2018-19: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF BADGER REGION ! Badger Region Volleyball Association Volume 5, Issue 12 | Feb. 14, 2019 THE BADGER BEACON www.badgervolleyball.org | [email protected] Voeck retires as president Notes Longtime official on the will stay involved in Badger Region, officiating Julie Voeck, who has served Region as President and Commissioner of the Badger Region Volleyball Association since 2008, is retiring Champs effective March 1, 2019. “I have thoroughly enjoyed We are busy preparing for serving the volleyball community the biggest and best Badger in Wisconsin for many years,” Region Championships ever! Voeck said. “I am looking for- Registration is now closed and ward to new challenges ahead of tourna- me in volleyball.” ment for- Jim Momsen will serve as matting/ President beginning March 1. scheduling His previous position of Vice will begin President will remain vacant until soon. elections take place in late spring Hotels are available downtown of 2019. through our website: badger- Momsen has served the mem- volleyball.org (click on Events). bership of the Badger Region as a * A reminder that you National Referee, Southeast Repre- can purchase official USAV sentative, Officials Assigner, Referee and Badger Region Apparel Chair and Vice President during his through the Burghardt’s Pre- years with the organization. given the new title of Executive changes will be tremendous Sale Online Store. All items “I’m very excited to begin my Director and will serve as the opportunities for each of these purchased can be picked up new role as the Board President principle representative to USA individuals and positive for our at Badger Region Champion- of Badger Region,” Momsen said. Volleyball, serving as Commis- membership.” ships (or shipped directly to “I’d like to thank Julie Voeck sioner for the Badger Region A resident of Wauwatosa, Wis., you, for an added fee). The for her outstanding leadership Volleyball Association. Voeck has been involved with the online pre-sale ends at 11:59 during her tenure with Badger Longtime official Jim Arts will Badger Region in many different p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18. Region. As she helped form and be appointed as Referee Chair, re- capacities prior to becoming * Club directors should know evolve the Region over the past placing Momsen who also served president/commissioner. She that Webpoint rosters will be 2 5years, Julie has accomplished that position in addition to the was the Referee Chair from pulled Friday, Feb. 15, for the many great things and set many role of Vice President. 2001-2008 and was the Officials t-shirt backs for the event. Make policies for the Region which All changes were approved by Assigner for a number of years sure your event roster is accu- have stood the test of time. the Badger Region Board of Di- during that time. rate in Webpoint that day for During this time, Julie has seen rectors on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, During her tenure as presi- accurate information to appear the Region membership grow at the quarterly board meeting. dent, a lot of growth and new on the shirt backs offered at the by over 400 percent. She has Voeck will remain on the Bad- initiatives have taken place in the tournament. mentored the officials, coaches, ger Region Board of Directors in Badger Region. * Volunteer coaches are still players, Board members, and the role of Past President as well • Junior participation went Badger Region staff to strive to be needed for High Performance. as Referee Ratings Advisor. from 7,000 youth athletes in 2008 Email brian@badgervolleyball. the best they can be.” “I am confident the energy Jennifer Armson-Dyer will be org if you can help on March and enthusiasm brought by these See VOECK, Page 2 15, March 22 or March 29. page 2 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

