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On May 18, the final full week the Badger Region put out its Daily Downtime Blog, we asked you on Monday to share with us who your favorite or most influential coach was. Thank you to all of the folks who took the time to nom-inate an amazing coach. And congratulations to everyone who was recognized by a player, fellow coach or parent for being such a stand-up repre-sentative of the volleyball community.
Here are all the submissions we got in their own words:
Nominee: John Simon"John Simon, Head Coach of the Wauwato-
sa East Boys team. John was my varsity coach at Whitefish Bay High School in ‘83 and ‘84.
"John has been coaching for 37 years between WFB and Tosa East and has amassed well over 900 victories. John taught me how to work hard and have fun doing it. John brought/brings positive energy and an incred-
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AND THE WINNERS ARE ...The Badger Region has
announced the 17 winners of scholarships handed out on behalf of the Board of Direc-tors and Frisco Mo apparel. Let's take a few minutes and read about what makes these student athletes so unique:
GirlsBrooklyn Anderson
(Wisconsin Premier)* Home-
town: Mil-waukee
* High School: Ru-fus King
* College: TBA
* Previous clubs: 414 Milwaukee
Elite, High Velocity Beach VBC, G-Force VBC, Falls Focus, Junior Vikings
* Quote: “Brooklyn is very respectful of her teammates and coaches, the Wisconsin Premier family and to com-petition she faces. You can always find Brooklyn with a smile, and she will always ask how you are doing!”
Aubree Bucheger (One Wisconsin)
* Hometown: Oconto* High
School: Oconto
* College: TBA
* Previous Clubs: Wis-consin Power, FC Elite, Northern
Lightning* Quote: Over these past
years, Aubree has grown in many aspects of her game and has always demonstrated impressive work ethic and commitment.
Claudia Buchholz (RVA)* Home-
town: Wauke-sha
* High School: Kettle Moraine
* College: Augustana
* Previous Clubs: NA
* Quote: “We have watched her evolve as a player, a great
team leader and a positive role model. She understands the sacrifices needed to ac-complish team goals.”
Laura Cassidy (DePere Diggers)
* Hometown: De Pere* High School: De Pere* College: UW-La Crosse* Previous Clubs: NA* Quote: “As an athlete,
Laura is the strongest leader and team player I have ever had the privilege of working with. Not only does she
demonstrate her knowledge of volleyball to others, but she does so in a very supportive, non-judgmental way. Laura makes everyone around the game of volleyball want to be better players. Like academics, she gives 100% on the court at all times, and her mental toughness is contagious!”
What coach influenced you most?
Ref, clinicianJohn Nelson earns national USAV award
Meet the 2020 Badger Region/Frisco Mo scholarship recipients
John Nelson of the Badger Region has been awarded the Junior Outstanding Cli-nician award from USA Volleyball.
The award ceremony was scheduled to be May 20 in Minneapolis, Minn., at the Doro-thy C. Boyce Banquet but was canceled due to the current climate.
“We are happy to announce the recipients of the Junior Assembly Leadership Service Awards,” said Chris Clauss, chair of USA Vol-leyball Recognition and Award Commission and the Junior Assembly Leadership Awards. “We applaud their service and contributions to the junior volleyball community.”
Nelson, who resides (ironically) in Nel-son, Wis., became a Junior National referee in 1998. He is an IMPACT-certified member who has been a key educator in leading junior work crew clinics in northwest Wisconsin for the past decade.
And most impor-tantly, he’s all about doing it right.
"John is a shining example of Badger Region and Wisconsin volleyball," said executive director Jennifer Armson-Dyer. "His passion for the sport shines through in his officiating and will-ingness to help teach the next generation his craft. John is extremely deserving of this national recognition and we thank him for his service both on and off the court. "
He is also heavily involved in officiating with the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference (college club). Nelson received the Dale Rohde “Silver Whistle Award” at the 2015 Wisconsin Volleyball Conference Champi-onships.
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ible body of knowledge to the gym everyday. John’s love and dedication for volleyball is only exceeded by his love dedication to his players.
Nominator: Dann Jacobson~
Nominee: John ReinBadger Region Volleyball my most influ-
ential coach is John Rein because in the little time I have been in the Vhawk Club he has not only has helped me grown physically but also mentally in the game of volleyball. Including teaching me different aspects of life and many valuable lessons. He has always believed in me and pushed me to my limits knowing I can do anything I put my head to. What makes him special is that he is always there for his athletes on and off the court being with them every step of the way. He is also a hero in the vball community for always giving his athletes his full attention and working with them until they can do the drill or specialty over and over again without mistakes
Nominator: Mandy Duellman
~Nominee: James Haferman
My JV volleyball coach in high school. James Haferman. He pushed us to be better, he was hard on us, but made us dig deep. My senior year, I was the starting setter, he helped me with the mind control part, being the leader, and taking one for the team. It worked, 1988 State VB Champs!!
Nominator: Carol Geidel
~Nominee: Jim Plaisted
Jim Plaisted is the best coach someone could ask for. After starting the club (MVC) a lifetime ago, he came back to spread his knowledge to his team. He took the time to acknowledge each player’s individual game and knew how to use it. He took a group of average players and made us a great team.
Nominator: Luke Minard
~Nominee: Faith Hart
Coach Faith Hart of the Eclipse Volleyball Club out of Hartford WI. My name is Emily Braun and I cannot pass up any opportunity to brag about my coach, coach Faith, my mentor, my #1 fan, my advocate, my voice of reason and encouragement. This holds true on and off the court! Coach Faith is 110% dedicated to "team" and family..sticking together and supporting one another no matter what! Wins and losses
do not matter. Coach has taught me that if I can look back on a competition and know I put forth all of my effort...I AM A WINNER! I would chose Coach Faith over any D1 highly acclaimed coach or life supporter...she is TRU-LY one of a kind!
Nominator: Emily Braun
~Nominee: JJ Eaton and
Tim MatelskiAs a parent, I have experienced many dif-
ferent coaches and styles. By far our favorite coaching experience was Coach JJ Eaton and Coach Tim Matelski at the former Fox Valley Thunder Club during her 14s season. They were so instrumental in my daughters development as a setter! They knew how to make each teammate feel important and understand their roles. They took 10 girls and bonded them for life! Many of them still chat on Snapchat. The season was successful and the most memorable season for us as parents! Boom! That was Coach JJ’s catch phrase! It will forever be ours too. Thank you to both of them for an amazing experience. Coach Tim still coaches, at Impact Volleyball Club now as a 17s Coach! Hope to play for him again when she is a 17!!
Nominator: Jennifer Duane Moore~
Nominee: Kaily ErdmanKaily Erdman has been my coach now for
two years and is absolutely amazing. She has helped me become a better player and person all around. She gets very competitive and into the game just as much as the whole team. She is a phenomenal coach. She has also gone out of her way to make the BEST possible relationships with every single girl on our team no matter if they are the loudest or the quietest. She does anything in her power to make each one of my teammates a better person and volleyball player.
