JUNIOR EAGLES INFO MEETING

October 13, 2014

COACHING STAFFClub Director Dawn Jones- (4th Season)

Played at D1 Level, 2012 Hall of Fame at Delaware State University

Assistant Volleyball Coach and Director of Operations at Butler University

Director of Rampage Juniors in Florida 2 years

Director of Junior Eagles 3 years

8th Grade (6th Season)

Katie Abel- Former ZCHS Varsity Assistant

Creekside 8th Grade Head Coach (15-3, Math Teacher

7th Grade (2nd Season)

Laken Kurtz- Former Municana Player,

1st Grade Teacher at Union.

6th Grade (1st Season)

Chelsea Bibler- ZMS 7th Grade Head Coach (undefeated season)

Special Education Teacher

COACHING STAFF CONT…5th Grade (TBA)

3rd and 4th Non Travel (Team Z)

Amy Steadman (4th Season)

ZWEST 7th Grade Head Coach

TRY-OUTS

October 29th and 30th

5th and 6th Grade 5:45-6:45pm7th and 8th Grade 7:15-8:30pm

Attending both sessions is recommended.

EVALUATIONS

Players are ranked on a 1-5 scale on ability, 1 being strong and 5 being weak.

Players are sorted by age and ability first. Number of players trying out for each age group will determine if there is a second team for that grade.

7th and 8th Grade Tryout Sample Ball Control Practice Plan

Up and Back Passing- Partner 1 at the net toss to Partner 2, P2 passes from end line to P1 and then P1 toss along net, P2 passes at net straight up. 10 x 2

Side to Side Short- P1 tosses to P2, both staying low, P1 shuffling with P2 for time 30 seconds.

Partner Switch- Groups of 4. Partner 1 and 2 stationary with balls, P3 and P4 pass and switch. 30 seconds and switch.

Coach on Box- Cross court left back dig and then right back dig (groups of 4- 15 to target)

Coach on Box-Line Dig (groups of 4, 15 to target)

Hitting Ball Control Practice Plan Toss to self hit ball over net (looking for toss and hand ball

control) Coach toss Out of System Coach Toss Hitting lines with setter Rapid Fire 5 (4 ball)(Each player goes individually. Coach tosses 5

balls total and player must hit and transition quickly). Back row attack Rapid Fire for defenders (recorded) All others go through but not recorded.

6 vs 6

Serving

Players will be asked to serve for a period of 3-4 minutes. Evaluated on serving over hand or underhand. Does it go over the net, strength of serve, and consistency of serve.

JUNIOR EAGLES IF FOR COMMUNITY

Host primarily players from the community Outside of Zionsville Community is taken based on numbers and

ability Accommodate multi-sport athletes.

Practices held at Union Elementary (146th and Michigan Rd) Practice Days depend on player and coach schedules TBA for each

group. 2 days per week Practice Times- Typically youngest teams start at 5:40pm-7:10pm

and older teams 7:10-8:40pm 5 One Day tournaments (Saturday or Sunday) Host two tournaments at ZCHS (7/8th and 5th/6th) Both in February.

TEAMS

10-11 players per team.

6 players play at a time, plus a libero—7 total

Substitutes based on team needs- decided by coach

Ex. 1. Front row hitter has weak back row – Sub with a DS

Ex. 2. Player is a weak server- Sub with a player off bench who is a

stronger server

Ex. 3. Player is continuously not in position- Sub

ALL PLAYERS GET QUALITY INSTRUCTION DURING PRACTICE.

Focus on Ball Control- you tell the ball where to go! Serving toss and contact point consistency Passing- Serve receive to set up attacks Hitting Footwork and contact points Blocking footwork Defense- where to be when opposing team is attacking

PROGRAM COSTSTournament Entry Fees

Coaching Fees

Equipment Balls and Carts

Gym Rental Fees

First Aid Kits and Insurance

Player Pack Includes:

Game Jersey

T-Shirt Jersey

Practice Shirt

ADDITIONAL COSTS MAY INCLUDE:

Food at Tournaments

Optional Apparel / Equipment

Knee Pads

Sweatshirts & Sweatpants

Shoes

Socks

Active Ankles

Additional Pairs of Spandex

Additional Junior Eagles Apparel

PRICING

(Nov. 7th) 1st Payment $235 (Dec. 8th) 2nd Payment $235 (Jan. 12th) 3rd Payment $235 (Feb. 16th) 4th Payment $235 (Nov. 7th) Full Payment $ 940

ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER

Accept with full intentions of putting 110% the entire season.

Play with your Heart because you love to come to practice. That is where the competition begins!

Phone Calls will be made between Friday, October 31st and Sunday, November 2nd by the Head Coach of each team. Need to commit within 24hrs of phone call.

First payment made November 7th.

Attend Mandatory Meet the Team Night and Parent Meeting November 17th at ZCHS Cafeteria.