| Longhorn Elite Volleyball Club |
| Player Handbook |
Table of Contents:
· Longhorn Elite Overview
· Behavior & Conduct
· Practices & Tournaments
· Uniforms & Equipment
· Players & Parents Responsibilities
· Problems & Concerns
· Player Commitment
· School Activities
· Communication
· Club Fees & Payment Options
· Agreement & Signatures
· Longhorn Elite Overview
· Behavior & Conduct
· Practices & Tournaments
· Uniforms & Equipment
· Players & Parents Responsibilities
· Problems & Concerns
· Player Commitment
· School Activities
· Communication
· Club Fees & Payment Options
· Agreement & Signatures
OVERVIEW
Longhorn Elite Volleyball is a non-profit volleyball club that was created in 2007 in
an effort to provide Houston and its surrounding areas with a place to enhance their
volleyball skills while building competitive athletes who will compete against
Houston’s finest. We strive to teach our members the value of TEAMWORK; the
importance of being competitive yet staying true to the sport.
SEASON AND TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
1. Everyone must tryout. Current or future members must tryout (no exceptions).
2. The club volleyball season starts in July and continues through mid-May (NAGVA
Championships).
3. Fees are based on the club’s estimated expenses. Fees cover: coaching staff,
equipment, practices, club registration, and miscellaneous office expenses.
4. Each member will be responsible for paying their own protion/part of Tournament
expenses, travel and lodging.
5. Uniforms may be purchased through the club at an additional cost to the member.
Longhorn Elite Volleyball is a non-profit volleyball club that was created in 2007 in
an effort to provide Houston and its surrounding areas with a place to enhance their
volleyball skills while building competitive athletes who will compete against
Houston’s finest. We strive to teach our members the value of TEAMWORK; the
importance of being competitive yet staying true to the sport.
SEASON AND TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
1. Everyone must tryout. Current or future members must tryout (no exceptions).
2. The club volleyball season starts in July and continues through mid-May (NAGVA
Championships).
3. Fees are based on the club’s estimated expenses. Fees cover: coaching staff,
equipment, practices, club registration, and miscellaneous office expenses.
4. Each member will be responsible for paying their own protion/part of Tournament
expenses, travel and lodging.
5. Uniforms may be purchased through the club at an additional cost to the member.
| POLICIES AND GUIDELINES BEHAVIOR AND CONDUCT · Players, coaches and supporters are to maintain a POSITIVE attitude and to conduct themselves with the highest level of sportsmanship at all times. · Players are to support and encourage their teammates at all times. Coaching and instruction is the responsibility of the coaching staff, not players or supporters. PRACTICES AND TOURNAMENTS · Players must make every effort to attend all practices and tournaments. Notification of absences must be made in advance to the coach. Coaches will advise players how they want to be notified, i.e. phone, e-mail, etc. · Coaching staff will determine player positions. · No player is guaranteed playing time in a match but will be guaranteed an opportunity to play at every tournament. · Rules concerning food and drink must be followed as per tournament location. (Most do not allow outside food or drink.) · Players may not leave a tournament site between or after games without notifying the coach. Teams will have refereeing assignments between games and after tournament elimination. ALL players will remain at the tournament site until ALL refereeing assignments are complete! |
| Communication & Commitment PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS Players wishing to discuss concerns with a coach must do so at a mutually agreed upon time and place. In the event that the discussion is not resolved in a satisfactory manor, the Club Director may be requested to step in and make the final decision. However, all players should make an honest attempt to resolve the issue with their team coach first. DISCUSSIONS SHOULD NOT BE INITIATED DURING PRACTICES OR TOURNAMENTS. Players arguing with a coach, club official or referee during a tournament will result in loss of playing time. PLAYER COMMITMENT Player commitment is essential for the success of the team. The volleyball season is from July through Mid-May. PLAYER AGREES TO COMMIT BOTH IN ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIALLY TO THE TEAM’S ENTIRE SEASON. The contract may be terminated by the player with a 30 day notice. OTHER ACTIVITIES Players who are accepted on the team and have notified their coach of other conflicting sports and/or activities are asked to provide their coach with a calendar of events that will cause them to miss practices and/or tournaments. Coaches must be notified of other events that will cause (2) two consecutive absenses per week as early as possible. This will enable the coach to adjust practices and line-ups accordingly. PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITIES Longhorn Elite is a non-profit organization. To help us continue to keep administrative costs low, we ask each player to help out by setting a good example of the club. The club’s reputation will be based by the example that it’s players show their volleyball peers and surrounding communities. In addition, making timely payments will secure that the costs of the club stay at a reasonable rate. |
| COMMUNICATION LONGHORN ELITE USES E-MAIL FOR ALL CLUB COMMUNICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AS MANY ADDRESSES AS YOU LIKE AND UPDATE AS NECESSARY. LONGHORN ELITE’S EMAIL ADDRESS IS ricci@longhornelite.com. AT THE FIRST PRACTICE, COACHES WILL GIVE PLAYERS SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO CONTACT THEM. IT WILL BE THE PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT COACHES FOR ABSENCES AND/OR TARDINESS. . |
CLUB FEES & PAYMENT OPTIONS
FEES ARE $655 a year.
FEES DUE:
July 8th- $655
Or
PAYMENT PLAN:
$55 per month (initial payment of $105) from July 2008 through May 2009.
There will be a $100 initial payment for all members.
Any candidate wishing to join after the tryout date will need to speak with the club director for contract modification..
FEES ARE $655 a year.
FEES DUE:
July 8th- $655
Or
PAYMENT PLAN:
$55 per month (initial payment of $105) from July 2008 through May 2009.
There will be a $100 initial payment for all members.
Any candidate wishing to join after the tryout date will need to speak with the club director for contract modification..
Longhorn Elite
Longhorn Elite Agreement
Player Printed Name ____________________________________
(Circle One):
- PAYMENT IN FULL:
$655 Due 7/08/08
- PAYMENT OPTION:
Aug. 1st - $55.00 Jan. 1st - $55.00
Sept 1st - $55.00 Feb. 1st - $55.00
Oct. 1st - $55.00 Mar. 1st - $55.00
Nov. 1st - $55.00 April 1st - $55.00
May 1st - $55.00
TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY July 08, 2008. I have read and agree to
Longhorn Elite Volleyball Club’s policy for the 2008-2009 Volleyball Season.
I hereby agree that this binding contract will be in effect for the entire 2008-2009 season
with Longhorn Elite Volleyball Club.
Signature ___________________
Date ________________________
