Southmoore Junior High Volleyball 2015

Welcome to SHS volleyball 2015!!! We are extremely excited about the upcoming season!!

In the past seven years, our high school program has grown from a fledgling new sport to the area (our first season record was 2-22), into a competitive, strong force to be reckoned with (2013 we were the first team in the district of Moore to EVER win regionals and make a State appearance!) This has been achieved through intense post and pre season work outs along with structured in season practice plans as well as participation in youth leagues, camps and local volleyball clubs throughout the year; however, it all begins to be applied in the junior high program.

Along with expectations on the court, we have high standards for our player’s work ethic and community involvement off of the court and in whatever they may participate in. It is our desire for the girls to have a strong, high integrity, respectful and mature presence in their relationships with God, their families, their peers, their teachers, their opponents, and all people involved with this program. We hope to teach responsibility, leadership, morals and values, confidence and integrity in each and everyone of our players.We will encourage each athlete to be a team leader – a leader true to their mission, core values and self.

SHS Volleyball Expectations:

The athlete is expected to work her hardest in every task. We ask that each athlete give us her very best effort.

The athlete must be coachable, and willing to change technical skills and to display a positive attitude toward practice, teammates, and coaches.

Warning:

Any negative attitude or behavior by players or parents will warrant immediate removal from the gym and could result in reduced playing time for players.

  1. Players are expected to wear Southmoore apparel to allpractices and events.
  2. Players are expected to show respect for themselves, each other, coaches, opposing teams, officials and all school faculty.
  3. Players are expected to be at every practice and on time.

Three unexcused absences = 3 spikes and you’re out.

Absolutely no reason for an unexcused absence – text, call or email

head coach.

4. Hair must be pulled up and out of player’s face at all times!

5. Away games – players are expected to ride the bus to the games and

ride the bus back to the school – there are very few exceptions.

6. Grades – players are expected to maintain good grades throughout

the year, but especially during the season. Our goal is to not have

anyone on the ineligibility list EVER! If players are found to be on the list as ineligible, they will be unable to play the following week or

until grade(s) are up. Second time on the ineligible list, player will

be suspended from playing for two weeks. Third time on the ineligible list is third spike and player will be removed from the team.

  1. Parents are expected to address any questions, comments or concerns to someone on the coaching staff at an appropriate time. In between games, immediately following games, or during practices is not an appropriate time to do so. This includes texting DURING a match! Please email or call to set up an appointment. Playing time WILL NOT be discussed!
  2. Parents are only allowed in practice gym the last FIFTEEN minutes of practices.

Thank you so much for becoming a part of our SaberCat volleyball family. We are anticipating this to be a great year! If you should have any questions, comments or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact any member of the coaching staff.

Melanie Wright, Head Coach

Brenda Lee, Assistant Coach

Micayla Payne, Assistant Coach

Janet Brannon, Program director

405-735-4965 (school)

405-476-5555 (cell)

I have read the SHS volleyball parent/player policies for 2015 season. I agree to adhere to them to the best of my ability.

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Student athlete Parent/guardian

Date:______

As a parent, I will aspire to:

*Be positive in attitude toward volleyball and emphasize the cooperative nature of the sport;

*Encourage hard work and honest effort that will lead to improved performance and participation;

*Encourage athletes to participate in volleyball alcohol and drug free;

* Encourage and respect referees and officials and their integrity;

*Encourage athletes to participate for their own enjoyment;

*Applaud fair play and good play during games and/or matches;

*Be supportive of all attempts to remove verbal and physical abuse from organized volleyball activities, including foul language;

*Meet the required administrative and program rules if in some cases the athletes are not able to do so;

*Protect athletes from sanctions and/or suspension by producing accurate documentation;