail!

  8. Equipment Each player will receive the following equipment when they make the team: 1 pair spandex $17 (must keep at end of season) 5 practice t-shirts $7 each Sweatshirt and pants $30 set Knee pads $15 set (must keep at end of season) White/Purple Uniform Practice Bag Extra items to order: Asics shoes (same as JV team) $65 Extra spandex $17 each If you would like to order shoes or extra spandex, please contact Coach Stewart by the end of May.

  9. Fundraiser Next Fundraiser - August 2nd Cookie Dough Sales Each freshman athlete is trying to raise $75 Covers the cost of spandex ($17), kneepads ($15), and meals for away matches ($3.25 x 13=42.25)

  10. Try-Outs - August 2nd-5th Players must attend try-outs to be considered for the team Players need a physical turned in prior to first day of 2 a days See tentative try-out schedule posted on the website begin at 7a end by 1p with a one hour break  bring snacks, lunch, gatorade, and water Possibly 2 freshman teams (A and B) JV spots possible for a freshman player Team decisions will be made Tuesday Equipment checked out Wednesday Mandatory parent / booster club meeting will be Wednesday, 8/4 at 6:30p First scrimmage Friday, 8/6 and Saturday, 8/7 Spike off celebration: Saturday 8/7 – 6p

  11. Schedules Practice Schedule Once school starts, Freshman will practice during 3rd block and after school until 5/5:30p on Monday, Wed, Thursday Class Schedule Freshman will be double blocked in volleyball both A and B days Since athletics is during 3rd block players will change and eat after practice/study hall Game Schedule Freshman will play every Tuesday and Friday and in two tournaments (9/4-Argyle and 9/11-Irving) If we have 2 freshman teams then we will tentatively play the A team at the JV time and the B team at the Varsity time (please see calendar and schedule for exact times) Most games will be played in the second gym

  12. FAQ'S Can I play soccer, basketball, softball, CC, golf, track and play volleyball? Yes – playing more than one sport at the freshman level is very common at DHS. Can I be involved in cheer or band and play volleyball Possibly – very difficult for most students to juggle multiple extra-curricular activities and fulfill requirements of the 4x4 Can I be in IB classes and be a volleyball player? Absolutely!! Do I have to play club volleyball in order to make the team? Not necessarily – More playing is a definite advantage at the high school level. All of my returning Varsity played club volleyball this spring Do freshman get cut during try-outs? Rarely, but possibly.

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