Nominator: Addie Andersonn
~Nominee: Tiffany ClarkThe most influential mentor for me in
volleyball is Tiffany Clark. She is always there if I need advice or a friend. She has helped me become more confident in myself and my playing ability. She has helped me become a better player and I don’t know what I’d do without her!I met her at volleyball camp when she approached me at an off-court session with a hug. We had 10 minutes to get to know someone and she came up to me and asked to be my partner. She inspires me every single day with the way she plays, her attitude and her willingness to help other people and the planet. I can’t imagine what I’d be like
without her guidance and support!Nominator: Alexandra (alexandrathelibero)
~Nominee: Al Rogers
Al Rogers was a huge influence in my volleyball career. Al was the coach of the first USAV, really USVBA because it was that long ago, men's team that I played on. Al was a good coach. He was good at teaching skills as well as good with the team on the court. Later when I coached a team I always tried to think of how would Al do it.
Al was also a National referee. He is the one that got me started as an official. I got to work a few matches with him and learned many things while we drove to the match. I got to watch him do a match between the USA men and The Netherlands team. He also played a big part in me getting to call lines in a women's match between USA and Japan when I was a young official.
Nominator: John Nelson
~Nominee: Michel DelisleMy most influential coach has got to be
Michel Delisle (RVA-Boys Navy 18’s) She is so much more than just a coach. She is a friend and a mentor for every player she coaches. She goes above and beyond teaching skills on the court and off. If there’s a certain position you want on the court and you are willing to work for it she will do whatever she can to make that happen. If there’s a college that you want to attend she will help you contact the coaches, send referrals and attend your signing. Outside of the gym she is just as amazing, the life that she has lead and her many accomplishments really make you want to be a better person. With everyone she helps and all she does I’m not sure she even sleeps most nights. But that is just the type of person she is and that is why she definitely is “The Best Coach.”
Nominator: Jordan Krause
~ Nominee: Alan Capps
My name is Leah Ciriacks and I play for Coach Alan Capps with the u13 eclipse solar volleyball team out of Hartford. I have been playing volleyball since second grade where I played at the YMCA and my parents coached me. I then started to play for other leagues/clubs. This last year was my first year playing with Eclipse and it was amazing. Coach Capps is a wonderful coach. He is so supportive but he challenges us. My skills and confidence have definitely grown so much this year. Even with the pandemic, he works so hard to keep us involved as a team. He is the best.
Nominator: Leah Ciriacks
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COACHES, From Page 1
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Madeline Davis-Troller (Wisconsin Performance)* Hometown: Cottage Grove* High School: Monona Grove* College: Wesleyan University* Previous Clubs: North Star* Quote: “Mady is the con-
summate teammate and makes everyone around her perform to their potential. That is the beauty of Mady as a player; she doesn’t just perform as an individual, but creates an atmosphere in which everyone on her team wants to be the best possible version of themselves. I can’t describe leadership better than that.”
Elizabeth Fortune (Balance)* Hometown: McFarland* High School: McFarland* College: UW-Madison* Previous Clubs: Capital VBA* Quote: “Lizzy always
showed up ready to play in practice, and even though she is not going on to play college volleyball, she never took a day off. This was a true test of her character. She was willing to step into whatever role I needed her in practice with just a smile and a willingness to work.”
Madeline Hoch (Midwest Penguins)* Hometown: Franklin* High School: St. Thomas More* College: University of Alabama* Previous Clubs: Southwest* Quote: “I have watched Maddie transform
herself into a confident individual, a team leader, and a role model. She is very positive and always wears a smile. It was always refreshing to see Maddie carry herself in a Christian-like manner, often with a kind word for a teammate, or a comment that makes someone see the "glass is half full" in situations.
Renee Michaels (South Shore Slam)* Hometown: Sheboygan* High School: Sheboygan
South* College: UW-Madison* Previous Clubs: Wiscon-
sin Volleyball Academy* Quote: “Not only is Renee a
model athlete, but she also excels in everything else that she does. She displays great attitude in all aspects of life.”
Maddie Rettler (Milwaukee Sting)* Hometown: West Bend* High School: West Bend
West* College: Upper Iowa
University* Previous Clubs: West
Bend Elite, West Bend Power
* Quote: “Maddie is the student-athlete any and all coaches want on their team and not only because of her physical ability and high game IQ. Her work ethic, leadership, coach-ability and outstanding personal character put her on a different level compared to other student-athletes.”
Emily Schliesman (Eclipse VBC)* Hometown: Juneau* High School: Beaver Dam* College: Carroll University* Previous Clubs: One
Wisconsin, Wisconsin Power, River City
* Quote: “As an athlete, Em-ily is an extremely hard work-er. She arrives at practice early and I see her doing setting practice drills on her own before practice and during breaks. She’s continually striving for improvement in her skills.”
BoysJoshua Hoening (Southport VBC)
* Hometown: Kenosha* High School: Kenosha
Bradford* College: St. Norbert College* Previous Clubs: Epic VBC* Quote: “Joshua leads by ex-
ample. He is the poster-child for taking responsibility for himself and his teammates. His effort level on the court leaves nothing to question. And off the court he goes above and beyond to assist others in whatever way he can.”
Colin Kenney (MVC)* Hometown: Shorewood* High School: Shorewood* College: Lakeland University* Previous Clubs: NA* Quote: “It is clear that Colin
is a high-character young man. It was no surprise to me when I learned how involved Colin is with coaching younger kids in the Shorewood High School program. He also uses his time to help with the middle school levels in the Shorewood district. I’m sure his positive and competitive attitude is a huge draw for the kids he interacts with.”
Ethan Moll Hind (Madison Elite)* Hometown: Madison* High School: Madison
Memorial* College: Edgewood College* Previous Clubs: Capital * Quote: “Ethan is a leader in
many ways. He leads through his ability to shoulder the major-ity of the passing and hitting load, and also is supportive of his teammates. They rely on him heavily to steady the group when things are going bad on the court”
Avery Pohlman (MVC)* Hometown: Appleton* High School: Appleton North * College: Maryville University* Previous Clubs: Wisconsin
Volleyball Academy Nightmares* Quote: “Avery approaches
volleyball with an extreme-ly pragmatic outlook to the amount of work it takes to grow his game. On top of what Avery has been able to change his body into; he is one of the most mentally tough athletes I’ve been privileged to be around.”
Jackson Van Engen (MVC)* Hometown: Hubertus* High School: Germantown* College: Illinois Institute of
Technology* Previous Clubs: NA* Quote: “Jackson’s drive
when on the court is only the tip of the iceberg to his character. Through his interactions with younger kids during our youth camps, he has shown leadership abilities that will only help him when he arrives to college.”
Frisco Mo Girl: Lauren Glissendorf (Crossfire VBC)* Hometown: Janesville* High School: Janesville Craig* College: Edgewood College* Previous Clubs: Rock VBC* Community service project:
Coaching for the Rock VBC juniors program. "I wanted to give back to the volleyball club that started me on my volleyball journey. This coaching experience also showed me that I would love to become a club coach later in life."
* Quote: “Lauren has been dedicated to Rock VBC for seven years as a player and now contin-ues to coach their 12s team – something she has done for the past three years. This willingness to give back to the sport before she is even done playing herself speaks to her character.”
Boy: AJ Hevrdejs (Spike Milwaukee)* Hometown: Hartland* High School: Arrowhead* College: UW-Oshkosh* Previous Clubs: Motion,
Southwest* Community service project:
Appalachia building and repair-ing homes. “I enjoy learning new skills and giving back to those who can’t do home repairs on their own.”
