SPRING 2010 

DHS VOLLEYBALL FRESHMAN PARENT /

BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

Coaching Staff Introductions

• Heather Stewarto 8 years at DHS

• Sara Lowry (VB/BB)o 5 years at DHS

• Zach Harms (VB)o 1 year at DHS

• Amanda Byers (VB/TK)o 2 year at DHS 

•  Jessica Bradley (VB/SB)o 1 year at DHS 

 

Welcome to DHS Volleyball

 

Program Philosphy

• Family atmosphere • Building young ladies of

character, not just volleyball players 

 • Expectations go beyond the

volleyball court Sports do not build character, they reveal it.

- John Wooden

The DHS Volleyabll Player•  What we expect from the DHS Volleyball

player: 

o Commitmento Disciplineo Dedicationo Respecto Prideo Integrityo Accountabilityo Loyaltyo Coachableo Consistent

 • These traits go on and off the court

Parent ExpectationsWhat we expect of the DHS Volleyball Parent: 

• Support your daughter

• Loyalty to the program

• Communicate concerns with the coaches

• Abide by UIL Booster Club guidelines

• Follow DHS Volleyball policies (doctor visits,

bus travel, missed practices, etc)

What can you expect from us?    

oDedication

oPlayer focused

oProfessional

oOpen communication

oOrganized  

What should I do this summer?• The following items will better prepare your daughter for

the transition to High School Volleyball: • DHS Skills Camp - June 14-17  9a-12p

o  $55 for Monday - Thursday•  Summer PRIDE - June 14-July 22 (7-9:30a) 

o  Monday - Thursday   Cost: $20• Open Gym - Immediately following PRIDE (9:30-11a)• Team Camp - July 19-21  9a-12p

o ran by TWU Head Coach  Cost: $70• Frisco Summer League - $30 cash

o June 22,24,29,July 1,6,8,19,20o at Frisco Wakeland High School

 Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail! 

Equipment • Each player will receive the following

equipment when they make the team:o 1 pair spandex $17 (must keep at end of

season)

o 5 practice t-shirts $7 eacho Sweatshirt and pants $30 seto Knee pads $15 set (must keep at end of

season)

o White/Purple Uniformo Practice Bag

• Extra items to order:o Asics shoes (same as JV team) $65o Extra spandex $17 each

• If you would like to order shoes or extra spandex, please contact Coach Stewart by the end of May.

 

Fundraiser

 Next Fundraiser - August 2ndoCookie Dough Sales

• Each freshman athlete is trying to raise $75

• Covers the cost of spandex ($17), kneepads ($15), and meals for away matches ($3.25 x 13=42.25)

• Players must attend try-outs to be considered for the team

• Players need a physical turned in prior to first day of 2 a days 

• See tentative try-out schedule posted on the websiteo begin at 7a end by 1p with a one hour breako  bring snacks, lunch, gatorade, and water

• Possibly 2 freshman teams (A and B)

• JV spots possible for a freshman player

• Team decisions will be made Tuesday

• Equipment checked out Wednesday

• Mandatory parent / booster club meeting will be Wednesday,

8/4 at 6:30p

• First scrimmage Friday, 8/6 and Saturday, 8/7

• Spike off celebration: Saturday 8/7 – 6p

Try-Outs - August 2nd-5th

Schedules• Practice Schedule

o Once school starts, Freshman will practice during 3rd block and after school until 5/5:30p on Monday, Wed, Thursday

• Class Scheduleo Freshman will be double blocked in volleyball

both A and B dayso Since athletics is during 3rd block players will

change and eat after practice/study hall

• Game Scheduleo Freshman will play every Tuesday and Friday and in

two tournaments (9/4-Argyle and 9/11-Irving)o If we have 2 freshman teams then we will tentatively

play the A team at the JV time and the B team at the Varsity time (please see calendar and schedule for exact times)

o Most games will be played in the second gym

FAQ'S• Can I play soccer, basketball, softball, CC, golf,

track and play volleyball?o Yes – playing more than one sport at the

freshman level is very common at DHS.

• Can I be involved in cheer or band and play volleyballo Possibly – very difficult for most students to

juggle multiple extra-curricular activities and fulfill requirements of the 4x4

• Can I be in IB classes and be a volleyball player?o Absolutely!!

• Do I have to play club volleyball in order to make the team?o Not necessarily – More playing is a definite

advantage at the high school level. All of my returning Varsity played club volleyball this spring

• Do freshman get cut during try-outs?o Rarely, but possibly.

 

 

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