Team Z Volleyball Club

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Team Z Volleyball Club

• 2008-2009 Informational Meeting

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Club Directors

• Rich Z Zeciski

And a host of helpers
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Team Z Volleyball Club Mission

• To be the instructional and high performance
  organization of choice
• for volleyball players and coaches
• who seek and promote
• personal and team development skills,
• while raising the level of awareness and
  competitive play in junior high, high school,
  club, and league environments.

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Vision Guiding PrincipleZ

• INVITE INSTRUCT INSPIRE

Assembling Teams
of Athletes, Parents,
Coaches, and Administrators in a supportive
atmosphere
to nurture and achieve individual and group
goals, while developing a strong sense
of community and commitment
to the
organization.
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2008 Club Member Recap

• National Program
• 13 Teams
• 122 Players
• 120 Families

• Regional Program
• 7 Teams
• 66 Players
• 65 Families

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2008 Nationals Results

• Other Finishes
• 18 N 25th
• 17 O 11th
• 17 N 13th
• 16 O 17th
• 16 N 15th
• 15 N 9th
• 15 G 13th
• 14 O 10th
• 14 N 5th
• 13 N 13th

18 Orange 3rd Place 15 Orange 3rd
Place 13 Orange 3rd Place
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Club History and Growth
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College Athletes

• Over 60 Athletes on Scholarship Since 2004
• Almost 70 Athletes Playing in College
• Lets Meet Them

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Where Team Z Players Are Today

• Class of 2004
• Nicole Britenriker, University of Kentucky
• Kelsey Cronin, Morehead State University
• Lizaiha Garcia, SUNY Buffalo
• Beth Gillming, University of Maryland
• Meredith Harmon, East Carolina University
• Erin Kanetzke, Colgate
• Bryn Kehoe, Stanford University
• Danielle Meyer, The Ohio State University
• Brandi Molnar, San Diego State University
• Erin Schroeder, University Of Dayton
• Beth Shelton, University of Virginia
• Elaine and Julie Walroth, University of Evansille

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Where Team Z Players Are Today

• Class of 2005
• MacKenzie Angner, South Dakota State
• Emily Cahill, Belmont University
• Caitlin Carey, Wheeling Jesuit
• Alyssa Carlotta, University of Indianapolis
• Kelly Hofmeyer, Western Kentucky
• Tricia Meyers, Seton Hall
• Alexis Lonneman, Central Michigan University
• Bridget Mustard, Eastern Kentucky
• Mindy Rees, Loyola University Chicago
• Beth Robbins, University of Indianapolis
• Maggie Schmelzle University of Maryland
• Jamie Torok- University of Cincinnati
• Amy White University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Where Team Z Players Are Today

• Class of 2006
• Meghan Dooley, University of Pittsburgh
• Jamie Frey, University of Cincinnati
• Megan Griffin, Miami University
• Heather Hausfeld, University of Kentucky
• Natalie Marsh, University of Kentucky
• Ilona Matulaitis - Colgate
• Victoria Randolph, Eastern Michigan
• Katey Schroeder, University of Cincinnati
• Sara Staubach, Southwest Missouri State
• Katie Veatch, Bowling Green State University
• Shelley Walroth, Jacksonville University
• Kelly Walter, University of Findlay
• Malorie Wessel, Florida State University

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Where Team Z Players Are Today

• Class of 2007
• Tarah Childress August State
• Kelli Clear, University of North Carolina,
  Wilmington
• Amanda Fago, Eastern Kentucky
• Julie Guenther, University of Cincinnati
• Jenna Hagglund, University of Washington
• Megan Henderson, Troy University
• Michelle Kenning, University of Maryland
• Stephanie Niemer, University of Cincinnati
• Abby OConnor, Eastern Kentucky
• Kelsey Rose - Wagner
• Amanda Russell Coastal Carolina
• Lindsay Upton, University of Cincinnati
• Abby Schaller Ohio Northern
• Mindy Stanislovaitis, Syracuse University
• Sam Viox, Western Michigan University
• Katie Westerfeld University of Toledo
• Brianna Williamson - Brown