* Quote: “He was an extremely conscientious player, who understood his role on the team. In no way was A.J. a ‘freak athlete’ by today’s standards, but that would never stop him from pushing himself to get to the next ball quicker or finding a way to get better and serve his team.”
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USA Volleyball has an-nounced that Louisville, Kentucky, will host the 2021 USA Volleyball Open National Championship.The 2021 USA Volleyball Open
National Championship will be held May 28 to June 2 at the Ken-tucky Exposition Center. Louisville last hosted the USA Volleyball Open National Championship in 2013.“We are excited to bring back
the Open National Championship
to Louisville in 2021,” USA Volley-ball Director of Events Kristy Cox said. “Louisville was an excel-lent host city for the 2013 Open Nationals. Louisville has an oasis
of activities and sites to visit, and the Kentucky Exposition Center will help provide many lasting memories on the courts.”The Open Nationals, formed
in 1928, will be in its 91st edition in Louisville. The event has been held annually except for two years during World War II and this year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Open Nationals typically draws in excess of 500 teams with 6,000-plus players
converging on the host city. Players range in age from 18 to 80-plus with the oldest age division being the Men’s 78-and-Over bracket.“Louisville has a large volleyball
fan base and an affinity for cham-pionship-level volleyball," Louis-ville Sports Commission (LSC) President and CEO Karl F. Schmitt Jr. said. "And our local hospitality industry is ready to roll out the red carpet for all the adult athletes, family members and fans.”
Louisville to host 2021 adult nationals May 28-June 2
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USA Volleyball announced two junior nation-al championships sites last week.
Columbus will host the 2021 USA Volley-ball Girls 18s Junior National Championship (GJNC18) from April 23-25 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Kansas City will host the 2021 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship (BJNC) from June 30 to July 7 at the Kansas City Convention Center.
Columbus: GJNC 18sThe GJNC18 is expected to draw approximate-
ly 300 teams, nearly 3,000 players and over 5,000 family and friends of the players from across the country.
Columbus has hosted four USA Volleyball Na-tional Championship events since 2012. The city was the host site for the 2015 and 2017 BJNC as well as the 2012 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship. Columbus hosted the Opens on four previous occasions (1930, 1952, 2000 and 2019).
Kansas City: BJNCsThe 42nd annual BJNC is likely to have nearly
550 teams and 6,000 athletes playing in Kan-sas City in 2021. Kansas City has hosted three previous USA Volleyball National Champion-ship events. Kansas City was the site for the 1991 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, along with hosting both the Girls and Boys Junior National Championships in 1993. Further, Kansas City has hosted three National Collegiate Volleyball Federation National Championships in conjunction with USA Volleyball in 2012, 2015 and 2017.
A new movie being released June 4, "Match Point: The Rise of Boys and Men’s Volleyball," follows U.S. Men’s Volleyball National Team Head Coach John Speraw, collegiate coach Nickie Sanlin (McKendree University) and youth club director Ed Wrather (Vortex Volleyball Club) on a journey through the state of men’s volleyball across the country.
Along with several others, they dis-cuss the opportunities men’s volleyball is presenting to the youth of America, the problems that the sport is facing and the goals of the Olympic quali-fying U.S. Men’s National Team. The opportunities and problems within diverse and under-served communities in America is a highlighted point of interest within the film.
"Match Point" is also an organized, transmedia effort to bring awareness to the sport of boys and men’s volleyball in the United States. The “Match Point” campaign features a website, blog, social media presence, podcast and gaming app. These channels of commu-nication give people access to the sport of boys and men’s volleyball like never before.
The documentary was directed and filmed by students in the Departments of Journalism and Telecommunications at Ball State University. The transme-
dia campaign is being organized and implemented by graduate students from the Center for Emerging Media Design & Development at Ball State University. Executive producers are Dr. Adam Kuban and Dr. Jennifer Palilonis. These projects were also developed in collaboration with First Point Volleyball Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young men to develop as players and people by advancing and supporting boys and men’s volleyball across the nation.
The official premiere is scheduled for a LIVE, interactive Facebook Premiere Watch Party next Thursday June 4th and the full documentary will be avail-able on our site to watch.
The official trailer was released last week on social media and is also available to view on the USA Volleyball website. Check it out: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Volleyball/Features/Match-Point
Columbus, K.C. to host pair of national events
Movie focusing on men's, boy's volleyball set for June 4 release
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A few weeks ago, the Badger Region announced it was not sending any teams to Pittsburgh for the High Performance Championships. Then, a few weeks later, USA Volleyball announced HP Championships were canceled all together.Now, today, Badger Region
is announcing that we are accepting applications for a one-day Badger Region High Performance Camp that will take place this summer:* Boys Youth born in 2003
and 2004 will participate on July 13 at Lakeland University.* Boys Select born in 2005-
2007 will participate on July 14 at Lakeland University.* Girls Youth born in 2004
and 2005 will participate on Aug. 3 at UW-Whitewater.* Girls Select born in 2006-
2008 will participate on Aug. 4 at UW-Whitewater.To participate, everyone must
fill out the form located here: http://badgervolleyball.org/high-performance-video-try-outs/. This includes sharing a link to some sort of video that highlight’s the athlete’s skill that would showcase why they
should be considered for the Badger Region High Perfor-mance program. Videos should not exceed five minutes. All athletes who share a link with the Badger Region HP program will receive some sort of written feedback from the coaching staff based on the video they submit. The cost of submitting an application is $10, plus a $2 credit card service fee. This fee is non-refundable.The deadline for registration
is June 19. If an athlete is cho-sen for the one-day elite camp, they will be alerted the fol-lowing week, and the cost will be $90. The all-day camp will have roughly three sessions: 9 to 11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. The Badger Region will have a lot of precautions in place for the day of activity that meet current USAV regulations and CDC recommendations. Athletes will be required to have their temperatures scanned, have their own water bottles and bring their own food and snacks for the full day of train-ing. We’ll make sure to have lots of hand sanitizer and disinfec-tants on hand as well.
More information on this will be shared as we get closer to the event. If you do not have a video link, a letter of recom-mendation from a coach or club director will be required. Those without video links still must pay the registration/tryout fee.If Lakeland University or the
University of Wisconsin-White-water require us to postpone or cancel these one-day camps, we will let you know as soon as we know. Our goal is to build a camp-like experience that would have been reflective of the teams we would have taken to Pittsburgh this summer. That means we are truly limiting the number of athletes chosen (and that will help us ensure we can follow social distancing practices, too). We look forward to getting back in the gym this summer and working with these elite athletes who will be eligible for the exact same teams next year.On behalf of our elite cadre
of coaches helping us again this summer, thank you in advance, and let us know if you have any questions. ([email protected])
Region opens 'tryout registration' for summer High Performance camp
Region still planning summer events Summer memberships now available on Region websiteSomeone please tell us beach
volleyball is right around the corner, right? We sure hope so.
To help get ready for some fun in the sun, we just want to take a second to remind everyone about the opportuni-ties being offered by the Badger Region to participate in some great outdoor volleyball events.
