The Badger Beacon

2018-19: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF BADGER REGION VOLLEYBALL! Badger Region Volleyball Association Volume 5, Issue 14 | March 14, 2019 THE BADGER BEACON WWW.BADGERVOLLEYBALL.ORG | [email protected] Badger Region Championships have arrived! Let the games begin! For three consecutive weekends, the Badger Region Volleyball Association will take over the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Team: Fond du Lac Fusion 13-Purple Team: Midwest Penguins 13-Black Bid: 13 American Bid: 13 American in downtown Milwaukee. During that time, thousands of matches played by hundreds of teams and reffed by dozens of officials will take place at the “State Championships” of club volleyball in the state of Wisconsin. The first weekend of competition on March 16-17 features 240 teams competing on 34 courts. Age divisions include Girls 16s, Girls 17s, Girls 18s and all Boys divisions. The second weekend of competition March 22-23 will have 205 teams in Team: FC Elite 14 Navy Team: Midwest Penguins 14 Black Bid: 14 National Bid: 14 American Girls 11s, Girls 12s, Girls 13s and Girls 15s. Then on the Second weekend of Badger Region final weekend of the Badger Region Champi- Qualifier bid-winners announced onships March 30-31, there will be 164 teams The second weekend of the Badger Region At the 13s division, in a highly contest- — 89 Girls 14s teams and 75 boys teams who Qualifier solidified bids to the Girls Junior will be in town for the Dale Rohde Memorial ed match between Fond du Lac Fusion 13 National Championships for a handful of Tournament. Purple and Midwest Penguins 13 Black, FDL All three weekends of the tournament will teams March 4 came out on top. feature: at the Milwaukee Both teams accepted * Design Your Sign station where fans an Sting Center in bids to the Ameri- color signs or design their own to support a Menomonee Falls. can division of the brother, sister, son or daughter. In the 14s Girls Junior National division, FC Elite * A look back at 25 years of Badger Region Championships. 14 Navy came out which includes photos and banners that we are The Region also on top, winning the asking individuals to sign to commemorate awarded bids to Region’s Nation- our great milestone. three 12-year-old * Fundraising for the Juvenile Diabetes al Division bid. teams: Wisconsin Ice Research Foundation Midwest Penguins Team: Southwest 14-Blue 12-Purple (National), * Summer camp information from locations 14-Black accepted Bid: 14 American around the Midwest the American bid Midwest Penguins * Beach program information from around and Southwest Milwaukee 14-Blue accepted 12-Black (American) and Wisconsin Premier the state of Wisconsin a second American bid the Region had at its 12-Teal (American). Congratulations to all of * Great vendors including Burghardts, Vio- disposal thanks to a reallocated bid that the the teams who qualified. See you in Indianap- let Victoria, Fine Designs and more. Region was awarded. olis for Nationals! PAGE 2 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Details out about Art of Coaching Volleyball clinic The Badger Region Volleyball Program (Zidek) Association is partnering with 11:30 a.m.: 15 Minute Drills: The Art of Coaching Volleyball Competitive (All Coaches) to host an in-person clinic April 12:30 p.m.: Prize drawings, 6-7 at Marquette University in mingle with the coaches, clinic Milwaukee. close Leading the clinic will be women’s national team coach How to register and longtime player Karch Ki- Badger Region members raly, former national team and should use the following steps Oregon State University coach to register for the event and Terry Liskevych and Luka Slabe, receive a $50 discount. a women’s national team assis- 1. Log in to Art of Coaching tant and BYU men’s assistant. Volleyball Other coaches include: Ryan 2. Click on “My Discounts” Theis (Marquette), Christy and copy the Unique Discount Johnson-Lynch (Iowa State), Code under the heading “$50 Marie Zidek (DePaul) and off clinic tickets for Badger Catie Ratkowski (Divine Savior 4:20 p.m.: Out-of-System Region Coaches” Holy Angels High School) Drills & Ideas (All Coaches) 3. Go to the clinics drop- 5 p.m.: Scrimmage between down menu and select “2019 MILWAUKEE CLINIC Marquette and U. of Wisconsin SCHEDULE Milwaukee Clinic“ Green Bay 4. Click “Register Now” to be Saturday, April 6 6:30 p.m.: Coaches Social @ taken to the 2019 Milwaukee 8 a.m.: Clinic introduction Monarch Lounge sponsored by Ticket site Badger Region 8:10 a.m.: Advice from the 1 p.m.: Small Group Games 5. Select the number of Legends (Kiraly & Liskevych) (Johnson-Lynch) • Coaching Sunday, April 7 coaches you are trying to regis- 8:25 a.m.: Training More Philosophy (Liskevych) ter and click “Register Now” Efficiently (Kiraly & Slabe) 1:40 p.m.: Training Liberos 8 a.m.: In-Game Strategy: 6. Fill in the coaches’ details 9:15 a.m.: Training Your Set- (Kiraly) • Recruiting: Helping Offense vs. Defense (Kiraly & and then click “Proceed to Pay- ter (Johnson-Lynch & Theis) Slabe) ment Options” Players (Johnson-Lynch) 10:05 a.m.: Training Your 8 a.m.: Reading: A Part of 7. On the “Registration 2:20 p.m.: Middle/Setter OHs (Kiraly) • Running a High Every Skill (Kiraly & Slabe) Checkout”, you can paste your School Practice (Ratkowski) Connection (Theis) • Training 9:25 a.m.: Building a Defense Badger Region Discount Code 10:45 a.m.: Passing & Serving Players to Scout (Slabe) (Theis) • The Weight Room ($50) that you copied in Step 2 (Johnson-Lynch) • Terry’s Tips 3 p.m.: Blocking Techniques (Zidek) above (Liskevych) (Slabe/Kiraly) • Game Day 10:05 a.m.: All Season Drills 8. Click on “Submit Pro- 11:25 a.m.: Developing Your Details (Theis) (Zidek) • Training Players Who motion Code” to apply your Serve Receive Unit (Kiraly & 3:40 p.m.: Building a Culture Train Elsewhere (Kiraly) discount code Slabe) (Kiraly) • Stats You Need to 10:45 a.m.: The Future of the 9. Click on “Proceed to Pay- Noon: Lunch Track (Liskevych) Game (Kiraly) • Taking Over a ment Options” to pay

