2018/19 Fusion Volleyball Club Parent Meeting October 14th, 2018 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2018/19 Fusion Volleyball Club Parent Meeting

October 14th, 2018

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Meeting Agenda

• Welcome & Introductions
• Why Fusion?
• Tryout Details
• Team Selections
• Season Details
• Club Fees

Meet the Coaches

• Experienced

– HS, Club, College Players – HS, Club, College Coaching experience – Positional specialists

• Dedicated

– Plan practices as directed – Create and run clinics and other training

• Passionate

– Always working together to become better – Live and breathe the Fusion experience – All still actively participate in year-round play – Not here to advance their High School or Daughter’s skills

2018/19 Coaches

U12 – Kaleigh Brady U13 – Abi Anderson & Fred Anderson U14 – Carrie Stern, Melissa Orlandini, Dan Senier U15 – Mark Spoonhour, Gage Boisvert U16 – Carolina Pett, Andrew Pile U17 – TJ Shultz, George Hevel U18 – Lauren Bond

• Asst. Director – Lauren Bond

Clinical Director/Coach Mentor – Justin Beachy

Our History

ü Started with the goal to improve the quality of volleyball in the Central Pennsylvania Region

§ Tempo Offense § Aggressive Serving § Fast paced, competitive practices

ü To prepare girls for the opportunity to play at the next level ü To promote teamwork, sportsmanship and strong work ethic through rigorous practices and competition ü Value, Quality & Fairness

§ NO False Promises § Non-biased coaches - No Parent or HS Varsity Coaches

ü Growing each year

§ Successful youth camps/clinic § Winning record vs. ALL local Clubs last season § 30 Medals as a club

§ U12 Undefeated on Season § U15 Blue won AAU Nationals registration TWICE

Why Should You Choose Fusion VBC?

§ 7 Successful Seasons

§ Nearly 40 Program Players Are Playing/Have Played in College § Dedicated & Passionate Coaching Staff & Administration

ü Most Administratively Sound Organization ü 6-week Preseason Weekly Positional Bootcamp ü EOY College Showcase for college coaches ü Fusion Handbook with Program Details for Parents and Players ü Fusion Family Events ü Player rewards just for making payment ($20 Dicks’ Coupons) ü We have a Best in Class Training Facility ü We are a Family and take pride in our program

§ Numerous Relationships at the Collegiate Level

§ Fusion teams regularly sought out at tournaments

ü Our teams are FUN to watch ü Choose good kids not just good athletes

Tryout Schedule

• Players should arrive at 30 minutes prior to start time to complete registration
• Players can attend one or both tryout times

Age Group Tryout Date Tryout Time Location

U12 / U13 Saturday - 10/27 1:00 – 3:30

All TRYOUTS TO BE HELD AT Camp Hill Sports Center 3608 Hartzdale Dr Camp Hill, PA In the same parking lot as Money Joe’s

U14 Saturday - 10/27 1:00 – 3:30 U15 Saturday - 11/10 12:00 - 2:30 Sunday - 11/11 12:00 – 2:30 U16-U18 Saturday - 11/10 9:00 – 11:30 Sunday - 11/11 9:00 – 11:30 **U15-U18** Tuesday - 11/13 7:00 – 9:00

** IF NECESSARY**

• Players wishing to play on the the Blue (National) teams should plan to attend

the FIRST tryout

Tryout Must Haves

• 1. All Players MUST register online at

www.fusionvbc.com

• 2. Proof of KRVA/AAU Registration

– U14-U18 - Tryout Registration ($15) vs. Full Registration ($55) – U12 & U13 – Proof of AAU Registration ($14)

• 3. USAV Medical Release Form
• 4. $40 Registration Fee (unless paid online)
• 5. Closed Date Sheet
• Available online under the tryout checklist

