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Thurston Volleyball. 6-8-09 Program Meeting. Today’s Purpose. Introductions Recognize some of the history of THS VB Discuss our style of play Discuss our focus for the summer Fundraising Important Dates Internet Expectations. Introductions. Jason Corwin Varsity Coach Elvin Chandra - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Thurston Volleyball6-8-09 Program Meeting
Today’s Purpose Introductions Recognize some of the history of THS VB Discuss our style of play Discuss our focus for the summer Fundraising Important Dates Internet Expectations
Introductions Jason Corwin
Varsity Coach Elvin Chandra
Varsity Assistant Kelly Rosin
Junior Varsity Coach Meggan Saubert
Freshman Coach David Hicks
Program Assistant
THS Volleyball History MWL has one Champion: Churchill in ‘72 THS has finished 2nd once in ’83
Several more finishes in the top 6 up to ’93
14 year absence from top 6 finishes 2007 & 2008: Finished 6th
Past Players: Allyson Leavitt: Oregon Sara Pilgreen: HILO Hawaii Jennifer Cueto: OIT Cotie Howard: NCU Jill Shockey: Division 2 Angela Henderson: Oregon Kelsey Rogers: MWL MVP ’06, played for Chemeketa in ‘07 Emily Urness: ‘06 graduate, Linfield Tara Hill: MWL Co-MVP ‘07, Starting OH for Linfield Kristen Walters: MWL Co-MVP ‘08, signed to play for OIT
Style of Play Challenging Serves
Force the opposition to play out-of-system Float Serve: harder to manage, moved by the
air currents in the gym Jump Float: intimidating, forward momentum,
deeper float @ passers head Jump Spike: more intimidating, faster tempo,
improves our hitters arm swing and approach
Style of Play: Defense Back Row:
We play a system defense with the flexibility to adjust to opponent tendencies
Trust the system: data driven Most important skill: Ball, Setter, Ball, Hitter
Both Blockers and Diggers
Opponent Attack Data:TOTAL: 3% TA: 30Dig/Create: 3
TOTAL: 5% TA: 56Dig/Create: 32
TOTAL: 5% TA: 63Dig/Create: 28
TOTAL: 3% TA: 31Dig/Create: 1
TOTAL: 7% TA: 87Dig/Create: 47
TOTAL: 17% TA: 200Dig/Create: 124
TOTAL: 18% TA: 209Dig/Create: 115
TOTAL: 8% TA: 95Dig/Create: 45
TOTAL: 12% TA: 141Dig/Create: 27
TOTAL: 8% TA: 91Dig/Create: 31
TOTAL: 8% TA: 90Dig/Create: 31
TOTAL: 6% TA: 70Dig/Create: 16
TA: Total Attempts Total Attempts for study:
1163 Total Digs/Creates: 500 Range of levels: high
school to national teams Time frame: 1983—it was
redone after 2000, numbers were nearly identical
Style of Play: Defense Block with Purpose BSBH Footwork matches the BSBH sequence
2, Quick 3, 3, & 5 step approaches
Swing Block for greater height/penetration Will alter swing approach for more efficiency
Set the block, don’t go for the ball
Style of Play: Offense Play fast in the middle
Commits the middle blocker Hit doesn’t have to be hard…just fast Creates single and ½ double blocks for OH/RS
Would like to add some combo & X plays to start incorporating an overload style
Summer Opportunities Open Gym--Mondays
Fun environment Appropriate level of competition matched to the ability of the
athlete Allows the emerging talent to view more advanced players in
action Competitive level of play
Open Gym—Wednesdays 5:30-7pm—Incoming Freshman only 7-9pm—incoming Sophmores to Seniors + invite
Summer Opportunities Conditioning
No conditioning times this summer I will provide a workout on the website
I believe that improved fitness can help you demand more of your body
Concentrate on core strength, jumping quickness and height.
Keep it anaerobic in nature Aerobic fitness is good if you are trying to burn calories.
Summer Opportunities Scrimmages
Allows us to practice in a game like environment Measure ourselves against the local competition Gives the coaches a chance to see what needs
improvement. Also, what did we do well. How do the athletes work together. What
leaders are emerging. Existing program athletes and/or invitation
Summer Opportunities Camps: Freshman
Freshman: allows coaches to see the talent coming in. Concentrated effort put into fundamentals with an emphasis
on serving and passing Introduction to the different modes of play (4:2, 5:1, 6:2, etc.) Gives the athletes an opportunity to learn how they will be
evaluated. Athletes learn what the expectations are. They will learn how to start working together on the court in
the Thurston system.
Summer Opportunities Camps: JV/V
Reminder of the THS system of play. Some individual work on fundamentals A lot of competitive play with and against their peers. Allows the coaches to work with and view the athletes during
different stressor events to guage reaction and response Serving, Passing, Setting, Hitting competitions during the week Tournament on the final day
JV: Incoming Sophmores + invite V: Incoming Juniors to Seniors + invite Conflicts: Talk to me to make arrangements. College, leadership
camp conflicts, vacation, etc.