Badger Region/AVCA Recruiting Tip of the Week

With the start of the new year, the Badger Region unveiled * March 12: What makes the NAIA unique and different its 2019 partnership with the American Volleyball Coaches from the NCAA? Association, where every week the Region updates its website All of these videos are available on the Badger Region website: with a Recruiting Tip of the Week and Coaching Tip of the http://badgervolleyball.org/avca-recruiting-tips/ Week from the AVCA. The most recent Recruiting Tips include There, users can also find an interactive map that takes them * March 5: I committed to a college or university and now the through all of the collegiate women’s volleyball offerings in the coach has left, what can I do? state of Wisconsin. lady reds summer PAGE volleyball3 — BADGER BEACON camp CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

2019 LADY REDS SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP July 24-26, 2019 (Wednesday–Friday)

July 26-28, 2019 (Friday-Sunday) The camp is open to: High School Girls (Grades 9-12, including graduating seniors) Junior High Girls (Grades 6-8 in fall 2019) $390 Overnight campers $250 $310 $275 Two campers to a dorm room Commuters Overnight campers Commuters Dorms are air conditioned Two campers to a dorm room To register: Go online to: www.ladyredsvbcamp.com

For more information, contact: Leanne Ulmer Phone: 262-551-6681 | Email: [email protected]

2001 Alford Park Drive Kenosha, WI 53140-1994 WAVES ANNOUNCED FOR THIS YEAR’S BADGER REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS

Weekend 1 (March 16-17) * Boys 12s: Sunday Only (AM) * Boys 13s: Sunday 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) * G14 Open, G14 Club (AM) * G14 Wisconsin, G14 Badger (PM) *B12-14 (Saturday only ... AM Start) * B15-18 (Sunday only ... AM Start)

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 5 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Badger Region to debut Fall Youth Volleyball League

Debuting in the Fall of 2019, mental skills while playing in a select the role as coach and add the Badger Region Youth Fall structured competitive environ- a background screen for $18. Volleyball League is designed to ment that helps to promote the Background screen requests must offer competition and develop- high school programs that are be submitted by Aug. 9. ment for athletes new to volley- involved. The BRYFVL offers Coaches must have current ball at the middle school level. divisions for both boys and girls background screen before they The program operated by the in grades 5 through 8. can be on the court with youth Badger Region Volleyball Asso- athletes. ciation is a high school feeder Coaching info Safesport certification is man- program and relies heavily on the organization of high school All coaches must have current datory for all coaches. Users must and middle school coaches who USAV/Badger Region member- have your USAV membership in make up the league. ship. order to register for SafeSport. The league differs from club and pick their teams as they In addition to the member- Any coaches that need Safe Sport in that it depends on the lead- choose, many schools do not ship, coaches need a current training, click here to register. ership of the school contacts make cuts. background screen. When For more information, visit to make this happen. While Young players benefit by registering for the Badger Region www.badgervolleyball.org or schools can elect to make cuts having fun learning funda- Adult Membership, user should email [email protected]. PAGE 6 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS ’19 High Performance program up and running