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Where Team Z Players Are Today

• Class of 2008
• Rachel Adams - Texas
• Jenna Caylor Miami (OH)
• Justine Congdon Lees McRae
• Becca Dufford - Lambuth
• Missy Harpenau - Cincinnati
• Brynne Henderson Middle Tennessee State
• Marie Jubak Walsh University
• Rachel Krabacher - Dayton
• Brooke Maher - Evansville
• Abbey Reedy Johnson and Wales
• Abbie Rees UNC Charlotte
• Lindsey Roy South Carolina
• Emily Shelton College of Charleston
• Sharon Strizak - Maryland
• Libby Walter Barry University
• Jessica Weeg Indiana University

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Current Committments

• Class of 2009
• Kaela Freppon Xavier University
• Mackenzy Harper Auburn University
• Lauren Meister Georgetown College
• Kylie Orr Rutgers University
• Amanda Philpot Georgetown College
• Kendle Rollins Liberty University
• Alyx Schulte Jacksonville State University
• Liz Williams St. Francis University (PA)

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Team Z 2008 National Survey Results

• 104 Surveys sent 91 Responses
• Lived up to our Mission, and Principal Z
• 88 Good or Excellent
• Our coach did a good job
• 72 (Strongly Agree, Agree)
• Our daughter improved her skills
• 88 (SA/A)

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Team Z 2008 Survey Results

• Practices
• 88 Well planned (Strongly Agree, agree)
• 92 believed we had adequate practice time (SA/A)
• Xavier University is a Convenient Location
• 88 (SA/A)
• My Daughter Played at the Right Level
• 92 (SA/A)

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Team Z 2008 Survey Results

• Tournament
• Good Schedule 92 (SA/A)
• Quality of Tournament 94 (SA/A)
• Travel to Tournaments
• 99 accepted that we had to travel for good
  competition
• Club Communications
• 92 felt they worked well

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2008-2009 Club Member Plan

• National Program
• 15 Teams
• 135 Kids (9 per team)
• 12 2 teams
• 13 2 teams
• 14 2 teams
• 15 2 teams
• 16 3 teams
• 17 2 teams
• 18 2 teams

• Regional Program
• 6 Teams
• 54 Kids (9 per team)
• 14 2 teams
• 15 2 teams
• 16 2 teams

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Fundraising / Expenses

• 2 - CYO Girls Tournament
• CYO Boys Tournament
• Spiritwear Sales
• Fundraising offsets equipment and other expenses

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Other FundraisingExpectations

• CYO Volleyball Tournaments Boys and Girls
• Girls December 12, 13 and 14
• Girls January 3 and 4
• Boys Weekend in May
• Each team works 1 shift (4-5 hours) players
  only with some parental volunteer help
• Parent Volunteers for Registration, Concession
  Sales, Raffle sales, and other tasks from the
  Tourney Chair.

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Tournaments

• CYO conflicts We are soliciting a volunteer to
  monitor the CYO schedule so we can be better
  prepared to avoid problems in this area.
• Plans and Notices We will have each team submit
  to their Coach and Parent Rep a list of
  potential conflicts. These can not all be
  remedied or eliminated, but we will do what we
  can. (Sometimes Coaches have conflicts as well,
  and sometimes there are last minute INVITES to
  consider.) WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO COMMUNICATE IN
  ADVANCE.

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2008-2009 Club Fees

• National Program
• Uniform Recycle Year
• Additional Savings of 175 for returning athletes
• Physical Training
• 2 Days a week during noncompetition season
• AAU Option
• Team Option AAU in Orlando
• Additional 208/Athlete
• 2260 per player

• Regional Program
• Shorter Season
• 4 - 1 Day Tournaments
• OVR Regionals
• Kiva Memorial Tournament
• JVDA National Option Additional 180/Athlete
• 995 per player

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2008-2009 Club Budget Overview
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Team Z Dues

• National Program
• Initial 500 payment will be due on November 18th
• Payments will be broken out in 4 installments.
• Regional Program
• Initial 300 payment will be due on Dec. 1st
• Payments will be broken out in 3 installments.

