Badger Region Volleyball Association Volume 6, Issue 20 | June 4, 2020 THE BADGER BEACON WWW.BADGERVOLLEYBALL.ORG | [email protected] AND THE WINNERS ARE ... Ref, clinician Meet the 2020 Badger Region/Frisco Mo scholarship recipients John Nelson

The Badger Region has Aubree Bucheger team leader and a positive announced the 17 winners of (One Wisconsin) role model. She understands earns national scholarships handed out on * Hometown: Oconto the sacrifices needed to ac- behalf of the Board of Direc- * High complish team goals.” tors and Frisco Mo apparel. School: USAV award Let's take a few minutes and Oconto Laura Cassidy read about what makes these * College: (DePere Diggers) John Nelson of the Badger Region has student athletes so unique: TBA * Hometown: De Pere been awarded the Junior Outstanding Cli- * Previous * High School: De Pere nician award from USA Volleyball. Girls Clubs: Wis- * College: UW-La Crosse The award ceremony was scheduled to be May 20 in Minneapolis, Minn., at the Doro- Brooklyn Anderson consin Power, * Previous Clubs: NA thy C. Boyce Banquet but was canceled due (Wisconsin Premier) FC Elite, * Quote: “As an athlete, to the current climate. * Home- Northern Laura is the “We are happy to announce the recipients town: Mil- Lightning strongest of the Junior Assembly Leadership Service waukee * Quote: Over these past leader and Awards,” said Chris Clauss, chair of USA Vol- * High years, Aubree has grown in team player leyball Recognition and Award Commission School: Ru- many aspects of her game I have ever and the Junior Assembly Leadership Awards. fus King and has always demonstrated had the “We applaud their service and contributions * College: impressive work ethic and privilege to the junior volleyball TBA commitment. of working * Previous with. Not community.” clubs: 414 Claudia Buchholz (RVA) only does she Nelson, who resides Milwaukee * Home- demonstrate her knowledge (ironically) in Nel- Elite, High Velocity Beach town: Wauke- of volleyball to others, but she son, Wis., became VBC, G-Force VBC, Falls sha does so in a very supportive, a Junior National referee in 1998. He is Focus, Junior Vikings * High non-judgmental way. Laura an IMPACT-certified * Quote: “Brooklyn is very School: Kettle makes everyone around the member who has respectful of her teammates Moraine game of volleyball want to be been a key educator and coaches, the Wisconsin * College: better players. Like academics, in leading junior Premier family and to com- Augustana she gives 100% on the court work crew clinics in petition she faces. You can * Previous at all times, and her mental northwest Wisconsin always find Brooklyn with a Clubs: NA toughness is contagious!” smile, and she will always ask * Quote: “We have watched for the past decade. how you are doing!” her evolve as a player, a great See SCHOLARSHIP, Page 3 And most impor- tantly, he’s all about doing it right. "John is a shining example of Badger Region and Wisconsin What coach influenced you most? volleyball," said executive director Jennifer On May 18, the final full week the Badger Armson-Dyer. "His passion for the sport Nominee: John Simon shines through in his officiating and will- Region put out its Daily Downtime Blog, we "John Simon, Head Coach of the Wauwato- ingness to help teach the next generation asked you on Monday to share with us who your his craft. John is extremely deserving of this favorite or most influential coach was. Thank sa East Boys team. John was my varsity coach at Whitefish Bay High School in ‘83 and ‘84. national recognition and we thank him for you to all of the folks who took the time to nom- "John has been coaching for 37 years his service both on and off the court. " inate an amazing coach. And congratulations to between WFB and Tosa East and has amassed He is also heavily involved in officiating everyone who was recognized by a player, fellow well over 900 victories. John taught me how with the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference coach or parent for being such a stand-up repre- to work hard and have fun doing it. John (college club). Nelson received the Dale sentative of the volleyball community. brought/brings positive energy and an incred- Rohde “Silver Whistle Award” at the 2015 Here are all the submissions we got in their Wisconsin Volleyball Conference Champi- own words: See COACHES, Page 2 onships. PAGE 2 — BADGER BEACON

