CA 1/31 - Boston #1 / GP #1/2 💪
Highlights 💥
Special Guest Speaker: Cooper Kemnitz on Difficult Conversations with Athletes (Wednesday, February 12⋅7:00 – 8:00pm) - Link to Join
Grand Prix #2 Weekends - Feb. 7-9, 2025 (Mohegan Sun, CT)
Boys 171 (Fitchburg, MA)
Girls 161, 171 (Mohegan Sun, CT)
Torie Attending
NIKE Boston Festival #1 - Feb. 7-9, 2025 (Boston, MA)
Boys 161
Girls 141, 151
Mac Attending
Torie Attending
For this week please complete the prompt: Week #4 - January, This week’s focus is GOING FOR IT
10 Things I Wish I knew When I started Coaching - Kevin Hambly
Calendar 📆
Special Guest Speaker: Cooper Kemnitz on Difficult Conversations with Athletes 📋🏐 - Wednesday, February 12 ⋅ 7:00 – 8:00pm
We are excited to announce that Coach Cooper Kemnitz, Director of Boys Volleyball at Madison Inferno Volleyball Club and Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach at Carthage College, will be joining us as a guest speaker. While his specific topic is yet to be determined, Coach Kemnitz's diverse experience ensures a valuable and insightful session.
Summary of Coach Kemnitz’s Career & Achievements:
Current Roles:
Director of Boys Volleyball at Madison Inferno Volleyball Club:
Recognized as the AVCA Boys Club Director of the Year in 2024
Badger VolleyballInstrumental in developing and promoting boys' volleyball in the Madison area.
Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach at Carthage College:
Contributes to the coaching staff of a competitive NCAA Division III program Carthage College Athletics
Previous Experience:
Edgewood College:
Served as an Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach, aiding in the development of the program Edgewood College Athletics
South Dakota State University (SDSU):
Founded the men's club volleyball program, serving as both player and coach Our Lives Wisconsin
Playing Career:
Elite libero with experience trying out for the USA Volleyball National Team
Community Involvement:
Actively works to create inclusive environments within the volleyball community, particularly for LGBTQ+ athletes
Our Lives Wisconsin
Coach Kemnitz's extensive background in coaching, player development, and community building promises an engaging and informative session. We look forward to the insights he will share with our coaching staff.
Please mark your calendars for this enriching opportunity! 🏐
Tournaments (Jan - Feb)
Grand Prix #2 Weekends - Feb. 7-9, 2025 (Mohegan Sun, CT)
Boys 171 (Fitchburg, MA)
Girls 161, 171 (Mohegan Sun, CT)
Torie Attending
NIKE Boston Festival #1 - Feb. 7-9, 2025 (Boston, MA)
Boys 161
Girls 141, 151
Mac Attending
Torie Attending
NIKE VolleyFest - Feb. 15-17, 2025 (Providence, RI & Springfield, MA)
Boys 161, 171, 181
Torie Attending
NIKE Boston Festival #2 - Feb. 21-23, 2025 (Boston, MA)
Boys 171, 181
Girls 161, 171
Mac Attending
Torie Attending
Mac’s Hours - 2/3 - 2/9/25
Admin:
Monday - 12:00-4:00pm
Tuesday - 12:00-5:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00-3:00pm
Thursday - OOO
Gym:
Monday - 4:30-7:00pm
Wednesday - 5:00 – 9:00pm
Fri/Sat/Sun - Boston #1
Birthdays 🎂
2/4 - Julia - Girls 153
2/5 - Natalia - Girls 132
2/5 - Ben - Boys 161
2/6 - Kim - Head Coach Girls 161
2/8 - Nick - Boys 181
WAT - Whole Athlete Training
For this week please complete the prompt: Week #4 - January, This week’s focus is GOING FOR IT
Education 📋
10 Things I Wish I knew When I started Coaching
It’s Not about you
Take nothing personal
Trust Yourself
Just love them
There is no right way
Assume the best and you will get it
The leader is decided by the team not you
Relationships are more important than what you know
You are never done learning
It is just Volleyball
- Kevin Hambly, Stanford Head Women’s Coach via Volleyball Coaches Book of Lists by Tod Mattox
Drill of the Week: Neville's Pepper
Nev’s Pepper Graphic
What is this for: The focus of this drill is typically defense and having high effort levels.
Description: Split athletes up into groups, teams of 3-4 work well. Each group will go on the “scoring” side (Pink) for a set amount of time or number of balls. We suggest 3 min or 10-15 balls. The scoring side will be the only group earning points in each round, attempting to get as high a score as possible. Coaches can enter the ball to the Yellow side, or even have the athletes serve. You can always change the scoring, however the recommendation is to make the scoring as follows. The non-scoring side will wave through on their side, exchanging each time the rally concludes.
+1 for a dig
- All points for no effort
+1 for a rally win
You can add your own points if you want too!
Action Items
⚠️= Action Required Soon
✅= Completed all Tasks
‼️= Overdue
Program Coaches‼️
Elise Jolly - Complete Onboarding - add AAU Memberships Number‼️
Boys 161 ✅
Dramane Ganou - N/A
Luis Quindi - N/A
Boys 171 ✅
Adam Zingales - N/A
Roman Fabrizio - N/A
Boys 181 ‼️
Carla Boyer - Due 2/5 - ATR After Tournament Review
Tyler Bez - N/A
Girls
Girls 131 ✅
Amanda Miller - N/A
Thomas Clermont - N/A
Girls 132 ✅
Kristy Jodoin - N/A
Anna Gendron - N/A
Girls 133 ⚠️‼️
Kim Barron - N/A
Janet Moran - Complete PayCor Onboarding - Ask Mac if assistance is needed. ⚠️
Brooke Lindsay - Complete onboarding form‼️
Girls 141 ✅
Erica Markson - N/A
Sophia Miranda - N/A
Girls 142 ✅
Toni Bailon - N/A
Luis Quindi - N/A
Girls 143 ✅
Abby Coy - N/A
Sydney Roberts - N/A
Girls 151 ‼️
Carla Boyer - Due 2/5 - ATR After Tournament Review
Melissa DeVlaminck - N/A
Girls 152 ✅
Mandi Rigaut - N/A
Thomas Clermont - N/A
Girls 153 ✅
Ryan Thomas - N/A
Marissa Allen - N/A
Girls 161 ✅
Kim Barron - N/A
Anna Gendron - N/A
Girls 171 ⚠️
Bryanna Kelly - N/A
Rhiana DeCosta - Due (2/18) Complete Onboarding ⚠️