Summer 2007
What we accomplish this summer will be the key to our success this fall. There is no doubt in my mind that we should finish high in districts and challenge the traditional powers for a berth to the state tournament. If we take our summer seriously and work toward that goal as a team and most of all believe in yourself and your teammates, then we can achieve this!!! Just so you all know… I BELIEVE IT!!
As individuals I expect that when you walk onto the court you are ready to go as hard as you can, constantly pushing your level higher and higher when it comes to focus and effort.
Both as a team and as individual players it’s the small things that make the difference. We are a good team with good players… ask yourself what is the difference between our team and yourself as a player than those I play against.
We will be voting on summer captains on May 29th which will be our first day of workouts. I want you to pick two of your peers. Take this seriously, choose those who you respect and know that will set examples in practice with their work ethic and enthusiasm. The two that are selected, I will expect you to set the tone for the team.
Conditioning: I have spent a lot of time researching and watching a workout program that has made those players willing to work hard gain 3-4 inches in their jumping and their foot speed and endurance has also improved tremendously in a few short months. Our goal will be to all be quicker and jump higher before we go into fall camp. We will be purchasing equipment to help us accomplish and track our work in this area. I will also expect that each of you will find some time at least two days a week that you can do a short but extensive home workout to help maintain your level in between our work as a team.
Commitment: Make no mistake this season will be different than any season you have had at Stadium High. Make sure you are committed to the program or you might reconsider continuing with Tiger Volleyball.
Self-Evaluations: I want you to come to our first skill workout on the 29th with an idea of two areas you want to personally focus on when it comes to your game and your skills. Before you can participate in drills I want these skills to be written down, I want you to evaluate where the skills are at currently and why you think you think these two areas are the ones you want to focus on. The reason I want this is two-fold, it tells me where your thoughts are on your game and secondly I will make a conscience effort to communicate and work with you over the summer to raise your ability and confidence in these areas. Please make a note to yourself, if I see you trying to scribble a couple of words down on a piece of paper as your walking through the door, I will ask you to go home and come back on the 30th ready to go. Take this seriously, if you don’t I will be questioning your commitment to the Tiger program.
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17May
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