VOECK, from Page 1 parents interested in helping sup- and additional Region staff tion program. port their son’s/daughter’s teams • The Region has applied for Momsen is looking forward to to over 12,000 in 2008. through Serve United, tons of and received a number of USA his new role. • Boys 18-and-under exceeded coaching education opportunities Volleyball grants to support Bad- “Julie will be a tough act to fol- 1,600 athletes in 2018, up from and much more. ger Region programming low, but I look forward to work- 900 athletes in 2009. • Massive events such three • The Badger Region Board of ing with, and having the support • 148 registered junior clubs in 2018 weekends of Badger Region Cham- Directors has a much improved of, the Badger Region Board and Voeck is also very proud of pionships, the start of the Badger budgeting process Staff, as well as our membership, continuing to remember the lega- Region Power League, the Badger • A manageable grievance to continue our growth and im- cy of longtime official and player Region Qualifier, the Badger Boys process was introduced provement as a highly respected, Dale Rohde through the Dale Series for boys 13-and-under, Voeck has received numerous effective, and efficient organiza- Rohde Memorial Boys Volleyball numerous beach events and dozens awards and accolades from many tion,” Momsen said. Tournament each year. of youth player clinics. volleyball organizations through Armson-Dyer applauded Voeck’s “Dale and I received our Junior • Worked hands-on in dozens the years. leadership through the years. National and National rating of professional referee clinics She is a PAVO and USAV “Julie has been a steady pres- together,” Voeck said. “I am so for adults and junior work crew National referee, earning USAV’s ence as our President for many pleased that the Badger Region clinics to train youth players in prestigious Golden Whistle years and has helped lead the continues to recognize his influ- the art of officiating Award in 2002. Voeck became board and the Region through a ence in volleyball and commit- • Supported the growth of the an international referee in 2004 period of rapid growth in both ment to boys volleyball through adult volleyball through the Wiscon- and holds a National Beach membership and programming the annual tournament.” sin Volleyball Conference collegiate referee rating. She is president of offerings,” Armson-Dyer said. In addition to seeing growth in club conference and the former the Professional Association of “Behind her leadership, the membership and participation, Premier Volleyball League (PVL). Volleyball officials (PAVO) and Badger Region has refined its Voeck oversaw many other great During the same time, lots of is Chair of the USA Volleyball strategic direction to best serve initiatives in the Badger Region other changes have taken place in Rules Advisory Commission, our members while fulfilling our that were later copied by other the Region in the office proper: a position she recently was mission. I am grateful for her Regions or used by USA Volley- • The Region staff has grown to appointed to by USA Volleyball guidance over the years, both ball in other capacities five full time employees (Execu- CEO Jamie Davis. with the Board of Directors and • A successful in-Region High tive Director, Program Director, Voeck was also recently select- behind the scenes, and I’m con- Performance program. Tournament Director, Operations ed by USAV Director of Officials fident she is going to continue to • Allotted money for high school Manager and Program Specialist) and former Badger Region board do great things with USA Volley- boys programs, first-year officials, • The Region has moved offices member Pati Rolf to lead the ball in a leadership position that scholarships for graduating seniors, twice to accommodate growth Junior National Referee Certifica- she is passionate about.”

Another week Badger Region/AVCA of Power League is in the books recruiting tip of the week The Wisconsin Dells Center, With the start of the new year, the Badger Region unveiled its 2019 partnership Center Court, the Milwaukee Sting with the American Volleyball Coaches Association, where every week the Region Center and the LakeView RecPlex updates its website with a Recruiting Tip of the Week and Coaching Tip of the Week hosted another great weekend of Bad- from the AVCA. ger Region Power League Feb. 9-10. On Feb. 12, AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer shared with followers what it Thank you to all of the clubs, facil- mens to register with either the NCAA or NAIA eligibility center to be eligible to play ities, officials and fans who made it collegiate volleyball. such a great experience all 192 teams Previously on Feb. 5, DeBoer discussed contact regulations that colleges and universi- representing 30 different clubs. ties must follow at the Div. 1 level. The final weekend will take place All of these videos are available on the Badger Region website: http://badgervolleyball. April 13-14 and is guaranteed to org/avca-recruiting-tips/ feature lots of great action and There, users can also find an interactive map that takes them through all of the colle- lots of college coaches since the giate women’s volleyball offerings in the state of Wisconsin. recruiting period will be open for all universities at that point. waves announced for this year’s Badger Region championships

Weekend 1 (March 16-17) * Boys 12s: Sunday Only (AM) * Boys 13s: Saturday Only (AM) * B14, B17, B18, G16 (AM) * B15, B16, G17, G18 (PM)

Weekend 2 (March 23-24) * G12, G13 (AM) * G11, G15 (PM)

Weekend 3 (March 30-31) * TBA

2019 CARROLL PIONEER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Carroll Pioneer Volleyball is proud to continue our tradition of several camp opportunities to local athletes. Our summer camps offer opportunities to athletes of all ages and skill levels to focus on fundamental and skill development. Whether you are just beginning in the sport or at an advanced level, we have a camp for you to improve your volleyball and athletic skill. Take advantage of these early bird rates — register before June 1!

