Welcome to V-Hawk Xtreme Ryan DeLong- Club Director Eric Kunick - Asst. Club Director Kelly Aspen Special Assistant Eric Eade Website/Parent Rep Coordinator Dave Simon Specialized Coach
Tryouts Our goal is to make you a better player, so whatever team you make your training will benefit you at the end of the season. Tough decisions had to be made This is what we do College coaches and players rated each of the girls Over 20 Schools represented in club
Why V-Hawk Xtreme? Viterbo Volleyball and V-Hawk Xtreme We are very passionate about both and feel that each of them benefit one another in a positive way. Our coaching staff is what sets us apart from other clubs in the area Our coaches play or have played at a high level or have coached at a high level
V-Hawk Xtreme in College Erin Kelly (UW-Oshkosh) Morgan Stittleburg (Augustana) Mary Kurish (Northern Illinois Univ.) Natasha Swiggum (Madison College) Monica Wherry (Western Tech. College) Sophie Wilker (Winona State Univ.) Abby Loken (Madison College) Hannah Ripp (Viterbo University) Katie Flock (Viterbo University) Jordan Blaken (Viterbo University) Kassie McGettigan (Viterbo University) Jenna Piche (Lawrence) Bri Brueggen (Madison College) Rachel Mazzola (Gustavus College) Hannah Hoesley (UW-Green Bay) Paige Hyer (Viterbo University) Breah Drazkowski (Viterbo University) Abby Klos (North Dakota State Univ.) Anna Flock (Cardinal Stritch) Rachel Williams (Goshen College) Erica Willadsen (Viterbo University) Savannah Mayberry (Viterbo University) Bell Sand (Syracuse University) Jamie Schmitz (UW-Stevens Point) Erin Roou (St. Mary s Univ., San Antonio) Megan Conley (Lawrence University) Deziree Earney (Western Tech. College) Alexis Dorschner (Luther College) Julie Steckel (Viterbo University) Katelyn Bjerke (Luther College) Kate Willadsen (Viterbo University) Alicia Tracy (Viterbo University) Allison Klug (Viterbo University) Emerald Davis (Winona State University) Meghan Mazzola (St. Thomas University) Shayna Nickelatti (St. Thomas University) Danielle Dolan (St. Norbert s University) Emily Hoeft (Lawrence University) Michaela Neuzil (Wartburg College) Aubrey Aspen (Viterbo University) Hannah Erickson (Viterbo University)
Coaching Staff-Youth Program 14 Adidas- Amanda Meyer and TeriLynne Budreau 14 Silver- Jon Rein and Maya Roberts 14 Black- Lauryn Sobasky and Monica Wherry 13 Adidas- TeriLynne Budreau and Amanda Meyer 13 Silver- Karyssa Symons and Hannah Erickson 12 Adidas- Rachel Frankowski and Chloe Jakscht
Practices All will be posted on our website under the calendar tab We practice at many different facilities so make sure to check your practice site A key to the abbreviations will be posted on the website as well The addresses of all practice facilities will also be posted on the website Alternative Practice Specialized Practices
Tournaments Tentative tournament dates will be posted on the web shortly Apply for tournaments on November 24 th and get accepted on December 5 th Tournaments start in January 2 Day Tournaments Minneapolis, WI Dells, Milwaukee, Rochester 1 Day Tournaments Eau Claire, Rochester, Madison, Viterbo Home Tournaments hosted by Viterbo
Bad Weather Check the website on the main page for cancellations Coaches may send out text messages to their teams If La Crosse School District is closed there will be no practices Tournaments are rarely if ever cancelled
Apparel Adidas Player Package V-Hawk Xtreme Spirit 12U-18U Player Package ($190) 2 Adidas Jersey Adidas Spandex Adidas Kneepads 2 Adidas Socks Adidas Travel Gear (top and bottom) Wear- Big Athletics website will open again on Nov. 13 Viterbo Volleyball Tournaments Retail value for the above items is $256 (prices from Adidas catalog)
Developmental Program In an effort to increase volleyball participation and skill level, the Badger Region has encouraged clubs to offer developmental positions to players that would not otherwise be placed on a team. Practices: 1-2 times per week with like age group. No tournaments Past V-Hawk Xtreme participants have gone on to make high school teams and sliver and Adidas level teams with our club. Cost is $350. Full Junior Badger Region Membership required. Covers gym fees, insurance, and coaches salaries. This breaks down to roughly $6-$7 per hour for instruction.
Playing Time What s the V-Hawk Xtreme philosophy on playing time? The rule is that the team comes first. With that said, we understand that no team can reach its potential without every player on the team having a role in the team s success. All playing time is at the coaches discretion, but we realize that every family has a financial investment made in club volleyball. Every Xtreme player is given the chance to increase their playing time though the practice environment. At V-Hawk Xtreme, on our National Program teams and Adidas Teams, we believe playing time is earned, not given. Xtreme s dues guarantee our athletes quality coaching, practice time, physical training and the very best skill training in the Coulee Region. An athlete s playing time is based on several criteria: being coachable, being a good teammate, practice performance, match performance, injury/sickness, skill progression and practice attendance. These teams roughly follow the 30% rule, but will defer to the coaches discretion as needed. V-Hawk Xtreme s Regional Program teams playing time will follow a 30% rule. All players on the team will receive playing time in a minimum of 30% of pool play games played during a tournament as long as they meet the same set criteria listed above for the National Program teams. The exception is if a team makes the Gold Bracket of a tournament. The policy becomes play to win and the coaches discretion determines playing time.
Issues that may Arise Please do not forget and step across your boundaries ISSUES- perceived playing time issues, coaching issues, player/player issues Do not bring them up at practice or games If you have issues, need to contact me and coach and we along with you and your daughter will sit down and talk about things PLEASE NOTE: Be careful on questions you ask, because I will be brutally honest with you, if your daughter is not getting it done- with her play, attitude, commitment, whatever it may be, I will tell you-i am not here to make you feel good, I am here to make this program and your daughter better
Roles Many of you have heard this before, sports has generated different roles for everyone Coach- teach and communicate with players Player- play and learn, ask questions and communicate with coach Official- ref Parent- support/cheer
Parent Reps Each team will have a Parent Rep Eric Eade will be the main Parent Rep for the entire club He will contact all Parent Reps with information needed Role of Parent Rep Hotels for the team Rides Food at tournaments Chaperone athletes unaccompanied by parent or gaurdian
Fundraisers There is a tab on the web which will have all of the fundraiser information Emails will also be sent out to remind of fundraisers Coffee (November/December). PDF and PowerPoint can be found at our website. Cookie (January) Kelly Aspen is your fundraising coordinator
Payments Signed Contract tonight Payments can be made via check, cash, PayPal Parent s Meeting, Jan 1 st and Feb 1 st If payments are not being made your daughter will not be able to participate in practices or tournaments Checks are made payable to: V-Hawk Xtreme
Private Lessons Cost $35 per session or 10 pack for $300 When are they? Start in December Ryan DeLong (Holmen) Eric Kunick (Viterbo)
Contact Information Ryan DeLong rpdelong@viterbo.edu or 608-796-3823 Eric Kunick ejkunick@viterbo.edu or 715-864-6393 Kelly Aspen aspentreellc@gmail.com or 608-408-4655 Eric Eade eeade60@gmail.com or 608-386-3242 Club Email- vhawkxtreme@gmail.com Club Website- www.vhawkvolleyballclub.com