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| The EDGE Mission:
Our goal at the EDGE is to provide a positive learning environment that not only challenges the personal growth of players but also encourages them to reach beyond their personal limitations. Our emphasis will be on teaching the fundamentals of volleyball and by doing so we will create students of the game. We strive for excellence from our coaches, players, and parents. Our coaches are dedicated to promoting excellence and will help the players not only develop and improve their volleyball skills, but also help the players understand and learn the importance of team building, personal growth, and academics. Each player will develop skills to balance the team goals with personal goals, and will always be challenged with the question, "How can I make the team better?". After all, volleyball is a team sport, and as we all know, there is no "I" in TEAM!
Coaches' Responsibilities: Coaches will plan and lead all practices and game activities with a sense of purpose, working towards clearly established goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Tangible (SMART) goals. Emphasis in practice and competition will be placed on skill development and overall team improvement. The Edge coaches are expected to: Display sportsmanship and respect towards teammates, competitors, parents, coaches, and officials at all times. Always put the welfare of the players and ahead of any personal gain. Be punctual for all scheduled events. Learn about the players and their individual needs. Know the rules of the game. Make informed playtime and strategy decisions. Prepare informative and challenging practices, so that maximum court time is devoted to learning, and cover relevant volleyball skills and concepts. Provide instruction of how to continually elevate the skills and game of volleyball using realistic and practical goals. Emphasize performance and process over outcome. Be positive and consistent with feedback. Communicate with players and parents by making sure they are familiar with expectations, procedures, and team rules. Be open to talking with players and parents. Be fair, impartial, and ready to listen and respond. Ability to motivate the players to ensure success from a variety of players and personalities, while demonstrating patience. Protect the safety of players. Direct any injury or illness to the appropriate person. Provide a role for each player selected for a team. Be respectful of the facilities used by the Club and maintain Club property responsibly. Contribute to and support the decisions of policy, actions, and rules of USA Volleyball, the USAV Puget Sound Region, and The Edge. Be a good role model on and off the court. Per the parent expectations as outlined above, coaches will not discuss playing time. Please speak with your player directly. Coaches do not accept payment of club fees.
Parent Responsibilities: The Edge philosophy is to ensure that every player has the opportunity to learn and grow. As we respect you as parents, we ask for the same respect in return as coaches. Appropriate parental support and involvement is vital to the success of a team. Parents may attend practices but may not interfere in any way (if parents want to volunteer to help at practices (such as shagging balls or helping with a drill, they may do so at the discretion of the coach). Because players are expected to fully participate in practice and tournaments, we expect parents to not interfere or distract their players during these times. The Edge parents are expected to: Player Responsibilities: Players are held to high standards by the coaching and administrative staff of The Edge. They should remember that they represent their parents, coaches, and Club to the larger community every time they participate in any Club-related activity. No player is allowed to use alcohol or other controlled substances, including tobacco products, at any Club-related practice or event. Any player involved in any of these activities (and any other activities deemed inappropriate by Club leadership) will be dismissed from the club immediately with no refund of Club Fees. The Edge players are expected to - Display sportsmanship and respect towards teammates, competitors, parents, coaches, and officials at all times. Do not speak negatively about any player, or any club.
- Keep a positive attitude and be supportive of teammates and coaches.
- Be prepared mentally and physically for all practices and competitions.
- Give 100% effort.
- Participate in all team drills (including physical conditioning).
- Be cooperative, considerate, and act with high moral and social standards while traveling as a program representative.
- Be punctual for all scheduled events.
- Never use alcohol or controlled substances, including tobacco products.
- Learn the rules and develop officiating skills.
- Follow all specific team rules established by the coach.
- Take responsibility and be accountable for individual behavior.
- Show initiative.
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