• Little Pioneer’s All Skills Volleyball Camp for 5K-5th Grade Boys and Girls JULY 15-18, 2019, 9-11:30AM $85 Contact • Pioneer’s 1st Contact Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls JULY 29-AUG.1, 2019, 9-NOON $90 BECCA SAAL Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball • Pioneer’s Attacker Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls 262.650.4825 JULY 29-AUG.1, 2019, 1-4PM $90 [email protected] • Pioneer’s Setter Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls To plan a visit, go to: carrollu.edu/visit JJULY 29-AUG.1, 2019, 1-4PM $90 • Pioneer’s Prospect Volleyball Camp for 10-12th Grade Girls AUGUST 3, 2019, 9AM-4:30PM, $65 Multiple Camper Discount: $10 Off Find more information and register at: piocamps.com page 3 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS ’19 High Performance program up and running Tryout registration Elite coaches tabbed to lead now open for elite Badger Region HP all-stars Badger Region teams Coaching selections for the 2019 Badger Region High Performance Boys and girls interested in the teams have been announced. This year’s Badger Region High Performance staff includes: program can now register for try- * Girls International Youth Head outs for one of four all-star teams Coach: BJ Bryant (St. Norbert Univer- in the state of Wisconsin. sity, One Wisconsin VBC) Registration can be found at * Girls International Youth Assis- www.badgervolleyball.org. tant Coach: Jeff Van Lannen (FC Elite) For the 2019 program the * Girls National Select Head Coach: Badger Region will be offering Badger Region will send four teams to HP Championships in 2019. Stacy Boudreau (UW-Whitewater) the following levels: * Girls National Select Assistant * Girls International Youth in downtown Milwaukee. travel experience led by highly Coach: Sara Angelos (Marian University) (athletes born in 2002 and 2003) For details on the training certified Badger Region staff * Boys National Youth Head Coach: * Girls National Select (ath- dates and camp dates that follow and HP Coaches. LJ Marx (Carthage College) letes born in 2004 and 2005) tryouts, visit the HP website at * Gain exposure to elite * Boys National Youth Assistant * Boys National Youth (ath- badgervolleyball.org. level coaching provided by the Coach: Tyler Frings (Marian University) letes born in 2001 and 2002) Midwest’s highest level club Goals of HP * Boys National Select Head Coach: * Boys National Select (ath- and college coaches. Brian Rushmer (Milwaukee Volleyball letes born in 2003 and 2004) * Expose athletes to high-level * Compete and train with Club, Marian University, Germantown other all-star caliber athletes Tryout dates college (NCAA and NAIA) High School) recruiters who attend the inter- from around the Badger Region. * Boys National Select Assistant * Girls born in 2002 and national tournament that the * Play against other all-star Coach: Brian Sharkey (Southport Vol- 2003: Friday, March 15 Badger Region teams attend. teams from around the coun- leyball Club, Indian Trail High School, * Girls born in 2004 and * Offer a college-like sports try and the world. Badger Region staff) 2005: Friday, March 22 athlete experience where ath- Can’t attend tryouts or have Badger Region Program Specialist * All boys: Friday, March 29 letes learn what it is like to be other questions? Email brian@ Sara Voigt (Royal VBC) will assist all of All tryouts are from 6 to 9 treated like an elite-level athlete. badgervolleyball.org or call 262- the teams and coaches in preparation p.m. at the Wisconsin Center * Be a part of independent 349-9785. for the HP Championship, too.

