WELCOME TO
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
-Orientation Twitter @bssvolleyball
www.bluespringssouthvolleyball.com
Expectations for this Class
Club Volleyball – Purpose
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Club Sports
Opportunity to grow through INDIVIDUAL Investment
 How do get on the right team? Play the game
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
High School Sports – Blue Springs South
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What does it means to play High School Volleyball at
Blue Springs South?
You represent something larger than yourself
HS Volleyball – Purpose
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High School Sports
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Opportunity to grow through COMMUNITY Investment
◦ A COMMUNITY TEAM
$ (HS vs. Club) We are who we are
HS = Community Investment (Limited Options)
 Covered by district: Coaches salary, team travel, officials
fees, uniform, practices, training, gym space.
 Some Parent Costs: Some equipment, sports physical, meals,
admission at matches/tourneys, summer camps, etc.
 Booster Club: (Possible Fee or Fundraising)
 Team Fundraising: Sponsorship
CLUB = Individual Investment (KC Metro Options)
Cost covered by parents: coaches salary, team travel to
matches/tournaments, uniforms, practice space, training,
officials fees, most equipment, membership fees, meals,
coaches membership/travel/meals. Sometimes fundraising.
do I play?
South VB – MAKE STATE
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You may feel your daughters best chances for college
volleyball are to play a certain position. You may be
correct but that is not our primary focus. Our objectives
are found in our mission. Our goal regarding volleyball
is to win a State Championship with the players that live
in our community. Your daughter will be asked to do
what the coach feels is best for the team, program &
school. We assist in the college process but it’s not our
main objective.
Your daughter may be trained to play a position that
they don’t always play in club. These decisions are
made by the coaching staff and will be communicated
with your daughter.
BSS – Volleyball
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Our main objective is not necessarily to get players to
college. However, it is fortunate is that college
coaches want athletes from successful HS
programs. Overall, these athletes understand and
have experienced loyalty, commitment, community and
school pride.
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We can’t recruit players for positions of need.
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We must fill our needs with the talents of those who
walk through our doors.
Let’s talk about South VB
Again………HS Volleyball
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High School Sports
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Opportunity through COMMUNITY Investment
Blue Springs South - Volleyball
TEAM RULE
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“Never put yourself, your team, or the program in
an unfavorable position.”
“DWR”
(Do what’s right)
BSS – 5* Leadership School
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Missouri State High School Activities Association
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“Promotes the value of participation, sportsmanship,
team play, and personal excellence to develop citizens
who make positive contributions to their community and
support the democratic principles of our state and
nation.”
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“All of our actions as participants, coaches
administrators, parents, students, and fans, should
reflect the VALUES we strive to uphold as a Leadership
School.”
MSHSAA
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General Philosophy
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“Interscholastic activities are an integral part which
complements the secondary curricular program. This
program shall provide educational and social
experiences for the students and school community
which result in positive learner outcomes contributing to
the development of good citizenship, sportsmanship &
equitable competition.”
Blue Springs South - Volleyball
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The Mission of the Blue Springs South Volleyball
program is to teach its members important life lessons
through the discipline and rigors necessary of becoming
a better volleyball player and teammate. We will be
successful in our mission by providing them an
organized, structured, and unique team experience, with
each individual member molded to the goal of making
the team as excellent as possible.
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*Code of Conduct* (MSHSAA/BSS) When not aligned
with parents personal ethics – can cause issues for
participation in South Volleyball.
South VB – Program Design
TEAMS
IN-SEASON
Varsity
Dave MacLean
Jane LaPour
Includes starters & role players
Players can move between JV/V
Junior Varsity
Ron Goins
Marla Goins
Includes starters & role players. Players can be
moved between JV/V. Freshmen may play at any
level and be moved at any time during season.
Freshmen A
Sarah
McInerny
Includes starters/role players.
Players can move to any level at coaches discretion.
Matches @ FCHS – Practices @ BSS & FC
Freshmen B
Sarah
McInerny
Includes starters/role players.
Player can move to any level at coaches discretion.
Matches @ FCHS – Practices @ BSS & FC
South VB – Program Design
TEAMS
IN-SEASON (Chain of Command)
Varsity
Varsity Players/Parents
1. Coach MacLean/LaPour
[email protected], [email protected]
1. AD – Tim Michael/Jon Grice
JV
Junior Varsity Players/Parents
1. Coach Goins
[email protected]
2. Coach MacLean/LaPour
3. AD-Tim Michael/Jon Grice
9th A & B
9th A & B
1. Coach McInerny
[email protected]
2. Coach MacLean/Campbell
3. FCHS AD – Sharon Cole
Booster
President
Chrissie Berg- [email protected]
South VB – Program Design
TEAMS
IN-SEASON (Commitments)
Varsity
Practice/Matches/Tourneys/Weights 5-6 x a week
Works Freshmen A Tourney
Helps with youth clinics & camps
Participates in Dig Pink & Booster Fundraising
Junior
Varsity
Practice/Matches/Tourneys/Weights 5-6 x a week
Works Varsity and Freshmen A Tourney
Helps work youth clinics & camps
Participates in Dig Pink & Booster Fundraising
Freshmen A
Practice/Matches/Tourneys 5-6 x a week
Works Varsity Tourney
Helps work summer youth camps
Participates in Dig Pink & Booster Fundraising
Freshmen B
Practice/Matches/Tourneys 5-6 x a week
Works Varsity and Freshmen A Tourney
Helps work summer youth camps
Participates in Dig Pink & Booster Fundraising
What game to play to get playing time?
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South Volleyball --- players earn their opportunities.
That’s the game we play.
Resume Coming In
What we’re looking for
Factors Considered for Team Selection
Fall 2015
 What’s BEST for the team?
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Who had a LARGE desire to win and
to be great?
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Numbers on teams vary year to year
according to:
◦ Attitude/Character & Being Coachable
 IS YOUR CUP ALREADY FULL??
◦ Work Ethic & Maturity
◦ Skills
◦ Ability/Athleticism
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
SOUTH – Volleyball Teams
2015 – Freshmen (2 Teams)
 2016 – JV (2 Teams merge into 1 JV Team)
 2017/2018 (JR/SR – Merge into 1 Varsity Squad)
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◦ *Occasionally FR/SO will also have roles on the Varsity
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As an athlete ages
◦ Participation/Recreation
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Competition/Commitment
We encourage and support Freshmen athletes to
participate in other school activities. The time to
specialize is different for everyone. We acknowledge
that most times this takes place in VB ---AFTER the
freshmen year.
Problem Areas
Conflict (24-72 Rule)
In our gym- bench time is playing time.
Issues Not Appropriate to Discuss with Coaches:
Playing time, Other student-athletes, Team strategy, Play
calling
Who’s Hobby is it?
MISC THINGS –
What is Booster Club?
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Two Booster Clubs (Main Booster Club and South VB)
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South VB Boosters is a way to organize ourselves
(A lot like a PTA).
Does it’s own fundraising – Banquet and special events.
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-------------------------------------------------------------------Team Fundraising: SPONSORSHIP – separate from
Boosterclub fundraising.
Team Sponsors
Dig Pink (10.15.15)
2016 Travel Tourney
Sand Volleyball
Summer Team Camps
SOUTH PLAYERS - PLAYING CLUB VB
Club VB & BSS VB
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3 types: (Competitive, developmental, recreational).
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Club VB is not required to be a member of BSS HS VB.
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We do not endorse any one club over another.
We do endorse the quality of a coach and development of
skills vs. recreation.
 We do endorse a high level of competition and high
frequency vs. recreation.
 QUALITY of play vs. quantity. (Burn out wins out over
actually developing a higher level of play).
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JV/V Season Ends (1-2 Months Rest from VB Recomendation)
Summer – 2015 & August Tryouts
Summer
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Team Philosophy/Rules/Expectations Apply
◦ Contact with coach – same as in season (24-72 Rule)
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HS – expectations – players manage their
schedule & roles. Players communicate with
coaches about concerns before parents do.
Players are expected to set up and take down,
are assigned roles pertaining to
facilities/equipment.
Summer - Freshmen
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Team Philosophy/Rules/Expectations Apply
◦ Contact with coach – same as in season (24-72 Rule)
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Mini Camp & July Camp
◦ - $104 (register online www.bluespringssouthvolleyball.com)
◦ NO FRESHMEN LEAGUE
 Leagues available at Centerline.
 Being asked or not being Asked to participate on a
JV/V Team Camp team does is not an indication of
FALL 2015 team placement.
 Playing time is not guaranteed – up to the coach.
 Players may move in-between teams (F/JV/V)
 SAND --- Many will need Subs
Summer - Freshmen
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Summer Weights/Training
◦ Tuesday Freshmen Practices & workouts. Some may be moved
back and forth between JV/V courts.
◦ Wednesday Workouts.
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Summer Sand League (Thursday AM)
◦ - If your daughters subs – must complete a waiver
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July Team Camp (Nebraska) – JV/V
◦ On occasion we have asked a few freshmen to attend.
TRYOUTS
Tryouts & In-Season - Freshmen
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8.2.15 – Pre-Cut Parent Meeting
◦ MUST Have a parent there to tryout.
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8.3.13 – Tryouts (3 Days)
◦ MUST HAVE PHYSICAL – SEE www.mshsaa.org
◦ AM Tryout Schedule --- See Website – will be posted in JULY
Practices start 8.6.15
 (Practices will be in the PM)
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If someone is not picked for a team in the Fall they
may apply to be a manager or go out for another
sport (Example: Cross-Country or Tennis)
In-Season - Freshmen
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8.19.15 – 1st Day of School (Wednesday)
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8.7.15 – Team/Parent Meeting TBA(Friday)
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If your daughter is placed on a team there are many basic
commitments that we expect:
◦ Parents are expected/strongly encouraged to participate in VB
Booster club endeavors. These activities include but are not
limited to: Working concessions, line judging, hospitality rooms,
team snacks, plan parties, assist with fundraising, serve on
committees for special events(Senior night/DigPink/Banquet/etc).
www.bluespringssouthvolleyball.com
Schedule --- Click on item
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Checklist – End
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[] Sign up online for Mini May Camp/July Camp
www.bluespringsouthvolleyball.com
[] See website calendar for summer practice/workout dates and times.
[] All girls must have an up-to-date physical on file in the BSS office before they can
participate in tryout on Monday, August 3rd.
*BSS Physical Day at BSS (Monday, May 4th 5:30-8:83PM)
[] Follow us on twitter @bssvolleyball and favorite our website.
[] Sign up for textcaster updates http://jagnewsonline.com/
(Click on the JAGALERTS icon)
[] Order any desired equipment online by May 13th. To save in cost, all items will be
shipped to BSS where they will need to be picked up.
[] At least one parent must attend the Pre-Tryout Parent Meeting on Sunday, August 2.
BSS will not let your daughter tryout if one parent does not attend this meeting.