uA 501(c)(3) non-profit. uScholarships available for qualifying playersuAll proceeds go toward programming and management of the club.

850 Elite Volleyball Academy“ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING”

MISSION STATEMENT

The 850 Elite “Attitude” teaches players to work together to achieve a goal that is bigger than any individual player.

GoalsWe teach kids to be successful, on and off the

court, through physical AND mental

coaching.

Our goal is to build players with skill AND

grit while supporting the new USAV

initiative to GROW THE GAME..

Fundamentals

TEAMWORK is the ability as a group to accomplish what a single individual cannot.

Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Expectations

850 Elite coaches will expect maximum effort and a positive outlook; we support our teammates…regardless of the score.

Coaching Philosophy

Growth Mindset was developed by Stanford professor, Carol Dweck, and it’s the foundation of how we coach, both on and off the court. Growth Mindset focuses on Process not Results. We are in charge of the process, not the results.

Coaching Philosophy

If winning is your only goal, then you never change or grow, AND you create stressed out players. Because no team at any level wins ALL the time.

Coaching Philosophy

Our goal is to make your player the strongest, most skilled, mentally composed person they can be, and winning just happens to be a by-product of that goal.

Coaching method

We use the Gold Medal Squared system to teach consistent skills across all age levels. GMS is the same system used by the US Olympic Team and the US National Team.

Gold Medal Squared

The GMS “process is based on studied scientific principles from human kinetics, organizational behavior,

statistics, and psychology”Go to:

https://www.goldmedalsquared.com/success-stories/ to see all the successful clubs using GMS

Our Fabulous Coaches

� Lani Kekahuna 12U� Hannah Noon 13U� Karson Hinds 14U� Daniel Labrador15U� Krissinda Chambers 15U� Ligia Willis 16U� Fred Corbin (Asst.) 16U� Lani Kekahuna 16U� Sammy Nimpchai 17U� Matt Potts (Asst.) 17U� Gil Sierra 17U� Pam Kaufman 18U

� Scott Stevenson Boys� Brogan Henderson Grassroots� Brittany Freel Grassroots� Tamara Copes Floating Asst.

Age Groups

v Your age group is the age your player is on 9/1/2018. We have travel teams for girls ages 11-18 and boys ages 14-18.

v Blue teams compete at national qualifiers and Grey teams compete regionally.

Age Groups

v We have a Grassroots program for boys and girls ages 8-11. After club season, we have a Lil’ Flyers program for players, ages 5-7.

v We also have beach club ball, summer skills and conditioning clinics after the indoor travel season ends.

Age Groups

v Travel Club players will play in their age group with exceptions for players with advanced skills, where it would be a detriment to the player to stay in their age group. This determination will be made by the coaches, and approved by the parents.

Age Groupsv Our philosophy allows the same

team to progress together through the years, as opposed to making a whole new team each year.

v Bigger clubs have girls who have played together for 5+ years, and it shows in their level of play.

Practice Schedulev Practices begin December 4, 2017

(don’t worry, we will have a holiday break). All practices will be at this facility.

v 2-3 practices per week of 1- 3 hours, depending on age group

v 1-2 practices per week on Tournament weeks, depending upon age group

Tournaments

v Blue Teams: v 5 Out of Region Tournaments (Including Big

South)v 3 Regional Tournaments (Regionals are a

combo of 1 day and 2 day tournaments)v Includes Regional Championships

Tournaments

Blue Tentative Tournament Schedule:

Heart of Dixie - Montgomery, AL Jan 13-14

Pounders - Pensacola, FL Jan 27-28

Tally Invitational - Tallahassee, FL Feb 3-4

Jax Jam - Jacksonville, FL Feb 10-11

Wave Fest - Pensacola, FL Mar 10-11

March Madness - Mobile, AL (1-day) Mar 17

Big South - Atlanta, GA Mar 30-Apr 1

GCR Championship - Mobile, AL Apr 7-8

Tournaments

Grey Teams:

v 8 Regional Tournaments (Regionals are a combo of 1 day and 2 day tournaments)

v Includes Regional Championships

Tournaments

Grey Tentative Tournament Schedule:

LAV Invitational - Mobile, AL ( 1 Day) Jan 20

Pounders - Pensacola, FL Jan 27-28

Pro-Style Invitational - Panama City, FL (1-day) Feb 10

Valentine Classic - Mobile, AL (LAV) Feb 24-25

Wave Fest - Pensacola, FL Mar 10-11

March Madness - Mobile, AL (1-day) Mar 17

Battle of the Bay - Daphne, AL Apr 7

GCR Championship - Mobile, AL Apr 7-8

Estimated Cost:

vBlue Team(s): $1,450.00

vGrey Team(s): $1,150

vGrassroots Team(s): $500.00 includes 2 practice T-shirts

v Schedules can be changed with agreement of team and Coach, and costs will fluctuate accordingly.

v Cost based on a 10-player roster. Uniform package is a separate cost. Full uniform package is $270 for new travel players. Returning players only order what they need.

CostPayment Option #1� Write one check for the full amount of remaining club fees after deposit. (Due

December 1st)

Payment Option #2� Write two checks for half amount of remaining club fees after deposit.� (Due by December 1st & January 1st)

Payment Option #3� Make 3 equal payments online www.850elitevolleyball.org� (Due by December 1st, January 1st, February 1st).� **there is a usage fee of 3% for online debit or credit card payment. This option

will be available starting December 5th; look for the Club Fees link on the website.

Payment Option #4� Make 5 equal payments online www.850elitevolleyball.org� (Due by December 1st, January 1st, February 1st, March 1st, and April 1st)� **there is a usage fee of 3% for online debit or credit card payment. Look for the

Club Fees link on the website.�

� Please make checks payable to 850 Elite Volleyball Academy and hand checks to Terri Fedonczak.

CostvWe have a fund for qualifying players that

provides individual scholarship opportunities. We never want cost to keep a motivated player from following her dreams.

vWe will provide the facility for team fundraising opportunities

vClub fee covers team USAV fee, balls, tournament entry fees, facility fees, coaches fees, coaches hotel stay and travel expenses.

vUniform package covers 3 jerseys, 3 practice t-shirts, duffle bag, warm-up pants & jacket.

TRYOUTSNovember 4thu 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grassroots: 8-11 yrs.

November 5thu 2:00-5:00 p.m. 12-14 yrs.

November 12thu 2:00-5:00 p.m. 15-18 yrs.

u Must be registered with USAV prior to tryout for insurance purposes: http://www.gulfcoastvolleyball.org/

Click Online Registration on the left side.

u Bring proof of USAV registration and notarized medical releaseu Tryout fee is $35 if you register online and $45 if you register in person

the day of tryouts. Tryout T-Shirt included in price.

CONTACT

uPlease email us with any questions or call 850-582-1921

uTerri Fedonczak terrif@findyourpride.orguLigia Willis ligia@findyourpride.org

uOnline registration for tryouts is encouraged. The link will be on our FB page and website.