Practice
Policies and Expectations
As a fundamental characteristic of the Newport Volleyball Program, it is expected that everyone associated with the program will be recognized by the community not only as talented and knowledgeable in volleyball, but as courteous and respectful people. Anyone representing this program is expected to portray this program in such a way that will enhance the reputation of this program and volleyball in general.
PracticeThe purpose of practice is for team development. Situations must be created in practice that will prepare players to effectively respond to the variety of situations that occur in competition. This development will happen in two ways—individual skill enhancement and creating an effective team system. The following guidelines have been established to allow players and coaches to have effective and efficient practices. Players are expected to maintain a positive and receptive attitude during practice—negative displays are both inappropriate and detrimental to the learning environment. Players exhibiting such displays will be removed from the current drill, and/or practice.
Players:
Prior to practice:
Players should arrive early enough to be prepared, mentally and physically, for the beginning of TEAM development in practice. This includes setting up nets, picking up/turning in all paperwork, completing any other administrative responsibilities, and taking care of any necessary taping or injury prevention. It also requires each player to have spent significant time physically warming up, with or without a ball, so as to be prepared to start practice.
During practice:
Players should be quick to respond to instructions, moving rapidly and aggressively, not only during on-court learning but in-between activities as well. Players should give maximum focused effort at all times, creating an environment in which it is clear that all players are striving to learn and excel at their highest level.
End of practice:
Players will be released by their coach once all equipment is put away and announcements are completed.
Parents:
Parents are encouraged to attend practices both to see what your daughter is
learning, as well as to see how she interacts with her teammates and coaches.
Coaches are given complete charge of their respective team—with that in mind;
parents are asked to refrain from giving feedback/input to players or coaches
during the course of practice. If questions arise, please wait until the
conclusion of practice (after players have been released) to speak with the
coaching staff.
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