1. 2016-2017 CLUB SEASON INFORMATIONAL MEETING Top Select Mission Statement: We strive to provide the best available resources that will allow our players to reach their full potential as student athletes. Our program will stress, and reward, the development of values, character, self-esteem, and discipline that we believe will serve as a stepping stone to higher education for our athletes through the sport of volleyball. At Top Select we are not just about volleyball, but more about teaching life lessons through volleyball. We focus on building character and teaching life skills. We know for a lot of our players volleyball is something they will only be involved in for a short time; most of them will play in their teens and possibly early 20s (unless they go on to coach, in which case we hope they keep it in the family and coach with us, but their character will be something they will rely on every day of their lives. We firmly believe that you cannot achieve success with talent alone; it takes other qualities like discipline, dedication, integrity, and the willingness to learn and work with others. We want to stress the importance and development of these qualities as they will serve our players well through their whole lives.

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3. WELCOME This is the 9 th year for the club, the 5 th year for the Winter Haven Branch! We have had another busy Summer and Fall with EXCITING NEW developments toward building the best Elite Volleyball program in Florida.

4. TOP SELECT WEBSITE You’ll be receiving an invite to create and account sportNgin (sports engine) Calendar feature- practices, tournaments, and all other Top Select events will be posted on the calendar on the website You can sync the calendar to your phone to receive updates. Dibs volunteer registration-Use the Dibs link to register to volunteer for all different possibilities ON LINE forms-most of the mandatory club membership forms will be completed online. Private lessons for Winter Haven will be scheduled with Chris when the gym availability opens Chris@topselectvolleyball.comChris@topselectvolleyball.com Recruiting player pages.

5. TRYOUTS Registration is open! Tryouts will be held at the Polk State College Gymnasium : 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Costs – 8-12U: $25 13-14U: $50 pre-registered, $60 day of tryouts. 15-18U: $50 pre-registered, $60 day of tryouts. Uniform sizing will be done at tryouts New EASY Registration for all teams Process: 1. Read PARENT HANDBOOK 2. Purchase an AAU membership (check Top Select website for info): www.aausports.orgwww.aausports.org 3. Get a sportNgine account (https://login.sportngin.com/)https://login.sportngin.com/ 4. Register and PAY ( OPEN NOW) 5. Show up at the designated times with a printed copy of your AAU card. Team placement day (tryout day) – pay $400 deposit At 1st practice, the following must be submitted: birth certificates Credit card release USAV membership card - Printout USAV Medical Release Notarized

6. 8-14U Tryout day Process Tryouts will be Sunday, September 25. Please make sure you are pre-registered. Check in will be at 2:30p Tryouts will be 3:30-5:30p Players who make a team will pay $400 deposit Players will do uniform fitting before tryout session

7. 15-16U Tryout day Process Tryouts will be Sunday, Sept 25. Please make sure you are pre-registered. Check in will start at 11:30a Tryouts will be 12:30-2:30p Players who make a team will pay $400 deposit Players will do uniform fitting before tryouts

8. 17-18U Tryout day Process Tryouts will be Sunday, September 25 Please make sure you are pre-registered. Check in will be at 8:30a Tryouts will be 9:00-11:30a Players who make a team will pay $400 deposit Players will do uniform fitting before tryouts.

9. CLUB INFORMATION Practice We are working on the practice schedule for November and December. We will not start practices before the FHSAA volleyball state championships. We will NOT have practice week of Nov 23-27 Thanksgiving TS Orlando will have small group clinics the week of Thanksgiving We will start the week after Thanksgiving. Practices are generally Tuesday/Thursday nights 5:30-7:30 with workout until 8:15, or 7:30-9:30, with workouts 6:30-7:15. We will break for Christmas holiday Dec 21 st Winter Camps/clinics/ small group lessons for all age groups in Orlando

10. TOURNAMENTS 8-14U Dec 17 Top Select scrimmage Jan 21-22: AAU Chill Blast (Orlando) Feb 18-20: Gasparilla (Tampa) March 11-12: Molten Pre-Q (Tampa) April 1-2: United Slam (Tampa) April 15-16 : Regional Champ (Orlando) 4 United League Competitions Jan 7, Feb 4, March 4, April 29 **Possible 3 Power League Competitions **tentative 15-17U Playing Dates: Dec 17 Top Select scrimmage Jan 21-22: AAU Chill Blast (Orlando) Jan 28-29: Daytona Beach 100 Feb 18-20: Gasparilla (Tampa) March 11-12: Molten Pre-Q (Tampa) April 1-2: United Slam (Tampa) April 7-9: Disney Qual (Orlando) April 15-16 : Regional Champ (Orlando) United League Jan 7; Feb 4; March 4; April 29 Power League** 1 weeknight in Jan, Feb, March

