Preseason
Our official preseason starts on August 14, 2009. On this first day we check all papers and make sure that we have a signed physical and parental consent. If you have not filled out these forms and returned them please do so now. If not, these forms can be found attached. PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED WITHOUT THESE FORMS. Please make sure that you have these forms into the Athletic Trainer or Nurse by August 14, 2009.
August 14 - All athletes are expected to report by 9:00 to the Kane Center for sign in and form collection. After this is complete, all athletes will be taken to run either a mile run or stay in the gymnasium for a 'beep' or 'PACER Test' Information on the pacer test can be found here. It is recommended that you watch the video and practice the test prior to the first day of preseason. The PACER Test will be modeled and tested at 30% of the open gyms throughout the summer. After the running tests we will continue with various strength, endurance, speed and agility testing. The complete testing usually takes 3 hours. Expect to be released by 1230pm on August 14. Start exercising now... mile times to be announced. (you need to make the mile by a designated time in order to earn a uniform - you can make the team without reaching the designated time, however, you will need to reach that time in order to earn your uniform)
August 15 - 9 - 11:30 and 3:30 - 5:45 - Incoming and Transfer Students
August 16 - TBA
August 17 - 12:30 - 3:00 and 6:30 - 8:30 - Incoming and Transfer Students
August 18 - 9:00 - 11:30 and 3:30 to 5:45 - Incoming and Transfer Students
August 19 - 12:30 - 3:30 and 6:30 - 8:30 - Incoming and Transfer Students
August 20 - 9:00 -12:00 - this is the first round of team determinations at the end of practice
August 21 - TBA
August 22 - AT GC JV Scrimmage Fest 700 arrival and 800 start - 3PM
August 23 - Off
August 24 - Practice - and final team determinations at the end of practice Time TBA
August 25 - Practice TBA
August 26 - Practice TBA
August 27 - Tentative Scrimmage Date Away
August 28 - Practice TBA
August 29 - at GC JV and Varsity Scrimmage Fest in Litton and Kane Gyms - 730 am to 5 pm
(Lunch is served at the event)
August 30 - Off
August 31 - Practice TBA
September 1 - First WCAC play date
Summer Training Opportunities
Check the attached brochure for Good Counsel Volleyball Training Camp dates. Get a head start on your training this summer! Camps are filling up fast! Bring a friend. We welcome athletes from competing schools at our camps. So, bring that friend so that you double the fun!
High Intensity Training is for Athletes of ALL sports. So if you want to bring a non-volleyball player - these sessions will help them get ready for their season as well. We focus on explosiveness, agility and speed for all sports.... I love training any athlete for success.
FAQ
How many athletes will you keep on JV and Varsity?
This is the most frequently asked question. We keep as many athletes as we feel that we can train well. This may mean that team chemistry will aid in the number of players that we keep and that your attitude is more important than your ability.
What if I never played volleyball before?
I love this question. Here is my honest answer. I love my job as a coach. I think it is the best thing to do in the world. No prior playing experience is necessary. I love to train new athletes. Although prior experience helps, it is not necessary. I promise that if you come with the right attitude and at a good level of physical fitness that you will be able to succeed in our program.
How fast do I need to run the mile? The PACER Test?
It is expected that in order to earn a JV uniform that you will be able to run a mile in 8:15 and to earn a varsity uniform that you will be able to run the mile in 7:45. This is the first time that we are using the PACER Test as a test for fitness levels. We expect that you should be able to last at least 12 minutes and better to last longer than 16 minutes.
I am sure that there are many many more questions and more will be answered in our weekly emails.
Please email me with any and all questions!
Summer Reading!
I know you have all been waiting to hear what we were reading this summer. First, Odd Girl Out: The Culture of Hidden Aggression in Girls by Rachel Simmons - same as last year. Take the time to read it again - or read it for the first time (for those of you who did not read it last year! I know who you are) and Your Performing Edge: The Total Mind-body Program for Excellence in Sports,Business and Life - 4th Edition by - Jo Ann Dahlkoetter. Both can be found at amazon.com. Neither book is very long and could easily be read in a weekend. I also recommend Odd Girl Speaks Out by Rachel Simmons for those of you who have already read Odd Girl Out. You will be quizzed on the book on August 14th after athletic testing.
