Parent / Player Meeting

2015 - 2016

Rosemount Irish Elite VBC

Player Checklist

All Players must:• Turn in completed USAV Forms

• Registration Form• Medical Information Sheet

• Provide a $100 Fundraiser Deposit Check• Provide a $100 Volunteer Deposit Check• Try on Uniform and Apparel • Complete and Turn in Uniform Sizing Sheet• Meet with Team and Coaches

• December practice schedule• Tournament schedule • Rosters

Philosophies and Rules

• Development Club with strong emphasis on being competitive.– Team Size– Coaching – Skill Sessions– Tournament Selection

• Promote discipline and structure while working hard and having fun. – On-time to practice and events– Notify coaches in advance of conflicts– Hard work, positive respectful attitude at all times– All players share in net, ball and referee duties– Players must inform coaches if they leave the practice gym or

tournament gym

Philosophies and Rules

• Strong emphasis on sportsmanship, team and program – Emphasize a team centric approach

• Team comes first• Teams are made up of many roles all of which are important for the team to

be successful• You are only as strong as your weakest link

– Be respectful to players, coaches, parents, referees and facilities within our club and outside our club

– Take pride in Irish Elite Volleyball– Watch and cheer on other Irish Elite teams

• Support a Balanced Approach to Sports– There is more to life than volleyball– Family and School are priorities– Support other activities (sports, performing arts, etc.)

Philosophies and Rules

• Playing Time– Fair but not necessarily equal– Volleyball is a position-specific sport– Tiered approach

• Practice, League, Tournaments (Pool Play, Playoffs)• Age group specific• Coach Specific

– Lack of effort, poor attitude, unacceptable behavior, tardiness and un-excused absences from practice may impact playing time.

Philosophies and Rules

• Dress Code– Practice: T-shirt, shorts or spandex, shoes, knee pads.

– Hair tied back

– No Spaghetti strap / tank tops

– Shirts must hang below the top of shorts

– Shoes must not be worn outside. Outside shoes are taken off before practice.

– No Jewelry

– Competitions: Team uniforms (shirt, shorts, and socks) must be worn.  Per USAV rules, undergarments (t-shirts, sports bras, leotards, etc.) must not be exposed 

– No Jewelry!

Philosophies and Rules

Conflict Resolution• Player should speak to coach • Establish a time for the coach, parent and player

to meet and discuss • Speak to Program Director• Do not approach a coach during a competition

or when other players are present• Please wait 24 hours before reacting to an issue

Communication / Information

• RAAA website - http://www.rosemountjovolleyball.org/ – Practice calendars– Tournament Schedules– Rosters– Links

• Weekly Newsletter (Email) – Past week’s results– Upcoming events – Miscellaneous

Practice Schedule

• Approximately 2 practices per week at various facilities (RCC, RMS, SHMS, and RHS)– First practice is skill develop with station approach– Second practice is team practice with skill and team play focus

• Some Saturdays and Sundays• Wednesday nights will be distributed amongst all teams• Some shared court practices

SAQ Training

• 14s and 15s at CrossFit 8558 in Apple Valley (County 42 and Johnny Cake); time and days TBD– http://www.crossfit5885.com/

• 11s, 12s, 13s at The Warehouse; time and days TBD– http://www.nickiecarriganfitness.com/

Other Info

• Referee and Scorekeeping Clinic– Online training this year – More info at: http://www.ncrusav.org/jr-girls/

• Players are NOT required to learn all work team roles!• Coaches will determine which players are trained in what roles. • At least 3 must complete scorer training and 3 must complete referee training.• If not a scorer or referee, the player will complete libero tracker and line judge training.

– There is a lower-level of scorer training (BASIC) available for teams that will not play in any qualifying events or go outside of the Region

– Coaches will still need to complete training in all roles of the work team– Parents can now also take testing to assist scoring or officiating

• Tournaments– Each team get 8 – 14 Tournament days– Teams will review schedule tonight – Additional tournaments can be entered if team agrees– Tournament information will be posted on website and provided to

parents once receive

Season Dues

• Elite Teams (15-1, 14-1, 13-1): $810• Competition Teams (15-2, 14-2, 13-2, 13-3, 12-1): $685• Development Teams (11s, 12-2): $465• All payments will be done through the Athletechs System

via Credit Card• Email will be sent next week with instructions• Payments are due before end of January

– Payment plans are available by request only– Email jo-volleyball@rosemount-aaa.org or cmackin@gmail.com

Required Fundraiser

• Budgeted Goal– $100 per player– $150 maximum per family– Opt Out Option ($100 per player)

• Checks completed tonight.– Check are cashed or returned upon completion of fundraiser

• Cookie Dough– 20 boxes per player (30 per family)– Selling starts today!– Orders Due December 1 @ RCC (practice night)– Incentives for players– Cookie Dough Delivered December 15th at RCC

• Volunteer requirement– Can opt out for $100– Required to cover at least one volunteer shift at a tournament or

another off-site fundraiser

Forms

• USAV Registration Form– Type of membership: JO Volleyball– Must be signed in 3 locations by parents and players

• Commitment Letter

• Medical Information Sheets– Coaches are required to carry these with them to all

events.

• SAQ Training Waiver

Uniform Sizing and Apparel

• Everyone must complete sizing sheet– Jersey, spandex, T-shirt, and socks– Can purchase extra Tees and Socks– Make sure players try on samples!!!

• Merchandising Apparel – Warm-ups, Sweatshirts, LS T-Shirts, Bags, extra spandex, and

other stuff

– Samples of Warm-ups are available to try on. – www.midwestvolleyball.com Group Code: IRISH16

• Order online for home delivery

– First Ordering Window Closes December 4th

– Second window in January

Team Meetings

– December Practice Schedule– Rosters– Tournament Schedule

Volleyball Watching

• University of Minnesota– Remaining schedule:

• 11/18 (Wed) vs. Maryland• 11/25 (Wed) vs. Ohio State

• Concordia St. Paul– Wed 11/18 vs. MSU Mankato– Saturday & Sunday NSIC Conference

semifinals and finals