Parents to get free membership as part of Serve United H.E.L.P. So, what are the requirements to be a part It might be a four-letter word, but it could of the Badger Region’s Serve United pro- be a life-saver for coaches and club direc- gram? Parents must: tors looking for some assistance to get them • Obtain a “Chaperone” membership ($27) through the club volleyball season. • Get a background screening ($18) When a parent asks, “How can I help?” • Complete the SafeSport certification coaches and club directors can direct them to between matches at tournaments. It gets them program (free) the Badger Region’s Serve United program. off their feet. And it gives parents something • Take a handful of officiating modules The program encourages adults (parents, to do during down time. online (free) friends, fans, etc.) to be part of the club We feel that parents who have a strong Once these are completed, they will be sent volleyball experience and give their teams a opinion about the calls that are being made a reimbursement check and a goodie bag full hand throughout the season. on the court should try it themselves before of Badger Region gear. What sort of hand is up to the coaches and they return to the bleachers where they often Another positive of the program should club directors. But in the two years that the get glared at for their reactions to calls in the be very encouraging to parents of young program has existed, parents have contribut- game. athletes. The more SafeSport-certified and ed in some of the following ways: Parents who complete the requirements background-screened adults that are at • Line judging listed below will have their membership and events, the better. That way, more people • Scoring or scorekeeping background screening fees reimbursed by the are looking out for the safety of all the • Shagging volleyballs Badger Region. They’re doing their team a favor, players in the gym. • Acting as a second referee so we felt they should be rewarded. All partici- The next time you think you can H.E.L.P., Doing these types of things allow athletes pants in the program also get a free t-shirt and think Serve United. more time to rest, recover, eat and re-hydrate other cool Badger Region swag. Good luck this season! page 4 — BADGER BEACON celebrating 25 years Seniors eligible for pair of scholarships The Badger Region will again be offering graduating seniors the Athletes must meet the following criteria for both scholarships: opportunity to apply for scholarships available to both boys and girls. * Graduating high school senior in the year of application (students This year, the Region will select five boys and five girls who meet who graduate in winter will be eligible alongside students who gradu- the criteria for $500 scholarships that will be paid directly to the ate in the spring or summer) student’s college of choice once they * No code of conduct violations are enrolled. * Student athlete is member of the Badger Region and is in good In addition, two athletes, one boy standing with the Badger Region Volleyball Association and his or and one girl will also be considered her club for the Frisco Mo “Do Good” schol- * Submit a completed application form arship, if they meet the additional * Submit an acceptance criteria required for these $500 letter from a college, univer- scholarships. sity or other post-secondary Lisa Deppe, the founder and academic institution. (To owner of Frisco Mo, said her com- receive payment, proof of pany is all “about rewarding athletes registration and enrollment in who do good in their community a post-secondary school will over the past school year.” be required) To apply for any of the scholar- * Submit a letter of recom- ships, athletes should go to www.badgervolleyball.org and click on mendation from club director “Program & Education” and then on “Badger Region Scholarship.” There they can be taken to the application which is broken in two or 18s club coach parts. “Last year, we have 20 The first is required by all applicants. The last section is for athletes boys and 45 girls apply for who want to be considered for the “Do Good” scholarship, which the scholarships,” said program director Brian Sharkey. “It was great requires some sort of community service activity. The other Badger to learn about so many amazing student athletes who make up the Region scholarships do not require community service as part of the graduating class each year in the Badger Region.” criteria. The deadline to apply is April 5, 2019. Winners will be announced in May.

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New online Badger Region 12-and-under step-in rule an coaching certification available In an effort to promote approved Coaching Continu- option at Region tournaments continuing education for region ing Education during the cur- coaches the Badger Region rent quad (four-year Olympic The Badger Region is reminding of service, all subsequent serves has partnered with the Art of cycle) to be eligible to coach in coaches, directors and fans that for that term of serves must be Coaching Volleyball the following quad. tournament directors can decide if from behind the endline. to offer a “Badger The certification mentioned they want to use a rule modifica- When the team has scored Region Coaches above is one way to accomplish tion at the 12-under-age level for its 20th point in a non-deciding Certification”. that. New coaches will still be the 2018-19 season. sett, no more step-in serves will The certification required to complete the IM- For 12-and-under is FREE to Badger PACT program while experi- age groups (but not be allowed for the Region coaches enced coaches may also choose the 12 Open Divi- remainder of that set. and will be the primary vehicle from attending IMPACT or sion), servers can start For deciding sets, no for re-certification to be eligible an in-person clinic offered by in front of the endline step-in serves will be to coach in our region. AVCA, WVCA, and the Bad- and serve from ap- allowed after a team The approximately two-hour ger Region. proximately six feet in has scored its 12th certification process consists of Other education may be front of the endline. point. videos on coaching philosophy considered with pre-approval Court markings to This is a Badger and other “big picture” ideas from the Badger Region office. indicate the step-in Region-only rule serve line are suggested and concludes with a brief quiz For more information on the modification and is not in effect of the information covered. Art of Coaching partnership but are not required due to some for USAV Qualifier or the USAV Upon completion a certificate that the Region has for the 2018- facilities not allowing tape on the is also provided for download. 19 club season, visit our website floor. National Tournament. Beginning in the 2018- at www.badgervolleyball.org. All There will be a maximum Have questions? Email Badger 2019 season, Badger Region Badger Region coaches will get a of two step-in serve points per Region Tournament Director Coaches will need to complete free AoC premium membership term of service. After two step-in Kelly Lehman at kelly@badger- two hours of Badger Region this season. points have been scored in a term volleyball.org.