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Potential Coaches Assignments

• 12 Orange Claire Miller
• 12 Navy Chelsea Graham
• 13 Orange Jim Delong
• 13 Navy Omar and Beth Elias
• 14 Orange Molly McDermott
• 14 Navy Matt Schardine Brittney Starkey
• 14 Green Tony Luca
• 14 White Janna Stephens
• 15 Orange Christy Utnage
• 15 Navy Andrew Kroger Kelly Crowley (AGA)
• 15 Green Stephanie Stenger
• 15 White Laci Hasenour
• 16 Orange Rich Zeciski
• 16 Navy Pat Kerley
• 16 Gold Vicki Fleischner
• 16 Green TBA
• 16 White - TBA
• 17 Orange Buck McCoart
• 17 Navy Jaime Richards

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Team Z 2008 National Tryouts

• 12s
• Friday 10/24 530-730pm
• 13 National
• Saturday 10/25 - 400-630pm
• Sunday 10/26 - 1200-300pm
• 14 National
• Saturday 10/25 - 1200-300pm
• Sunday 10/26 - 800-1100am

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Team Z 2008 National Tryouts

• 15 National Sunday 11/9 - 100-400pm Monday
  11/10 - 500-700pm
• 16 National Sunday 11/9 - 500-800pm Monday
  11/10 - 700-900pm
• If there are high school banquet conflicts on
  either Monday or Tuesday, attend the
  non-conflicted evening

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Team Z 2008-2009 Regional Tryouts

• 14 RegionalSaturday 10/25 - 800-1100am
• 15 Regional Sunday 11/9 - 900-1200pm
• 16 Regional Tuesday 11/11 - 500-730pm

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Team Invitations

• Teams will be listed on the website after the
  completion of their last day of tryouts. Usually
  after 1100pm

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Team Invitations

• 10 Days from posting to accept
• Early Acceptance
• It is important to remind everyone that offers
  are made without condition, meaning there are
  NO GUARANTEED playing positions or playing times.
  Positions and playing times are determined
  during the season by the respective Coach.

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2008-2009 Uniforms

• Package Includes
• 2 Jerseys
• 1 Short
• 1 Jacket
• 1 Warmup Shirt
• Additional Mizuno items special opportunity to
  purchase at substantial discount
• Spirit wear items will continue to be offered
• UNIFORM FITTING AT TRYOUTS

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How to Pre-Register for Tryouts

• All tryout pre-registration will be done on line
• Go to www.teamzvb.com
• Follow the link for tryout registrations
• Please bring with you a copy of your birth
  certificate and an OVR Liability release form
  which will be available when you pre-register
• Cost is 20.00
• All tryouts will be held at Schmidt Fieldhouse at
  Xavier University
• We prefer that you pre-register online but walk
  ins will be accepted.
• Registration begins Tuesday 7th

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2008-2009 Club-wide Communications

• Our primary method of Club communications will
  continue to be email.
• We will utilize our web site to inform
  reiterate important Member information.
• Parent Reps are extremely important in the
  communication process, so if you are wired,
  then youll make a great Parent Rep!

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Team Z 2008-2009 Parent Volunteers

• Parent rep and or hotel rep for each team needs
  to have the best interests of the entire team in
  mind.

• Its the Family Involvement that helps makes
  this Club really special.

• The only compensated personnel are the Coaches
  and Club Director

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2008-2009 Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting

• Parent(s) Players Sunday, November 16
• Time (evening late afternoon) Location TBA
• Purpose Meet the Team Members Parents
• Understand the 09 Expectations
• Uniform Fittings
• Spiritwear Ordering opportunities
• Times and location to posted on web site
  Calendar Page

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How to Contact Us ?

• Email us, of course!
• rich_at_teamzvb.com
• Or go to our website - Contact Us page - and
  click on the person you wish to contact.

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www.teamzvb.com

• Registration Begins Tuesday 7th
• Be Sure to Fill Out
• Birthday
• Number preferences
• Spring Break
• Be Sure to Bring
• OVR Waiver
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Medical Release Form
• 20.00