1. Rosemount Volleyball 2017 Spring Informational Meeting

2. Introductions Coaching Staff Varsity- Smokey Vitek
Assistant Varsity – Calla Oftedahl
JV – Courtney Mike
10 – Open
9 A – Alicia
9 B – Trevor Trembley
RHS Athletic Director
Mike Manning
Captains
Maddie Mackinac, Shae Buchman and Mari Hinkle
Booster Club Officers

3. RHS Volleyball Philosophy
Develop student athletes with Championship Behaviors that will aid them in becoming better players and successful citizens.
Create an environment that fosters teamwork and builds chemistry at all levels.
Ensure ongoing improvement through player development from youth programs through high school.
Strive for competitive success at all levels.
Have Fun

4. RHS Volleyball - FACTS Volleyball in the state of Minnesota is strong.
The SSC and 3AAA section continue to be the strongest in the state requiring us to compete against the strongest teams in the state.
The season is short and intense. It requires preparation followed by commitment.

5. Player Expectations PREPARE COMMIT to a Team First Mentality
Build strength, speed and endurance over the summer.
Enter the season mentally ready to focus and work.
Get excited!
COMMIT to a Team First Mentality
On time attendance at ALL team functions unless absence has been previously approved by coaches.
Trust your coaches and your teammates.
Meet minimum volunteer requirements(season and off-season)
No Gossip, No Whining, No Drama
Maintain academic eligibility and adhere to all MSHSL policies and guidelines
COMPETE , 100% all the time
Be Open to learning, engaged in your role and driven to improve.

6. Parent Expectations COMMIT to a Team First Mentality
Support your daughter and her team.
Allow the coaches to coach.
Respect coaches, players, officials, other parents, etc.
No Gossip at home, in the stands, at events.
Volunteer.

7. Requirements for Participation
Current Physical on file at RHS
Check on SchoolView
Free Physicals available, see website.
Registration Complete and RHS Participation Fee Paid
Via SchoolView
Registration begins in July
This needs to be completed BEFORE tryouts begin
If you are in 7th or 8th grade and want to tryout you must complete the gifted athlete application prior to the season. Please see Smokey.

8. Season & Tryout Information
Tryouts
Monday & Tuesday, August 14th & 15th
8am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Practice
Prior to start of School: Monday – Friday
9A/9B 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Other teams 2 practices per day
During School: Monday – Friday
9A/9B 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Other teams 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Competitions
First Match are Saturday August 26th
Most matches are Tuesday and Thursdays
Each team has 2 – 3 weekend tournaments
Captains Practices
Run by Captains & Returning Varsity Players
Adult Supervision will be present
First 2 weeks in August Time RHS
Not required but good opportunity to get prepared
See website calendar for specific dates

9. Team Selection Varsity JV 10th Grade/B Team 9A & 9B Teams
Top players by position any grade
Non-starting Seniors who earn role position
10 to 15 players JV
Non-Seniors that have potential to play Varsity.
10 – 12 players
10th Grade/B Team
10th Graders that do not make Varsity and JV.
9 – 12 players
9A & 9B Teams
9th Graders only
18 to 20 players

10. Season Begins August 14th Success Starts Now!!
Summer Activities
Our Success in the fall is directly linked to how hard we work during the summer.
Season Begins August 14th
Success Starts Now!!
Conditioning, Team Building, Skill Development and Recovering/Resting

11. See website calendar for specific dates
Conditioning Options
RHS Volleyball Strength and CrossFit Templar.
Tuesday and Thursday (options available)
RHS Irish Star Program (BFS)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at RHS
On your own training program (see website)
Other
See website calendar for specific dates

12. Irish Volleyball Skill Development Series
Focused on the refinement of skills, development of volleyball IQ and introduction of new game strategies.
12-2 hour sessions over 7 weeks. Monday and Wednesdays
3 levels
Elite – returning HS Players
Rising Star – 6th thru 9th grades
9th graders with significant JO experience are invited to Elite
Future Star – 3rd thru 6th grades (only Wednesdays)
Solid coach to player ratio, position specific coaching
Cost Effective
Fun
See website calendar for specific dates

13. Other Summer Opportunities
RHS Open Gyms Fridays 8 am – 10 am
Rosemount Queens Leagues
Sand Leagues
Camps
Other Sports
Leprechaun Days Parade
Saturday July 30th
Team Camp
Saturday July 16th & Sunday July 17th
Breakdown Captains’ Tournament
Saturday August 6th
See website calendar for specific dates

14. VOLUNTEER - FUNDRAISE - DONATE
Booster Club
Help coordinate support of RHS Volleyball the first Monday of each month at T.O.P.S – 7pm
President / VP: Cheryl Mackinac / Ingrid Grutzmacher
Treasurer/Secretary: Jill Campbell / Mollie Dukek
Program / Ads: OPEN
AND YOU: Parents & Fans
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISE DONATE
Team Building
Events
Parade
Fill the Stands
With Irish Fans
Program
Ads
Event
Nights
Additional
Coaching
Uniforms
Equipment
Nets
Balls

15. Parents Players Booster Club Funding Major Events ($) Player Fees
Varsity / JV $125
10th Grade $90
9th Grade $75
Major Events ($)
Presidents Day Tournament
Cub Bagging
(Required for all players)
Add’l Volunteer Events ($)
Camps, Leagues
Requirements
Varsity – 5 Events/Player
JV – 4 Events/Player
10 – 3 Events/Player
9A/9B – 2 Events/Player
Sales
Program Love Notes
Program Ads
Volunteer
Contribute
Fundraise

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2017 Captains
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17. Key Reminders
Website:
Add yourself to Volleyball Group
On website under RHS – Program Info
Enter your on right side of homepage
Click on Subscribe
Season / Camp / Schedule information
On website under Camps and Training
Place your summer team wear order
Get Registered at RHS (July)
Volunteer
On website under RHS - Volunteer

18. Be Driven, Get Prepared, COMPETE The Season starts Now! GO IRISH!
Any Questions
Please Contact Coach Smokey Vitek
Cell: (651)
Be Driven, Get Prepared, COMPETE
The Season starts Now!
GO IRISH!