1. Parent/Player Meeting “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY”
Parent/Player Meeting
Please Pick up:
Meeting Letter
Pen For Notes
Uniform Sizing
“BETTER THAN YESTERDAY”

2. Staff Introductions Mike Liedtke: Owner of Xcel Athletes
All Staff/Coaches:
Minimum IMPACT Certification
Cleared Background Checks
SafeSport Abuse Certifed
Mike Liedtke: Owner of Xcel Athletes
Rampage VBC Assistant Director
Nic Cook: Vice President of Xcel Athletes
Club Director of Rampage VBC

3. Club Philosophy
Xcel Athletes Volleyball Clubs strive to provide the best training possible so players can reach their top potential. This is completed through the ability to balance respect and attention to detail with creating a culture that promotes rapport and communication between the players and coach. This coaching style leads to a more dynamic winning environment in which the mutual respect between the player and coach allows for optimum development through hard work and communication.
Respect
Commitment
Hard Work
Rapport
Well-Rounded
Time Management

4. Elite Training with Proven Results
Why Play For Us?
Elite Training with Proven Results
Our practices are modeled from the principles of the USAV National Teams and High Performance training.
Focus on individual development as well as team development so every player will receive the same attention and dedication regardless of their initial ability.
“The Game Teaches the Game”
Growth Mindset
Ability to Read/Adapt
Lead Coach Practices
A CAP trained coach will be at every practice and makes up the practice plans for each team. The lead coaches keep track of when the drills/activities begin and end and to ensure that all teams make the most of their training program.
Quality Training Club Wide

5. Complete Statistical Analysis
Club Benefits
Video Evaluation
All of our players go through evaluation of their play in both practices and tournaments through video analysis. A coach can keep telling a player something that they are performing incorrectly a hundred times, but a video of that same player shown to them will make them understand it immediately. It is because of this that we offer both immediate video feedback (during practice) and video review of tournament play for the entire team.
Complete Statistical Analysis
Statistics are a vital tool that are used by both the coaches and the players to see what needs to be worked on. Each team’s coach will compile both individual and team statistics to ensure optimal performance.

6. Club Benefits Player Evaluations Workout Program
The coaching staff with the assistance of the lead coach will provide an initial, mid-term and final player evaluation to the player. The player will meet with the coach and go over the evaluation to ensure complete understanding of it as this is yet another tool used to maximize the players development.
Workout Program
Supervised workout programs consisting of plyometrics, core/stability training, speed/agility training, and upper/lower body weight lifting will be conducted (depending on team/age level).

7. Injury Prevention/Rehabilitation College Recruitment Team
Future Success?
Injury Prevention/Rehabilitation
On-Site athletic training to ensure athletes are playing healthy. Priority medical treatment and FREE initial consultations when injuries come up!
Team Physician – Dr. Griffin Gibson
260 Army Trail Rd. – Bartlett, IL – 60103
Office #: (630) Cell #: (269)
College Recruitment Team
We have staff trained in developing relationships and communicating with college coaches. We offer recruiting assistance through a variety of tools such as skill videos, online profiles, contact forms, website promotion, game video, etc...
If you are looking to play in college, we will be sure to work hard to find the perfect fit for you.

8. Club Rules
Fees are for membership into the club for the ENTIRE season.
Should a player decide to stop participating, full payment is still required.
Delinquent Behavior (Drugs, Alcohol, Conduct)
May result in anything from a warning to expulsion from the club.

9. Playing Time & Practices
Club Rules
24 Hour Policy
Please allow time to pass before communicating any negative feelings or emotions. Sleeping on a situation allows everyone to think clearer without being emotional.
Playing Time & Practices
Playing time in tournaments is not guaranteed and payment is for the training in practices.
Privilege to Practice
It is a privilege to practice and the player may be sent home from practice if
practice rules are not being followed and/or their conduct
is detrimental to the development
of other players.

10. “BETTER THAN YESTERDAY” COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT
Attendance Policy
MANDATORY Practices… Playing time is earned from what coaches see in practice
“BETTER THAN YESTERDAY”
We also understand that some may play other sports or are involved in other activities.
Alternative Practice Opportunities
COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT

11. Can’t Make Practice? Play a SCHOOL sport?
It is the responsibility of the PLAYER to contact his/her coach to notify them of their absence.
Unexcused absences will result in greater consequences.
Play a SCHOOL sport?
Schedule must be ed to

12. School Conflict Hierarchy (High School Only)
Proper Communication
Make as Much as Possible
Proper Time Management

13. Practice Schedules Practice: 2-3x Per Week (Days/Times Vary)
Pre-Practice Duties
Practice times will begin no earlier than
4:00 PM* and end no later than 10:00 PM.
“Lombardi Time”
* Players should plan to leave for practice straight from their school when school lets out. However, if this is not possible, and if a player lives 25+ minutes away from the practice facility, lenience will be given for those that get out of school after 3:00 PM. However, this must be communicated with the Club Director at the beginning of the season to give notice of what time school gets out.

14. Tournaments Held on Saturdays and/or Sundays Meet at Tournament Site
Split Waves
Meet at Tournament Site
Schedules Sent Out Late
2-3x Per Month
Playing Time Not Guaranteed

15. Club Costs I-1 = 1 Player Paid In Full I-2 = 1 Player Paid Monthly
M-1 = 2+ Players Paid In Full
M-2 = 2+ Players Paid Monthly
Pay In Full Discount
Sports Engine Processing
Flexible Monthly Payment Plans Available
“M” Payment Plans Receive $100 Discount Per Player
$100 + Uniform Costs Due Immediately For Commitment