Parent Handbook

Download the 2011 – 2012 Impact Volleyball Club Parent Handbook

Impact Volleyball Operating Standards

HighLine Teams:

1. Playing time is not guaranteed.

2. The goal is to win every tournament entered.

3. Practices are mandatory: An unexcused absence will result in loss of playing

time.

4. Punctuality is essential and being late to practice is unacceptable. – Unexcused

lateness will result in loss of playing time.

5. Each team will stay together on road trips with the only exception being the U13

team. The U13 team will room with their parents or approved guardian.

6. Coaches will determine the schedule for each tournament: Practices, Non Game

Time during the tournament, Eating Schedules and Curfew.

7. Airline reservations & tickets for out of town qualifiers must be made

individually. Impact will not be making airline reservations for players. Impact

will reserve tickets for coaches and will announce the flight information in

advance so parents can choose to reserve on the same flight.

8. Players will be at tournament site one-hour prior to game time.

Classic Teams:

1. Equal playing time is not guaranteed.

2. The goal is to win every tournament.

3. Practices are mandatory: An unexcused absence will result in loss of playing

time.

4. Punctuality is essential and being late to practice is unacceptable. – Unexcused

lateness will result in loss of playing time.

5. Players will be at tournament site one-hour prior to game time.

Impact Volleyball Code of Conduct

Player and Coach Guidelines:

1. Every player is encouraged to communicate openly with her respective coach.

2. A coach will not discuss playing time decisions with an athlete’s parent while at a

tournament. Coaches will be happy to conference with parents during scheduled

meetings before or after practice.

3. If a player has a complaint, i.e., mismanagement, behavioral issue, or mistreatment on

the part of her coach, the issue should be brought directly to the club director Travis

Ferguson.

4. If a player or parent is rude, invokes aggression, is disrespectful or becomes unruly,

Impact Volleyball will handle the situation immediately and confidentially.

Role of Coaches:

1. Teach the fundamentals of the game to assist in personal growth of players and

competitive growth of team.

2. Serve as a positive role model and mentor.

3. Treat players respectfully and fairly.

4. Coach to win as a team

Role of Players:

1. Make a commitment to be a great teammate at all times.

2. Respect the coach of your teams desire to coach and lead your team with great attitude.

3. Make a commitment to work hard, play hard and maintain a positive attitude at all

times.

4. Place the team goals before personal goals.

5. Strive to earn and maintain a starting position on your team.

6. Accept your current role with a positive attitude.

7. Communicate with your coach objectively if you don’t understand your role or how you

are being utilized on your team.

8. Communicate with your coach if you know there is a scheduling conflict in advance.

9. Contact your coach immediately if you are going to miss practice due to illness.

10. Attend all practices, even if you are injured.

Role of Parents:

1. Support your daughter and your daughter’s team.

2. Avoid discussing your daughter’s role or her coach’s decisions during game time.

3. If you question your respective coaches decision(s), discuss the issue with your coach

during a scheduled meeting before or after practice first. If the issue is still not

resolved, please bring the issue to the Club Director’s attention.

Note: If a parent feels the coach is being verbally abusive or disrespectful to their

respective student athlete, the concerned parent is to meet with the Club Director

immediately for the situation to be managed effectively and immediately.

4. Encourage your daughter to approach her coach if she is unhappy or dissatisfied.

5. Make all fee payments on time. Late payments will result in a $50 penalty fee and

temporary suspension of your daughters playing time until the team fee is paid.

6. Notify coach of any scheduling conflicts well in advance.

7. Support your respective team with enthusiasm and cheer like crazy.

Practice Schedule:

1. Team Practices begin for all teams the week of Monday, November 28th.

2. Most team practices will be held on Monday and Thursday nights at the RISE in

Rockwall. All teams will practice two nights a week. Additional practice days and times

will be made available as necessary. We try to have our U12, U13, and U14 teams

practice from 5-7 or 6-8 while our high school aged teams practice from 7-9 or 8-10.

3. Sunday Positional Practices: Every Non-Tournament Weekend. Attendance at positional

practices will be mandatory for HighLine players and optional for Classic players. There

is no additional charge for positional practices.

Dues

13 HighLine

Uniforms and Equipment: $325

Court Rental: $360

Coach Salary and Travel: $710

Tournament Entry Fees: $450

Administrative Fees: $500

Total: $2,345*

*$800 Initial Payment due at signing. 3 payments of $515 made in Jan, Feb, and Mar.

*Online payments will include a 2.9% service charge.

14 HighLine, 15 HighLine, 16 HighLine

Uniforms and Equipment: $325

Court Rental: $360

Coach Salary and Travel: $955

Player Lodging and Vans: $550

Tournament Entry Fees: $500

Administrative Fees: $500

Total: $3,055*

*$1000 Initial Payment due at signing. 3 payments of $685 made in Jan, Feb, and Mar.

*Online payments will include a 2.9% service charge.

18 HighLine

Uniforms and Equipment: $325

Court Rental: $360

Coach Salary and Travel: $1005

Player Lodging and Vans: $675

Tournament Entry Fees: $535

Administrative Fees: $500

Total: $3400*

*$1000 Initial Payment due at signing. 3 payments of $800 made in Jan, Feb, and Mar.

*Online payments will include a 2.9% service charge.

17 Classic

Uniforms and Equipment: $325

Court Rental: $360

Coach Salary and Travel: $710

Tournament Entry Fees: $415

Player Lodging: $265

Administrative Fees: $450

Total: $2525*

*$800 Initial Payment due at signing. 3 payments of $575 made in Jan, Feb, and Mar.

*Online payments will include a 2.9% service charge.

12 Classic, 14 Classic, 15 Classic, 16 Classic

Uniforms and Equipment: $325

Court Rental: $360

Coach Salary: $555

Tournament Entry Fees: $395

Administrative Fees: $400

Total: $2035*

*$700 Initial Payment due at signing. 3 payments of $445 made in Jan, Feb, and Mar.

*Online payments will include a 2.9% service charge.