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Club Volleyball In 2012 we will be having club teams in:
The following information is for Matchpoint National Level girls teams, and boys teams only. For all other teams, please go to the respective satelite club page link above for information regarding teams in their area. > General Information Matchpoint Junior Volleyball Club is committed to providing members with the best possible opportunities to improve their playing standard through high quality practices using the best coaches available, and a comprehensive tournament program. Only serious and committed players are considered for our National teams. Practices are focused and intense. Our goal is to help members achieve their potential and move on to the highest level appropriate to their ability.
National and Regional teams can compete for a bid to go to the National Tournament. General Tryout Information *Only 3 players from the same school can be on the same team in Ohio. (Seniors excepted). Successful athletes will be placed in either a National or Regional team by the coaches AFTER the first two weeks of practice, according to their ability. This is not a negotiable process. The best players will play in the National teams, unless they cannot commit to the prescribed practice schedule. Tryouts are closed to parents. The reason for closed tryouts is to create a productive and distraction-free environment. The tryout will be comprised of physical/individual skill tests and lastly performance in game situations. Selection criteria are based on our observations of performances at the tryout and the individual's potential. Athletes selected will be expected to display athletic ability, skill potential, determination, desire, good work ethic, competitiveness, and an ability to work as a team member. What happens next? Selected players will be informed at the tryout or contacted by phone or email and asked to sign the Matchpoint Junior Volleyball Player Contract. You must return the signed contract with your first installment of the fees no later than ten days after our offer, or it may be withdrawn. All players will be contacted within 72 hours of the tryout. Signing the contract confirms that you have fully read and understood the information below. Once you sign the contract, you may not play for any other USA Volleyball Junior program during the season. Athletes will be assigned to the appropriate age group for the first two to four practice sessions. These practices are very important because the coaches will evaluate players in depth. At this time, players will be placed on an Open team or a Club team. What if I play other sports? [Back to top] If an athlete misses ANY unexcused practice, they will be dismissed from the club without refund. An unexcused absence is defined as one that is not due to family emergency-death in the family, illness etc… A doctors excuse will be requested. The girl’s teams will begin practice in December. These practices are not mandatory and are to let players and coaches get to know each other in readiness for the upcoming season. There will be no practices between Christmas Day and New Years Day. National teams will practice at least one time per week during the months of December, January, February and early March. Boy's practices are expected to begin during October. Practices are closed to parents but team chaperones may attend. During the months of January and February there may be possible competition dates for girl's national teams. The girl’s club will then operate from the end of the high school basketball season in March until May (June for National teams if going to National Finals). Please visit the satelite sites own page for details.
[Back to top] Playing time for athletes is determined by attendance, attitude, effort, performance, the athlete's potential, the team's needs at the moment, and the team's needs in the future, and is left solely to the discretion of the Matchpoint Coach. The "coaching decision" is not up for debate or question. It is the athlete's responsibility to ask what they can improve on to get more playing time. Athletes will be expected to play in any position to benefit team performance. [Back to top] Matchpoint intends to promote nothing but the highest of standards and a professional image. We require all game shirts and warm up shirts be tucked in at all times. Those that have previously gone though this program have worked hard at establishing Matchpoint Volleyball as a CLASS OPERATION. Any athlete damaging equipment owned by Matchpoint or any facility used by the Club during practices, tournaments or other functions, or at lodging facilities will be required to reimburse the Club and/or facility for the damages before continuing in the Club. In some cases, the athlete will be dismissed from the Club with NO reimbursement. An athlete with a delinquent account during the current season may be denied the privilege of playing in a tournament and/or asked to sit out at practice until the account is paid or arrangements are made with the Director. The athlete's payments must be up to date before the athlete will be allowed to participate in any tournaments. In case of inclement weather, a coach or someone from a phone chain will call your home to notify you of practice cancellations. We strongly encourage athletes who make a Matchpoint team to take this participation seriously. This means we expect Matchpoint practices and tournaments to be the highest priority. Practice Rules Scheduled practice time is start time; not arrival time. Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each practice. There is a consequence for arriving late to practice and competitions. If an athlete does not give the coach a courtesy call notifying that they will be late for practice, for every minute the athlete is late, the athlete will forfeit their playing time to the equivalent number of points for the following tournament. Volleyball shoes are to be carried into practice and tournaments and only worn for practice and tournaments. This is to ensure that the shoes last longer and our facility surfaces remain clean and safe. Horseplay by athletes or coaches at practice or tournaments is strictly prohibited. All athletes are expected to make every effort to attend every practice. Only an illness serious enough to keep the athlete home from school or a genuine family emergency are legitimate excuses for missing practice. Regardless of the reason, if an athlete misses practice, her playing time may be affected. Athletes are encouraged to bring water, in an unbreakable container, to practices and tournaments. Absolutely no glass containers are allowed in the gym. All athletes are responsible for their own equipment. Chewing gum at practice or at tournaments will be left to the discretion of each coach. If an athlete misses ANY unexcused practice, they will be dismissed from the club without refund. An unexcused absence is defined as one that is not due to family emergency-death in the family, illness etc… A doctors excuse will be requested. Tournament Rules Proper conduct is expected for all members of the Club at all time. This includes athletes, parents, and supporters. This also means treating supporters from other teams, parents, and officials with respect. Athletes and/or parents are expected to provide transportation for their athlete to and from tournament sites and practices. In the event of a serious situation arising, the club director will contact the parties involved and attempt to resolve the situation. If a suitable outcome cannot be achieved, the club member will be asked to leave without recourse. If an athlete cannot be at a tournament, the athlete is expected to call the coach with an explanation. It is the athlete's responsibility (not the parent's) to reach the coach before the tournament starts. Athletes will not be allowed to leave the tournament site until excused by the coach. Except in cases of true emergency, an athlete who has an officiating assignment may not leave a tournament before the assignment is completed. Officiating is the shared responsibility of the entire team. All Matchpoint athletes are required to help with the line judging, score keeping, score flipping, and officiating. Each coach will determine a procedure their team will follow for officiating assignments. Every player is required to stay until the entire team can leave. Please do not ask the coach if you can leave early. You are expected to stay!
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