COACHES, From Page 1 do not matter. Coach has taught me that if I without her guidance and support! can look back on a competition and know I Nominator: Alexandra (alexandrathelibero) ible body of knowledge to the gym everyday. put forth all of my effort...I AM A WINNER! ~ John’s love and dedication for volleyball is I would chose Coach Faith over any D1 highly only exceeded by his love dedication to his acclaimed coach or life supporter...she is TRU- Nominee: Al Rogers players. LY one of a kind! Al Rogers was a huge influence in my Nominator: Dann Jacobson Nominator: Emily Braun volleyball career. Al was the coach of the first ~ USAV, really USVBA because it was that long ~ ago, men's team that I played on. Al was a Nominee: John Rein Nominee: JJ Eaton and good coach. He was good at teaching skills as Badger Region Volleyball my most influ- Tim Matelski well as good with the team on the court. Later ential coach is John Rein because in the little when I coached a team I always tried to think As a parent, I have experienced many dif- of how would Al do it. time I have been in the Vhawk Club he has not ferent coaches and styles. By far our favorite only has helped me grown physically but also Al was also a National referee. He is the coaching experience was Coach JJ Eaton one that got me started as an official. I got to mentally in the game of volleyball. Including and Coach Tim Matelski at the former Fox teaching me different aspects of life and many work a few matches with him and learned Valley Thunder Club during her 14s season. many things while we drove to the match. valuable lessons. He has always believed in me They were so instrumental in my daughters and pushed me to my limits knowing I can do I got to watch him do a match between the development as a setter! They knew how USA men and The Netherlands team. He also anything I put my head to. What makes him to make each teammate feel important and special is that he is always there for his athletes played a big part in me getting to call lines understand their roles. They took 10 girls and in a women's match between USA and Japan on and off the court being with them every bonded them for life! Many of them still chat step of the way. He is also a hero in the vball when I was a young official. on Snapchat. The season was successful and Nominator: John Nelson community for always giving his athletes his the most memorable season for us as parents! full attention and working with them until they Boom! That was Coach JJ’s catch phrase! It ~ can do the drill or specialty over and over again will forever be ours too. Thank you to both of without mistakes them for an amazing experience. Coach Tim Nominee: Michel Delisle Nominator: Mandy Duellman still coaches, at Impact Volleyball Club now ~ as a 17s Coach! Hope to play for him again My most influential coach has got to be when she is a 17!! Michel Delisle (RVA-Boys Navy 18’s) She is so Nominee: James Haferman Nominator: Jennifer Duane Moore much more than just a coach. She is a friend ~ and a mentor for every player she coaches. She My JV volleyball coach in high school. goes above and beyond teaching skills on the James Haferman. He pushed us to be better, Nominee: Kaily Erdman court and off. If there’s a certain position you he was hard on us, but made us dig deep. want on the court and you are willing to work My senior year, I was the starting setter, he Kaily Erdman has been my coach now for for it she will do whatever she can to make that helped me with the mind control part, being two years and is absolutely amazing. She has happen. If there’s a college that you want to the leader, and taking one for the team. It helped me become a better player and person attend she will help you contact the coaches, worked, 1988 State VB Champs!! all around. She gets very competitive and into send referrals and attend your signing. Outside Nominator: Carol Geidel the game just as much as the whole team. She is a phenomenal coach. She has also gone of the gym she is just as amazing, the life that ~ out of her way to make the BEST possible she has lead and her many accomplishments relationships with every single girl on our really make you want to be a better person. Nominee: Jim Plaisted team no matter if they are the loudest or the With everyone she helps and all she does I’m Jim Plaisted is the best coach someone quietest. She does anything in her power to not sure she even sleeps most nights. But that is could ask for. After starting the club (MVC) make each one of my teammates a better just the type of person she is and that is why she a lifetime ago, he came back to spread his person and volleyball player. definitely is “The Best Coach.” knowledge to his team. He took the time to Nominator: Addie Andersonn Nominator: Jordan Krause acknowledge each player’s individual game and knew how to use it. He took a group of ~ ~ average players and made us a great team. Nominee: Tiffany Clark Nominee: Alan Capps Nominator: Luke Minard The most influential mentor for me in My name is Leah Ciriacks and I play for ~ volleyball is Tiffany Clark. She is always there Coach Alan Capps with the u13 eclipse solar if I need advice or a friend. She has helped volleyball team out of Hartford. I have been Nominee: Faith Hart me become more confident in myself and my playing volleyball since second grade where I playing ability. She has helped me become played at the YMCA and my parents coached Coach Faith Hart of the Eclipse Volleyball a better player and I don’t know what I’d do me. I then started to play for other leagues/ Club out of Hartford WI. My name is Emily without her!I met her at volleyball camp clubs. This last year was my first year playing Braun and I cannot pass up any opportunity to when she approached me at an off-court with Eclipse and it was amazing. Coach Capps brag about my coach, coach Faith, my mentor, session with a hug. We had 10 minutes to get is a wonderful coach. He is so supportive but my #1 fan, my advocate, my voice of reason and to know someone and she came up to me and he challenges us. My skills and confidence have encouragement. This holds true on and off the asked to be my partner. She inspires me every definitely grown so much this year. Even with court! Coach Faith is 110% dedicated to "team" single day with the way she plays, her attitude the pandemic, he works so hard to keep us and family..sticking together and supporting and her willingness to help other people and involved as a team. He is the best. one another no matter what! Wins and losses the planet. I can’t imagine what I’d be like Nominator: Leah Ciriacks PAGE 3 — BADGER BEACON

