1. 2018 Rosemount Volleyball Spring Informational Meeting

2. Introductions Coaching Staff RHS Athletic Director
Varsity – Smokey Vitek
Assistant Varsity – Calla Oftedahl
JV – Courtney Mike
10 – Katie Duff
9 A – Alicia Moore 
9 B – Trevor Trembley
RHS Athletic Director
Mike Manning
Captains
Abby Campbell
Jenna Grutzmacher
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. Participation Requirements
Current Physical on file at RHS
Check on ParentVue / FeePay
Free Physicals available, see website.
Registration Complete and RHS Participation Fee Paid
Via ParentVue
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. See website calendar for specific dates
Season & Tryout info
Tryouts
Competition
Monday & Tuesday, August 13th & 14th
8am – 11:30am
1:00pm – 3:00pm or 3:30 – 5:30 pm
First Match is Saturday August 25th
Most matches are Tuesday and Thursdays
Each team has 2 – 3 weekend tournaments
Practice
Captain’s Practices
Before school starts: 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
Run by Captains & Returning Varsity
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 with potential to play varsity
10-12 players
10th Grade/B Team
10th graders who don’t make Varsity/JV
9-12 players
9A & 9B Teams
9th graders only
18-20 players

10. Season Begins August 13th Success Starts Now!!
Summer Activities
Our Success in the fall is directly linked to how hard WE work during the summer.
Season Begins August 13th
Success Starts Now!!
Conditioning, Team Building, Skill Development and Recovering/Resting

11. Conditioning Options
RHS Irish Star Program (BFS) - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at RHS
CrossFit Templar Youth Programs
CrossFit 5885 Programs
The Warehouse in Rosemount
On your own training program (see website)
Other
Surface VBC
Hammerhead Sand League
MWSL
Bike, trail runs, biathlons
Other

12. See website calendar for specific dates
In the Gym Activities
Gym activities will be limited this summer due to RHS construction
Setter Clinics
Monday and Wednesdays 8:00 am – 9:30 am June 11th thru June 27th
Erin Slinde and Maddie Mackinac
Contact Smokey to participate
RHS Open Gyms Wednesdays 8 am – 10 am June 13th thru 27th
Rosemount Queens Leagues Wednesdays June 13th thru July 25th
For 4th thru 9th graders
At FRMS
Camps 3rd thru 9th grades July 16th Thru 19th
See website calendar for specific dates

13. Other Summer Opportunities
Leprechaun Days Parade
Saturday July 23rd
Team Camp
Saturday July 14th & Sunday July 15th
Breakdown Captains’ Tournament
Saturday August 4th
See website calendar for specific dates

14. Summer Apparel options
Store will include items that the team will be wearing during summer training, the parade, or at other team functions. All are optional.
IMPORTANT INFO The store will only be active until May 16th!
All orders will be shipped directly to your home after the store closes.
Sizing is standard...check website for guidelines.

15. Communications 2018-2019 Season Communications method is changing
Must register via the website - New AND returning families
Complete the registration, will receive an receipt.
Add to your address book – this is the address communications will come from.

16. Volunteer Process Moving from Sign-Up Genius to Dibs
SportsEngine uses Dibs for claiming volunteer hours
s will be sent when new Volunteer Opportunities are published in the Dibs system
To Claim a Volunteer Opportunity
Must Log-In to SportsEngine account (the same one used to register for season communications)
Claim your volunteer spot
Once claimed, a volunteer spot can NOT be cancelled within 48 hours of the event

17. 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: Jill Campbell/ Ingrid Grutzmacher
Treasurer/Secretary: OPEN / Michelle Hathaway
Program / Ads: Bonnie Ebeling
Volunteer Coordinator: Sarah Nelson
AND YOU: Parents & Fans
Parade
Event Nights
Additional Coaching
Nets & Balls
Team Building Events
Uniforms & Equipment
Program Ads
Fill the stands with Irish Fans
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISE DONATE

18. Booster Club Funding Parents Players Player Fees Major Events ($)
Varsity / JV $125
10th Grade $ 90
9th Grade $ 75
Major Events ($)
President’s Day Tournament
Cub Bagging (required for all returning players)
Sales
Program Love Notes
Program Ads
Additional Volunteer Events ($)
Summer Camps and Leagues
Concessions
Volunteer
Contribute
Fundraise
Requirements
Varsity – 5 events/player
JV – 4 events/player
10th – 3 events/player
9A/9B – 2 events/player
(These are in ADDITION to the required events above)

19. Follow us on Twitter @rosemountvball
2018 Captains
Abby Campbell, Jenna Grutzmacher, Mari Hinkle
ALL IN
Follow us on Twitter @rosemountvball
@rhsvballfans

20. Key Reminders
Website
Register for Season Communications via the Website
Sign up for May Cub Bagging Event
On website under RHS - Volunteer
Season/Camp/Schedule Info
On website under Camps and Training & Calendar
Place your summer team wear order
Get registered at RHS via ParentVue/FeePay (July)
Volunteer

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

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