Northridge Volleyball Handbook

Northridge Volleyball Handbook

Table of Contents

Commitment to Success ……………………………………………………………… 3

Volleyball Player Conduct .....………………………………………………………..…. 4

Transportation

………………………………………………………………5

Team Functions

………………………………………………………………6

Team Apparel

…………………………………………….………………… 7

Lunches & Spirit Bags ……………………………………………………………….8

Player Wellness

……………………………………………………………….. 9

Keys to Volleyball Skills

…………………………………………………………….10-14

NLC Statistical Definitions

…………………………………………………………….... 15

Serve Receive Formations & Offensive Set Calls

……………………………………………………………16-18

Misc.

…………………………………………………………...19-21

Commitment to Success

“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” – John Wooden

Northridge Volleyball philosophy is to teach each player to be the very best they can be through many things like hard work and cooperation. We are committed to creating an environment that is challenging and mindful in every drill in every practice session. Players will be prepared for games and expected to execute what is practiced at a high level. Success is not based on wins and losses, it is based on did we all give our very best every moment we were together as a team. Don’t get me wrong, winning is really fun, but winning against a team and not giving our absolute best is not success. A high level of play is expected by players and coaches in every game and every practice. That is how we keep improving and being at our best = success!

Commitment to the program. Commitment to getting better every day. Commitment to each other and a common goal. We all want the same thing and will do our best to achieve it.

Volleyball Player Conduct

You are representing Northridge Volleyball as long as you are a part of our program. Expectations are as follows.

Attend all classes on time & no coming late to school after a game night
You are a student first, volleyball player second.
There is zero tolerance for bullying or hazing teammates or other students
Be at practice on time.
That means at least 15 minutes early to have volleyball gear on, set up nets and be ready to start on time.

Game days all players are to sit together behind the team bench or together in a section if no bench area is available.
Supporting our Freshmen, JV and Varsity teams is important and highly motivating for the team on the court.
Only members of the volleyball program sit directly behind the team.
Practice and Game Attendance is Mandatory in Season.
There are a few exceptions with 1 week advance notice of a college visit or a family event ex. wedding or letting the coach know that morning you are home sick from school or you are attending a sudden family event ex. funeral.
Missing practice with an unexcused absence the day before a game will result in the player sitting out the first set of the match.
Players must at least attend blocks 3 & 4 of that day of school to attend practice or a game.

Lettering
A player must play in 40% of all matches to letter at that level. Ex. 40% of Varsity matches to earn a Varsity letter
Adhere to the Northridge High Schools Athletic Code of Conduct.
You have read and signed this code agreeing to follow it. Policy and consequences for breaking the rules is found in the student handbook.
Attitude
Choose a selfless attitude that promotes the good of the team.

Transportation

Northridge High School requires athletes to pay a fee every year for transportation. The fee is $40.00 per athlete.

We take a school bus to every match.

Players are required to ride the bus to and from every match.
Exception to this would be if on a Saturday tournament a player must ride home with a family member. Reasons are if they have a family event to attend. A transportation form must be filled out by the parent(s) and coach 1 week in advance. A new form must be filled out and submitted each time.

Please pick your player up on time after practice and matches.
Players will be able to call parents when we are approaching the school from an away match.
Coaches are not able to leave the school until all players are picked up.

Team Functions Out of Season

Fall Awards Banquet November 12, 2013.
All players are required to attend. It is a great way to celebrate the successes of the season.

Northridge NIVA feeder volleyball program November through early March
If you are interested in assisting feeder team grades 4-8th. Practices will be once during the week and usually on Sundays with 6 tournament Sundays.

Basketball Concessions in January or February
Players are required to work concessions at a home basketball game. There will be two different shifts so players are not required to stay the entire duration of the game. If you cannot attend let coach know a week in advance.

Open gyms begin the week after Spring Break (April)
Two hour sessions twice a week.
If you are in a spring sport you cannot attend until your season is complete.

Summer Training
Goshen League/Nappanee League – Mondayand Wednesday evenings in June (first 3 weeks)
Open gyms – sessions 2 hours throughout the summer
Little Kids Camp –be a coach to kindergarten through 7th graders
Grace College Team Camp – 3 day camp at the end of June
Gold Medal Squared Team Camp – 4 day camp in the middle of July

Spring and Summer training is not mandatory, but the more volleyball repetitions you get the better at volleyball you will be. The better at volleyball our teams will be.