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Staff Jennifer Armson-Dyer Director of Operations [email protected] 414-507-1124

Kelly Lehman Tournament Director [email protected] 262-470-0837

Brian Sharkey Program Director [email protected] Eclipse 14 Lunar, left, and Eclipse 14 Solar are shown at recent tournaments. 414-313-9055 (cell) 262-349-9785 (office) Feb. 23-24: Girls 15-18 Badger Region Qualifier at waukee. Ages will include girls 11s, girls 12s, girls the Milwaukee Sting Center 13s and girls 15s Scott Spiess Feb. 24: Badger Boys Series for 13U at Adversi- March 29: Badger Region High Performance try- Operations Manager ty-Wisconsin outs for all boys at the Wisconsin Center [email protected] Training Center in Germantown March 30: Badger Region boys middle school clin- 414-303-5624 (cell) March 2: Badger Region boys middle school clinic ic at Concordia University Wisconsin after men’s 262-349-9785 (office) at Carthage College after men’s NCAA match NCAA match March 3: Girls 12-14 Badger Region Qualifier at Sara Voigt the Milwaukee Sting Center March 30-31: Third weekend of Badger Region Program Specialist March 3: Badger Boys Series for 13U at Center Championships at the Wisconsin Center in [email protected] Court in Waukesha Milwaukee. Ages will include girls 14s, all adult 262-349-9785 (office) March 8: Badger Boys Series for 12U at Milwau- divisions and the Dale Rohde Memorial Boys kee Sting Center in Menomonee Falls Volleyball Tournament. Fax: 262-349-9971 March 9: Professional Score Clinic at the Universi- April 6-7: Art of Coaching Volleyball clinic at ty of Wisconsin-Parkside Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., co-host- The Badger Region Volleyball March 10: Professional Score Clinic at the Univer- ed by the Badger Region Volleyball Association. Association promotes initiatives sity of Wisconsin-Parkside April 13-14: Third weekend of for safe, structured and fun March 15: Badger Region High Performance Badger Region Power League tryouts for girls born in 2002 and 2003 at the life-long volleyball experiences! April 18-20: National Collegiate Volleyball Fed- Wisconsin Center eration (college club) Championships in Denver, If you (or you or your organization) March 16: Badger Region boys middle school clin- Colorado. would like to advertise in a ic at Marian University after men’s NCAA match April 26-28: future Badger Beacon, contact March 16: Professional Score Clinic at the Wis- USA Volleyball Girls Junior Nation- Brian Sharkey at the phone consin Center in downtown Milwaukee al Championships for athletes 18-and-under in Dallas number or email address above. March 16-17: First weekend of Badger Region Championships at the Wisconsin Center in May 24-29: USA Volleyball Open Championships Milwaukee. Ages will include all boys, girls 16s, for adults in Columbus, Ohio. girls 17s and girls 18s. More online: June 27-July 6: USA Volleyball Girls Junior Na- March 17: Professional Score Clinic at the Wiscon- tional Championships for ages 11-17 in Indianap- www.badgervolleyball.org sin Center in downtown Milwaukee olis Twitter: @BadgerRegionVB March 22: Badger Region High Performance tryouts for girls born in 2004-06 at the Wisconsin June 30-July 7: USA Volleyball Boys Junior Na- Facebook: Center tional Championships for all ages in Dallas, Texas. Badger Region Volleyball March 23-24: Second weekend of Badger Region July 18- 22: USA Volleyball High Performance Championships at the Wisconsin Center in Mil- Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Pinterest: BadgerRegionVol