SCHOLARSHIP, From Page 1 * Quote: “Maddie is the student-athlete any Avery Pohlman (MVC) and all coaches want on their team and not * Hometown: Appleton Madeline Davis-Troller (Wisconsin Performance) only because of her physical ability and high * High School: Appleton North * Hometown: Cottage Grove game IQ. Her work ethic, leadership, coach- * College: Maryville University * High School: Monona Grove ability and outstanding personal character * Previous Clubs: Wisconsin * College: Wesleyan University put her on a different level compared to other Volleyball Academy Nightmares * Previous Clubs: North Star student-athletes.” * Quote: “Avery approaches * Quote: “Mady is the con- Emily Schliesman (Eclipse VBC) volleyball with an extreme- summate teammate and makes * Hometown: Juneau ly pragmatic outlook to the everyone around her perform * High School: Beaver Dam amount of work it takes to grow to their potential. That is the * College: Carroll University his game. On top of what Avery has been able beauty of Mady as a player; she * Previous Clubs: One to change his body into; he is one of the most doesn’t just perform as an individual, but creates an Wisconsin, Wisconsin Power, mentally tough athletes I’ve been privileged to be atmosphere in which everyone on her team wants River City arou n d .” to be the best possible version of themselves. I can’t * Quote: “As an athlete, Em- Jackson Van Engen (MVC) describe leadership better than that.” ily is an extremely hard work- * Hometown: Hubertus * High School: Germantown Elizabeth Fortune (Balance) er. She arrives at practice early and I see her * College: Illinois Institute of * Hometown: McFarland doing setting practice drills on her own before Technology * High School: McFarland practice and during breaks. She’s continually * Previous Clubs: NA * College: UW-Madison striving for improvement in her skills.” * Quote: “Jackson’s drive * Previous Clubs: Capital VBA when on the court is only the tip * Quote: “Lizzy always Boys of the iceberg to his character. showed up ready to play in Joshua Hoening (Southport VBC) Through his interactions with practice, and even though she * Hometown: Kenosha younger kids during our youth camps, he has is not going on to play college * High School: Kenosha shown leadership abilities that will only help him volleyball, she never took a day Bradford when he arrives to college.” off. This was a true test of her character. She was * College: St. Norbert College willing to step into whatever role I needed her * Previous Clubs: Epic VBC in practice with just a smile and a willingness to * Quote: “Joshua leads by ex- Frisco Mo w or k .” ample. He is the poster-child for Girl: Lauren Glissendorf (Crossfire VBC) taking responsibility for himself * Hometown: Janesville Madeline Hoch (Midwest Penguins) and his teammates. His effort * High School: Janesville Craig * Hometown: Franklin level on the court leaves nothing to question. And * College: Edgewood College * High School: St. Thomas More off the court he goes above and beyond to assist * Previous Clubs: Rock VBC * College: University of Alabama others in whatever way he can.” * Community service project: * Previous Clubs: Southwest Coaching for the Rock VBC * Quote: “I have watched Maddie transform Colin Kenney (MVC) juniors program. "I wanted to herself into a confident individual, a team leader, * Hometown: Shorewood give back to the volleyball club and a role model. She is very positive and always * High School: Shorewood that started me on my volleyball journey. This wears a smile. It was always refreshing to see * College: Lakeland University coaching experience also showed me that I would Maddie carry herself in a Christian-like manner, * Previous Clubs: NA love to become a club coach later in life." often with a kind word for a teammate, or a * Quote: “It is clear that Colin * Quote: “Lauren has been dedicated to Rock comment that makes someone see the "glass is is a high-character young man. VBC for seven years as a player and now contin- half full" in situations. It was no surprise to me when ues to coach their 12s team – something she has I learned how involved Colin is done for the past three years. This willingness Renee Michaels (South Shore Slam) with coaching younger kids in to give back to the sport before she is even done * Hometown: Sheboygan the Shorewood High School program. He also playing herself speaks to her character.” * High School: Sheboygan uses his time to help with the middle school levels South in the Shorewood district. I’m sure his positive Boy: AJ Hevrdejs (Spike Milwaukee) * College: UW-Madison and competitive attitude is a huge draw for the * Hometown: Hartland * Previous Clubs: Wiscon- kids he interacts with.” * High School: Arrowhead sin Volleyball Academy * College: UW-Oshkosh * Quote: “Not only is Renee a Ethan Moll Hind (Madison Elite) * Previous Clubs: Motion, model athlete, but she also excels * Hometown: Madison Southwest in everything else that she does. * High School: Madison * Community service project: She displays great attitude in all aspects of life.” Memorial Appalachia building and repair- * College: Edgewood College ing homes. “I enjoy learning new Maddie Rettler (Milwaukee Sting) * Previous Clubs: Capital skills and giving back to those * Hometown: West Bend * Quote: “Ethan is a leader in who can’t do home repairs on their own.” * High School: West Bend many ways. He leads through his * Quote: “He was an extremely conscientious West ability to shoulder the major- player, who understood his role on the team. * College: Upper Iowa ity of the passing and hitting load, and also is In no way was A.J. a ‘freak athlete’ by today’s University supportive of his teammates. They rely on him standards, but that would never stop him from * Previous Clubs: West heavily to steady the group when things are going pushing himself to get to the next ball quicker or Bend Elite, West Bend Power bad on the court” finding a way to get better and serve his team.” PAGE 4 — BADGER BEACON Movie focusing Columbus, K.C. on men's, boy's to host pair of volleyball set for national events USA Volleyball announced two junior nation- June 4 release al championships sites last week. Columbus will host the 2021 USA Volley- A new movie being released June ball Girls 18s Junior National Championship 4, "Match Point: The Rise of Boys and (GJNC18) from April 23-25 at the Greater Men’s Volleyball," follows U.S. Men’s Columbus Convention Center. Kansas City Volleyball National Team Head Coach will host the 2021 USA Volleyball Boys Junior John Speraw, collegiate coach Nickie National Championship (BJNC) from June 30 to Sanlin (McKendree University) and July 7 at the Kansas City Convention Center. youth club director Ed Wrather (Vortex Volleyball Club) on a journey through Columbus: GJNC 18s the state of men’s volleyball across the The GJNC18 is expected to draw approximate- country. ly 300 teams, nearly 3,000 players and over 5,000 Along with several others, they dis- dia campaign is being organized and family and friends of the players from across the cuss the opportunities men’s volleyball implemented by graduate students from country. is presenting to the youth of America, the Center for Emerging Media Design the problems that the sport is facing Columbus has hosted four USA Volleyball Na- & Development at Ball State University. tional Championship events since 2012. The city and the goals of the Olympic quali- Executive producers are Dr. Adam Kuban fying U.S. Men’s National Team. The was the host site for the 2015 and 2017 BJNC and Dr. Jennifer Palilonis. These projects as well as the 2012 USA Volleyball Girls Junior opportunities and problems within were also developed in collaboration with diverse and under-served communities National Championship. Columbus hosted the First Point Volleyball Foundation, a non- Opens on four previous occasions (1930, 1952, in America is a highlighted point of profit organization dedicated to creating 2000 and 2019). interest within the film. opportunities for young men to develop "Match Point" is also an organized, as players and people by advancing and Kansas City: BJNCs transmedia effort to bring awareness to supporting boys and men’s volleyball The 42nd annual BJNC is likely to have nearly the sport of boys and men’s volleyball across the nation. in the United States. The “Match Point” The official premiere is scheduled for 550 teams and 6,000 athletes playing in Kan- campaign features a website, blog, a LIVE, interactive Facebook Premiere sas City in 2021. Kansas City has hosted three social media presence, podcast and Watch Party next Thursday June 4th previous USA Volleyball National Champion- gaming app. These channels of commu- and the full documentary will be avail- ship events. Kansas City was the site for the 1991 nication give people access to the sport able on our site to watch. USA Volleyball Open National Championship, of boys and men’s volleyball like never The official trailer was released along with hosting both the Girls and Boys before. last week on social media and is also Junior National Championships in 1993. Further, The documentary was directed and available to view on the USA Volleyball Kansas City has hosted three National Collegiate filmed by students in the Departments website. Check it out: https://www. Volleyball Federation National Championships of Journalism and Telecommunications teamusa.org/USA-Volleyball/Features/ in conjunction with USA Volleyball in 2012, at Ball State University. The transme- Match-Point 2015 and 2017. Louisville to host 2021 adult nationals May 28-June 2 USA Volleyball has an- of activities and sites to visit, and converging on the host city. Players nounced that Louisville, the Kentucky Exposition Center range in age from 18 to 80-plus Kentucky, will host the 2021 will help provide many lasting with the oldest age division being USA Volleyball Open National memories on the courts.” the Men’s 78-and-Over bracket. Championship. The Open Nationals, formed “Louisville has a large volleyball The 2021 USA Volleyball Open in 1928, will be in its 91st edition fan base and an affinity for cham- National Championship will be in Louisville. The event has been pionship-level volleyball," Louis- held May 28 to June 2 at the Ken- held annually except for two years ville Sports Commission (LSC) tucky Exposition Center. Louisville to Louisville in 2021,” USA Volley- during World War II and this President and CEO Karl F. Schmitt last hosted the USA Volleyball Open ball Director of Events Kristy Cox year’s event due to the COVID-19 Jr. said. "And our local hospitality National Championship in 2013. said. “Louisville was an excel- pandemic. The Open Nationals industry is ready to roll out the “We are excited to bring back lent host city for the 2013 Open typically draws in excess of 500 red carpet for all the adult athletes, the Open National Championship Nationals. Louisville has an oasis teams with 6,000-plus players family members and fans.” PAGE 5 — BADGER BEACON Region opens 'tryout registration' Have questions for summer High Performance camp about jerseys? Upload photos A few weeks ago, the Badger should be considered for the More information on this Region announced it was not Badger Region High Perfor- will be shared as we get closer sending any teams to Pittsburgh mance program. Videos should to the event. If you do not have to our website for the High Performance not exceed five minutes. All a video link, a letter of recom- Championships. Then, a few athletes who share a link with mendation from a coach or club The Badger Region Volleyball weeks later, USA Volleyball the Badger Region HP program director will be required. Those Association wants to make sure announced HP Championships will receive some sort of written without video links still must that your jerseys are compliant were canceled all together. feedback from the coaching pay the registration/tryout fee. with all rule sets and changes Now, today, Badger Region staff based on the video they If Lakeland University or the that have gone into effect that is announcing that we are submit. The cost of submitting University of Wisconsin-White- last few years. accepting applications for a an application is $10, plus a $2 water require us to postpone To do so, the Region’s Ref one-day Badger Region High credit card service fee. This fee or cancel these one-day camps, Chair (Jim Arts) is encourage Performance Camp that will is non-refundable. we will let you know as soon as club directors to upload images take place this summer: The deadline for registration we know. Our goal is to build to this link (below) if there is * Boys Youth born in 2003 is June 19. If an athlete is cho- a camp-like experience that any concern that numbers are and 2004 will participate on sen for the one-day elite camp, would have been reflective of not contrasting enough with July 13 at Lakeland University. they will be alerted the fol- the teams we would have taken the dominant color of the jersey * Boys Select born in 2005- lowing week, and the cost will to Pittsburgh this summer. That or if a jersey is not contrasting 2007 will participate on July 14 be $90. The all-day camp will means we are truly limiting for libero purposes. at Lakeland University. have roughly three sessions: 9 the number of athletes chosen UPLOAD HERE: http:// * Girls Youth born in 2004 to 11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m. and (and that will help us ensure badgervolleyball.org/jerseys/ and 2005 will participate on 3 to 5 p.m. The Badger Region we can follow social distancing The goal of this initiative Aug. 3 at UW-Whitewater. will have a lot of precautions in practices, too). We look forward is to help our Ref Chair not * Girls Select born in 2006- place for the day of activity that to getting back in the gym this have to write any waivers for 2008 will participate on Aug. 4 meet current USAV regulations summer and working with jerseys, especially for teams at UW-Whitewater. and CDC recommendations. these elite athletes who will who are competing at national To participate, everyone must Athletes will be required to have be eligible for the exact same qualifier and national champi- fill out the form located here: their temperatures scanned, teams next year. onship events. http://badgervolleyball.org/ have their own water bottles On behalf of our elite cadre When photographing jerseys, high-performance-video-try- and bring their own food and of coaches helping us again this do not have junior athletes in outs/. This includes sharing a snacks for the full day of train- summer, thank you in advance, the photo. ing. We’ll make sure to have lots and let us know if you have any link to some sort of video that Have questions? Email bad- highlight’s the athlete’s skill of hand sanitizer and disinfec- questions. (brian@badgervol- [email protected]. that would showcase why they tants on hand as well. leyball.org)

Region still planning summer events Summer memberships now Someone please tell us beach beach volleyball clinic at Bradford available on Region website volleyball is right around the corner, Beach in Milwaukee right? We sure hope so. • Aug. 8-9: Badger Region Beach On June 1, the Badger Fall Volleyball League orga- To help get ready for some fun in Volleyball Championships at North Region made summer nized by the Badger Region the sun, we just want to take a second Beach in Racine memberships available on in the Waukesha area. to remind everyone There will be other its website and via Webpoint Please note: There are about the opportuni- outdoor events through- (our current member man- no refunds given toward ties being offered by out the state, and as we agement system). summer memberships. Do the Badger Region to are made aware of these If you or anyone you know not purchase a membership participate in some opportunities, we will needs a summer member- unless you are 100 per- great outdoor volleyball post them to our outdoor ship for summer camps, cent sure that your club or events. calendar on our website. clinics or other program- Region-hosted In addition, check out ming that goes through organization is going to offer events include: a handful of clubs in Oct. 31, 2020, point them the summer or fall program- • July 28: Free girls the Badger Region to badgervolleyball.org and ming that is being discussed. 14-and-under beach who are offering beach have them click on the blue Have questions? Email volleyball clinic at volleyball training and membership button. the Badger Region office at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee programming this spring/summer on membership@badgervolley- • July 30: Free girls 15-and-older our “Outdoor” page. This includes membership for the Badger Region Youth ball.org. PAGE 6 — BADGER BEACON

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Sand Volleyball Camp for both BOYS & GIRLS

Up to 9 weeks of skills training and fun competition starting the week of June 8th and finishing the week of August 3rd. Attend as many days as you want during that time period, according to your schedule!

Sessions structured by Varsity Head Coaches Brian Rushmer and Kendall Wienkes and their college assistants! More information and online registration at: https://www.ozaukeevolleyballclub.com/summersandcamp

Where: The 5 sand volleyball courts located behind Galioto’s Twelve21 in Cedarburg Brian Rushmer Head Coach Germantown Boys High School sessions cost $245 and run and Lakeland Men's Volleyball Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs from June 8 through the week of Aug 3rd. Sign up for either the 1-3pm or 3-5pm sessions

Middle School session costs $185 and runs Tues & Kendall Wienkes Thurs from June 9 through the week of Aug 3rd from Head Coach 12-1:30pm Cedarburg Girls Volleyball PAGE 7 — BADGER BEACON

New feature allows readers Now introducing.... to meet refs here and online

May 27 featured official: Franco Marcos June 3 featured official: Jerry Schewe Background: Franco Marcos, a resident of Middleton, Wis., is a How long have you been reffing:The Platteville resident said, Junior National official who was born on the island of Barbados. He "My officiating career began about 25 years ago when an athletic has played cricket, baseball and volleyball at very high levels. director asked me to officiate a basketball game for the Badger State Quotes: “Why did I become an official? Games. At first I thought it would be easy, but I As a coach, player and club director, I want quickly learned that wasn't the case." to see the game from a different angle. I want Quotes: "My officiating partner and I de- to continue to learn, to teach, to help others cided to give volleyball a try in 2004. We knew and most importantly to become a better team almost nothing about the game but we were player — which is needed not only in sports willing to learn." but also in every day life." "Even thought volleyball is my newest sport, "I want to work on being consistent and also it is definitely the sport that I enjoy officiating the most. It is fast-paced, it requires lots of ath- Franco Marcos making firm decisions while maintaining a level of professionalism that is needed." Jerry Schewe leticism by the players, and it requires constant focus from the official." Fun facts: Franco owns about 500 ties. He also enjoys riding his "Most officials are willing to help others improve their craft, and I bike, sometimes as much as 40 miles on weekends. found this to be very true of other volleyball officials."

Check out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/ Check out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1yiC90X1zDE&feature=youtu.be watch?v=GGsOiR1CQrQ PAGE 8 — BADGER BEACON

FROM USA VOLLEYBALL FROM THE AVCA

(From a news article posted May 29) AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer writes (May 29): USA Volleyball held its first virtual board meeting on May 21 with Last December, Fernando Lima, Secretary General of the FIVB, all 17 board members able to participate remotely. visited with the AVCA on the marketing of volleyball. The FIVB has The Board held a thorough discussion on the impact COVID19 made fan engagement a priority in the last four years. Part of the has had on the organization, the staff, the 40 Region Volleyball Associ- effort was the creation of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). ations, international athletes in all disciplines as well as the individual The marketing manual lays out a standardized set of cheers, emo- members of USA Volleyball. jis, and music celebrating a kill, a stuff block, and a service ace. The A draft of the 2021-24 USA Volleyball strategic plan was introduced chants are in English led by the public address announcer. Initially to the Board members. A group of staff and I thought the idea was corny, but in my first VNL board members will review it closely in the match, I found myself following the lead of the next few weeks with a final plan ready for the kids in the stands around me. The guidelines also September board meeting. allow for DJ controlled music between points right In other actions during the board meeting, up to the toss of the ball by the server. The music three director election results were announced. brought energy to the dead spots between serves. Tri Bourne has been elected to the USA Volley- Lima said not only do we do a poor job of letting ball Board of Directors as its male beach athlete our fans cheer big points, but, he said, when something spectacular representative effective July 1, while Steve Bishop and Donna Donaghy happens, the players gather in a tight huddle in the middle of the court have been reelected to the Board representing beach development and with their backs to the fans. Unlike other sports where the star plays to the Regional Volleyball Association Assembly, respectively. All three will the crowd, in volleyball, the hero retreats to the huddle. serve through June 30, 2024. There is nothing like a pandemic to upend “A special thanks to Todd Rogers for long-standing habits. In this fall’s ‘new normal,’ his eight years of service on the board of players are advised not to touch each other and directors,” USA Volleyball Board Chair to forego huddling between points. What will Cecile Reynaud following Rogers’ final this do to volleyball and what will it do to us? board meeting. “He did an excellent job of Will giving up the sisterhood and brotherhood representing the male beach players. We FOUR aspects that make our sport so attractive to are looking forward to having Tri Bourne participants help us connect with fans in ways join us at our next meeting this fall." CORNERS we have not before? Can music fill the void? A PAGE IN THE BADGER BEACON DEDICATED TO SAFESPORT A MIX OF PROGRAMS, FROM THE REGION INITIATIVES AND THINGS The U.S. Center for SafeSport has A pair of Badger Region beach events have made revisions to the SafeSport Code. MEMBERS, PARENTS AND been canceled for the summer of 2020. Over the course of the next few Badger FANS MUST KNOW. The first canceled event is the June 18 boys Beacons, we will highlight some of the beach clinic that was slated for Bradford changes and the reasons behind them. Beach in downtown Milwaukee. Not only The 2020 SafeSport Code went into effect on April 1, 2020. are social distancing and COVID-19 still a concern, the condition of the beach will not be ready by the date that Topic: Currently, the procedural mechanism for “Requesting a was scheduled. Stay” only applies “prior to a hearing,” when it is applicable more The second canceled event was the Badger Region broadly. Beach Qualifier that was scheduled for mid-July at North Change: On Pg. 26, added language Beach in Racine. That event was canceled due to the - “At any time, the Center—on its own fact that Racine is not allowing gatherings of 50 or more or at the request of a Respondent— may people until after July 31. stay a sanction(s). Whether to stay a The Region will still plan to offer its free girls beach clinics in sanction(s) is within the Center’s sole discretion and is not reviewable.” Milwaukee at the end of July and the Badger Region Beach Champi- onships in August. Rationale: A “Stay” of sanctions is a For more information on all things in the world of outdoor volley- procedural mechanism that could be ball in Wisconsin, go to badgervolleyball.org and click on "Outdoor." appropriate in various situations, not just prior to a hearing. For example, the Center may receive a “Request to Reopen” 6 months after a Decision and full arbitration hearing occurred, citing new and compelling evidence that might alter the Center’s additional findings. Under the current provision, the Center would not have the option to stay the sanction in conjunction with granting a Request to Reopen, if that request occurred after a hearing had already occurred. To be clear, a Stay only applies to sanctions after a Notice of Decision; Temporary Measures will always be “modified,” never “stayed.” PAGE 9 — BADGER BEACON Latest activities that appeared in the ‘Downtime Blog’ From webinars to workouts, Enhance Team Culture and Connection (University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Coach- what have you missed since ing Staff) * Change, Keeping Together & What Now the last Badger Beacon? for Coaches (Bo Hanson, Athlete Assess- ments) Here’s a rundown from our site: http://bad- * Why Do They Fall Apart? Coaching to gervolleyball.org/downtime-blog. Enhance Mental Toughness (Dr. V J Iannone, Sports Psychologist) May 26: The unofficial start to summer is You can also look up all the great informa- now in our review mirror. Now that Memo- May 25 was a time to reflect on Memorial tion supplied by CAP clinician Dan Mickle, rial Day is behind us, it’s time to look ahead. Day in the Downtime Blog. who presented in Wisconsin back in Decem- For most of Wisconsin, the state is slowly starting to re-open, and that means we are experiencing and how we’re feeling, so why ber. He is an expert in mental health training starting to return to our “new normal.” not take some time to put together your own for athletes. Check out his website: https:// So as we emerge from our quarantines, it is personal time capsule? It’s a pretty easy task, www.danmickle.com/ time to say good night (not good-bye) to the and when you open it in so many years, you daily Downtime Blog. Don’t worry, it’s not go- will be grateful you took the time to create May 22: Invite guest speakers ing anywhere. It’s going to find a permanent such a memory. Whether it’s current college players who home on our website and we will add to it The Art of Coaching Volleyball offers these are alums of your club or when we find out about other great activities tips to creating your own messages in a bottle: someone in the game who to help pass the time. * Pictures of people you are social distanc- can share advice or knowl- But as we look forward, it also gives us a ing with edge, guest speakers are well chance to reflect on the three months of posts * All About Me – including age, a list of received. And you might be that we have put together here. favorites, friends & what you want to be when surprised who you can get. 12: Number of posts about ways to educate your you grow up Remember, the big-time self — from books to podcasts to mental training * How I’m Feeling players and coaches are 10: Number of posts about keeping up your * My Community quarantined just like every- skills and how to do that at home. * What I Am Doing to Keep Busy body else, so they have some * Handprints 8: Number of posts about hands-on projects or extra time. * Special Occasions Celebrated craft-like activities Athletes such Lindsey Berg, Dustin Watten * Letter to Myself 8: Number of posts about nutrition or physical and Kerry Walsh-Jennings (who appeared on * Interview Your Parents wellness “Top Chef” last night) are just a few we have * Letter from Your Parents 7: Number of posts about webinars and online seen talking to Badger Region clubs over the gatherings to help you stay engaged * Be creative — you can add many other memory keepsakes to your time capsule! past few weeks. 6: Number of posts about contests or opportu- People are super willing to give back right nities to share your thoughts to win Badger Region now because they realize what a bummer this prizes May 23: Sometimes it might be hard to is for the kids. 4: Number of holidays we told you to celebrate stay entertained and smiling during a global in your own way (Easter, Earth Day, Memorial pandemic. Now, more than ever, it’s import- Day and Mother’s Day) ant to take care of yourself, your mind and May 21: Make sure to check out the videos 4: Number of posts about recruiting and ways your emotions — all things that will benefit (https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Volleyball/ to look ahead to playing volleyball in college you when you return to volleyball. Here are a About-Us/Hall-of-Fame/HOF-2020) put out 4: Number of posts about ways to connect with few starters: by USA Volleyball yesterday celebrating the your teams or teammates during a pandemic. * Learn to relax and sleep better with these USAV Hall of Fame Class 7: Number of other miscellaneous posts about apps of 2020. May 20 should everything from cool videos to officiating. * Consider meditation — there’s no time have been the day these We will miss supplying this blog to you on like the present fine individuals were a daily basis, but we know your summer is * Take an online meditation class (with inducted (in-person), but going to be great — and we’ll be here if you sheep) due to the circumstanc- need us in the future. Stay healthy, stay safe. For more “traditional” mental training es, it became a digital event. That includes opportunities, check out these resources from the Badger Region's own John Nelson who May 25: Enjoy your Memorial Day! the AVCA Education Timeout webinars that received the Outstanding Clinician award. have recently taken place (some are only open Congrats, John! May 24: Make a time capsule. to AVCA members) How will you * The Coaches Compass to Covid-19: May 20: Ruth Nelson (Founder of Bring remember the global How to Engage and Lead the Most Anxious Your Own Parent and GoKids Youth Sports) pandemic of 2020? Generation of Athletes So That They Flourish, offers a prescription for training young kids What will historians Not Flounder During This Global Pandemic at home during the COVID-19 timeout. It’s say about these un- (Dr. Tim Elmore, Growing Leaders Founder also great for parents to join in the activity precedented times? and CEO) and have FUN learning while engaging in a Some of us may want to remember we’re * Current Engagement Strategies to little one-on-one time with their kids! PAGE 10 — BADGER BEACON AVCA/Badger Region tips updated Coaching education and recruiting information available each week The Badger Region and the AVCA are again partnering The Badger Region and the AVCA are again partnering to offer to offer tips on how to navigate the time-consuming and coaching education tips to directors, coaches and any volleyball difficult process of recruiting. This service is paid for by the enthusiasts who want to improve their knowledge of the game Badger Region as a thank you for your membership. and continue to learn. Recruiting tips of the week Coaching tips of the week So far this year, we have shared the following on So far this year, we have shared the following on our our website when it comes to the Recruiting Tip website when it comes to the Coaches Education Tip of of the Week: the Week: BONUS Tip: Update on NCAA recruiting rules April 23: Presentation with Hugh McCutcheon (Video) during COVID-19 (June 1) April 16: Crisis management (Video) BONUS Tip: Recruiting during the COVID-19 crisis April 9: Running Your Program Amid Crisis (Video) BONUS Tip: Changes to NCAA Div. 1/2 re- April 2: Position Freeze Drill (PDF) cruiting rules during COVID-19 March 26: Functional vs. Factual training (Video) April 14: Characteristics of a top right side hitter (PDF) March 19: Training the mental side of your game (Video) April 7: Characteristics of a top outside hitter (PDF) March 12: Improving your first-ball sideout (PDF) March 31: Characteristics of a top middle hitter (PDF) March 4: Pre-match warm-ups (PDF) March 24: Characteristics of a top setter (PDF) Feb. 27: Non verbal communication (Video) March 17: Characteristics of a top libero (PDF) March 10: Combining types of financial aid (Video) Feb. 20: Four ball attacking drill from all positions (PDF) March 3: Need-based financial aid (Video) Feb. 13: Platform technique (Video) Feb. 24: Academic requirements to play in college Feb. 6: Multi-ball drills (Video) Feb. 17: Contact at club tournaments Jan. 30: Athlete accountability (Video) Feb. 10: Knowing the rules of campus camps Jan. 23: Servers vs. Passers games (PDF) Jan. 27: Know the transfer rules for four-year colleges (Video) Jan. 16: Understanding blocking systems (Video) Jan. 13: Financial opportunities for men's players (Video) As an added bonus, all of last year’s coaching education tips are Jan. 6: Opportunities in men’s volleyball (Video) still up on our website to be used as a resource all year long. Full list: http://badgervolleyball.org/avca-recruiting-tips/ Full list: http://badgervolleyball.org/avca-coaching-education-tips/