Region-hosted events include:
• July 28: Free girls 14-and-under beach volleyball clinic at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee
• July 30: Free girls 15-and-older
beach volleyball clinic at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee
• Aug. 8-9: Badger Region Beach Volleyball Championships at North Beach in Racine
There will be other outdoor events through-out the state, and as we are made aware of these opportunities, we will post them to our outdoor calendar on our website. In addition, check out a handful of clubs in the Badger Region who are offering beach volleyball training and
programming this spring/summer on our “Outdoor” page.
On June 1, the Badger Region made summer memberships available on its website and via Webpoint (our current member man-agement system).
If you or anyone you know needs a summer member-ship for summer camps, clinics or other program-ming that goes through Oct. 31, 2020, point them to badgervolleyball.org and have them click on the blue membership button.
This includes membership for the Badger Region Youth
Fall Volleyball League orga-nized by the Badger Region in the Waukesha area.
Please note: There are no refunds given toward summer memberships. Do not purchase a membership unless you are 100 per-cent sure that your club or organization is going to offer the summer or fall program-ming that is being discussed.
Have questions? Email the Badger Region office at [email protected].
The Badger Region Volleyball Association wants to make sure that your jerseys are compliant with all rule sets and changes that have gone into effect that last few years.
To do so, the Region’s Ref Chair (Jim Arts) is encourage club directors to upload images to this link (below) if there is any concern that numbers are not contrasting enough with the dominant color of the jersey or if a jersey is not contrasting for libero purposes.
UPLOAD HERE: http://badgervolleyball.org/jerseys/
The goal of this initiative is to help our Ref Chair not have to write any waivers for jerseys, especially for teams who are competing at national qualifier and national champi-onship events.
When photographing jerseys, do not have junior athletes in the photo.
Have questions? Email [email protected].
Have questions about jerseys? Upload photos to our website
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Keep up to date on all things volleyball via the many channels of the Badger Region
Facebook: /BadgerRegionVolleyball
Twitter: @BadgerRegionVB
Instagram: @BadgerRegionVB
Website: www.badgervolleyball.org
Pinterest: /BadgerRegionVol
YouTube: /Badger RegionVolleyball
Sand Volleyball Camp
Up to 9 weeks of skills training and fun competition starting the week of June 8th and finishing the week of August 3rd. Attend as many days as you want during that time period, according to your schedule!
Sessions structured by Varsity Head Coaches Brian Rushmer and Kendall Wienkes and their college assistants!
Brian RushmerHead Coach Germantown Boys
and Lakeland Men's Volleyball
Kendall WienkesHead Coach
Cedarburg Girls Volleyball
Where: The 5 sand volleyball courts located behind Galioto’s Twelve21 in Cedarburg
High School sessions cost $245 and run Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs from June 8 through the week of Aug 3rd. Sign up for either the 1-3pm or 3-5pm sessions
Middle School session costs $185 and runs Tues & Thurs from June 9 through the week of Aug 3rd from 12-1:30pm
for both BOYS & GIRLS
More information and online registration at: https://www.ozaukeevolleyballclub.com/summersandcamp
May 27 featured official: Franco MarcosBackground: Franco Marcos, a resident of Middleton, Wis., is a
Junior National official who was born on the island of Barbados. He has played cricket, baseball and volleyball at very high levels.
Quotes: “Why did I become an official? As a coach, player and club director, I want to see the game from a different angle. I want to continue to learn, to teach, to help others and most importantly to become a better team player — which is needed not only in sports but also in every day life."
"I want to work on being consistent and also making firm decisions while maintaining a level of professionalism that is needed."
Fun facts: Franco owns about 500 ties. He also enjoys riding his bike, sometimes as much as 40 miles on weekends.
Check out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yiC90X1zDE&feature=youtu.be
June 3 featured official: Jerry Schewe
How long have you been reffing: The Platteville resident said, "My officiating career began about 25 years ago when an athletic director asked me to officiate a basketball game for the Badger State
Games. At first I thought it would be easy, but I quickly learned that wasn't the case."
Quotes: "My officiating partner and I de-cided to give volleyball a try in 2004. We knew almost nothing about the game but we were willing to learn.""Even thought volleyball is my newest sport,
it is definitely the sport that I enjoy officiating the most. It is fast-paced, it requires lots of ath-leticism by the players, and it requires constant focus from the official."
"Most officials are willing to help others improve their craft, and I found this to be very true of other volleyball officials."
Check out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGsOiR1CQrQ
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Now introducing.... New feature allows readers to meet refs here and online
Franco Marcos Jerry Schewe
FROM THE REGION A pair of Badger Region beach events have
been canceled for the summer of 2020.The first canceled event is the June 18 boys
beach clinic that was slated for Bradford Beach in downtown Milwaukee. Not only are social distancing and COVID-19 still a
concern, the condition of the beach will not be ready by the date that was scheduled.
The second canceled event was the Badger Region Beach Qualifier that was scheduled for mid-July at North Beach in Racine. That event was canceled due to the fact that Racine is not allowing gatherings of 50 or more people until after July 31.
The Region will still plan to offer its free girls beach clinics in Milwaukee at the end of July and the Badger Region Beach Champi-onships in August.
For more information on all things in the world of outdoor volley-ball in Wisconsin, go to badgervolleyball.org and click on "Outdoor."
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FROM USA VOLLEYBALL
SAFESPORT
FROM THE AVCA(From a news article posted May 29)USA Volleyball held its first virtual board meeting on May 21 with
all 17 board members able to participate remotely.The Board held a thorough discussion on the impact COVID19
has had on the organization, the staff, the 40 Region Volleyball Associ-ations, international athletes in all disciplines as well as the individual members of USA Volleyball.A draft of the 2021-24 USA Volleyball strategic plan was introduced
to the Board members. A group of staff and board members will review it closely in the next few weeks with a final plan ready for the September board meeting.In other actions during the board meeting,
three director election results were announced. Tri Bourne has been elected to the USA Volley-ball Board of Directors as its male beach athlete
representative effective July 1, while Steve Bishop and Donna Donaghy have been reelected to the Board representing beach development and the Regional Volleyball Association Assembly, respectively. All three will serve through June 30, 2024.“A special thanks to Todd Rogers for
his eight years of service on the board of directors,” USA Volleyball Board Chair Cecile Reynaud following Rogers’ final board meeting. “He did an excellent job of representing the male beach players. We are looking forward to having Tri Bourne join us at our next meeting this fall."
The U.S. Center for SafeSport has made revisions to the SafeSport Code. Over the course of the next few Badger Beacons, we will highlight some of the changes and the reasons behind them.
The 2020 SafeSport Code went into effect on April 1, 2020.Topic: Currently, the procedural mechanism for “Requesting a
Stay” only applies “prior to a hearing,” when it is applicable more broadly.
Change: On Pg. 26, added language - “At any time, the Center—on its own or at the request of a Respondent— may stay a sanction(s). Whether to stay a sanction(s) is within the Center’s sole discretion and is not reviewable.”