Instagram: BadgerRegionVB Have a great story idea or person you want featured in the Badger Beacon? Email Brian Sharkey at [email protected]. page 7 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Great work crews getting recognized “I worked at the Milwaukee now make conducting a clinic Region Referee Chair. Jim Arts, Sting Center boy’s tournament FROM THE worthwhile. one of our newest USAV National this past weekend. The FVP B15 REF STAND • With the growing popularity Referees, will take over the reigns. Blue team was an AWESOME and success of the Wisconsin I’m confident that Jim will do an work crew. They took their as- Youth Volleyball League, and its outstanding job. We’ve already signments seriously, while having sheet was outstanding.” demand for officials, it provides discussed a number of initiatives a fun time. The team also exhib- — John Nelson, referee the perfect opportunity to get that he has in mind to enhance ited great sportsmanship – The folks started and observed in this referee recruiting as well as spec- captain came over to the referee “I had the privilege to work the membership year. tator sportsmanship. stand and told me that the person Badger Region Power League this • It is looking like we have I have enjoyed my time as that just served for their team was past weekend at The Milwaukee enough folks for two additional Referee Chair for the past eight the wrong server. In particular, Sting Center. The Officials were clinics. We are targeting that the years. I particularly take pride Jade Brekheimer was great as an very impressed with the quality clinics will be facilitated at the and joy in seeing how our offi- R2. When he gets old enough, he of most of the work crews at the Badger Region office in early-March. cials’ cadre has grown in both should consider becoming a Bad- event. I was most impressed by Stay tuned for updates. numbers and quality. This is not ger Region Certified Referee.” the attentiveness of the Capital all my doing by any means. I have — Jim Momsen, CPT G15s Navy and the 16 Royal Referee Advancement… had the support of the Badger work teams. For Capital, Lauren Region Referee leadership and “I would like to recognize the Hazelett and for Royal, Brynn Five Provisional Referees have Board of Directors in implement- East Troy Juniors 16, coached by Mitchell were my R2s. Both did requested a formal evaluation to ing programs that have advanced Olivia Sobbe. This work team was an outstanding job, calling net move to the Regional Referee level. our officiating. I would also like super the entire day, providing faults, working with the score Their evaluations will take place to thank Nancy Paulson, for her information quickly and confident- table to authorized substitutions, at The Badger Region Champi- hard work and pride in her role ly. Team members that fulfilled provide the ‘ready’ signal, and onships in March. We received as Scorer Chair. the R2 position were diligent, mimic the fault signals after requests from five Regional Refer- Also, you may have heard that calling several net violations with moving to the side of the net ees to be considered as candidates I’m not going away. Thank you loud whistles, and asked questions where the fault occurred. Both of for advancement from Regional to the Badger Region Board of during time outs if they were un- you should consider becoming to Jr. National, and one request Directors in nominating, and sure of something. Thank you for a from a Jr. National be considered certified Badger Region referees.” electing me, as the next Badger job well done.” as candidate for National levels. — Jim Momsen, CPT Region President. Julie will be — Jerry Schewe, referee Both require advance planning a very tough act to follow, and and a formal evaluation session at Training news I wish her well on her new en- “I worked the River Falls Rage National Tournaments. deavors with USAV. I will do my Rally and had the Osceola 15-1 We are getting closer to the Best of luck to everyone! team for a work crew. They did a possibility/probability of holding best to work with the Board and great job. Their line judges made another professional/beginning Last but not least our membership to help guide some great line calls and caught referee clinic. Badger Region to bigger and some small touches. The score ta- • We continue to receive As many of you have heard, better things for all our member- ble caught a libero trying to serve additional inquiries regarding as of March 1, 2019, I will be ship — players, coaches, officials, in two positions and the score referee certification that would stepping aside as the Badger and parents. Art of Coaching Volleyball clinic coming to Milwaukee The Badger Region Volleyball Association “$50 off clinic tickets for Badger Region is partnering with The Art of Coaching Vol- Coaches” leyball to host an in-person clinic April 6-7 3. Go to the clinics drop-down menu and at Marquette University in Milwaukee. select “2019 Milwaukee Clinic“ Leading the clinic will be women’s national 4. Click “Register Now” to be taken to the team coach and longtime player , 2019 Milwaukee Ticket site former national team and Oregon State Uni- 5. Select the number of coaches you are versity coach Terry Liskevych and Luka Slabe, trying to register and click “Register Now” a women’s national team assistant and BYU 6. Fill in the coaches’ details and then click men’s assistant. This will be in addition to other “Proceed to Payment Options” exceptional coaches who will be on site. tryouts and using statistics. 7. On the “Registration Checkout”, you Drawing on national team, collegiate and Badger Region members should use the can paste your Badger Region Discount Code high school experience, coaches couldn’t ask for following steps to register for the event and ($50) that you copied in step 2 above a more knowledgeable group of presenters. receive a $50 discount. 