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SPRING 2010
DHS VOLLEYBALL FRESHMAN PARENT /
BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
Coaching Staff Introductions
• Heather Stewarto 8 years at DHS
• Sara Lowry (VB/BB)o 5 years at DHS
• Zach Harms (VB)o 1 year at DHS
• Amanda Byers (VB/TK)o 2 year at DHS
• Jessica Bradley (VB/SB)o 1 year at DHS
Welcome to DHS Volleyball
Program Philosphy
• Family atmosphere • Building young ladies of
character, not just volleyball players
• Expectations go beyond the
volleyball court Sports do not build character, they reveal it.
- John Wooden
The DHS Volleyabll Player• What we expect from the DHS Volleyball
player:
o Commitmento Disciplineo Dedicationo Respecto Prideo Integrityo Accountabilityo Loyaltyo Coachableo Consistent
• These traits go on and off the court
Parent ExpectationsWhat we expect of the DHS Volleyball Parent:
• Support your daughter
• Loyalty to the program
• Communicate concerns with the coaches
• Abide by UIL Booster Club guidelines
• Follow DHS Volleyball policies (doctor visits,
bus travel, missed practices, etc)
What can you expect from us?
oDedication
oPlayer focused
oProfessional
oOpen communication
oOrganized
What should I do this summer?• The following items will better prepare your daughter for
the transition to High School Volleyball: • DHS Skills Camp - June 14-17 9a-12p
o $55 for Monday - Thursday• Summer PRIDE - June 14-July 22 (7-9:30a)
o Monday - Thursday Cost: $20• Open Gym - Immediately following PRIDE (9:30-11a)• Team Camp - July 19-21 9a-12p
o ran by TWU Head Coach Cost: $70• Frisco Summer League - $30 cash
o June 22,24,29,July 1,6,8,19,20o at Frisco Wakeland High School
Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail!
Equipment • Each player will receive the following
equipment when they make the team:o 1 pair spandex $17 (must keep at end of
season)
o 5 practice t-shirts $7 eacho Sweatshirt and pants $30 seto Knee pads $15 set (must keep at end of
season)
o White/Purple Uniformo Practice Bag
• Extra items to order:o Asics shoes (same as JV team) $65o Extra spandex $17 each
• If you would like to order shoes or extra spandex, please contact Coach Stewart by the end of May.
Fundraiser
Next Fundraiser - August 2ndoCookie Dough Sales
• Each freshman athlete is trying to raise $75
• Covers the cost of spandex ($17), kneepads ($15), and meals for away matches ($3.25 x 13=42.25)
• Players must attend try-outs to be considered for the team
• Players need a physical turned in prior to first day of 2 a days
• See tentative try-out schedule posted on the websiteo begin at 7a end by 1p with a one hour breako bring snacks, lunch, gatorade, and water
• Possibly 2 freshman teams (A and B)
• JV spots possible for a freshman player
• Team decisions will be made Tuesday
• Equipment checked out Wednesday
• Mandatory parent / booster club meeting will be Wednesday,
8/4 at 6:30p
• First scrimmage Friday, 8/6 and Saturday, 8/7
• Spike off celebration: Saturday 8/7 – 6p
Try-Outs - August 2nd-5th
Schedules• Practice Schedule
o Once school starts, Freshman will practice during 3rd block and after school until 5/5:30p on Monday, Wed, Thursday
• Class Scheduleo Freshman will be double blocked in volleyball
both A and B dayso Since athletics is during 3rd block players will
change and eat after practice/study hall
• Game Scheduleo Freshman will play every Tuesday and Friday and in
two tournaments (9/4-Argyle and 9/11-Irving)o If we have 2 freshman teams then we will tentatively
play the A team at the JV time and the B team at the Varsity time (please see calendar and schedule for exact times)
o Most games will be played in the second gym
FAQ'S• Can I play soccer, basketball, softball, CC, golf,
track and play volleyball?o Yes – playing more than one sport at the
freshman level is very common at DHS.
• Can I be involved in cheer or band and play volleyballo Possibly – very difficult for most students to
juggle multiple extra-curricular activities and fulfill requirements of the 4x4
• Can I be in IB classes and be a volleyball player?o Absolutely!!
• Do I have to play club volleyball in order to make the team?o Not necessarily – More playing is a definite
advantage at the high school level. All of my returning Varsity played club volleyball this spring
• Do freshman get cut during try-outs?o Rarely, but possibly.
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