Holmen High School Volleyball 2023 Informational Meeting Details
Monday, July 17th
INFORMATIONAL
PLAYER/PARENT
MEETING
2023
Holmen
Volleyball
WELCOME
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Kelly Grabowenski, Head Varsity Coach
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Nicky Rose, Assistant Varsity Coach
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Chelsey George, Varsity Reserve Coach
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Hanna Niccum, Junior Varsity Coach
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Hailey Becker, Freshmen Coach
WHAT ARE
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TONIGHT?
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Start Date and Tryouts
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Player/Parent Handbook
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Pillars of Character
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Lettering Criteria
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2023 Fall Schedule
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Fan Apparel & Practice T-Shirts
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Player Pack Apparel
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Additional Requirements & Information
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Remind Group/Social Media
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Questions
START DATE
& TRYOUTS
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Monday, August 14
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Tuesday, August 15
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12:30-4:00pm – Grade 9
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4:30-8:00pm – Grades 10-12
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Players
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attend
both
days to be eligible to make a team
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Players
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have online registration completed AND signed
physical card on file with the athletic office
no later than
Friday, August 11
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otherwise athlete will not be able to tryout.
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At the end of tryouts on Tuesday, players will be given a
confidential letter with their tryout results. All spots are
EARNED – no players are guaranteed to make a team.
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Letters will contain the decision that was made, information
on how to set up follow-up meetings if you would like one.
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Players are NOT ALLOWED to open their letters on campus
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On average, we keep 12-14 players per team
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Please note that we have many more athletes registered than
we have spots available, so we will be making cuts this year
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We require a signed player/parent contract prior to first day
of team practices to indicate everyone has read and
understands all expectations prior to the start of tryouts.
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We expect athletes to convey sportsmanship by being respectful of
teammates, coaches, parents, competitors, and rules of the game;
exhibiting grace in the event of losing; and keeping a positive attitude
at all times. While our goal is to be successful, competitive, and
have fun, we do not want to jeopardize the reputation of our team,
families, school, or community. There are many responsibilities
associated with being a member of the volleyball program.
Conditioning and training is not always fun, but it is necessary to
prepare athletes for the physical and mental intensity associated with
the game of volleyball. Be a good role model and lead by example.
Every player should work hard during practices and competitions,
actively encourage and show support for their teammates.
HANDBOOK
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We follow a mandatory 24-hour waiting period after any
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Chain of Communication:
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Athlete talks with their level coach
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Athlete talks with their level coach and the Head Varsity coach
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Meeting between athlete, parent, level coach and the Head Varsity
coach
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Meeting between athlete, parent, level coach, Head Varsity coach,
and Athletic Director
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Meeting between athlete, parent, level coach, Head Varsity coach,
Athletic Director and Principal
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We expect all of our athletes to come prepared to all
practices (and competition) – BE ON TIME (i.e. be early to
help setup), have appropriate gear/equipment, arrive with
a good attitude and be ready to play.
HANDBOOK
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Players and/or parents should notify us as soon as possible if a player
will miss practice or a game – MUST be in written form (email, text,
handwritten note).
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Being notified 15 minutes before practice does not count as excused.
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Players who miss practice prior to a game day with an excused absence will not sit out from
playing based on their absence. On the other hand, players may miss important information
and practice reps that could be detrimental to the overall dynamic of the team. It may make
more sense for the coaches to make a line-up change based on other players’ performances
in the most recent practice.
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An absence is unexcused if the player does not notify the coach before the absence occurs,
or misses a practice for a reason that is considered unexcused by the coaches. If an
unexcused absence occurs prior to a game day, the player will not be allowed to participate
in the first set of the match. If missing practice becomes habitual (excused or not), then the
coach and player will meet to evaluate the player’s commitment to the team, discuss possible
solutions, and determine if playing time should be forfeited.
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Varsity will always be required to ride the bus after competition
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We encourage our athletes at all levels to attend the matches of other
teams. If a player cannot stay and/or decides to ride home with their
parents, they need to do two things:
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Add their child’s name to the sign out sheet, AND
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Sign an Alternate Transportation Notification (yellow card)
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Playing time is not guaranteed and is determined on practice and match
performances, attitude, hustle, leadership, and other factors
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Sometimes we may ask players to step out of their comfort zone and try
other positions temporarily or permanently for the betterment of the team
HANDBOOK
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Each team has 2-3 captains either chosen by coaches or
teammates – depending on team. Captains should set the
standard for their team and will have additional
responsibilities throughout the season acting as a liaison
between the team and coaches.