VOLLEYBALL 2020 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Dates: July 22-24, 2020 Location: Carthage College, 2001 Alford Park Dr., Kenosha, WI, 53140 The camp is open to: High School Girls (Grades 9-12, plus graduating seniors) Middle School Girls (Grades 6-8 in fall 2020)

$310 $275 Overnight campers Commuters Two campers per residence hall room

To register: www.ladyredsvbcamp.com

For more information, contact: Leanne Ulmer Phone: 262-551-6681 | Email: [email protected] PAGE 11 — BADGER BEACON Continuing education a must for all coaches The Badger Region has made coaching completing IMPACT (Increased Mastery and education a priority. AVCA tips online Professional Application of Coaching Theory) In 2018, the Badger Region Board of Di- There are a number of FREE options for rectors appointed an Education Chair, BJ Le The Badger Region and the AVCA experienced coaches including: Roy and formed an Education committee. The are again partnering to offer coach- * The Art of Coaching Volleyball “Badger goal is to create and promote opportunities for Badger Region coaches to become certified, ing education tips to directors, coach- Region Coaches Certification” re-certify, and stay current with best practices in es and any volleyball enthusiasts * Re-take IMPACT or attend at least two the sport of volleyball and the field of coaching. who want to improve their knowledge hours of a live IMPACT session Beginning with the 2018-2019 mem- * Attend a Badger Region 3C clinic (re- of the game and continue to learn. bership season, Badger Region Coaches quested by club director) will need to complete two hours of Badger Other options for re-certification at the Region-approved Coaching Continuing Full list: http://badgervolleyball.org/ coaches cost include: Education during the current quad (four-year avca-coaching-education-tips/ Olympic cycle) to be eligible to coach in the * Attending a CAP/BCAP clinic following quad. Think of a quad as the four * Completing two CAP modules years leading up to and culminating with the About 100 coaches from various clubs * Complete your CAP certification Summer Olympics. have participated in a Badger Region run 3C- * Attend the National HP Clinic Annually the Badger Region has approxi- Coaches Coaching Coaches program. * Attend an Art of Coaching Clinic mately 1100 Coaches! An additional 40 coaches attend or partic- * Attend an AVCA convention Since Sept 1, 2016 (current quad 2016- ipate in Badger Region Education Clinics or 2020) approximately 300 coaches have been programs annually. * Attend a University/College sponsored IMPACT certified. This leaves around 600 coaches that we coaching clinic (ex: UW-Madison) Approximately 100 coaches achieved CAP believe are in need of continuing education to * Attend the WVCA spring clinic I or II certification at the CAP Clinic hosted stay current on best practices, philosophy, and by Badger Region in December 2017 or De- changes to the game and/or rules. Contact the Region office for approval of cember of 2019. New coaches will become certified by other education obtained not listed here. PAGE 12 — BADGER BEACON BADGER ESP program 21

123 recognizes SUPERIOR ASHLAND REGION positive fans DID YOU KNOW: THE BADGER REGION IS THE NINTH BIGGEST REGION OF THE 40 REGIONS OF USA VOLLEYBALL The Badger Region is once 82 AS OF DEC. 4, 2019 141 again rewarding the individuals who showcase amazing sports- manship via our Enthusiastic. Supportive. Positive. program.

