Langley Saxons Volleyball
Team Policies
“I love this game!”
Susan Shifflett, Head Coach
Michelle Bredehoft, Asst
Amy Dean, JV Coach
Kristy Wright, Fresh
Stan Sauk, Asst
District Champions: 1999, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2016,2017 Regional Champions: 1999, 2007, 2013, 2015, 2017
State Semis: 2012, 2016 State Finalists: 2007,2015 State Champs: 2013, 2017
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Welcome to the 2019 season! We are very excited to get our season started! Langley Volleyball has established itself as one of the top programs in our region and we look to continue that tradition. The policies below are in addition to the rules and regulations outlined in the Student Athletic Handbook and the SSR. We strive to have our student-athletes be the embodiment of discipline, commitment and pride. This applies not only in our volleyball program, but also in our school, community and us as individuals.
Please read the following information carefully, and then, both player and parent/guardian must sign the final page acknowledging receipt and understanding of this letter. The signed form must be turned in before the player may tryout.
TRYOUTS No player may participate in any organized practice or workout without a completed VHSL physical form dated after May 1, 2019. In addition, each player must turn in a completed emergency care card. Tryouts begin August 5, 2019. There is fitness testing on Friday, Aug 2, 9am – 10 am. Cuts will be Wednesday, August 7. We may extend tryouts for some, finalizing the teams no later than August 9. Please see the schedule at for tryout times. Attendance is mandatory. We will keep a minimum of 8 players on each level. Criteria for evaluation includes skills, (passing, setting, defense, serving, hitting, blocking, movement), knowledge of the game, coachability, physical tests, attendance and completion of paperwork.
Making cuts is unpleasant, and, is the worst aspect of a coach’s responsibilities. We as coaches do the best we can to put together our best team to represent Langley. Whether an athlete makes a team or not, the experience should be seen as something to learn and grow by, not something negative. We all have successes and failures, and we all must learn to deal with each in a positive manner.
ATTENDANCE
All practices, matches, team meetings and team events are mandatory. Practices and matches are every weekday, an occasional Saturday and holidays (Labor Day, Columbus Day and the teacher workdays). We never have practices or matches on Sundays. Players are highly encouraged to attend all three levels of match play.
Attendance to school ALL DAY is required for players to participate in practice or matches. If a player is sick, the player (unless too ill to pick up the phone or type on the keyboard) is to contact her coach ASAP to inform her of the absence. If you miss practice the day prior to a match, you may not start. Unexcused absences to either class or team events are not tolerated and will result in the forfeiture of playing time and possible suspension from the team.
If you need to be with a teacher after school, inform your coach ahead of time and bring a signed note to excuse your tardiness. Unexcused tardies to either class or practice will result in the forfeiture of playing time and risk suspension from the team. It is inconsiderate to all to be late.
GENERAL CONDUCT
Make volleyball a priority in your life. You have teammates that are counting on you. This means you must manage your time accordingly so that there are no conflicts. Take care of your schoolwork. Spend time with your family. Eat properly and get an appropriate amount of sleep.
Remember: Playing time is not deserved, it is EARNED!
Conduct yourself at all times in such a manner that you bring credit and honor to yourself, your teammates, your school and your family. This includes, but is not restricted to:
- Do not use foul language
- Respect your teammates, coaches, teachers, opponents, and officials at all times
- Be a positive influence at all times
- Meet all deadlines
- Wear proper practice attire (volleyball shirt, shorts/spandex/court shoes/socks/knee pads)
- Wear proper game attire (everyone will wear the exact same thing to and from matches)
- Complete all practice and match responsibilities (i.e. stats, equipment, etc)
- Adhere to the school dress code
- Adhere to the Student Athletic Handbook and the SSR (this covers our drug policy)
Violation of any of the above may result in team penalties and/or reduction of playing time. Violation of the Student Athletic Handbook and/or SSR is much more severe and will be reviewed at the parents’ meeting scheduled Monday, August 12 at 6:00 PM.
INJURIES
Report all injuries immediately to your coach and the athletic trainer (Ms. Scott or Ms. Polk). Do all therapy prescribed by the athletic trainers or physicians. Treatment may not be done during practice unless you have received prior approval from your coach. It must be taken care of before or after practice. Never put heat on a new (acute) injury!!
Personal Fitness is offered as a class at Langley and is highly recommended to help in the prevention of athletic injuries as well as in the improvement of your physical abilities.
ACADEMICS
Again, it is the responsibility of the athlete to practice time management. You must have passed 5 classes as of the end of last year to be eligible to play. Our goal is to achieve a 3.3 GPA as a team. Players will complete three progress reports throughout the season. If a player has below a “C” in any class, she must receive extra help from her teacher and show proof to the coaches that she is progressing towards improvement or she will not play.
SPIRIT PACK
For all athletes that make the Freshmen, JV or Varsity. It includes a t-shirt, spandex, shorts, socks, sweats and an optional backpack. Cost is $200 without the backpack, add $55 with the optional backpack. Total due by August 10. Checks made payable to Langley High School. (If you have a financial situation that makes it difficult to pay for the spirit pack, please contact the coach and we will help any way we can.)
GOALS
- Enjoy the moment and create memories
- 3.3 or higher team GPA
- Improve each day as a team and individual. Be a competitor!
- Represent Langley in a positive manner so that others actually comment on our positive behavior
- Conference, Regional and State titles!!
Letters are earned by players on the Varsity squad that attend 95% of all practices and matches as well as display a positive attitude and work ethic in accordance with the Langley volleyball team policies.
We look forward to a very successful season!
Coach S Shifflett, Coach Dean, Coach Bredehoft, Coach Wright, Coach Sauk, Coach Shklyar
SIGN AND RETURN ONLY THIS PAGE!!!
Student Name (printed) ______
My promise to my team is to be the best player and teammate I can possibly be. I alone am responsible for my own actions. I am fully committed to this team and therefore will conduct myself in a manner that brings positive reference to my team, my family and myself. I will learn from my mistakes, never make excuses, accept coaching comments and assignments as ways that improve my team and myself, give all out effort in all games and practices and support my teammates.
I have received, read and understand the Langley Volleyball team polices for the 2019 volleyball season.
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