Team Apparel

Player Game Uniform
Jersey
Black spandex – at least 3 inch inseam (no rear ends peaking out)
Black kneepads
Black socks (height is players preference)
Ankle braces (we highly recommend players wear these)
Team shoes (new pair every school season)

Player Practice Uniform
T-shirt
Spandex (no rear ends peaking out)
Kneepads
Ankle braces
Volleyball shoes

Team Wear
Players will receive a free team t-shirt designed by the seniors
Players will purchase a team warm up outfit (top and pants) every other year
Players and families have the option to purchase team spirit wear

Game Day Wear
Players will dress up (no jeans) for at least every home conference match and senior night
Players will decide what to wear as a team for away and non-conference matches

Lunches and Spirit Bags

Lunches for away games
Can be brought to the high school athletic office no later than 3:20PM in a cooler or just transport them yourself to the match. Players will eat their lunches after their match is complete.
We are able to eat on the school busses. However there are some foods (allergies) we cannot bring onto the bus. Please follow the list provided. No peanut products!

Spirit Bags for away games
Need to be delivered to the high school athletic office no later than 2:00PM or have your player bring them with them to school if no refrigeration required. Spirit bags should contain snacks (no peanut products and no candy) and a drink. Varsity players could have lunch at noon, game over at 9:00ish, that’s a long time with no food/fuel. If you want to add something fun or inspirational that’s appreciated too.

Food Coordinator for Tournaments
For tournaments we typically have a lunch break. The coordinator will assemble parents to bring in items for a sit down lunch.

After School Snacks
For all home games the players stay after school for study tables. We meet in a classroom and do homework (that is the purpose). One parent from each team (Frosh, JV, V) will work together and bring in snacks and drinks. It is kind of buffet style, no individualized packing necessary.

Player Wellness

Be Rested
Sleep 9-10 hours/night (studies have shown increase performance
with increase sleep patterns)
Eat well
Good diet consisting of fruits, vegetables and complex carbs
(spaghetti, macaroni, rice pretzels, popcorn, cereal)
Avoid simple carbs (Soft drinks, lemonade, Kool-Aid, candy, junk
food)

Stay Hydrated
Drinks lots of water (drink before thirsty)
Completely hydrated the day before an event
Sports drinks ok but drink water first

Passing Keys

Find server Early
Identify angle of attack
Toss (where is it taking them), Tempo (how fast are they moving), Torque (what are shoulders doing and at what angle)
Spin or no spin

***Passing Target – 3-5 feet off the net, 10-15 feet in air, just right of center

***Digging Target – 10 feet off the net, 20 feet in air

***The Ball knows angles, the Ball knows force.

Spiking Keys

Four Steps
R
S
S
S
Double Arm Lift
R
F
B
F
Bow and Arrow Arm Swing
T

***Footwork Notes***

Serve Receive

Transitions

Serving Keys

Standing Float

Bow and Arrow
S
B
H
Place, Step, Hit
P
C
Step and Swing to Target with Torque

One Handed Jump Float

Ball in left hand, left foot forward (opposite for lefties)
S
Step, step, Toss, hit the ball, and take the rest of the 4-step approach
P
D
C
Torque

Two-Handed Jump Float

Ball in two hands, Right foot forward (opposite for lefties)
1st
Step, Step, Toss, hit the ball and take the rest of the 4-step approach
P
D
Contact on heel of hand

Overhead Passing Keys

Hands up
Extend
Face

Individual Defense Keys

Be STOPPED
Ball – Setter – Ball – Hitter-Hitter-Hitter
Ball –
Setter –
Ball –
Hitter
Bellies, NOT Butts

Blocking Keys

Eyework
Footwork/Armwork
Jab-crossover-pivot-plant and jump
5 step move
3 step crossover
3 step shuffle
2 step
2 step crossover
Hands OVER the Net

Setting Keys

Hands Up on Time, Ball Shaped
Move around court first, then hands up (stomach to forehead)
Above forehead contact point
Extend
L
E
E
E
Finish your set
Face the Ball (back to net), Then Square to the Target

***Setter Tip Shots

***Passed or Dug balls that are too close to the net

***Call a Name

***Setting Quick

***Other work