WELCOME TO SEASON 2012

A-Vaneb Volleyball AcademyEstablished in 2010Non- Profit- Tax Exempt Corporation,501c(3)Hosted at Fenn Center and Boys and Girls Club

Club Director- Benavia JenkinsUniversity of Florida Professional Volleyball Playeravanebdirector@yahoo.com (c) 772.834.3420

THE SEASON RUNS DECEMBER 2011Through MAY 2012

ORIENTATION AGENDA

1. Welcome2. Mission Statement & Goals3. Teams4. Tryouts5. Coaches6. Tournaments7. Uniforms8. Tuition9. Website10. Fundraising11. Questions

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of A-Vaneb Volleyball Academy, is to offer

top-notch training to quality athletes in a fun, yet competitive environment. AVA strives to teach players the value of teamwork, responsibility, leadership, and self-discipline so that every athlete has the opportunity to be the best they can be.

GOALS

To develop interest and encourage participation To provide each athlete a high level of technical

training To maintain a positive teamwork environment to

further their social, mental and athletic development To be a first class program displaying good

sportsmanship To teach athletes life skills through a positive

experience To expose athletes to collegiate volleyball programs

through recruiting efforts (tournaments)

LEAGUE TEAMS

Designed for the beginner player or those who are active in other sports

1 Practice per week ( 2hours) 1 Coach per team 1 scrimmage per month Practices TBA 1 Shirt

REGIONAL TEAMS

Designed for beginner to intermediate players who are looking to improve skills

2 practices per week (4 hours practice/week) Tuesday, Thursday (may vary)

1 coach per team (may vary) AAU tournament schedule only

1&2 day tournaments Orlando, West Palm, and Cape Coast

2 jerseys, spandex

ELITE TEAMS

Designed for serious players who are interested in playing a high level of competition and seeking future college scholarships

Tryouts will determine if a regional team is appropriate. Regional teams will NOT be available at every age level These teams will be made from the tryouts if numbers support

2 practices per week (4 hours practice/ week) Monday/ Wednesday (may vary)

1 coach per team (may vary) Play in USAV & some AAU tournament

Travel “in state”, sometimes overnight (optional) 2 day tournaments (one 3-day tournament for some regional/elite teams)

Specialty practices available 2 jerseys, 1 spandex, warm-up, bag (included in tuition)

TRYOUTS AND TEAM PLACEMENT

Tryouts for ALL teams (Regional, Travel & League) Registration begins ½ hour before tryouts begin $30 Cash or Check for Tryout Fee

Cash or Check only Checks made payable to: A-Vaneb Volleyball Academy

Team Placement based on attitude, volleyball skills and athletic ability of each individual athlete

Goal: 9 players per team Will take up to 10 players per team Tuition will be adjusted per team to reflect different number of

players

Results posted at www.avanebvolleyballacademy.weebly.com

THINGS NEEDED AT TRYOUTS

$30 Cash or Check AAU Registration Card- 2012

You must register with AAU BEFORE tryouts this year! A-Vaneb AAU Club number XTC6E3 (www.aausports.org)

AAU Medical- on our website at www.avanebvolleyballacademy.weebly.com Must be notarized Notary available on day of tryouts only

A-Vaneb “Waiver and Liability” Form YOU MUST HAVE AAU CARD AND MEDICAL FORM TO

TRYOUT!!!

COACH RESPONSIBILITIES

Beginning of year and end of year player evaluation

Director will attend practices Monthly training topics set forth by

Director and Coaches USAV Registered Skill Development

Average age progression Introduced, Practiced, Mastered, and Advance Technique

Volleyball

LOVE!!!

Court MovementServing PassingSetting Hitting

Blocking Positions

DefenseOffense

TOURNAMENTS

1 Day Tournaments (AAU) All day, 9am-6pm Pool play and Playoffs Travel & League Teams

2 Day Tournaments (AAU, USAV) Day 1- Pool play (am or pm wave) Day 2- Single elimination Travel, Regional Teams

3 Day Tournaments (USAV) Day 1&2- Pool play (am or pm wave) Day 3- Single elimination Regional (15-18) Teams

Tournament Schedule: website and handout

TUITION PAYMENTS

Tuition- Full or 3 monthly installments for all teams

Cost per Team 10 players team

Multi- Discount for families with two or more children Largest tuition paid in full 10% discount on remaining

tuitions Payments are due 1st of

each month 1st payment due at team

meeting (TBA)

Payments accepted by check or cash Payments submitted in the

form of check or money order should be mailed and made payable to:

A-Vaneb Volleyball Academy

P.O. Box 1683Fort Pierce Fl, 34954

2012 TUITION

TEAM TOTAL PER MONTH

LEAGUE 500 167.00

REGIONAL 900 300

ELITE 1200 400

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FUNDRAISING

Team Fundraisers Proceeds will be split between team

members Examples: car wash, bucket drops, donut

sales, etc A-Vaneb Fundraisers

Banquet Dance??

Ideas???

THINGS TO REMEMBER!

TRYOUTS begin:November 20th

Team notification posted on website PRACTICES START: December 5,2011 1st payments due

All teams ages 12-18 December 1, 2011 Referee Clinic: TBA in December

THANKS FOR COMING!!!!