8. Click on “Submit Promotion Code” to Topics of discussion will include, but are 1. Log in to Art of Coaching Volleyball apply your discount code not limited to, skill mechanics, offensive/ 2. Click on “My Discounts” and copy the 9. Click on “Proceed to Payment Options” defensive strategies, team dynamics, running Unique Discount Code under the heading to pay page 8 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Men’s National Team playing in northern Illinois Looking for a last-minute gift? How about “We always look forward to competing in some of the best volleyball in the world? the United States and the crowds at the Sears International volleyball returns to Hoff- Centre make for a great atmosphere.” man Estates, Ill., in 2019 as the Sears Cen- Among the U.S. players expected to com- tre Arena will host the world No. 2-ranked pete are 2018 Olympic medalists Matt An- U.S. Men along with Canada, and derson, , Max Holt, Aaron Japan on June 21-23 for FIVB Volleyball Russell, , , and Erik Nations League (VNL). and . Middle blocker All-session tickets are on sale now at Sear- sCentre.com. Single-session tickets and group The U.S. Men won the bronze medal at the Match Schedule tickets will go on sale soon. 2018 VNL Final Round in France. The team Friday, June 21 The VNL consists of 16 top men’s volleyball went on to win the bronze medal at the 2018 * 5 p.m.: China vs. Canada teams playing a round-robin format with FIVB World Championship in Italy. * 8 p.m.: USA vs. Japan each country hosting a weekend of matches A focus for the U.S. Men in 2019 will be Saturday, June 22 over six weeks. Six teams will advance to the evaluating players as the team prepares to * 2 p.m.: China vs. Japan final round, which will be in the United States qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. * 7:30 p.m.: USA vs. Canada on July 10-14 at a site to be determined. “I expect this season to be really competi- Sunday, June 23 As host, the United States will qualify auto- tive as our players look forward to 2020,” U.S. * Noon: Japan vs. Canada matically for the final six. Head Coach said. * 4:30 p.m.: USA vs. China Boys clinics to follow men’s college games The Badger Region is once again partnering with Wisconsin colleges and universities to offer a series of free boys volleyball clinics to middle school athletes. The 2019 clinics will take place after the collegiate men’s matches at the following institutions: Serving I Grades 4-6 July 7 * March 2: Carthage College in Kenosha. (Registration now closed for this event due to capacity) College Prep Grades 8-12 July 8-9 * March 30: Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. Last year, clinics averaged close to 22 athletes per event. Serving II Grades 7-8 July 9-10 Athletes will receive a free one-day USA Volleyball member- POSITIONAL DAY CAMPS ship to participate in the clinics, which are run by the coaches and players at the respective host institutions. Attackers/Blockers Grades 6-12 (G), 6-8 (B) July 10 To register, go to www.badgervolleyball.org. Setters Grades 6-12 (G), 6-8 (B) July 10 Passers/Defenders Grades 6-12 (G), 6-8 (B) July 11 Beach championship moves west One of beach volleyball’s most historic sites will host Girls Team Camp Grades 8-12 July 12-14 one of USA Volleyball’s biggest events in 2019. Manhattan Beach, Calif., will host the 2019 USA Na- Boys Team Camp Grades 8-12 July 20-21 tional Beach Tour - Junior Championships on July 18-23. Youth Day Grades 3-7 July 22-24 Athletes can qualify for the NBT-Junior Championships at 2019 National Beach Qualifiers (BNQs) that will be held Volley School Grades K-3 July 22-23 around the country. The top four pairs in each division All Skills Grades 6-10 July 24-26 from Beach National Qualifiers and a select number of bid winners from Beach Regional Qualifiers earn spots into the national championship. Players can register now for 2019 NBT events at nation- albeachtour.com. There is also a Patriot division for teams that don’t earn a bid, but still want to compete. Girls’ and boys’ teams in the 12-and-under and 16U divisions will compete July 18-20. Teams in the 14U and 18U divisions will compete July 21-23. page 9 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Fans can show sportsmanship, earn rewards This year, the Badger Region will have lots of signage remind- ing parents and spectators that the athletes, coaches and officials are doing their best and that this is only a game. No need for screaming at line judges. No time for criticizing players for a fault. No hollering at coaches during the middle of a tournament. There is a time and a place for that. But that time/place is not in a gym when a tourna- to great ESP spectators, and we’re Championship Desk at the Badger ment is being played. looking to the do the same this Region Championships in March That’s why the Badger Region year. Our staff and tournament with your wristband, you can is continuing to stress the mes- directors from throughout the state redeem it for great Badger Region sage of sportsmanship through its will be armed with wristbands swag. We’ll even let you keep the Enthusiastic. Supportive. Positive. that they will hand out at events to wristband as long as you pay it those individuals who model what (ESP) program. forward to someone you think is ESP is all about. As part of this endeavor, which being a good example for the ESP is being picked up by other Regions Turning in an item to lost and program. and sports organizations, parents found, helping clean up a spill and spectators are rewarded for that wasn’t your own, cheering All for being a good model of cheering for both teams, celebrat- as a person in the stands. loudly for a great rally – those are sportsmanship. ing a good volleyball play regard- Over the last three years, we all examples of things we’ve given For more, contact Brian Shar- less of which team you side with, or have handed out dozens — if not out wristbands for. key at brian@badgervolleyball. going above and beyond your role hundreds — of colorful wristbands Then, when you come to the org or call 262-349-9785.