Boys and girls interested in the Coaching selections for the 2019 Badger Region High Performance Badger Region High Performance program can now register for try- teams have been announced. This year’s outs for one of four all-star teams staff includes: in the state of Wisconsin. * Girls International Youth Head Registration can be found at www.badgervolleyball.org. Coach: BJ Bryant (St. Norbert Universi- For the 2019 program the ty, One Wisconsin VBC) Badger Region will be offering * Girls International Youth Assistant the following levels: Coach: Jeff Van Lannen (FC Elite) * Girls International Youth * Girls National Select Head Coach: (athletes born in 2002 and 2003) Badger Region will send four teams to HP Championships in 2019. Stacy Boudreau (UW-Whitewater) * Girls National Select (ath- * Girls National Select Assistant Coach: letes born in 2004 and 2005) in downtown Milwaukee. * Be a part of independent Sara Angelos (Marian University) * Boys National Youth (ath- For details, visit the HP web- travel experience led by highly * Boys National Youth Head Coach: letes born in 2001 and 2002) site at badgervolleyball.org. certified Badger Region staff LJ Marx (Carthage College) * Boys National Select (ath- and HP Coaches. * Boys National Youth Assistant Goals of HP * Gain exposure to elite letes born in 2003 and 2004) Coach: Tyler Frings (Marian University) * Expose athletes to level coaching provided by the * Boys National Select Head Coach: Tryout dates high-level college recruiters Midwest’s highest level club Brian Rushmer (Milwaukee Volleyball * Girls born in 2002 and who attend the international and college coaches. 2003: Friday, March 15 tournament that the Badger * Compete and train with Club, Marian University, Germantown * Girls born in 2004 and Region teams attend. other all-star caliber athletes High School) 2005: Friday, March 22 * Offer a college-like sports from around the Badger Region. * Boys National Select Assistant * All boys: Friday, March 29 athlete experience where ath- * Play against other all-star Coach: Brian Sharkey (Southport Vol- All tryouts are from 6 to 9 letes learn what it is like to be teams from around the coun- leyball Club, Indian Trail High School, p.m. at the Wisconsin Center treated like an elite-level athlete. try and the world. Badger Region staff)

By Jim Arts I also want to than my family in manner. Not every player is going Badger Region Ref Chair FROM THE being very supportive of me in to make every play 100% of the REF STAND my officiating career. Officiating time. But they still want your Hello Badger Region! takes a great deal of time and support. Officials try their best to First of all introductions are effort, I would not be where I am get every call correct, but some- become and official and have in order. My name is Jim Arts, without their support. times our decisions don’t please newly appointed Referee Chair had no regrets. I thoroughly en- I want to touch on one topic in Even refs need clarification everyone.on Especially rules younger for Badger Region. I have been joy what I do. Not to say there this article that is very important a USAV certified official for 8 isn’t a level of stress in officiat- for any athlete… Sportsmanship. players/officiating work crews, it years. Last year I obtained my ing, which there is, but I think At every Badger Region spon- can be very intimidating on the National certification in Ana- that stress has pushed me into sored event there is a Spectator court. They need your support. heim,CA at the USAV Girl’s 18 being a better official. Code of Conduct banner. While Volleyball matches can and National Championships. I want to thank the Badger many people just walk past this, it should be a fun event. Lets all try The National patch that I Region Board and especially is a critical element of why we do to make it one. wear when I officiate USAV Julie Voeck and Jim Momsen on what we do. Players complete to One last thing, we are always events is one that I proudly bestowing me this honor and the best of their abilities, coaches working on increasing our num- wear. But it was only obtained will do my best in this capacity. coach the best way they can, and bers. WE NEED OFFICIALS! with the help of Badger Region Our cadre of officials here in officials officiate the best that they We welcome anyone who wants officials over the years in help- Badger Region are very quali- can. to stay in the game. We have ing me achieve this. It has been fied in what we do and strive to Officials include: the official the best seat in the house on the a team effort. get better every match. It takes a on the ref stand, the down ref volleyball court! I have had (2) daughters that “team” to “produce” an official. on the other side of the court, have played club volleyball with One cannot be a qualified the line judges, and the people Come join us and find out how 1 that ent on to play NCAA official by just reading a book. at the scorer’s table. Everyone is satisfying an officiating career volleyball. I think watching Mentoring and feedback from doing the best that they can. They can be. If you have any questions, them play ignited my desire to quality officials helps immensely need your support as well as the I can be reached at Badgerref- stay in the sport in some capac- in an officials’ career. That’s how players on the court. So, cheer [email protected]. Take care and ity, and I made the decision to we learn and improve our skills. your players team in a positive see you on the courts! PAGE 7 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