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Players, parents, and coaches are expected to portray
themselves, their teammates, the volleyball program, the
school district, and their community in a positive manner at
all times.
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Everything posted online is public information - if it’s
something you wouldn’t want the entire student body to
see or read, then don’t post or send it.
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Sexting is considered a code violation if they are involved
in taking or distributing photos of themselves or other
people.
PILLARS OF
CHARACTER
Our program has 5 Pillars of Character this year with input
from our senior athletes. Each team will spend time focusing
on these pillars throughout the season.
At the end of our season, we will award five players in our
program that have exceptionally represented each one of
these pillars or displayed tremendous growth in that area
throughout the season. These awards will be voted on by the
entire coaching staff and presented at our end of season
banquet.
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Accountability
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The quality or state of being accountable, responsible
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Integrity
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Doing the right thing when nobody is watching, strong moral
principles
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Commitment
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Always present, dedicated
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Positivity
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Great attitude and optimistic
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Grit/Perseverance
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Courage, strength and pushing through adversity with full
intention of achieving success
LETTERING
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Must maintain good academic standards and remain in
compliance with Holmen High School’s academic policy.
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Must be a regular member of the Varsity team and have
participated in at least 1/3 of total matches throughout the
season.
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The player must also be a member of the official post-season
tournament team.
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Must have
no unexcused
absence from practices, games, or
tournaments.
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Senior athlete who has participated in the high school
program for four years.
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Injured players may receive a letter if they have met the
playing time criteria for the contests held up to the time of the
injury, and/or have served the team in some capacity while
being injured.
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Coaches reserve the right to withhold letters from individuals
who display conduct and attitude detrimental to the success of
the team, regardless of meeting the above criteria. This
includes athletic code violations that occur during the season.
**Coach’s discretion will be considered in all lettering situations**
2023 FALL
SCHEDULE
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Please refer to the Summer Calendar the August schedule
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During school, practices typically start at 3:00 pm most days
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Individual teams will lift right after school at 3:00
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Note: We will always end at 5:30 on Wednesdays
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Fall schedule on website
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Closes end of day July 20
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Ordering now will guarantee items before September as they
take 4-5 weeks to arrive
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Link to flyer:
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https://bit.ly/44j7O51
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We will open another fan apparel shop in August after tryouts
however those items are not guaranteed until end of September
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Players pack
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Closes end of day July 20
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Will be shipped to home within 3-4 weeks
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Link to flyer:
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https://bit.ly/3rpye6E
PRACTICE T-SHIRTS
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Practice t-shirts are required to be worn at all practices
unless we have special dress-up days approved by the
coach.
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All players that make a team will be given one Holmen
Volleyball practice t-shirt at no cost.
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Players have the option to purchase additional t-shirts for
$12 each if they want to have extras.
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We will provide an order form for practice t-shirts after tryouts
FAN
APPAREL &
PRACTICE T-
SHIRTS
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Player Pack apparel is to be worn to and from away games
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Our goal is to arrive at competition sites looking like one unified
program
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We will offer the same Player Pack items that we did in years prior
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All new players are required to purchase the apparel pack
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Cost: $135 for screen printed/embroidered items
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If any families have financial hardship, please contact Coach Kelly
directly and assistance will be provided
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If players need replacement items, they can purchase these items
individually at the team discount rate
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Payment is not required until after tryouts/teams are finalized
PLAYER
PACK
APPAREL
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
& INFORMATION
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Homecoming Volleyball Night
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Community Event
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Tail-gate Night
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Cookie dough fundraiser
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Fees
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Parents night
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Senior night
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Reminder - students who are absent for more
than half a school day may not practice or
compete that day without admin approval
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Activities/Athletics Code Meeting Fall Video
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Concussion Insurance Program
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Code Violations Statistics
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Holmen Booster Club Membership
https://www.holmen.k12.wi.us/activities/index.cfm
FOLLOW US!
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Join our Remind Group:
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Group Name
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Freshmen - HHS VB Class of 2027
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Sophomore - HHS VB Class of 2026
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Juniors - HHS VB Class of 2025
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Seniors - HHS VB Class of 2024
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This is where we will post updates, schedules,
and most up-to-date information
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Follow us on our other social media accounts
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Facebook (Holmen Vikings Volleyball)
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Snapchat (@hhsvball)
ANY
QUESTIONS/
COMMENTS/
CONCERNS?