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Julie Voeck Jim Momsen BJ Le Roy Kim Wudi (Commissioner/President) (Associate Commissioner/VP) (Treasurer) (Secretary) Elected in 2016 Elected in 2015 Elected in 2018 Elected in 2017 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Todd Mattes (Northeast Rep) Brittany Stephens Appointed in 2018 (Northwest Rep) Email: [email protected] Elected in 2018 Email address: [email protected]

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Holly Jablonowski La Crosse (Southeast Rep) Elected in 2016 Mark Rushton Email: [email protected] (Southwest Rep) Elected in 2018 Email address: Madison [email protected] Curtis Madson (Metro Milwaukee Rep) Appointed 2018 Email: [email protected]

Scott Blackmon Josh Price Heather Curley Angie Lubach (At-Large Rep) (At-Large Rep) (Junior Rep) (Independent Rep) Elected in 2017 Elected in 2018 Elected in 2017 Appointed in 2017 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Individual chairs Financial Chair: Anne Slattery Grassroots Chair: Lexi Middleton REGION STAFF and advisors who Junior Girls Chair: Adam Stikel Development Chair: TBD Director of Operations: offer input to the Junior Boys Chair: Jeff Liker Education Chair: BJ Le Roy Jennifer Armson-Dyer Board of Directors Referee Chair: Jim Momsen Beach Chair: Bill Petersen Program Director: Brian Sharkey but don’t have Score Chair: Nancy Paulson Officials Assigner: Larry Schoenick Operations Manager: Scott Spiess authority to vote Adult Chair: TJ Abshire Officials Rating/Training: Julie Voeck Tournament Director: Kelly Lehman at meetings: Program Specialist: Sara Voigt PAID ADVERTISEMENT

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