Rationale: A “Stay” of sanctions is a procedural mechanism that could be
appropriate in various situations, not just prior to a hearing. For example, the Center may receive a “Request to Reopen” 6 months after a Decision and full arbitration hearing occurred, citing new and compelling evidence that might alter the Center’s additional findings. Under the current provision, the Center would not have the option to stay the sanction in conjunction with granting a Request to Reopen, if that request occurred after a hearing had already occurred. To be clear, a Stay only applies to sanctions after a Notice of Decision; Temporary Measures will always be “modified,” never “stayed.”
AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer writes (May 29):Last December, Fernando Lima, Secretary General of the FIVB,
visited with the AVCA on the marketing of volleyball. The FIVB has made fan engagement a priority in the last four years. Part of the effort was the creation of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
The marketing manual lays out a standardized set of cheers, emo-jis, and music celebrating a kill, a stuff block, and a service ace. The chants are in English led by the public address announcer. Initially I thought the idea was corny, but in my first VNL match, I found myself following the lead of the kids in the stands around me. The guidelines also allow for DJ controlled music between points right up to the toss of the ball by the server. The music brought energy to the dead spots between serves.
Lima said not only do we do a poor job of letting our fans cheer big points, but, he said, when something spectacular happens, the players gather in a tight huddle in the middle of the court with their backs to the fans. Unlike other sports where the star plays to the crowd, in volleyball, the hero retreats to the huddle.
There is nothing like a pandemic to upend long-standing habits. In this fall’s ‘new normal,’ players are advised not to touch each other and to forego huddling between points. What will this do to volleyball and what will it do to us? Will giving up the sisterhood and brotherhood aspects that make our sport so attractive to participants help us connect with fans in ways we have not before? Can music fill the void?
A PAGE IN THE BADGER BEACON DEDICATED TO A MIX OF PROGRAMS, INITIATIVES AND THINGS MEMBERS, PARENTS AND FANS MUST KNOW.
FOURCORNERS
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Here’s a rundown from our site: http://bad-gervolleyball.org/downtime-blog.
May 26: The unofficial start to summer is now in our review mirror. Now that Memo-rial Day is behind us, it’s time to look ahead. For most of Wisconsin, the state is slowly starting to re-open, and that means we are starting to return to our “new normal.”
So as we emerge from our quarantines, it is time to say good night (not good-bye) to the daily Downtime Blog. Don’t worry, it’s not go-ing anywhere. It’s going to find a permanent home on our website and we will add to it when we find out about other great activities to help pass the time.
But as we look forward, it also gives us a chance to reflect on the three months of posts that we have put together here.
12: Number of posts about ways to educate your self — from books to podcasts to mental training
10: Number of posts about keeping up your skills and how to do that at home.
8: Number of posts about hands-on projects or craft-like activities
8: Number of posts about nutrition or physical wellness
7: Number of posts about webinars and online gatherings to help you stay engaged
6: Number of posts about contests or opportu-nities to share your thoughts to win Badger Region prizes
4: Number of holidays we told you to celebrate in your own way (Easter, Earth Day, Memorial Day and Mother’s Day)
4: Number of posts about recruiting and ways to look ahead to playing volleyball in college
4: Number of posts about ways to connect with your teams or teammates during a pandemic.
7: Number of other miscellaneous posts about everything from cool videos to officiating.
We will miss supplying this blog to you on a daily basis, but we know your summer is going to be great — and we’ll be here if you need us in the future. Stay healthy, stay safe.
May 25: Enjoy your Memorial Day!
May 24: Make a time capsule. How will you
remember the global pandemic of 2020? What will historians say about these un-precedented times?
Some of us may want to remember we’re
experiencing and how we’re feeling, so why not take some time to put together your own personal time capsule? It’s a pretty easy task, and when you open it in so many years, you will be grateful you took the time to create such a memory.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball offers these tips to creating your own messages in a bottle:
* Pictures of people you are social distanc-ing with
* All About Me – including age, a list of favorites, friends & what you want to be when you grow up
* How I’m Feeling* My Community* What I Am Doing to Keep Busy* Handprints* Special Occasions Celebrated * Letter to Myself* Interview Your Parents* Letter from Your Parents* Be creative — you can add many other
memory keepsakes to your time capsule!
May 23: Sometimes it might be hard to stay entertained and smiling during a global pandemic. Now, more than ever, it’s import-ant to take care of yourself, your mind and your emotions — all things that will benefit you when you return to volleyball. Here are a few starters:
* Learn to relax and sleep better with these apps
* Consider meditation — there’s no time like the present
* Take an online meditation class (with sheep)
For more “traditional” mental training opportunities, check out these resources from the AVCA Education Timeout webinars that have recently taken place (some are only open to AVCA members)
* The Coaches Compass to Covid-19: How to Engage and Lead the Most Anxious Generation of Athletes So That They Flourish, Not Flounder During This Global Pandemic (Dr. Tim Elmore, Growing Leaders Founder and CEO)
* Current Engagement Strategies to
Enhance Team Culture and Connection (University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Coach-ing Staff)
* Change, Keeping Together & What Now for Coaches (Bo Hanson, Athlete Assess-ments)
* Why Do They Fall Apart? Coaching to Enhance Mental Toughness (Dr. V J Iannone, Sports Psychologist)
You can also look up all the great informa-tion supplied by CAP clinician Dan Mickle, who presented in Wisconsin back in Decem-ber. He is an expert in mental health training for athletes. Check out his website: https://www.danmickle.com/
May 22: Invite guest speakersWhether it’s current college players who
are alums of your club or someone in the game who can share advice or knowl-edge, guest speakers are well received. And you might be surprised who you can get.
Remember, the big-time players and coaches are quarantined just like every-body else, so they have some
extra time.Athletes such Lindsey Berg, Dustin Watten
and Kerry Walsh-Jennings (who appeared on “Top Chef ” last night) are just a few we have seen talking to Badger Region clubs over the past few weeks.
People are super willing to give back right now because they realize what a bummer this is for the kids.
May 21: Make sure to check out the videos (https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Volleyball/About-Us/Hall-of-Fame/HOF-2020) put out by USA Volleyball yesterday celebrating the
USAV Hall of Fame Class of 2020. May 20 should have been the day these fine individuals were inducted (in-person), but due to the circumstanc-
es, it became a digital event. That includes the Badger Region's own John Nelson who received the Outstanding Clinician award. Congrats, John!
May 20: Ruth Nelson (Founder of Bring Your Own Parent and GoKids Youth Sports) offers a prescription for training young kids at home during the COVID-19 timeout. It’s also great for parents to join in the activity and have FUN learning while engaging in a little one-on-one time with their kids!
Latest activities that appeared in the ‘Downtime Blog’From webinars to workouts, what have you missed since the last Badger Beacon?
May 25 was a time to reflect on Memorial Day in the Downtime Blog.
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For more information, contact: Leanne UlmerPhone: 262-551-6681 | Email: [email protected]
The camp is open to:High School Girls (Grades 9-12, plus graduating seniors)
Middle School Girls (Grades 6-8 in fall 2020)
To register: www.ladyredsvbcamp.com
Overnight campers$310 $275
CommutersTwo campers per residence hall room
Dates: July 22-24, 2020
Location: Carthage College, 2001 Alford Park Dr., Kenosha, WI, 53140
VOLLEYBALL2020 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Coaching education and recruiting information available each weekAVCA/Badger Region tips updated
The Badger Region and the AVCA are again partnering to offer tips on how to navigate the time-consuming and difficult process of recruiting. This service is paid for by the Badger Region as a thank you for your membership.
