Things You Should Know

To provide quality off-season instruction in a positive, nurturing and competitive environment. You can expect your daughter to be treated with dignity and respect, and we would expect the same from her (and you). There will be times, however, when coaches will be direct and constructively critical, especially when effort and desire are lacking.

The Kidron Volleyball Club has evolved from a club that simply provided opportunities to play to one that has become competitive at all levels. We seek to give our players an opportunity to compete at a championship level.

We have expanded to have 15 teams (three each in 13s, 14s, and 15s, and two each in 16s, 17s, and 18s) this year, but this may change according to how many players accept and decline our invitations.

Tryouts are held in late October and early November. Teams are selected and announced several days after tryouts.

Practices are generally held twice a week (Sunday afternoon and one weeknight) beginning January 8 and continuing through late April or early May. Sunday afternoon practices are held at Dalton, Waynedale, and possibly Central Christian. Weeknight practices are held at the Gault Recreation Center in Wooster and several yet-to-be-determined sites. Other times will be added as needed. Some teams may practice fewer than two times a week depending on coach and player schedules. Attendance at practices is not absolutely required, but it is very strongly encouraged. If you are going to be late, please do not rush. There will be no punishment for late arrival, but please try to be timely in picking up your daughter. Our coaches are required to stay until the last girl has departed, so please be prompt, so they are not asked to stay an extended period.

Each team will compete in approximately eight tournaments (including regionals). Tournaments are held on Saturdays or Sundays and are scheduled by your coach. It is strongly recommended that you not miss more than one tournament. Tournaments generally begin at 8 or 9 a.m. and generally end sometime between 4-6 p.m.

Players are selected on the basis of their ability, attitude, and work ethic. No more than three players from one school may be on the same team. Strong consideration is given to selecting players by position, so that both the player and the team will benefit.
Once you are selected, you have 10 days to respond (although you are welcome and encouraged to reply sooner). You may not be pressured in any way. If you accept our offer (or another club's offer), you cannot play for another team. The Ohio Valley Region will not allow it. Your choice is binding. If you quit and try to catch on somewhere else, both the player and the club that takes her on are subject to sanction.

Teams should be posted within 48-72 hours, give or take.
If you are listed as an alternate, don't despair, many alternates have joined the team and become very good players.
Even after teams are posted, the club reserves the right to switch personnel, particularly if some players decline the offer.

Our motto on playing time is "Representative, but not necessarily equal." Everyone will play in every tournament, but some will play more than others. J.O. is a competitive endeavor, and it's not fair to the players or coaches to set up a rotation that is less competitive.
Having said this, we encourage coaches to mix it up once in a while when they have an opponent they can afford to do it with, but most of the instruction will come in practice.

Generally, we advise players to play in their own age group, but there are some players whose best interest would be served if they played up, so we do allow and even encourage that in certain situations.

Three things: Your skills will improve through instruction and on-court experience. Court sense and general game knowledge will also improve, thus better preparing you for your school season. Intensity and a winning attitude - this will be encouraged, but, of course, it's really up to you.

A positive and supportive attitude on and off the court. Negative attitudes will not be tolerated.
Support for all coaches and players, not just your daughter.
Willingness to help out when asked.
Timely drop off and pick up of your daughters (coaches cannot transport players unless it is an emergency).
Presence at tournaments and staying to help officiate the final match of the tournament.
Finally, please refrain from negative comments about officials, players, parents, or coaches.

The total cost for the season is $525. This does not include the uniform, which would be about another $75 (for a jersey, a pair of spandex, and a ball). If you played last year, you will not need to purchase a ball or a uniform. While this may seem expensive, it is less than most other clubs, some of which charge $1,000-$2,000 per player or more.
When you accept the invitation to play, a $175 deposit is required. After that, the fee schedule is as follows: Jan. 1 - $175, Feb. 1 - $175. Players who miss the payment dates risk suspension from practice and tournaments.
Teams that go to qualifiers will be charged an additional $100 per player.
If you could use some assistance, please contact Jay Haver, and he will be happy to provide guidance.

Uniforms, balls, and other accessories can be ordered online through Kohlmeyer Sports. Our representative is Tim Webb. He can be reached at timwebb1@centurytel.net. Payments will be made directly to Kohlmeyer Sports. The website address for online ordering is posted on our website.

We will probably do two, including Krsipy Kreme Donuts in early December. Details on our website. The selling price is about $6 per dozen. Players make about $3 on every sale.

Marty's Studio will be taking team and individual photos on January 22. Everyone will be photographed, but there is no obligation to purchase the photos.
These photos will be placed on the Web site, so if you don't want your daughter on the site, request that two photos be taken - one with your daughter and one without.

There are many challenges in running a program, including (1) Finding good coaches; (2) Keeping costs affordable; (3) Making good decisions about personnel; (4) Assuring continuity and harmony among players, coaches, and parents; (5) Assuring a good experience for all involved. Please do your part to help us make this work.

Most of our communication will be handled online, primarily through our website (http://www.kidronvbc.com/). Please check this site often for scheduling updates, changes of location, practice schedules, and cancellations due to inclement weather.