Tri Valley Volleyball

Reposting How To Get a College Scholarship For Volleyball

2010-07-14T07:31:00.001-07:00

Parents often wonder what their child needs to do to get a college scholarship.

After talking to a few friends that coach college volleyball, here are my top 10 insights…

1. Pick a club that will train individual skills. When you play club ball, you should play for a coach that will focus on teaching you individual skills. Individual skills are extremely important and when you visit a college, coaches will look at individual skills.

2. Do something extremely well. You need to develop 1 skill really well. It’s better to be highly skilled at a specific position than to be average at a few.

3. Develop good ball control skills. You want to especially develop your passing movement skills. Being able to serve receive is important, especially if you’re tall, coaches will notice.

4. Be fast. Coaches will notice your speed. Also, make dynamic plays. Coaches want players that make dynamic plays. Coaches want players that make plays when the game is on the line.

5. Attitude. When a coach is recruiting players, they will often watch how players react in certain situations. For example, when things don’t go your way, how do you react? Coaches want kids who get excited about playing well. Coaches want players that huddle up and cheer. It’s important to be a team player, not a team cancer.

This is really important… Every coach is afraid of getting a bad attitude kid. College coaches don’t want to get stuck with them for 4 years. Coaches are careful about not getting a bad apple.

6. When you're visiting a college, don’t have your parents ask all the questions. As a player, when you visit a college make sure you have questions for the coach. Also, be on time for your visit.

7. When you visit a college and practice with the team, be friendly. You need to be friendly with the team because the team will ultimately decide whether or not you come play. If the team doesn't like you, the coach won't want you.

Get connected with the team. Don’t be shy. Don’t be intimidated. Just relax. Don’t think it’s a big deal. Don’t freak out if you make mistakes.

8. When you practice with the college team, don’t be afraid of being overly aggressive. You don’t want to make the mistake of being too much of an observer. It’s time for you to shine.

9. When you email a coach, make it personal. For example, don’t send out a mass email to many different coaches. Each email should be personal. Also, make Youtube videos highlighting your skills.

10. Don’t put incriminating info on your Facebook. Colleges check up on students' non-scholastic activities using Facebook. You could get into trouble posting incriminating photographs online, so think before you post.

Follow the link for more information on how to get a volleyball scholarship.

http://www.strength-and-power-for-volleyball.com/volleyball-scholarships.html

That's all for this issue.

As always,

Get strong and explosive,

Dennis

Saturday

2009-11-03T11:46:00.000-08:00

We will not be able to get into the elementary until 4pm. Please pass the word we'll play from 4 pm until 6 pm on Saturday instead of 3-5pm.

Everyone there Thursday will get a reminder. I'm shooting out an e mail too.

Locations

2009-10-15T12:53:00.000-07:00

Thursday Oct 15 Donnelly

Saturday Oct 17 Donnelly

Thursdays and Saturdays October 22 through November 14 McCall

November 21 Saturday Last Day==Games Donnelly

No Volleyball on Saturday October 31

No Volleyball on Thursday November 19

We will begin Thursday

2009-10-05T18:03:00.000-07:00

Hello Volleyball Parents

This is the week! We start volleyball Thursday. We will hold the first practice at Donnelly Elementary at 4:00pm. I will be at the school at 3:30pm for set up and for players to arrive early but we won't begin until everyone arrives by 4:00pm.

We will be done at 5:00 and my son has violin lessons back in McCall at 5:30pm so please pick your children up promptly at 5:00.

I'm pretty sure we'll be at McCall Elementary Saturday starting at 3:00pm but it's NOT set in stone yet. We may end up back in Donnelly. They are really packed tight for scheduling in McCall since high school events are taking place there. We will play in McCall whenever possible and I'll get a solid schedule to everyone by Saturday after practice.

We've had parents volunteer to help which includes carpooling. There is the possibility of using the Parks & Rec van if we need to. Please communicate your needs to me as soon as possible and I'll work it out. Please don't make transportation the only reason your child doesn't get to play because we'll work around it.

Please get your registration done at McCall City Hall because if your child is NOT registered, participation will not be allowed. For insurance and liability reasons.

Looking forward to many great years of volleyball! See you Thursday~ Nichole

Times locked...locations TBA

2009-09-24T22:27:00.000-07:00

Tri Valley Volleyball will begin Thursday, October 8, 2009. The final game will be Saturday, November 21, 2009 with photos and team pizza party immediately following.