Recruiting tips of the weekSo far this year, we have shared the following on
our website when it comes to the Recruiting Tip of the Week:
BONUS Tip: Update on NCAA recruiting rules during COVID-19 (June 1)
BONUS Tip: Recruiting during the COVID-19 crisisBONUS Tip: Changes to NCAA Div. 1/2 re-
cruiting rules during COVID-19April 14: Characteristics of a top right side hitter (PDF)April 7: Characteristics of a top outside hitter (PDF)March 31: Characteristics of a top middle hitter (PDF)March 24: Characteristics of a top setter (PDF)March 17: Characteristics of a top libero (PDF)March 10: Combining types of financial aid (Video)March 3: Need-based financial aid (Video)Feb. 24: Academic requirements to play in collegeFeb. 17: Contact at club tournamentsFeb. 10: Knowing the rules of campus campsJan. 27: Know the transfer rules for four-year colleges (Video)Jan. 13: Financial opportunities for men's players (Video)Jan. 6: Opportunities in men’s volleyball (Video)
Full list: http://badgervolleyball.org/avca-recruiting-tips/
The Badger Region and the AVCA are again partnering to offer coaching education tips to directors, coaches and any volleyball enthusiasts who want to improve their knowledge of the game
and continue to learn.
Coaching tips of the weekSo far this year, we have shared the following on our
website when it comes to the Coaches Education Tip of the Week:
April 23: Presentation with Hugh McCutcheon (Video)April 16: Crisis management (Video)April 9: Running Your Program Amid Crisis (Video)April 2: Position Freeze Drill (PDF)
March 26: Functional vs. Factual training (Video)March 19: Training the mental side of your game (Video)March 12: Improving your first-ball sideout (PDF)March 4: Pre-match warm-ups (PDF)Feb. 27: Non verbal communication (Video)Feb. 20: Four ball attacking drill from all positions (PDF)Feb. 13: Platform technique (Video)Feb. 6: Multi-ball drills (Video)Jan. 30: Athlete accountability (Video) Jan. 23: Servers vs. Passers games (PDF)Jan. 16: Understanding blocking systems (Video)
As an added bonus, all of last year’s coaching education tips are still up on our website to be used as a resource all year long.
Full list: http://badgervolleyball.org/avca-coaching-education-tips/
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The Badger Region has made coaching education a priority.
In 2018, the Badger Region Board of Di-rectors appointed an Education Chair, BJ Le Roy and formed an Education committee. The goal is to create and promote opportunities for Badger Region coaches to become certified, re-certify, and stay current with best practices in the sport of volleyball and the field of coaching.
Beginning with the 2018-2019 mem-bership season, Badger Region Coaches will need to complete two hours of Badger Region-approved Coaching Continuing Education during the current quad (four-year Olympic cycle) to be eligible to coach in the following quad. Think of a quad as the four years leading up to and culminating with the Summer Olympics.
Annually the Badger Region has approxi-mately 1100 Coaches!
Since Sept 1, 2016 (current quad 2016-2020) approximately 300 coaches have been IMPACT certified.
Approximately 100 coaches achieved CAP I or II certification at the CAP Clinic hosted by Badger Region in December 2017 or De-cember of 2019.
About 100 coaches from various clubs have participated in a Badger Region run 3C- Coaches Coaching Coaches program.
An additional 40 coaches attend or partic-ipate in Badger Region Education Clinics or programs annually.
This leaves around 600 coaches that we believe are in need of continuing education to stay current on best practices, philosophy, and changes to the game and/or rules.
New coaches will become certified by
completing IMPACT (Increased Mastery and Professional Application of Coaching Theory)
There are a number of FREE options for experienced coaches including:
* The Art of Coaching Volleyball “Badger Region Coaches Certification”
* Re-take IMPACT or attend at least two hours of a live IMPACT session
* Attend a Badger Region 3C clinic (re-quested by club director)
Other options for re-certification at the coaches cost include:
* Attending a CAP/BCAP clinic* Completing two CAP modules* Complete your CAP certification* Attend the National HP Clinic* Attend an Art of Coaching Clinic* Attend an AVCA convention* Attend a University/College sponsored
coaching clinic (ex: UW-Madison)* Attend the WVCA spring clinic
Contact the Region office for approval of other education obtained not listed here.
Continuing education a must for all coaches
The Badger Region and the AVCA are again partnering to offer coach-ing education tips to directors, coach-es and any volleyball enthusiasts who want to improve their knowledge of the game and continue to learn.
Full list: http://badgervolleyball.org/avca-coaching-education-tips/
AVCA tips online
The Badger Region is once again rewarding the individuals who showcase amazing sports-manship via our Enthusiastic. Supportive. Positive. program.
At tournaments, staff will be handing out wristbands that have the ESP slogan on them to people who go above and beyond to show fellow fans, teammates and coaches how we expect people to behave.
These wristbands are for fans, not players. Let’s take our cheering and our region up a few notches:
* Get a little crazy.* Go the extra mile.* Support your team with posi-
tive cheering.* Recognize the good in your
teams and others.* Applaud when the other team
makes a great play.* We need good opponents to
get better. Be that good opponent.At the Badger Region Cham-
pionships in March, recipients of the wristbands can redeem them for Badger Region swag at the Tournament desk.
For more about the ESP pro-gram, click here.
ESP program recognizes positive fans
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Badger Region, Frisco Mo partner for unique Wisconsin-themed volleyball shop
How do I get fun, Badger Region apparel all year round? Now you can thanks to a recent partnership between the Badger Region
and Frisco Mo.The online-only shop offers everything from pillows and posters to stickers
and mugs to the more traditional hoodies and t-shirts.A permanent link to the store now sits on www.badgervolleyball.org.A portion of the proceeds benefits future Badger Region programming in
the state of Wisconsin. For a link to the shop, click here.
Buy through Amazon Smile and support Badger Region
Do you shop on Amazon? Do you want to support the growth of volleyball in the state of Wisconsin?
Then you need to make your purchases on the popular online shopping website via the Badger Region Charity Link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-1802573
When you purchase through the link listed above, a percent of your purchase comes back to the Badger Region Volleyball Association each month.
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TOTALS* 141 CLUBS (15 OF WHICH ARE SATELLITE CLUBS OF A BIGGER ORGANIZATION)* TOTAL MEMBERSHIP:2018-19: 20,747 (+2.6%)2017-18: 20,202* JUNIOR FEMALE:2018-19: 16,163 (+1.6%)2017-18: 15,730* JUNIOR MALE:2018-19: 1,673 (+2.5%)2017-18: 1,632* ADULT FEMALE:2018-19: 1,869 (+2.6%)2017-18: 1,815 * ADULT MALE:2018-19: 1,042 (+2.6%)2017-18: 1,025
DID YOU KNOW: THE BADGER REGION IS THE NINTH BIGGEST REGION OF THE
40 REGIONS OF USA VOLLEYBALLAS OF DEC. 4, 2019
FOR LINKS TO ALL CLUBS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BADGERVOLLEYBALL.ORG
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July 28: Free girls 14-and-under beach volleyball clinic at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee.
