Rosemount Volleyball 2015Spring Informational Meeting

Introductions• Coaching Staff

Varsity- Smokey VitekAssistant Varsity - OPENJV - Kirstee Rotty10 – Courtney Clark 9 A – Alana Fritz9 B – Mike Cassano

• RHS Athletic Director Mike Manning

• CaptainsBrittany McLean, Abby Nelson and Erin Slinde

• Booster Club Officers

RHS Volleyball Philosophy• Develop student athletes with Championship

Behaviors that will aid them in becoming better players and people.

• 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

RHS Volleyball - FACTS• Volleyball in the state of Minnesota is strong.• The SSC and 3AAA section continue to be in

the strongest in the state.• We have strong returning talent and a strong

incoming 9th grade class. • Rosemount Volleyball has become one of the

teams to beat rather than the underdog. • Our season is short and intense. It requires

preparation followed by intense commitment.

Player Expectations• Enter the season ready both mentally and physically.• Provide necessary equipment:

– T-shirts, shorts– Volleyball shoes and Knee pads– Running shoes for conditioning

• On time attendance at ALL team functions unless absence has been previously approved by coaches.

• 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• Be Competitive, Respectful, Driven, Engaged and Open

Parent Expectations

• Support your daughters 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.

2015 Focus & Goals

• Enter the season in great physical & mental shape.

• Be committed to developing and embracing Championship Behaviors.

• Work hard and play hard ALL the time.• Be open to change.• Be engaged in the success of your team.

Win a State Championship

Requirements for Participation

• Current Physical on file at RHS• Registration Form Complete and RHS

Participation Fee Paid• This needs to be completed BEFORE

practice begins• Falls Sports packet will be mailed in

summer.• Registration begins August 1st

Season & Tryout Information

TryoutsMonday & Tuesday, August 17th & 18th

All Grades

8am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:00pm

PracticeMonday – Friday

First MatchSaturday, August 29th / Tuesday, September 1st

Team Selection• Varsity

– 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

Summer Activities

Our Success in the fall is directly linked to how hard we work

during the summer.

Season Begins August 17th

Success Starts Now!!Conditioning, Team Building, Skill

Development

Conditioning Options

• RHS Volleyball Strength and Conditioning @ CrossFit 8558.– M – W – F 10:30 am – 11:30

• Irish Star Program (BFS)– T – Th – F 7:45 am – 9:45 am at RHS– F 8:30 am – 10:30 am at RHS– Cost effective, high quality– www.rosemountfootball.com

• Surface VBC– Sand conditioning and training– www.surfacevbc.com

Irish Volleyball Camps

• 5 Days

• Skills and Game Strategy combined

• Cost Effective

• Fun

July 27th – 31st

Elite10th – 12th Grade

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Rising Stars7th – 9th Grade

10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Register at www.district196.org/CE Links from www.rosemountvolleyball.org

Volleyball Open Gyms

• Provide players the opportunity to improve throughout the summer, form bonds with other players, and to motivate each other.

• Focused on skill development not strength & conditioning.

• Monday & Wednesday 7:45 am – 9:45 am• June 16th through July 30th

• Dates are on RHS Volleyball Calendar – www.rosemountvolleyball.org

Captain’s Practice

Run by Captains & Returning Varsity Players

Adult Supervision will be present

August 4th – August 14th

Time TBD @ RHS

Other Summer Opportunities

• Rosemount Queens Leagues• Other Camps• Other Sports• Team Camp• Captions Tournament

Booster Club • Booster Club

President- Ryan and Colleen McLeanVice President- Greg and Lisa NelsonTreasurer- Cheryl MackinacSecretary- Michelle LienemannEvent Coordinator – Lisa SlindeProgram / Ads – Duane Slinde

Booster Club• Non-profit organization that supports the RHS

Volleyball program by:– Coordinating events that improve the overall experience for players

and parents (Senior night, tournament snacks, alumni game, Leprechaun Days parade etc.)

– Provide funding necessary to operate the RHS Volleyball program. Including coaches, balls, uniforms, equipment, and events.

– Coordinate fundraising efforts like Presidents Day and other tournaments, Cub bagging, program sponsors and other donations, etc.

• Parent Volunteers and Donations are key to the Booster Club’s and our program’s success!.

• Meetings are first Monday of each month, 7:00 pm at T.O.P.S. Pizza. All Parents are welcome.

Player Fees Varsity / JV $110 10th Grade $90 9th Grade $75

Required Events Presidents Day Tournament Cub Bagging

Volunteer Events:Camps, LeaguesRequirementsVarsity – 4 Events/PlayerJV – 3 Events/Player10 – 2 Events/Player9A/9B – 2 Events/Player

Booster Club Fundraising

Donations Booster Club Membership

Progam Sales Love Notes Progam Ads

Parents Players

2015 Captains

Together we stand,Together we fall,Together we win,

And winners take all.

Follow us on Twitter @vball_15

Key Reminders

• Add yourself to Volleyball Email Group– Got to www.rosemountvolleyball.org– Enter your email on right side of homepage– Click on Subscribe

• Season / Camp / Schedule information– www.rosemountvolleyball.org

• Place you summer team wear order

Be Driven, Be Prepared

The Season starts Now!

GO IRISH!

Any Questions Please Contact Coach Smokey Vitek

Cell: (651) 246-1504E-mail: smoak.vitek@district196.org

svitek48@gmail.com