Date change because of school holiday.

Practices will be on Thursdays at 4pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 3pm to 4pm. Games will be Saturdays at 4pm to 5pm. Players must attend at least one practice per week to be on the roster for the game that week.

Location is yet to be determined because of scheduling but there will a schedule available before the first practice at the McCall Parks and Recreation Department on Dienhard and at McCall City Hall.

There will be no volleyball on Saturday, October 31, 2009.

Please have your player wear appropriate workout attire. For the protection of our playing surfaces; clean, indoor only, court shoes please. No earrings, necklaces, barrettes, etc of any kind. We don't want any players hurt or anything of value broken. Players will be not be allowed to answer cell phones but you may contact Nichole Crossley on her cell in an emergency. Knee pads are optional.

Players will be released to their parents only unless other arrangements are made with Nichole Crossley and that parent in writing. I want your kids to be safe so I will be strict with this rule. Please come into the gym to collect your players and please be prompt in picking up your children.

Spectators are ALWAYS welcome but minors must be accompanied by a parent.

I'm thrilled to get this season underway and look forward to coaching your children.

Please call me with questions, concerns, comments.

Organizational Meeting

2009-09-21T11:07:00.000-07:00

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We will meet at the Parks & Recreation Department in McCall this Thursday at 8:30pm Click on the link above for a map if you are not sure where the Rec Department is. The Green arrow on Deinhard points at the building.

Players are welcome to come!

The meeting will be done by 9:15 pm

Late night snacks provided! YAY!

Sign Up Starting Monday

2009-09-21T09:17:00.000-07:00

Please sign your player up starting today, Monday, September 21, 2009 at your city Parks and Recreation Department. McCall residents sign up at City Hall next to the public library.

The fee will be $20 for everyone no matter your location.

Any problems? Please contact me ASAP

This is a great start for what I hope to accomplish with Tri Valley Volleyball

2009-09-21T06:21:00.000-07:00

* Teach kids the skills of volleyball. Each player that enters a volleyball program has the right to expect quality coaching and instruction.

* Teach how to have fun. The coach should help kids learn how to have fun playing volleyball. It's important to have fun volleyball drills because volleyball should be an enjoyable experience and having a good time is important.

* Help kids build confidence and self-control. Volleyball can be a vehicle to a better quality of life. Emphasizing individual development is important regardless of the score. There are many teachable moments and often you can learn more from losing than when you win.

* Teach kids to understand "winning". In every match, it's a guarantee that 50% of the participants are going to lose. Players need to understand that it's not all about winning. It's often said, "the most successful people have also failed the most." Don't get too caught up in what the score is during a game. How well you play has the biggest impact on winning and losing, so teach your players to focus on playing their best and not worry about the score.

* Teach teamwork. Volleyball is a team sport. To be successful, you must play as a team. Teach players to cooperate with teammates the best they can. With three contacts to a side, volleyball teaches teamwork in a unique way. Support the goal of reaching a common objective. Teach players to respect teammates, officials, fans, and themselves.

* Improve players' imagination and anticipation skills. The rebound aspect of volleyball means that the preparation for contact can be more important than actual contact. Players must learn to process information from clues, cues, perceptions, and demands, all before contact is made with the ball.

* Improve communication skills. Volleyball is game of constant communication between teammates. Players must learn how to respond to one another. Players must also learn how to make adjustments often on the fly during the game.

* Develop players emotionally. The nature of the game requires players to be somewhat self-reliant with little help from the coach on the sidelines. Players also learn how to take personal responsibility for their actions, with help from both teammates and the coach in establishing personal confidence through success on the court.

* Nuture, never destroy. There is a big difference between mental toughness and psychological abuse. Build a frame of realism, but never damage an athlete's self worth or confidence.

* Develop friendships. Youth volleyball players should develop friendships among parents and players, as well as among teammates. Friendships can also grow between opponents. A good volleyball motto, "Winning and losing are temporary, but friendships last forever."

* Cultivate parent participation. Parents need to be supportive and involved in youth volleyball activities.

* Learn a sport for a lifetime. There are national age group competitions for boys and girls from 12-and-under to players 75 years old and over.

Organizational Meeting

2009-09-09T15:31:00.000-07:00

Thursday, September 24, 2009

8:30pm

Location undecided.

Further information later.