Badger Region Badger Region Volleyball Association Volleyball Association 2831 N. Grandview Blvd. Suite 221 Pewaukee, WI 53072 Calendar of events March 15: Badger Region High Performance tryouts for girls born in 2002 and 2003 at the Wisconsin Staff Center Jennifer Armson-Dyer March 16: Badger Region boys middle school clinic at Marian University after men’s NCAA match Director of Operations [email protected] March 16: Professional 414-507-1124 Score Clinic at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwau- Kelly Lehman kee Tournament Director March 16-17: First weekend [email protected] of Badger Region 262-470-0837 Championships at the Wiscon- sin Center in Brian Sharkey Milwaukee. Ages will include Program Director all boys, girls 16s, girls 17s [email protected] and girls 18s. 414-313-9055 (cell) 262-349-9785 (office) March 17: Professional Score Clinic at the Wisconsin Scott Spiess Center in downtown Milwau- Operations Manager kee [email protected] March 22: Badger Region 414-303-5624 (cell) High Performance tryouts for 262-349-9785 (office) girls born in 2004-06 at the Wisconsin Center Sara Voigt Program Specialist March 23-24: Second week- [email protected] end of Badger Region Cham- 262-349-9785 (office) pionships at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. Ages Impact 15-Blue won the Westside Slam Tournament on March 10. Fax: 262-349-9971 will include girls 11s, girls 12s, girls 13s and girls 15s The Badger Region Volleyball March 29: Badger Region High Performance tryouts for all boys at the Wisconsin Center Association promotes initiatives March 30: Badger Region boys middle school clinic at Concordia University Wisconsin after men’s for safe, structured and fun NCAA match life-long volleyball experiences! March 30-31: Third weekend of Badger Region Championships at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. Ages will include girls 14s, all adult If you (or you or your organization) divisions and the Dale Rohde Memorial Boys Volleyball Tourna- would like to advertise in a ment. future Badger Beacon, contact April 6-7: Art of Coaching Volleyball clinic at Marquette Uni- Brian Sharkey at the phone versity in Milwaukee, Wis., co-hosted by the Badger Region number or email address above. Volleyball Association. April 13-14: Third weekend of Badger Region Power League More online: April 18-20: National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (college www.badgervolleyball.org club) Championships in Denver, Colorado. Twitter: @BadgerRegionVB April 26-28: USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships for athletes 18-and-under in Dallas May 24-29: USA Volleyball Open Championships for adults in Columbus, Ohio. Facebook: June 27-July 6: USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships for ages 11-17 in Indianapolis Badger Region Volleyball June 30-July 7: USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championships for all ages in Dallas, Texas. Pinterest: BadgerRegionVol July 18- 22: USA Volleyball High Performance Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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PAGE 9 — 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

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 coachinghas partnered with the certification Art of cycle) to be available 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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BOY’S ALL SKILLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP PAGE 12 — 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, China and derson, Micah Christenson, Max Holt, Aaron Japan on June 21-23 for FIVB Volleyball Russell, Taylor Sander, David Smith, and Erik Nations League (VNL). and Kawika Shoji. 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 John Speraw 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. 2019 SUMMER CAMPS The 2019 clinics will take place after the collegiate men’s matches at the following institutions: Serving I Grades 4-6 July 7 * March 16: At Marian University in Fond du Lac * March 30: Concordia University Wisconsin in Me- College Prep Grades 8-12 July 8-9 quon. 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 POSITIONAL DAY CAMPS membership 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. REGISTER ONLINE AT Players can register now for 2019 NBT events at nation- MARQUETTEVOLLEYBALLCAMPS.COM 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 Questions? Email divisions will compete July 18-20. Teams in the 14U and 18U [email protected] divisions will compete July 21-23. PAGE 13 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Fans can show sportsmanship, earn rewards This year, the Badger Region will have lots of signage reminding 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.

Pointers Elite/Prospect Camp | July 31-Aug. 2 /UWSPVOLLEYBALL We provide campers with a personalized experience so that our campers can feel comfortableof the Pointers learning Volleyball and growing. mindset We want movement! you to become part Athletics.uwsp.edu @UWSPvolleyball PAGE 14 — BADGER BEACON CELEBRATING 25 YEARS How is the Badger Region Board structured? The Badger Region Volleyball Association think policies or financial decision in the The state is divided into five parts geo- is governed by a Board of Directors that Region need to be changed. graphically for representation. Plus, there are must be elected by members on a regular Some policies enforced by Badger Region two at-large board members who you can basis. Area reps serve three-year terms, while come from USA Volleyball, our sport’s approach if you don’t feel comfortable with members of the executive board serve four- national governing body, so those can’t be your current rep. And there is a rep dedi- year terms. changed. But many others can. cated just to issues that surround our Junior Members, whether they are players, The Board is advised by a 11 chairpersons volleyball clubs and athletes. coaches, parents, directors, athletic trainers (or experts) in various parts of the game, You’ll be hearing from each Board mem- or officials, are encouraged to communicate and five staff members (some of which have ber twice a year in the form of a column in with their respective representative if they multiple responsibilities). the Badger Beacon. Now, let’s meet them:

Jim Momsen TBA BJ Le Roy Kim Wudi (Commissioner/President) (Associate Commissioner/VP) (Treasurer) (Secretary) Apponted in 2019 Election coming 2019 Elected in 2018 Elected in 2017 Email: [email protected] Email: TBA 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]

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C About Adversity-Wisconsin VBC: As we enter our 18th consecutive year of quality summer series programs, our staff would like to say Thank You to the athletes & parents who believe in our training & support our programs! Since 2016, our club has seen six TOP 15 FINISHES at AAU nationals. Athlete’s sign up based on the grade they are entering in fall. Our 7 week programs per below will be directed by I.M.P.A.C.T. certified coaches:

Summer Series Days June 10 – July 25 $375 This 7 week instructional program offers an approach to all skills within a competitive environment. SESSION LOCATION INDOOR GRADE/AGE DAYS TIME 1 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 2-3 Monday & Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30am 2 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 4-5 Monday & Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30am 3 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 5-8 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 – Noon 4 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 5-8 Monday & Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00pm 5 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 9-12 Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 – 9:30am 6 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 9-12 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 – Noon 7 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 9-12 Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 – 3:00pm 8 ATC Indoor - Court Positional Privates Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 – 3:00pm rd th No training on July 3 or 4 in Honor of our Nation’s Independence.

Summer Series Nights June 24 – August 08 $375 This 7 week instructional program offers an approach to all skills within a competitive environment. SESSION LOCATION GENDER AGE DAYS TIME 9 ATC COED Grades 5-8 Monday & Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00pm (2 courts) 10 ATC GIRLS Grades 9-12 Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 – 9:00pm (2 courts) rd th No training on July 3 or 4 in Honor of our Nation’s Independence.

Position Specific Fridays June 28 – August 09 $225 This 7 week session is for serious athlete’s that want to focus on their position of choice & strength. SESSION LOCATION INDOOR/OUTDOOR GRADE POSITION TIME 11 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 8-11 Defense & Setting 7:30 – 9:30am 12 ATC Indoor - Court Grades 8-11 Attacker 10:00 – Noon 13 TBD Outdoor - Sand Grades 8-11 Defense & Setting 7:30 – 9:30am 14 TBD Outdoor - Sand Grades 8-11 Attacking 10:00 – Noon

Fees are Non-Refundable: Spots filled by grade on a Locations: 1st come, 1st serve basis. Visit: AdversityWisconsin.org Adversity Training Center email [email protected] for all required forms. N113 W18750 Carnegie Forms and information: Drive Germantown, WI 53022

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“Developing Athletes with Character” girls | grades K-12 | Camp Director: Kim Wudi volleyball camps

Teamwork, leadership and goal-setting are Varsity Team Camp the core concepts enforced throughout the GRADES 9-12 | July 12-13 camps to ensure that campers leave with a $150* | overnight, meals included wide base of knowledge to help them be $115* | commuter, Friday dinner and Saturday lunch better overall players in this team sport. included Middle School Skills Camp High School Skills Camp GRADES 6-8 | July 7-9 GRADES 9-12 | July 14-16 $250* | overnight, meals included $250* | overnight, meals included $185* | commuter, lunch and dinner included $185* | commuter, lunch and dinner included Setter-Hitter Clinic Youth Skills Clinic GRADES 7-10 | July 10 GRADES K-3 + 4-6 | July 17-18 $90* | commuter, meals not included $60* | grades K-3, commuter, meals not included $90* | grades 4-6, commuter, meals not included Defensive Specialist/ Libero Clinic College Prospect Camp GRADES 8-12 | July 11 GRADES 10-12 | July 18-19 $90* | commuter, meals not included $150* | overnight, meals included Advanced Setter-Hitter Clinic GRADES 10-12 | July 12 * Fees listed are if registered by June 15 $90* | commuter, meals not included

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LITTLE BADGERS BADGER CAMP Ages 4–8 | May 30–31, June 1–2 Girls grades 7–12 | July 16–18 JUNIOR BADGERS BADGER ALL SKILLS Ages 8–11 | June 1–2 YOUTH CAMP BADGER ADVANCED Boys & Girls grades 4–8 | July 16–18 COLLEGE PREP CAMP BADGER BOYS CAMP Girls grades 7–12 | July 8–10 Boys grades 7–12 | July 16–18 OVERNIGHT TEAM CAMP POSITION CAMPS Girls High School Teams | July 12–14 Girls grades 6–12 | July 19, 20 ONE-DAY TEAM CAMP SERVING CAMPS Girls High School Teams | July 14 Girls grades 6–12 | July 19, 20

• 22 All-Americans in six years • Six-straight NCAA Regional Appearances • 2014 Big Ten Champions • 2014 Big Ten Coach of the Year • 2013 NCAA National Finalist CAMPS.UWW.EDU

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Sand Volleyball Camp for both BOYS & GIRLS

8 weeks of skills training and fun competition starting the week of June 17th and finishing the week of August 5th. Attend as many days as you want during that time period, according to your schedule!

High School and Middle School sessions led by Varsity Head Coaches Brian Rushmer and Jimmy Burg!

More information and online registration at: https://www.ozaukeevolleyballclub.com/summersandcamp

Where: The 5 sand volleyball courts located Brian Rushmer behind Galioto’s Twelve21 in Cedarburg Head Coach WI State Champion Germantown Boys Volleyball High School sessions only cost $200 and run Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs from June 17 through the week of Aug 5th. Sign up for either 1-3pm or 3-5pm

Middle School sessions cost $165 and are Tues & Jimmy Burg Thurs from June 18 through the week of Aug 5th Head Coach Conference Champion from 12-1:30pm Cedarburg Girls Volleyball

2019 UW-OSHKOSH SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS

CAMP 1: June 10-13, 2019 CAMP 4: July 15-18, 2019 Girls All-Skills Camp • Grades 4-10 Girls All-Skills Camp #2 • Grades 4-12

CAMP 2: June 30-July 2, 2019 CAMP 5: August 1-4, 2019 Girls Competetive Camp • Grades 7-12 Boys Individual/Team Camp • Grades 7-12

CAMP 3: July 10-12, 2019 CAMP 6: August 7-10, 2019 Girls Elite Position Camp • Grades 7-12 Girls Individual/Team Camp • Grades 8-12

Air Conditioned Housing • Register online at volleyball.uwoshkoshsportscamps.com

To have a brochure mailed to you or for any questions, please contact UW-Oshkosh women’s volleyball head coach Jon Ellman at (920) 424-1392 or [email protected] register at camp offerings www.susiejohnsonvolleyball.com youth camp day camp high school tournament july 8 -10|9 am - 12 pm | klotsche center july 8 - 10|9 am - 3 pm | klotsche center july 15 -17 | klotsche center $115 $230 Commuter $130 | resident $230 POSITION CAMP college id CAMP attacker, setter, passer & defender SERVING CAMP august 5|9 am - 3 pm | klotsche center august 6|9 am - 3 pm | klotsche center august 6|6 - 7:30 pm | klotsche center $95 $95 $45