Mc LEAN YOUTH MYA VOLLEYBALL MYV Spring 2013

Mc. LEAN YOUTH (MYA) VOLLEYBALL (MYV) Spring 2013 Coaches Coordination Meeting March 7, 2013

Welcome and Thank You! • MYV is 100% volunteer • Introductions: ü Name ü Child’s Name and School ü Which League (ES, MS, HS) ü Coaching/Volleyball Experience ü Little Known Fact About Yourself Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 2

Notable Accomplishments • From 2012 Player Survey ü 74% rated the experience Excellent ü 91% Excellent + Good • From 2012 to 2013 ü 50% more players § 74% of 5 th-7 th graders returned ü 56% more coaches § 68% of eligible coaches returned Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 3

Vision – House Program • Instructional league • Open to 5 th to 8 th grade girls regardless of experience and ability • Promote maximizing ball "touches" as the best way for players to master volleyball skills • Play league matches as the best way to learn and enjoy the game • Encourage teamwork and good sportsmanship • Play with your friends and classmates • Have fun! Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 4

Vision – Select & Travel • More competitive and intense • Attract more experienced & skilled athletes • MS Select – Grades 7 th and 8 th ü Ideal for those planning to play in High School or at the Club level ü Additional weekly clinic (space dependent) ü Play only other MS Select teams • HS Travel – Grades 9 th thru 12 th ü Ideal for HS players looking to keep skills fresh before HS tryouts in August ü Play in the Fairfax County Travel league against other local VB programs Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 5

Team Structure • ES League ü ES House: 12 teams - 120 players • MS League Need 1 more Head Coach ü MS House: 10 teams - 100 players ü MS Select: 6 teams - 60 players • HS League ü Upper (11/12) Team: ~10 players ü Lower (9/10) Team: ~10 players • Team Size ü Target is always 2 or more coaches per team ü Target 10 players per team (range 9 -11) ü Will not expand league due to gym limitation Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 6

Season Structure • Skills Assessment / Tryouts ü Identify MS Select & HS Travel players • Skills Development Clinics ü First 2 weeks of program (starting March 16) ü Establish foundational skills for the playing season • Team Practices ü One 90 minute practice during the week • League Matches ü One 60 minute match against another league team ü Saturdays 11 am to 7 pm at Mc. Lean HS • All-Stars Tournament ü Against other FFX County programs: VYI, CYA, SYA ü Coaches nominate players, commissioners select • End of Season Celebration Picnic Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 7

Season Schedule Mc. Lean HS Main Blocked Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 8

Practice Timeslots Just added today Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 9

Clinic Schedule Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 10

Uniforms & Equipment • Team Uniforms ü For Players: Tie-dye shirts (12 per team) ü For Coaches: Black polo shirts • Team Equipment ü 12 balls, 1 large ball bag and 1 cart § ES = Volley Lite Balls; MS/HS = Standard Balls ü Bring to practices and matches • Net Systems ü Net Heights: ES=7’, MS=7’ 4” ü Treat volleyball equipment with extra care – primarily owned by school ü Poles and nets in storage rooms near gyms § Contact janitors to open locked closets § Stack returned equipment neatly Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 11

League Rules for 2013 • Standard FIVB / USA Volleyball rules ü Several exceptions for House matches to encourage learning • For “ol’schoolers”, standard rules now include: ü Rally scoring - each serve results in a point ü Serves can touch net ü Players can touch side of net but not tape ü Double-touches on first balls Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 12

Service Rules • Select and Travel ü Standard rules apply • Special House Rules ü “Redo” if first serve missed • Only on first attempt in the rotation ü No foot faults ü Maximum of 5 service wins in a row per server • After 5 consecutive points, service switches to other team without point ü ES players can serve 5 feet in from the back line - both underhand overhand Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 13

Scoring Rules • Matches are 3 games to 25 points (win by 2) • Play 3 full games (NOT best of 3) • Winner of 3 rd game is team with most points when time runs out • For House, an extra point is awarded for three touches that result in an immediate point: • Discretion of the referee • First 2 touches can be bumps or sets; last touch must be an overhead hit • Extra point only awarded if opposing team does not legally return the ball Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 14

