STMA Youth Development Teams (YDT) Volleyball October 3rd, 2017

Welcome Nikki Swanson (3-6 grades) Rachel Buelow (3-6 grades) Candi Gaston (Everything) Rachel Johnson (1&2 Grade) Dan Schmoyer (Extended)

Mission Statement STMA Youth Development program (YDT) is committed to the development and promotion of girl’s volleyball within the St. Michael-Albertville area. The program provides an opportunity for girls ages 6 through 12 to play volleyball year round, thus allowing them to learn new skills and develop skills already acquired. The goals of YDT coaches goes further than just teaching volleyball skills, but includes teaching important life skills such as responsibility and teamwork. The program also emphasizes the importance of good sportsmanship, teamwork, and individual achievements within a fun, competitive, and safe environment.

Goals Our goals as a Youth Development Program is to provide the opportunity for girls to experience the sport of volleyball at a beginning level. They will be provided with the skills, knowledge, and understanding of the game to the best of their ability. Teamwork and other life skills will also be taught. They will be challenged to improve their skill level and to try new techniques that will enable them to continuously improve and perform to the best of their ability.

Practices 1st & 2nd Grade – Rachel Johnson 3rd-6th Grade YDT – Players will be practicing certain skills whole group and then breaking into smaller groups for a variety of skill stations No “teams” 8-10 assistant coaches 3rd-6th Grade YDT – Players will be placed onto teams with others of similar age and abilities Each team will have 1 YDT coaches and 1 volunteer parent assistant coach

Practices (cont.) 1st & 2nd Grade -Starts Nov 19th ends Feb 18th Practice: Sundays Time: 5:30 – 6:45 MSE 3rd-6th Grade YDT -Starts Nov 19th ends Feb 25th Practice: Sundays in November and December Time: 5:15 – 7:15 Activity Center Practice: Sundays in January and February Time: 3:30-5:00 or 5:15-6:45 depending on the teams MSE or MSW No practice on Sunday before school after winter break or SuperBowl Sunday

Playdates 1st & 2nd Grade – 3rd-6th Grade YDT – No Saturday Playdates Will participate in at least 3 Saturday playdates Begin play at 9:00 AM, typically finish around 2:00 PM Playdates at MSE or MSW Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, Feb. 24

Expectations on the Court Hair up and out of face NO JEWELRY Filled water bottle Kneepads on and up if they have them (not required) Court shoes that were CARRIED into the building No tank tops or camis Hustle when on the court, in and out of huddles, when getting a drink. Be ready to work hard. We are here to have fun, but also to develop volleyball skills.

Uniforms Each team will have a different colored jersey Will be sizes to try on at the first night of practice Colors will be distributed once teams have been decided.

YDT Code of Conduct For the 2016 – 2017 season (November 2016– April 2017) agreement and adherence to the following is required of all players selected to a STMA YDT Volleyball Team, and parents where applicable: 1. I will treat all STMA teammates, coaches, and STMA parents with respect. 2. I will show fairness and respect towards all opponents (players and coaches), spectators, officials, and facility staff. 3. I agree to respect the property of others (teammates, hotels, gyms, locker rooms, vans and cars, restaurants…) and to pay for all damages for which I am responsible.

YDT Code of Conduct (Cont.) 4. I agree to meet my financial requirement IN FULL. Payments are due by the schedule of payments set by STMA YDT, unless the director or treasurer has approved an alternative payment plan. Failure to abide by the terms of the payment plan will result in termination. This includes the $150 volunteer check. Initial- _________ 5. I agree to the STMA Juniors Refund Policy. Refund Policy- STMA YDT WILL NOT offer any refunds for club volleyball athletes once the season has started since the loss of an athlete cannot be easily replaced once all club athletes have committed to their teams. Therefore, STMA YDT defines the start of the season as the Novermber 19th, and not the team’s first tournament. Legal action may occur if payment policies are not followed as stated.

FEE Breakdown YDT 1st & 2nd Grade $150 Gym time Uniforms Coaches Payment Schedule ALL PAYMENTS ARE NOW PROCESSED ONLINE No volunteer check No playdates

FEE Breakdown YDT 3rd–6th Grade $275 Gym time Uniforms Coaches NCR fees Tournaments Payment ALL PAYMENTS ARE NOW PROCESSED ONLINE (if you need to discuss a different payment option, please let us know) Volunteer check-$150 Not cashed unless volunteer hours are not fulfilled

Fundraising Opportunities We host 5-6 tournaments and need parents to help out with concessions and admissions. An additional $150 will be charged to all which is refundable after fulfillment of tournament help. You have the option of volunteering at a tournament in which your daughter is not playing

Fundraising (Cont.) Cookie Dough Fundraiser- The profits will go towards new equipment. Travis from Adrenaline Fundraising will be here in November to meet with players/parents and go over the program. Goal is for each player to sell 10 boxes

Parent Assistant Coaches Each team will also have one parent assistant coach. This person will be helping out at all practices and on the bench at playdates. Parent assistant coaches will not need to work concessions and will receive their $150 check back.

Coaches 3rd-6th Grade Jackie K Alyssa A Brooke F Charli K Cierra N Elle P Abby B Olivia A Jaylen P Allison H Kennedy H Kailey G Maddie J Alex G Taylor K

Coaches 1st & 2nd Grade Lauren W Maren S Lauren R Amanda T Lauren J Abby T Payton S Maddie H Kaylin C Bailey K Megan K

For More Information Web Site: www.stmajo.org Select “YDT” heading at top of the home page Email: stmaydtvolleyball@gmail.com Registration is all online this year! The online registration will replace all of the NCR forms with the exception of 1 Medical history form that will need to be turned in on the first night or practice (Nov 19th)

Remind Messaging System

STMA YDT Concessions Coordinators Looking for new ideas (this person will supervise the concession stand at playdates and notify the site director with and questions or concerns. We would like to have 1 parent volunteer at each event.) Looking for new ideas Looking for volunteers/members Lots of growth and learning Contact us if interested

NOVEMBER 19th What is needed the 1st night of practice NCR Medical Form (which can be found on the YDT website) Uniform top sizing Volunteer Check for $150 (only 3rd-6th)

Questions?????? Thank you for attending! We are looking forward to another fun year of STMA YDT Volleyball!  If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Nikki, Rachel, or Candi. If you would like more information on the Regular JO season, please contact Candi.