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J.E.B. Stuart High School Volleyball. 2014 Pre-season Meeting Please sign in and provide email, & player name; please write legibly. Coaching Staff. Coach Sharon Ponton – Varsity Head Coach Coach Bryan Kostukovich- Varsity Assistant Coach Casey Smith – Junior Varsity Head Coach
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J.E.B. Stuart High School Volleyball 2014 Pre-season Meeting Please sign in and provide email, & player name; please write legibly
Coaching Staff Coach Sharon Ponton – Varsity Head Coach Coach Bryan Kostukovich- Varsity Assistant Coach Casey Smith – Junior Varsity Head Coach Coach Patricia Miguel – Freshman Co-Coach Coach Somarly Ua – Freshman Co-Coach
What We Believe • Few athletic endeavors require as much teamwork as the sport of volleyball. • Athletes who consistently practice, study video and other game play and apply the lessons learned are more likely to show improvement. • Your Raider coaches love this game. We are committed to your daughters, as athletes and as young women. We strive to develop the complete individual.
Philosophy & Expectations #1. TEAM COMES (ALMOST) FIRST As Raider volleyball parents, we encourage you to support your daughter’s commitment to her team. Her individual goals and her team’s goals require an investment of time and energy. Help her to prioritize her academic requirements and family commitments so that things don’t become overwhelming.
Philosophy & Expectations #2. RULES HELP THE TEAM RUN SMOOTHLY The packet that was sent home and signed by both you and your daughter contained rules on school & practice attendance, sportsmanship and other important characteristics of our program. Please take the time to read through the packet.
Philosophy & Expectations #3. ATTENDANCE & ACADEMIC SUPPORT We emphasizing the “student” in Student-Athlete • Attendance at school is required to participate in practices & matches. (some exceptions) • All freshmen and JV players are required to attend study hall on game days. • Players should bring snacks; Parents may bring food • Players may seek teacher help; go to library, etc. but must sign in at study hall or bring a note • Mid-quarter grades will be assessed for issues.
Philosophy & Expectations # 4. PLAYING TIME IS EARNED • We understand that parents would like their child to play all the time, but there are many factors involved in playing time: skill level, work ethic, line-up & substitution rules of the game. • Fr level is developmental, JV is preparatory for varsity & the Varsity level goal is to put the most competitive lineup on the floor. • Playing time will only be discussed w/ athletes • Article on Parents and Playing time on table
Philosophy & Expectations #5. TRANSPORTATION • Bus transportation is provide for all away matches. • Pick up players promptly from practices & games. • In special circumstances players may be given permission to ride home with parents from away matches, HOWEVER advanced communication is requested.
Philosophy & Expectations #6. COMMUNICATION • Encourage your child to be the primary communicator with her coach. • If you have questions or need information email is the best method of contact
Volleyball Special Events • Military Appreciation Night – September 4 • Raider Rumble Invitational – September 27 • Concession stand all day • Donation of food for hospitality room • Freshmen and JV players will be expected to help in shifts • Dig Pink – October 1 • Senior Night – October 27
Parent Help • CONCESSION STAND • During home matches • During the Raider Rumble • CLOCK OPERATOR DURING HOME MATCHES • Most need for Junior Varsity and Varsity • LIBERO TRACKER AND SCORE BOOK • We could also use extra help with these tasks during JV and Varsity matches
Paperwork Coaches must have the signature pages of the following before players will be allowed to play. • Emergency Care Form • FCPS Participation Policy • Program Rules
Other • Information online at www.raidersports.com • Fundraiser Aug 15-Sept 12 • Players have been given packets and information • Online orders also accepted and actually provide a greater % to the team • Online orders are delivered directly to purchaser • All other orders will be hand delivered when they arrive (approximately 1st week of October) • Post season awards dinner – Potluck –date TBA • All players and parents invited to celebrate the season
General Questions? Meeting with Individual Coaches Varsity Parents – meet @ Endless Summer Tournament THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOUR CHILD IN OUR PROGRAM AND LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON.