2014-15 Club Introductory Presentation OUR PROGRAM… • Created over 30 years ago by former Southwest MN State head volleyball coach Deb Denbeck • Founded based on the need for higher level volleyball training within Southwest MN and beyond. • Athletes from the area do not have to travel to the Minneapolis metro or Sioux Falls area to receive higher level training. OUR GOALS… • To help each athlete increase the skill volleyball player through structured practices. • To help each athlete to understand the importance of the sport of volleyball from individual, team and strategic standpoints. • To help each athlete approach the game of volleyball with good sportsmanship, a strong work ethic and high motivation. • To have fun and successfully work with great teammates and staff members! OUR TRAINING… • Our primary focus is to improve the fundamental skill base of each athlete. This is attempted through structured practice within: • Position training • Small group/individual training • Team/System Training • Competitive Tournaments OUR STAFF… • The primary core of our staff consists of coaches from the Southwest MN State University volleyball program. This NCAA Division II program is one of the strongest programs in the Nation. • Our coaches generally have significant coaching and/or playing experience at the college, club and or high school level. • All are capable of working with any age level to teach and train all fundamental skills. TRYOUTS • Are used as an assessment tool to gain knowledge of the skill and ability of a volleyball player. • Players will execute basic serving, passing, setting and hitting skills and may compete in a 3 on 3 or 6 on 6 setting. • Coaches will evaluate each player based on their performance and designate them for placement or non placement. • Please complete all paperwork and submit payment at registration prior to trying out. • Your attendance at tryouts indicates your commitment to play for Southwest MN Juniors. Do not attend tryouts this is not your intention. TIME COMMITTMENT • • In order to get the most out of the training, maximum participation possible is encouraged. Without regular attendance, training patterns for skill development are broken and team system development becomes limited. We recognize athletes in our program have school, religious and other responsibilities which are important. However, please recognize that to maximize this training program, regular participation is strongly encouraged. TEAM SCHEDULE • • Once teams are selected, our staff will coordinate a schedule that fits the competitive level of that team. We hope to have all tournament schedules completed in December. Practices will be 2-3 days per week, generally in the evening. We expect your best effort to get to practice, even following an after school commitment you may have. We can’t schedule every practice around you, but we will take your schedule into consideration. Gym availability and staff schedules also play primary roles in practice scheduling. FINANCIAL COMMITTMENT • In addition to the program expenses listed in our handbook, please keep in mind that you are making a financial commitment beyond the program fee. • Other costs you may incur include: transportation to/from practices and tournaments, supplemental apparel (shoes, optional team apparel, etc.), optional lodging expenses, meals, etc. SWMNJRS PROGRAM INTANGIBLES • Participation in this program does not mean the participant will receive a scholarship to play college volleyball. That is earned by the player over time dependent upon a number of competitive and noncompetitive variables set forth by a college coach. • Coaches who are staff members or players for Southwest MN State University do not show bias towards prospective recruits who play in our program. Each athlete receives structured training regardless of skill and ability. CONCLUSION… • This program has aided in the development of many volleyball players over the past 30 years. Athletes have met their goals with our help; whether it was to improve to help their high school team or train to earn an athletic scholarship. We want to help you reach your goals within volleyball! • We’d be eager to visit with you to address any questions or concerns you have. You can reach Mike at [email protected] or Joe at [email protected].