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Ask away, OR…
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Email Coach Kelly at
HolmenVolleyball@gmail.com
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Holmen High School Volleyball will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday, July 17th, providing details on the upcoming season, coaching staff, tryouts, team practices, player expectations, and more. Players and parents are encouraged to attend and familiarize themselves with the handbook for a successful start to the season.
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Monday, July 17th INFORMATIONAL PLAYER/PARENT MEETING 2023 Holmen Volleyball
High School Coaching Staff Kelly Grabowenski, Head Varsity Coach Nicky Rose, Assistant Varsity Coach Chelsey George, Varsity Reserve Coach Hanna Niccum, Junior Varsity Coach Hailey Becker, Freshmen Coach WELCOME TO HOLMEN HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL!
Start Date and Tryouts Player/Parent Handbook Pillars of Character Lettering Criteria 2023 Fall Schedule Fan Apparel & Practice T-Shirts Player Pack Apparel Additional Requirements & Information Remind Group/Social Media Questions WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DISCUSS TONIGHT?
TRYOUTS: Monday, August 14thAND Tuesday, August 15th 12:30-4:00pm Grade 9 4:30-8:00pm Grades 10-12 Players must attend both days to be eligible to make a team Players must have online registration completed AND signed physical card on file with the athletic office no later than Friday, August 11thotherwise athlete will not be able to tryout. At the end of tryouts on Tuesday, players will be given a confidential letter with their tryout results. All spots are EARNED no players are guaranteed to make a team. Letters will contain the decision that was made, information on how to set up follow-up meetings if you would like one. Players are NOT ALLOWED to open their letters on campus On average, we keep 12-14 players per team Please note that we have many more athletes registered than we have spots available, so we will be making cuts this year First Day of Team Practices: Wednesday, August 16th START DATE & TRYOUTS
It is extremely important that all players and parents read through the entire handbook. Our players need to know and understand expectations on the first day of tryouts. We require a signed player/parent contract prior to first day of team practices to indicate everyone has read and understands all expectations prior to the start of tryouts. Code of Conduct: We expect athletes to convey sportsmanship by being respectful of teammates, coaches, parents, competitors, and rules of the game; exhibiting grace in the event of losing; and keeping a positive attitude at all times. While our goal is to be successful, competitive, and have fun, we do not want to jeopardize the reputation of our team, families, school, or community. There are many responsibilities associated with being a member of the volleyball program. Conditioning and training is not always fun, but it is necessary to prepare athletes for the physical and mental intensity associated with the game of volleyball. Be a good role model and lead by example. Every player should work hard during practices and competitions, actively encourage and show support for their teammates. HANDBOOK
Conflict & Communication We follow a mandatory 24-hour waiting period after any competition for a cooling off period Chain of Communication: 1. Athlete talks with their level coach 2. Athlete talks with their level coach and the Head Varsity coach 3. Meeting between athlete, parent, level coach and the Head Varsity coach 4. Meeting between athlete, parent, level coach, Head Varsity coach, and Athletic Director 5. Meeting between athlete, parent, level coach, Head Varsity coach, Athletic Director and Principal HANDBOOK (CONT.) Practice Expectations We expect all of our athletes to come prepared to all practices (and competition) BE ON TIME (i.e. be early to help setup), have appropriate gear/equipment, arrive with a good attitude and be ready to play.
Absences Players and/or parents should notify us as soon as possible if a player will miss practice or a game MUST be in written form (email, text, handwritten note). Being notified 15 minutes before practice does not count as excused. Players who miss practice prior to a game day with an excused absence will not sit out from playing based on their absence. On the other hand, players may miss important information and practice reps that could be detrimental to the overall dynamic of the team. It may make more sense for the coaches to make a line-up change based on other players performances in the most recent practice. An absence is unexcused if the player does not notify the coach before the absence occurs, or misses a practice for a reason that is considered unexcused by the coaches. If an unexcused absence occurs prior to a game day, the player will not be allowed to participate in the first set of the match. If missing practice becomes habitual (excused or not), then the coach and player will meet to evaluate the player s commitment to the team, discuss possible solutions, and determine if playing time should be forfeited. Riding the Bus Varsity will always be required to ride the bus after competition We encourage our athletes at all levels to attend the matches of other teams. If a player cannot stay and/or decides to ride home with their parents, they need to do two things: Add their child s name to the sign out sheet, AND Sign an Alternate Transportation Notification (yellow card) HANDBOOK (CONT.) Playing Time and Positions Playing time is not guaranteed and is determined on practice and match performances, attitude, hustle, leadership, and other factors Sometimes we may ask players to step out of their comfort zone and try other positions temporarily or permanently for the betterment of the team
Team Captains Each team has 2-3 captains either chosen by coaches or teammates depending on team. Captains should set the standard for their team and will have additional responsibilities throughout the season acting as a liaison between the team and coaches. Social Media Players, parents, and coaches are expected to portray themselves, their teammates, the volleyball program, the school district, and their community in a positive manner at all times. Everything posted online is public information - if it s something you wouldn t want the entire student body to see or read, then don t post or send it. Sexting is considered a code violation if they are involved in taking or distributing photos of themselves or other people. HANDBOOK (CONT.)
