Warrior Plans

Welcome to the Inner Circle!

Below are team standards & schedules so you can plan accordingly! (schedule further below).

Mission:  Win as many games as possible.

Evaluation standards: Attendance / Attitude / Performance

Attendance - Be early and helpful.

Attitude

    Positive Vibes Only - to yourself and your teammates - it takes 7 positives to overcome every negative.  

    Be self-aware and make adjustments - if you're thriving , struggling, etc. 

    Hi! to All (Coaches, players, recruites, trainers, admin, SID) upon arrival.  

    Goodbye! to All upon departure

    Use names & make eye contact

    Speak with deliberate, productive intent.  (No swearing - there are better words).

   

Performance

    Keep ball from hitting the ground.

    Focus on what's successful & reduce unforced errors

Skills

    Communicate

    Serve with precision, tempo, and no spin consistently.

    Pass to the setter on the net. Communicate with passers for seam coverage.   

    Set to the best Attack/Block advantage

    Attack for the best advantage - weak block, weak defender, high and deep, tip

    Block - Watch ball setter ball hitter.  Block space or ball if tight. 

    Dig - know rotation strategy, be still on contact, dig high and 6’-8’ off the next. 

Schedule

Practice starts Aug 4th

Plan to practice every weekday from 8/4 until Thanksgiving starting at 7:30am at Clava, Lake Forest.

Mammoth Training Camp

Aug 7 Leave Irvine in the morning (Working on a Scrimage on the way up).  

Aug 8 Practice at 9am - Lunch - Activity - Dinner 

Aug 9 Practice at 9am - Lunch - Activity - Dinner

Aug 10 - Beach Tournament. - Lunch - Activity - Dinner

Aug 11 - Practice at 9am - Lunch - Activity - Dinner

Aug 12 - Breakfast and Depart Mammoth (Working on a Scrimmage on the way home) 

Meals - I will be looking for 2 people from each condo to lead meal prep for their condo.  Breakfast will be on your own.  Lunch and dinner will be held at alternating condos for the whole team.  Lunch at 

Game Schedule

Home games: Plan to arrive at the Venue ready for serve and pass at least 2 hours before game time.  Dinner is provided after the game. 

Away games: Plan to travel with the team in the bus.  For games in the SoCal area, plan to leave around 2, stop for a snack or coffee on the way or at the venue, and then dinner after the game.  

Nor Cal Games (Pacific Union & Simpson) - We will either be flying or bussing up.