1. Parent meeting October 18, 2015

2. Welcome: Bill Healey Former Director Volleyball Pensacola and Waves Board Member.

3. Making a better showing in the Region Every Year. Impact on High School Volleyball. Exposure to College Coaches at Big Tournaments. Qualify teams to Nationals. Ranked 17 th in the top 75 ranked clubs in Florida. Only ranked Florida club in the Gulf Coast Region.

4. Role of Parents in Club Support Players by facilitating them getting to and from practices & tournaments ON TIME. Positive Support From Sidelines Food Tables @ Tournaments

5. Co- Directors Chris Laird Director: Travel Teams & Coaches’ Training Kelly Comerford Director: Boys Teams, Grassroots, Developmental Clinics

6. Competition Team Timeline November Tryouts Position training begins after Thanksgiving. Team Practices begin in December. Tournaments: January - April

7. Practices will be held at UWF Field House, Pensacola State –Pensacola Campus or Pensacola State-Milton Campus, Washington High School Practices - Closed practices (bring portable chairs and parents can sit in lobby). Commitment to practices and tournaments.

8. Travel – Montgomery, Jacksonville, Orlando, Atlanta, Birmingham, etc. No team hotel rooms- Players will stay in parent rooms. Qualifiers Only– Parents MUST Stay at Tournament-Authorized Hotel

9. Respecting Coaches Decisions Playing Time & Other Players will NOT be discussed. Coaching from the sidelines will not be allowed. Chaperone: Must attend out of town venues Required to register as a USAV chaperone.

10. Grassroots Teams 7 – 10 Year Old Boys or Girls Several Regional Scrimmage Dates: Jan - March Several Practice Times Prior to Scrimmages Expected Costs $200 Free USAV Membership for 8 & Under $15 USAV Membership for 9 & 10 Year Olds

11. For Girls U12 – U18, three levels: Power Club Regional Competition Teams - Levels of Play

12. Power Tournaments: a USAV Qualifier, multiple overnight events, and one day events. May add additional tournaments with additional costs. 2 coaches 3-4 practices a week with priority scheduling Base Fee: $1600 + Uniform Package # 1 Uniform Costs for New Members Only Levels of Play

13. Club Tournaments: Regional and Interregional competitions, some overnights – No Qualifier Included in Base Fee – Additional Tournaments may be added for a fee 2 coaches 2-3 practices a week Base Fee: $1200 + Uniform Package # 2 Uniform Costs for New Members Only Levels of Play

14. Regional Tournaments: 5 Regional Tournaments. No overnights. 1 coach 2 practices a week Base Fee: $800 + Uniform Package # 3 Uniform Costs for New Members Only Levels of Play

15. Package # 1 ~ $300 2 Custom Jerseys 2 Pairs of Spandex Embroidered Warm Up Jacket & Pants Embroidered Backpack Uniforms Package # 2 ~ $200 2 Custom Jerseys 2 Pairs of Spandex Package # 3 ~ $100 1 Custom Jersey 1 Pair of Spandex For Uniform Packages 2 & 3 Warm Ups & Backpacks may be ordered through online store for additional cost.

16. Coaches 12 Power Farley Dodson & Madion Wichterman 12 Club Debbie Hays & Rebekah Campbell 12 Regional TBD 12 Boys John Strickler 13 Power Erin Clark & Christina Stange 13 Club Erika Burkett & Charnel Austin 13 Regional TBD 14 PowerMeghan Gilroy & Taylor Kasper 14 Club Meghan Emmons & Hannah Kelly 14 Regional TBD 14 Boys Joshua Steele

17. Coaches 15 Power Erica Gallois & Tori Martella 15 Club Toni Toney& Sydney Wilkerson 15 Regional TBD 16 Power Giulio Simonelli& Allison Sherrard 16 Club Dex Dunavant & Haley Lanier 16 Regional TBD 17 PowerBrandy Bradley& Tyler Kanelos 17 Club Gaby Austin & Holly Mattmuller 17 Regional TBD 18 Club Chad Fuller&Katy Kulmeier

18. Club Accomplishments

19. Wed.Nov 117:00 – 9:00pm12 Power&Club @ UWF 7:00 – 9:30pm 15 Power&Club @ UWF Thur.Nov 125:00 – 7:00pm13 Power & Club @ PSC Milton 7:00 - 9:00pm14 Power & Club @ PSC Milton Sat.Nov 1412:00 – 2:00pm18 Power @ PSC Milton Sun. Nov 1512:00 – 2:30pm17 Power & Club @ UWF 3:30 – 6:00pm16 Power & Club @ UWF Players try out for USAV age group and will be allowed to try out for a different age group on a case by case basis at directors\’s discretion. POWER & CLUB TEAM TRYOUTS

20. Fri.Nov 135:00 – 7:00pm13 Regional @ PSC Milton 7:00 – 9:00pm14 Regional @ PSC Milton Wed.Nov 187:00 – 9:00pm15 Regional @ PSC Milton 7:00 – 9:00pm 16 Regional @ PSC Milton 7:00 – 9:00pm 17 Regional @ PSC Milton Players try out for USAV age group and will be allowed to try out for a different age group on a case by case basis at directors\’s discretion. REGIONAL TEAM TRYOUTS

21. Tryouts Complete Pre-Tryout Information Form Online via Link on www.westfloridawaves.comwww.westfloridawaves.com Register/Renew USAV membership online $85 USAV membership fee Complete hard copy of notarized USAV medical release form Bring USAV membership info, medical release form and $50 Tryout Fee to Tryouts

22. Players will be notified via e-mail and asked to confirm selection. Teams will be posted on the web. Opportunities for development will be available for players not selected to a team. Team Selection

23. Club Fees 1/2 club fees due first week of December. Balance of Fee due in full by January 15, 2016 or 1 week prior to first tournament. All Fees Paid Online via www.westfloridawaves.com and will have a 2.7% processing fee added www.westfloridawaves.com

24. Boys Teams 12 & Under (5 th /6 th Grade) & 14 & Under (7 th /8 th Grade) Multiple Regional Tournaments January – April 1 Coach 1-2 Practices Per Week Expected Fees $400 - $500 Range Several Free Clinics to Precede Tryouts Free USAV Membership (Costs Refunded by Region)

25. Developmental Clinics 6 th – 8 th Grade Session & 9 th – 12 th Grade Session Six Week Clinic Sessions beginning in March Open to all Waves Team and non-Team Members Boys and Girls Welcome Focus on Proper Fundamentals in Game-like situations Cost: $75

26. Questions? Contact Information Chris Laird, Director: club teams 850-776-7588 cell clairdvb@gmail.com Kelly Comerford, Director: Boys Teams, Grassroots, Developmental Clinics 850-393-9340 cell kkvolleygirl@yahoo.com Bill Healey, Board Member 850-291-7389 cell whealey@uwf.edu

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