July 30: Free girls 15-and-older beach volleyball clinic at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee.
Aug. 2: Badger Region Club Directors meeting. Time and location TBA
Aug. 8-9: Badger Region Beach Championships at North Beach (Racine)
Aug. 17: Tryouts/season begin for all WIAA high school athletes (boys and girls)
Sept. 20: Badger Region Board of Directors meet-ing starting at 1 p.m.
Oct. 3: Tryouts allowed for all boys and girls 14-and-under in the Badger Region.
Nov. 5-7: WIAA State Volleyball Championships (boys and girls) in Green Bay.
Nov. 14: Tryouts allowed for all boys and girls 15-and-older in the Badger Re-gion.
Jan. 9-10: First weekend of Badger Region Power League
Feb. 20-21: Second weekend of Badger Region Power League
March13-14: First weekend of Badger Region Championships
March 27-28: Second weekend of Badger Region Championships
April 10-11: Third weekend of Badger Region Championships
April 17-18: Third weekend of Badger Region Power League
April 23-25: USA Volleyball's Girls Junior National Championships for 18-and-un-ders in Columbus, Ohio.
May 28-June 2: Adult Open Championships in Louisville, Kentucky.
June 30-July 7: USA Volleyball's Boys Junior National Championships in Kansas City
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Badger Region Volleyball Association2831 N. Grandview Blvd.Suite 105Pewaukee, WI 53072
StaffJennifer Armson-DyerExecutive Director/ [email protected]
Brian SharkeyProgram [email protected] (cell)262-349-9785 (office)
Scott Spiess Operations [email protected] (cell)262-349-9785 (office)
Kelly LehmanTournament [email protected] 262-470-0837
Sara VoigtProgram [email protected] (office)
Fax: 262-349-9971
More online:www.badgervolleyball.org
Twitter: @BadgerRegionVBFacebook:
Badger Region Volleyball
Pinterest: BadgerRegionVol
Instagram: BadgerRegionVB
The Badger Region Volleyball Association promotes initiatives for safe, structured and fun life-long volleyball experiences!
If you (or you or your organization) would like to advertise in a future Badger Beacon, contact Brian Sharkey at the phone number or email address above.
Badger Region Volleyball Association
Calendar of events
Have a great story idea or person you want featured in the Badger Beacon? Email Brian Sharkey at [email protected].
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How is the Badger Region Board structured?The Badger Region Volleyball Association
is governed by a Board of Directors that must be elected by members on a regular basis. Area reps serve three-year terms, while members of the executive board serve four-year terms.
Members, whether they are players, coaches, parents, directors, athletic trainers or officials, are encouraged to communicate with their respective representative if they
think policies or financial decision in the Region need to be changed.
Some policies enforced by Badger Region come from USA Volleyball, our sport’s national governing body, so those can’t be changed. But many others can.
The Board is advised by a 11 chairpersons (or experts) in various parts of the game, and five staff members (some of which have multiple responsibilities).
The state is divided into five parts geo-graphically for representation. Plus, there are two at-large board members who you can approach if you don’t feel comfortable with your current rep. And there is a rep dedi-cated just to issues that surround our Junior volleyball clubs and athletes.
You’ll be hearing from each Board mem-ber twice a year in the form of a column in the Badger Beacon. Now, let’s meet them:
REGION STAFFExecutive Director/Commissioner: Jennifer Armson-DyerProgram Director: Brian SharkeyOperations Manager: Scott Spiess Tournament Director: Kelly LehmanProgram Specialist: Sara Voigt
Individual chairs and advisors who offer input to the Board of Directors but don’t have authority to vote at meetings:
Susan Peterson (At-Large Rep)Elected in 2020Email: [email protected]
Josh Price(At-Large Rep)Elected in 2018Email: [email protected]
Brian Rushmer(Junior Rep)Elected in 2019Email: [email protected]
Angie Lubach(Independent Rep)Appointed in 2017Email: [email protected]
Madison
La Crosse
Stevens Point
Betty Lange (Northwest Rep)Appointed in 2019 Email address: [email protected]
Mark Rushton(Southwest Rep)Elected in 2018Email address: [email protected]
Holly Jablonowski(Southeast Rep)Elected in 2019Email: [email protected]
Curtis Madson(Metro Milwaukee Rep)Elected in 2020Email: [email protected]
Financial Chair: Anne SlatteryJunior Girls Chair: Heather Curley Junior Boys Chair: Jeff LikerReferee Chair: Jim ArtsScore Chair: Lexi SheldonAdult Chair: TJ Abshire Past President: Julie Voeck
Grassroots Chair: Lexi MiddletonDevelopment Chair: TBD Education Chair: BJ Le RoyBeach Chair: Bill PetersenOfficials Assigner: Larry SchoenickOfficials Rating/Training: Julie Voeck
Jim Momsen(President)Elected in 2020Email: [email protected]
Scott Blackmon (Vice President)Elected in 2019Email: [email protected]
BJ Le Roy(Treasurer)Elected in 2018Email: [email protected]
Kim Wudi(Secretary)Elected in 2017Email: [email protected]
Todd Mattes(Northeast Rep)Elected in 2019Email: [email protected]
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EEPPIICC''SS BBEEAACCHH MMIISSSSIIOONNThe Epic Beach mission is to create a lifelong passion for the sport of volleyball and the art of competition. This will be our 4th season and we are looking forward to providing the very best beach experience possible at North Beach, Racine’s premier beach volleyball location.
PPEERRFFOORRMMAANNCCEE BBEEAACCHH TTRRAAIINNIINNGGEpic Performance Beach training program is designed for players looking to learn the game of beach doubles. A partner is NOT required to join this program and will focus on training the game of beach doubles with lots of high rep skill work. Players will have the opportunity to play with other players in the program as they will intermix during any gameplay or competition.
Training will be available for all levels of players—beginners, intermediate to more experienced players. Boys and girls ages 12-18. Training will begin on Thursday, July 2nd and end on Thursday, July 30th. Practices will be every Tues and Thurs from 9-10:30am. Cost of the program includes every practice plus free entry into one of Epic's hosted beach tournaments. Cost for the program is $250
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22002200 PPRREEMMIIEERR BBEEAACCHH TTEEAAMMNew last year was our first ever Epic Beach Team. We had an awesome group of both boys and girls, so we will be offering it again this year. The training will be more focused on specific and individual team strategies in order to be successful in the game of beach doubles.High level training for the more serious beach player.Open to girls and boys ages 12-18 years old.Designed for the national level indoor player or players with previous beach experience.Beach uniform options available.Cost includes entry into three beach tournaments Coaching at beach tournaments will be included for selected dates.