Our program has 5 Pillars of Character this year with input from our senior athletes. Each team will spend time focusing on these pillars throughout the season. At the end of our season, we will award five players in our program that have exceptionally represented each one of these pillars or displayed tremendous growth in that area throughout the season. These awards will be voted on by the entire coaching staff and presented at our end of season banquet. PILLARS OF CHARACTER Accountability The quality or state of being accountable, responsible Integrity Doing the right thing when nobody is watching, strong moral principles Commitment Always present, dedicated Positivity Great attitude and optimistic Grit/Perseverance Courage, strength and pushing through adversity with full intention of achieving success
A student-athlete may earn a Varsity letter if they have met the following: Must maintain good academic standards and remain in compliance with Holmen High School s academic policy. Must be a regular member of the Varsity team and have participated in at least 1/3 of total matches throughout the season. The player must also be a member of the official post-season tournament team. Must have no unexcused absence from practices, games, or tournaments. Senior athlete who has participated in the high school program for four years. Injured players may receive a letter if they have met the playing time criteria for the contests held up to the time of the injury, and/or have served the team in some capacity while being injured. Coaches reserve the right to withhold letters from individuals who display conduct and attitude detrimental to the success of the team, regardless of meeting the above criteria. This includes athletic code violations that occur during the season. LETTERING CRITERIA **Coach s discretion will be considered in all lettering situations**
Please refer to the Summer Calendar the August schedule During school, practices typically start at 3:00 pm most days Individual teams will lift right after school at 3:00 Note: We will always end at 5:30 on Wednesdays 2023 FALL SCHEDULE Fall schedule on website
2023 FAN APPAREL SHOP IS NOW OPEN Closes end of day July 20th Ordering now will guarantee items before September as they take 4-5 weeks to arrive Link to flyer: https://bit.ly/44j7O51 We will open another fan apparel shop in August after tryouts however those items are not guaranteed until end of September Players pack Closes end of day July 20th Will be shipped to home within 3-4 weeks Link to flyer: https://bit.ly/3rpye6E PRACTICE T-SHIRTS FAN APPAREL & PRACTICE T- SHIRTS Practice t-shirts are required to be worn at all practices unless we have special dress-up days approved by the coach. All players that make a team will be given one Holmen Volleyball practice t-shirt at no cost. Players have the option to purchase additional t-shirts for $12 each if they want to have extras. We will provide an order form for practice t-shirts after tryouts
Player Pack apparel is to be worn to and from away games Our goal is to arrive at competition sites looking like one unified program We will offer the same Player Pack items that we did in years prior All new players are required to purchase the apparel pack Cost: $135 for screen printed/embroidered items If any families have financial hardship, please contact Coach Kelly directly and assistance will be provided If players need replacement items, they can purchase these items individually at the team discount rate Payment is not required until after tryouts/teams are finalized PLAYER PACK APPAREL
Players must both be registered and have their physical info into the Athletic Office to participate at tryouts Homecoming Volleyball Night Community Event Tail-gate Night Cookie dough fundraiser Fees ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION Parents night Senior night Reminder - students who are absent for more than half a school day may not practice or compete that day without admin approval Activities/Athletics Code Meeting Fall Video Concussion Insurance Program Code Violations Statistics Holmen Booster Club Membership https://www.holmen.k12.wi.us/activities/index.cfm
Join our Remind Group: @holmenvo Group Name Freshmen - HHS VB Class of 2027 Sophomore - HHS VB Class of 2026 Juniors - HHS VB Class of 2025 Seniors - HHS VB Class of 2024 This is where we will post updates, schedules, and most up-to-date information FOLLOW US! Follow us on our other social media accounts Facebook (Holmen Vikings Volleyball) Snapchat (@hhsvball)
Ask away, OR ANY Email Coach Kelly at HolmenVolleyball@gmail.com QUESTIONS/ COMMENTS/ CONCERNS? Thank you for your time!
