Weiss Volleyball 2018 Parent Informational Meeting Weiss HS

Weiss Volleyball 2018 Parent Informational Meeting Weiss HS Library 5: 30 pm

Welcome and Introductions ▪ Volleyball Coaches Karen Huffman - Head VB Coach & Girls Athletic Coordinator Shea Parker – JV Coach Anessa Soto – Freshman Coach Rebecca Hensley – Special Assistant

Welcome and Introductions ▪ Special Guests: Weiss HS Principal – Mrs. Paula Gamble Booster Club President – Mrs. Tammy Coffin Sports Medicine Staff (Athletic Trainers): Mrs. Trina Aultman Mr. Christian Chamagu

Sports Medicine – Mrs. T ▪ Treatments: Schedule will be posted outside of training room ▪ Required Paperwork for Participation: - Rank One - Medical Physical & Health History Form (UIL) Link: http: //www. pfisd. net/Page/1249 ▪ State Laws regarding “Return to Play” (Doctor Notes) ▪ Hydration & Nutrition Importance

Volleyball Contact Information Coach Huffman (512) 594 – 1452 office Karen. Huffman@pfisd. net

2018 Tryout Information – August 1 -3 8: 00 -8: 30 am Check-in 8: 30 -11: 00 am Session I 11: 00 -1: 00 pm Break 1: 00 -3: 30 pm Session II * Please have a ride available for your child for prompt pick-up at end of session * Team selections will occur on Friday * All participants will be scored on a rubric (conditioning, skills, position assessment, subjective evaluations by coaching staff

Season Information – Week 2 ▪ August 4: Weiss Scrimmage (9 am – 1 pm) ▪ August 6 - 9: Team Practice Sessions Begin (TBA) ▪ August 6: First away match at Eastside Memorial (JV/V) ▪ August 7: First home match v. Lexington (F/JV/V) ▪ August 10 – 11: Varsity Tournament (Bellville)

2018 Season Schedule Special Events Volleyball Recognition Nights: ▪ Middle School Night ▪ Teacher Recognition ▪ Parent Recognition ▪ Service Members ▪ Dig for a Cure Match

REMIND 101 – Team Notifications To join: TEXT @weissvol to the number 81010, or number (586) 697 – 2487. ▪ Receive team updates ▪ Travel pick-up times ▪ Game or practice changes/cancellations ▪ Text the coach

Weiss Volleyball Core Values Integrity Loyalty Grit Honesty Family Humility

Code of Conduct ▪ PFISD AND ATHLETIC HANDBOOK ▪ PARTICIPATION IS A PRIVILEGE NOT A RIGHT ▪ ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BEHAVIOR 365/24/7 IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL ▪ MUST PROJECT POSITIVE IMAGE AT ALL TIMES ▪ NO ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, DRUGS ▪ MAJOR OFFENSES: FIGHTING AND/OR FELONY – REFERRED TO PFISD HANDBOOK FOR CONSEQUENCES – OC PLACEMENT-30 HOURS COMMUNITY SERVICE AND 15 DAY SUSPENSION…ZERO INVOLVEMENT IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DURING OC PLACEMENT – AUTOMATIC BEHAVIOR CONTRACT

Athlete Expectations ▪ Be a great teammate ▪ Show sportsmanship when you win, or if you lose ▪ Leave it better than we found it ▪ Treat others with respect and kindness ▪ Be a competitor … don’t choose to be average ▪ Follow chain of command communication protocol ▪ Be a leader in the classroom and in our community ▪ Know your role on our team and value it

What do we expect as coaches ▪ Parents to contact us if there any questions … respectful communication (24 -48 hour rule). ▪ Athletes to follow school expectations in dress code. Be on time to practices and classes. ▪ There will be practices on Labor Day - Sept. 3 rd ▪ Commitment and loyalty to our program, to our coaches and campus. ▪ For all participants to have a GROWTH MINDSET. Programs are SUCCESSFUL or DESTROYED from WITHIN…

Program Expectations ▪ Volleyball Handbook – required signature document - program expectations for students and parents - gym etiquette & expected sportsmanship - season protocols - classroom & community expectations - communication protocols ▪ Athletic Participation Contract – required signature document

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