Substitution Rules - House • • Use “Continuous Substitution” Promotes equal playing time Players on count and bench are one continuous line-up With each clockwise rotation, two players rotate off the court and two players from bench rotate on to the court • Start each subsequent game with players in the same positions as the end of the previous game Net 5 4 3 6 2 7 1 8 9 10 Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball Server 15

Substitution Rules – Select/Travel • Positional substitution ü Coach has full discretion on who is substituted ü During the game, a starting player and her substitute must occupy the same rotation position ü A player can only return to a game for the same person who replaced her originally • Coach must track positions and substitutions • Coach must balance playing time ü Some players, such as designated setters, naturally play more than others. ü At minimum, each player must participate in at least 2 games of each match although they may be substituted in or out as necessary • Libero allowed 16

Match Sequencing • Warm-ups for 10 minutes • Coaches coordinate hitting and serving times • Referee calls for team captains • Flip coin to determine first server and side • Volunteer parents assist referees • Need 1 score flipper and 2 lines judges • 2 minutes between games • Timeouts permitted • Two 30 -second timeouts per team per game • Teams shake hands under the net before and after the match • Referees report wins-losses Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 17

Head Coach Responsibilities • Instruct players during practices and matches • Communicate and work with your parents • Utilize your parent volunteers as necessary • Create practice plans • Setup and takedown nets • Address special player/parent needs • Bring in Chuck, Lisa & Kenny when needed • Motivate and encourage! Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 18

Safety Considerations • No water bottles allowed on playing floor – injury hazard • Remove any other potential hazards from the playing area • Encourage players to wear knee pads and court shoes (discourage running shoes) • Do not leave the gym area until all your players have been picked up Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 19

Volunteer Building Director • Each MYA Volleyball Coach and select Team Parents must certify as a Volunteer Building Director (VBD) • Required by Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) for MYA to use school facilities. • Review materials on the NCS VBD website and take the short on-line test • 15 -20 minutes to certify • Retake test as often as needed • Forward confirmation email to mcleavb@gmail. com Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 20

Important Documents • Always carry copies of the following documents to practices and matches: • Team Roster with parent phone numbers • Facility Use Permit • Your VBD certification • NCS Inspectors DO visit gyms Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 21

Coaching Considerations • Focus on fundamental ball control skills: serve, pass, set, hit and *movement* • Practices should reinforce these skills • Use drills that encourage as many player “touches” as possible • Simulate game play over the net • Explain to players/parents that the focus is on ball control using multiple touches, not winning as many points as possible through one touch “Ping-Pong” • Promote communications and CHEERING!! • Provide positive feedback • Defer to referees Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 22

Other Coaching Resources • Placing Coaching Supporting materials on the new For Coaches page • • Skills instruction and diagrams Sample practice plans Drills and tactics Links to videos • Excellent on-line resources • USA Volleyball § Guide for New Coaches § John Kessel’s Volleyball Basics § John Kessel’s Mini Volleyball book (large pdf!) • You. Tube videos Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 23

What Next? • Finalize practice and clinic schedules ü Coaching teams may move around • Coach’s Clinic – Wed Mar 13 at Redeemer ü Bill Musgrove, Mc. Lean HS Varsity Coach • Rosters and matches posted on the website – Fri Mar 15 or so • Coaches then contact players/parents ü Each team gets an online ID, home page and the ability to email through the system • Support as many clinics as possible • Practices can begin the week of Apr 1 • Contact Lisa (ES) or Kenny (MS) if you need to reschedule a practice Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 24

Contacts Who Role Email Chuck Pruitt Director, Gyms, Registration mcleanvb@gmail. com Xavier Slotkoff Apparel, Referees Coordinator mcleanvb@gmail. com Mike Markovic Skills Manager, Clinics mcleanvb@gmail. com Lisa Richter ES Age-Group Coordinator es-mcleanvb@gmail. com Kenny Thring MS Age-Group Coordinator ms-mcleanvb@gmail. com Rich Hannibal HS Age-Group Coordinator hs-mcleanvb@gmail. com Mc. Lean Youth Volleyball 25