Team Details & Selection

• Up to 15 teams this season

– U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18

• 10-11 Players per team (based on offensive system)
• Upward age movement is possible based on ability

and needs BUT NOT LIKELY

• Downward age movement will not be allowed
• Players/Parents will be notified if they have made a

team

• Offer will stand for 2 days
• Will know the team/coach/practice times at the time of offer
• Directions for accepting an offer will be detailed on

the website (www.fusionvbc.com) after tryouts

Program Details - Cost

• Club Fees for 2018- 2019 Season

– U12 & U13 $ 900 – U14 $ 1,300 - $1,550 – U15-U18 $ 1,600 - $2,250 **Based on Tourney Schedule**

• Pay schedule for club fees (3 Payments)

– $700 Prior to First Practice – $600 January 1st (U12/U13 - $200) – Remainder February 1st (U15-U18/U14)

Dues can be paid online (credit card) or via check.

Program Details – What is Included?

U12/U13 U14 U15-U18

Uniforms 1 Jersey 3 Jerseys 3 Jerseys Practice T-shirts 1 1 1 Weekly Team Practices 2 2+ 2+ Additional Training Pre-Season Bootcamp & Various Positional Training Pre-Season Bootcamp & Various Positional Training Pre-Season Bootcamp & Various Positional Training Season Duration Dec – Mid-March Dec – Mid-March *U14 Blue -May Dec –May *Nationals - July Extras Hudl Video Analysis Sports Recruits (*Blue) Recruiting Assistance

U14 BLUE & WHITE U15 – U18 BLUE U15 – U17 WHITE

MLK MLK MLK President’s Day Classic Capital Hill Classic President’s Day Classic OR Capital Hill Classic Irish Rumble Irish Rumble – 15 Blue MAPL Raleigh, NC - Others Irish Rumble 3 Regional KRVA BID Event 3 Regional Events KVRA Regionals – 14 Blue NEQ – Philly (U16-U17) NEQ – DC (U15) KRVA Regionals MAPL York 1 Regional AAU Nationals (Orlando) Extra AAU Nationals (Orlando) Extra AAU Nationals (Orlando) Extra

Tournament Schedules (TENTATIVE)

U12 / U13 TEAMS – 4 Local One Day Tournaments

Not all Clubs are Created Equal… Ask Questions!

• Are they AAU or USAV affiliated?
• Are all costs included in the price?
• Are you willing to travel (drive/fly)?
• Where are the National Tourneys?

– Are they in locations where your daughter may be interested in being recruited?

• Have the Clubs and their Director/Coaches acted

appropriately?

• Is the coach a parent or High School coach?
• Do Players tend to return?
• DON’T FALL FOR A NAME – Elite, Premier, World…
• Be careful of “Legacy” discussions

Fusion Sponsored Events

• Welcome to Fusion Night

– Meet the “Fusion Family”

• Players, coaches, parents, families

– Information Sharing

• Apparel Sales, Get Your Questions Answered,

Fundraising

– Health Discussion/Coaches/Mental Training

• Fundraising Opportunity at Start of Season

– Already in motion – Monthly Fundraisiers

• College Showcase at CHSC (U15-U18)
• End of Season Picnic

www.fusionvbc.com

2018-2019 IMPORTANT DATES

Information Meeting and Open House

7:00-8:30 PM - Sunday, October 14th All events will take place at: Pre-season Open Gyms 2018/2019 Tryout Dates Camp Hill Sports Center 3608 Hartzdale Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011 10/21 5:00-7:00 (U12/U13/U14) 10/28 5:00-7:00 (U15-U18) 11/4 5:00-7:00 (U15-U18) 10/27 1:00-3:30 (U12/U13/U14) 11/10 9:00-11:30 (U16, U17 & U18) 12:00-2:30 (U15) 11/11 9:00-11:30 (U16, U17 & U18) 12:00-2:30 (U15) Visit www.fusionvbc.com for more information ** 11/13 7:00-9:00 (U15-U18) ** IF NEEDED