The season will start Saturday, June 6th from 10-11:30am and end with the JVA Beach Championships on Aug 1st and 2nd. After June 6th, practice will be every Tues and Thurs from 10-11:30am in June, moving to 10:45-12:15pm in July. ***Space is limited.. Our goal is 12 teams for this program. We want to keep the group size smaller and keep a good coach/player ratio for more specific team feedback.Cost of the program is $625 for the season
All beach practices will be held at North Beach in Racine. 2911 Michigan BlvdRacine, WI 53402
For questions email [email protected] or call 262-496-9100
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BERGS ALL-SKILLS CAMP SESSION I COST: $95 AT THE REALSCHOOL
DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER July 6-9 , M-Th 2:00-3:30pm 5th-8th Coed 4:00-5:30pm 9th-12th Girls
EPIC SERVE AND PASS CAMP COST: $69 AT THE REAL SCHOOL DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER July 13, 15, 17- M,W,F 9:00-10:30am 5th-8th Coed
BERGS ALL-SKILLS CAMP SESSION II COST: $95 AT THE REAL SCHOOL
EPIC SETTERS AND HITTERS CAMP COST: $69 AT THE REAL SCHOOL
DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER July 20-23, M-Th 2:00-3:30pm
4:00-5:30pm 5th-8th Coed 9th-12th Girls
July 13, 15, 17- M,W,F 11:00-12:30pm 1:00-2:30pm
7th-8th Coed 9th-12th Girls
The Bergs All-Skills Camps will be will lead by the coaching duo
EPIC HIGH SCHOOL TUNE-UP CAMP COST: $95 AT THE REAL SCHOOL
of 5 Time State Champion Charlie Berg and Epic Director Evan DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER Berg along with other members of the Epic Coaching Staff. Session I July 27, 29, 31st
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10:00-12:00pm 10:00-12:00pm 12:30-2:30pm
9th-12th Girls 9th-12th Girls 9th-12th Boys
Positional and High School Tune up camps will be lead by Epic directors and coaching staff.
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2020 CARROLL PIONEER VOLLEYBALL CAMPSCarroll Pioneer Volleyball is proud to continue our tradition of several camp opportunities for local athletes. Our summer camps offer opportunities for athletes of all ages and skill levels to focus on fundamental and skill development. Whether you are just beginning in the sport or at an advanced level, we have a camp for you to improve your volleyball and athletic skill.
• Little Pioneers All Skills Volleyball Camp for 5K-5th Grade Boys and Girls - Free T-shirt! JULY 20-23, 2020: 9-11:30 a.m., $80 For boys and girls looking to learn basic volleyball and sport related movements and techniques. Play fun games that teach volleyball mechanics and fundamentals. Beginner Level
• Pioneers 1st Contact Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls - Free T-shirt! AUG. 3-6, 2020: 9-NOON, $90 For any player looking to improve their passing, serving and defensive techniques. Learn about specific skills needed to become a stronger passer or learn how to play the libero position. All positions welcome. A great camp to get ready for fall school tryouts. Beginner and Intermediate Level
• Pioneers Attacker Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls - Free T-shirt! AUG. 3-6, 2020: 1-4 p.m., $90 For players looking to improve their attacking and blocking skills. Work on blocking, approach and transition footwork, as well as armswing and blocking mechanics. Get an abundant amount of reps and learn the specific skills needed to become a more consistent attacker and blocker. Beginner and Intermediate Level
• Pioneers Setter Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls - Free T-shirt! AUG. 3-6, 2020: 1-4 p.m, $90 For players looking to improve their fundamental setting skills. Get plenty of setting reps along with the knowledge needed to move to the next level. Beginner and Intermediate Level.
• Pioneers Prospect Volleyball Camp for 10-12th Grade Girls - Free T-shirt! AUG. 8, 2020: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., $65 A unique camp experience for players interested in playing at Carroll University or at the collegiate level
specializing in position specific skills and drills.
Add $10 to each registration after June 1. Multiple Camper Discount: $10 off. Registration and More information at www.piocamps.com
July 6–8 Middle School Skills Camp (Grades 5–8) New All Day CampJuly 8–9 Advanced Hitter/Setter Camp (Grades 8–12)July 9–10 Middle School Specialty Camp—Hitter/Setter Camp (Grades 5–8)July 13–15 Little Spikers Camp (Grades K–2 and 3–5)July 13–15 Middle School Camp Session 2 (Grades 5–8)July 15–16 College Prospect Camp (Grades 9–12)July 16–17 First Contact Camp-Passing and Serving (Grades 6–8 and 9–12)July 19–21 V-Hawk Overnight Camp- All Skills, Team Building, Mental Toughness (Grades 6–8 and 9–12)
VITERBO UNIVERSITY
2020 V-HAWK VOLLEYBALL2020 V-HAWK VOLLEYBALLCAMPS AND CLINICSCAMPS AND CLINICS
414 Milwaukee Elite 2020 Summer Camps
REGISTER AT: https://414me.com/summer-camps
GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL July 13-17, 2020
ST. ANTHONY’S HIGH SCHOOL July 20-24, 2020
Sessions Time Grade Level Cost Before
6/1 Cost
On/After 6/1
Max
A Liberos 12:30pm - 2:30pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 15 B Outside Hitters 12:30pm - 2:30pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 15 C Setters 12:30pm - 2:30pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 D Middles 12:30pm - 2:30pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 E All Skills 2:45pm - 4:45pm 6-8 Experienced $120 $130 24 F All Skills 2:45pm - 4:45pm 9-12 Experienced $120 $130 24
Sessions Time Grade Level Cost Before
6/1 Cost
On/After 6/1
Max
G Youth - All Skills CO-ED 12:00pm - 1:30pm 3-6 Beginners $95 $105 40
H Liberos 1:45pm - 3:45pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 15 I Outside Hitters 1:45pm - 3:45pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 15 J Setters 1:45pm - 3:45pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 K Middles 1:45pm - 3:45pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 L All Skills 4:00pm - 6:00pm 6-8 Experienced $120 $130 24 M All Skills 4:00pm - 6:00pm 9-12 Experienced $120 $130 24
college id CAMPJuly 24 |9 am - 3 pm
Grades 9-12 | klotsche center$95
POSITION CAMPattacker, setter, passer & defender
July 31|9 am - 3 pmGrades 5-12 | klotsche center
$95
SERVING CAMPjuly 31|6 - 7:30 pm
All ages | boys & Girls | klotsche center$45
CAMP OFFERINGSREGISTER AT
WWW.SUSIEJOHNSONVOLLEYBALL.COM
youth campjuly 21-23|9 am - 12 pm
Grades K-3 | klotsche center$115
day campjuly 21-23|9 am - 3 pm
Grades 4-10 | klotsche center$230
high school tournamentJuly 27-28 | 9 am - 5 pm
klotsche centerCommuter $130 | resident $230
SUMMER SERIESVOLLEYBALL CAMPS
GREEN LIGHT FOR
PROGRAMS BEGIN JUNE 26
All sessions are limited to a maximum of 8 players per courtInvest in your future: prepare for fall club and school tryouts NOWSocial distancing is encouraged for the safety of all athletes and coachesThis is not a Badger Region or USA Volleyball sanctioned event or sessionVolleyball players from all club and school affiliations are welcome to sign up
A+ Athlete trains 4-5 times a weekPast All-Americans, All-Conference players, Top 15 at Nationals, top alumni A Athlete trains 2-3 times a weekHonorable Mentions, high school starters, 5th-50th place at AAU Nationals A- Athlete trains 0-1 times a weekSolid option for those content with making their grade level teams each year
ADVERSITY-WISCONSIN VBC SUGGESTED PARTICIPATION SCALE