11. TOURNAMENTS 18U Playing Dates: Dec 17 Top Select scrimmage Jan 14-15: OVA MLK Jan 28-29: Daytona Beach 100 Feb 11-12: Invitational (Orlando) Feb 24-26: Beast of the Southeast (Atlanta) March 4-5: 18s Regionals (Jacksonville) March 11-12: Molten Pre-Q (Tampa) April 7-9: Disney Qual (Orlando) April 15-16: Regional Championship (Orlando) Power League** 1 weeknight in Jan, Feb, March **tentative - Schedule subject to change

12. UNIFORMS Uniform sizing will be done at tryouts/team evaluations We will continue being one of the select volleyball programs in the Nation to be Nike Elite volleyball! White kneepads, socks, backpacks, warm up pants, shorts, and jacket Teams will have Two jerseys-White SS and Blue SS Shoes are available for extra purchase You may purchase your own shoes, but they must be Nike and Top Select colors Credit will be given for reusing backpack. Credit can be used towards any future clinic, camp or lesson. You must inform us at uniform try-on if you will be reusing the backpack. Credit is usually issued around February 1 st.

13. Costs: 8-14U: The tuition is estimated at $1,700. 15-17U: The tuition is estimated at $1,900. 18U: The tuition is estimated at $2,100. This includes 3 qualifiers which will require 3 hotel stays (hotel costs are not included in tuition). There is a discount for paying in full. Fundraising committee is available for those who would like some financial assistance. Additional costs not included in tuition  AAU exchange gifts  USAV membership  Travel Adult banquet tickets  Yearbook  Spectator tournament entry fees  Teams that qualify have the extra tournament expense  Shoes if not provided by club uniform

14. *SAMPLE PAYMENT PLAN 8-14U $400 Deposit at team selection Dec 1: $325 Jan 1: $325 Feb 1: $325 Mar 1: $325 Total $1700 15-17U $400 Deposit at team selection Dec 1: $375 Jan 1: $375 Feb 1: $375 Mar 1: $375 Total: $1900 18U $400 Deposit at team selection Dec 1: $425 Jan 1: $425 Feb 1: $425 Mar 1: $425 Total: $2100

15. NEW FAMILIES TO TOP SELECT Why Top Select? QUALITY over quantity GREAT leadership What is in the best interest of the player Selected for Excellence Staff Sense of community and family Kindness and Spiritual undertone to the program. Proven track record We grow only by word of mouth College recruiting assistance is part of what we do. Coaches are not isolated entities; they are an active part of the club wide plan Club wide training plan Teaching more than just volleyball Community service MANY MANY MORE reasons…

16. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CLUB SEASON: 10-11 players per team Practice attire is mandatory – team consequence will occur if out of uniform. All 15-18U teams practice 2 x per week All 8-14U teams practice 2 x per week Travel Expectations Players travel with their parents or designated chaperone Own transportation – arrive 1 hour before play time, Required study hall – 1 hour per day of tournament during hotel stays Teams are expected to remain together as a team for the entirety of the tournament (although they do NOT room together) Warm ups are used at all times. No walking around in spandex while off the court Team Community service is expected. End of year Banquet (date tba) Follow Top Select culture and expectations.

17. PRACTICE 8-14U Practice twice per week for 1.5-2 hours starting in January. Possible workouts for 20 minutes after practice. Workouts will include agility training, core workouts, and sport specific movements. 15-18s Practices will start in December. Practice twice per week for 2 hours starting in January. Plyo and agility workouts for 45 minutes before or after practice.  Practices are mandatory. Consequences for missing practice or showing up late. Players should be in the gym 15 minutes before scheduled practice time.  One practice per month will be Positional Training. Times for specific positions will be posted on the schedule.

18. WHAT ARE THE PLAYERS’ AND PARENTS’ COMMITMENT? Attendance is EXPECTED! 100%- Attendance – every practice and absolutely every tournament- We feel strongly that our players must be student-athletes, and we believe that learning to plan and budget your time is one of the great benefits of athletic training. Education certainly comes first, however, you will know your practice schedule in advance, and therefore, we expect the players to plan their study and homework time around their practice schedule. Support the TEAM not just the player Parents Volunteer Respect coaches Discipline on and off the court Follow the Top Select Club Culture- the way we do things at Top Select. Show sportsmanship- Be a great TEAMMATE – All team all the time. Do things that make you proud and make Top Select proud.

19. WHAT ABOUT FUNDRAISERS AND SCHOLARSHIPS? Three Types of fundraising Club wide- As a young organization, we have immediate needs for the training of our athletes and coaches. The monies raised through the fundraiser will go toward the purchase of equipment, training tools, and additional coaches training. We will have TWO such fundraisers. TBD Personal Financial assistance Club wide driven opportunities through our DIBS program Create your own opportunity Sponsorships- Players can solicit donations from businesses that support student-athletes. These sponsorships will be posted on the website either in list form or logo and have an individual banner or at the TTF for a year.

20. QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, please email Chris chris@topselectvolleyball.comchris@topselectvolleyball.com