Important Dates Camps:
Freshman: 7/6-7/9 JV: 7/20-7/24 V: 8/10-8/14
July 15th, 22nd, & 29th: Scrimmages August 12th: Fall sports sign-up August 24-26th. Volleyball Tryouts: schedule
TBD.
Fundraising Willamette Country Music Festival
8/28-8/30 Elementary/Middle Camp
7/6-7/9: 8-12pm Kidsports Camp: October Tournaments:
14’s in Feburary/16’s in March TES Family Fun Night: $50 dollar bonus for doing such a good job Calendar: Bruce Berg Photography
$10 features area sports teams—No VB this year. Will be for 2010-11 calendar $4 goes to program $4 to Children’s Miracle Network $3 covers print cost
Expenses Uniforms
We need to fill in the gaps for the Freshman and JV. Add more sizes Increase 3 uniform sets for Varsity for swing players
Buy another 25 balls Build up a reserve for future expenses Lost ½ a stipend: $1800.00 We will not be buying t-shirts for camp coaches We will not be buying cinch bags for campers
Player Expenses Participation Fee: $125 to $150.
Still waiting on official word Updated physical (within the last 2 years?) Practice t-shirts: Red, White, Black (~$9 each) Black spandex, knee pads, socks We would prefer shoes with a white and red scheme Varsity: we will do our best to keep any required gear at
an absolute minimum
Technology & Internet Website: thurstonvolleyball.edublogs.org
Linked to THS website Calendar page Video clips Nutrition/exercise page Informational posts Paperless!
Maxpreps: stats posted online Facebook page? Video: ability to extract key moments for game planning, highlights,
etc.
Some Program differences There will most likely be 3 teams: F,JV,V
We will make that decision officially after Freshman Camp—7/6-7/9 Varsity Changes:
Practices will be 3 hours in length for coaches, 2.5 hours for players. 30 minutes @ start or conclusion of practice for coaches to tutor.
Sunday afternoon film session @ TMS library. ~45 minutes Journals to record personal stats and take notes during film session Clearwater (Bend) tournament during Homecoming: we will be
attending tournament Will take most Fridays off except for Friday practice before Monday
match.
Gold Medal Squared: GMS We were not unaware of their system of play
Data driven decisions, base positions, swing blocking, etc We are now able to fine tune our approach to more closely
resemble this system of play Defense: Blocking focus, altered base positions, back row
assignments Practice’s will look different this year
Start with 2 nets up, move to 1 net Warm-ups will be volleyball play driven
This summer important as we introduce different evaluation games, activities, changes in defense
Expectations of coaching staff Positive Approach
Tell them what I want versus what I do not want. Allows for more positive interaction. Pushes the athlete to achieve by their own motivation
Competitive environment in practice We have always been organized for practice. This year more
focus on game play to teach skills. Stat and video practice. Plan your practices…..Practice your plan.
Studies show that athletes need time to practice new skills to implement them with confidence. New stimulus during games increases anxiety reducing performance.
Expectations of coaching staff If we want to be flexible, make adjustments,
or even celebrate; we have to practice it. Cannot introduce new concepts during
critical moments We lower anxiety during competition by
increasing tension during practice
Team Expectations I want a team with an attitude of
unwaverable confidence We cannot fear mistakes Fear of failure leads to blame-shifting I want accountability for your level of play I want teammates who support and
encourage
Team Expectations All athletes feel welcome Building others up rather than tearing
teammates down to make yourself feel better
Mentor the future: walk away knowing your legacy will keep going by the younger athletes you have mentored
Expectations I do not have patience for personal drama
Realistically cannot eliminate completely Less drama = more maturity, team focus
I want team players in this program Nobody is bigger than the “T” I am not afraid to lose to win my way! I have benched starters during critical times in the
season I have removed talented players from the team
Expectations Be coachable
Malleable: Capable of being shaped or formed Able to adjust to changing circumstances
We are not expecting perfection the first time…neither should you
We want to hear a respectful acknowledgment and sincere effort to execute
Give it your best shot…we will keep working with you to achieve mastery
Expectations Crossover skills your daughter will learn:
Strong work ethic Respect for authority, teammates, opposition Versatility: welcomes change as a opportunity to get
better Resiliency: how to handle adversity and still maintain
confidence in her team and herself. Accountability: acknowledges her own mistakes and
makes the necessary changes to benefit the team How to work together as a team: recognizes that team
goals are the number 1 priority. Finds a way to make a positive contribution to the team.
Conclusion I am very competitive and will expect the best out
of your daughter every day. I will push and challenge your daughter to pursue
excellence in everything she does. I expect Thurston Volleyball to be successful. I expect your daughter to have a great summer
playing volleyball.