86 TOMAHAWK At tournaments, staff will be 33 handing out wristbands that have 139 136 11 84 the ESP slogan on them to people MEDFORD 115 127 140 68 who go above and beyond to show 107 MARINETTE 16 WAUSAU 87 CHIPPEWA FALLS 77 fellow fans, teammates and coaches 17 MENOMONIE 122 117 23 121 how we expect people to behave. 29 106 28 83 98 67 EAU CLAIRE MARSHFIELD These wristbands are for fans, not 30 31 61 85 14 46 STEVENS POINT 105 GREEN BAY players. Let’s take our cheering and 44 94 79 133 128 26 92 our region up a few notches: APPLETON 131 99 126 * Get a little crazy. 20 39 42

45 * Go the extra mile. 60 * Support your team with posi- TOMAH 101 116 48 6 34 114 tive cheering. TOTALS LA CROSSE 91 118 88 * Recognize the good in your * 141 CLUBS (15 OF WHICH 124 FOND DU LAC 40 ARE SATELLITE CLUBS OF A 58 119 teams and others. BIGGER ORGANIZATION) 100 110 SHEBOYGAN * TOTAL MEMBERSHIP: 19 * Applaud when the other team 2018-19: 20,747 (+2.6%) 72 2017-18: 20,202 makes a great play. 37 * JUNIOR FEMALE: 130 47 13 63 * We need good opponents to 2018-19: 16,163 (+1.6%) 43 95 135 27 80 2017-18: 15,730 81 38 70 5 74 get better. Be that good opponent. 132 MADISON 64 90 1 15 51 2 129 32 138 93 75 * JUNIOR MALE: 66 65 103 7 56 9 MILWAUKEE 59 25 50 At the Badger Region Cham- 8 102 2018-19: 1,673 (+2.5%) 12 73 69 62 113 120 111 76 3 2017-18: 1,632 4 134 78 108 pionships in March, recipients of * ADULT FEMALE: 89 97 2018-19: 1,869 (+2.6%) 24 41 57 137 125 the wristbands can redeem them 36 2017-18: 1,815 PLATTEVILLE 49 54 RACINE 18 71 * ADULT MALE: 96 JANESVILLE KENOSHA for Badger Region swag at the 112 35 10 2018-19: 1,042 (+2.6%) 104 109 55 22 2017-18: 1,025 53 52 Tournament desk. For more about the ESP pro- FOR LINKS TO ALL CLUBS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BADGERVOLLEYBALL.ORG gram, click here.

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Do you shop on Amazon? Do you want to support the growth of Badger Region, Frisco Mo partner for unique volleyball in the state of Wisconsin? Then you need to make your purchases on the popular online Wisconsin-themed volleyball shop shopping website via the Badger How do I get fun, Badger Region apparel all year round? Region Charity Link: https://smile. Now you can thanks to a recent partnership between the Badger Region amazon.com/ch/39-1802573 and Frisco Mo. When you purchase through The online-only shop offers everything from pillows and posters to stickers the link listed above, a percent and mugs to the more traditional hoodies and t-shirts. of your purchase comes back to A permanent link to the store now sits on www.badgervolleyball.org. the Badger Region Volleyball A portion of the proceeds benefits future Badger Region programming in Association each month. the state of Wisconsin. For a link to the shop, click here. PAGE 13 — BADGER BEACON

Badger Region Badger Region Volleyball Association Volleyball Association 2831 N. Grandview Blvd. Suite 105 Pewaukee, WI 53072 Calendar of events

Staff July 28: Free girls 14-and-under beach volleyball clinic at Bradford Beach in Jennifer Armson-Dyer Milwaukee. Executive Director/ Commissioner July 30: Free girls 15-and-older beach volleyball clinic at Bradford Beach in [email protected] 414-507-1124 Milwaukee. Brian Sharkey Program Director Aug. 2: Badger Region Club Directors meeting. Time and location TBA [email protected] 414-313-9055 (cell) Aug. 8-9: Badger Region Beach Championships at 262-349-9785 (office) North Beach (Racine) Scott Spiess Operations Manager Aug. 17: Tryouts/season begin for all WIAA high [email protected] school athletes (boys and girls) 414-303-5624 (cell) 262-349-9785 (office) Sept. 20: Badger Region Board of Directors meet- Kelly Lehman ing starting at 1 p.m. Tournament Director [email protected] Oct. 3: Tryouts allowed for all boys and girls 262-470-0837 14-and-under in the Badger Region. Sara Voigt Program Specialist Nov. 5-7: WIAA State Volleyball Championships (boys and girls) in Green Bay. [email protected] 262-349-9785 (office) Nov. 14: Tryouts allowed for all boys and girls 15-and-older in the Badger Re-

Fax: 262-349-9971 gion. Jan. 9-10: First weekend of Badger Region Power League The Badger Region Volleyball Association promotes initiatives Feb. 20-21: Second weekend of Badger Region Power League for safe, structured and fun life-long volleyball experiences! March13-14: First weekend of Badger Region Championships If you (or you or your organization) March 27-28: Second weekend of Badger Region Championships would like to advertise in a future Badger Beacon, contact April 10-11: Third weekend of Badger Region Championships Brian Sharkey at the phone number or email address above. April 17-18: Third weekend of Badger Region Power League April 23-25: USA Volleyball's Girls Junior National Championships for 18-and-un- More online: www.badgervolleyball.org ders in Columbus, Ohio. Twitter: @BadgerRegionVB May 28-June 2: Adult Open Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. Facebook: June 30-July 7: USA Volleyball's Boys Junior National Championships in Kansas Badger Region Volleyball City 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 14 — BADGER BEACON 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 Scott Blackmon BJ Le Roy Kim Wudi (President) (Vice President) (Treasurer) (Secretary) Elected in 2020 Elected in 2019 Elected in 2018 Elected in 2017 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Todd Mattes (Northeast Rep) Betty Lange Elected in 2019 (Northwest Rep) Email: [email protected] Appointed in 2019 Email address: [email protected]

Stevens Point

Holly Jablonowski La Crosse (Southeast Rep) Elected in 2019 Mark Rushton Email: [email protected] (Southwest Rep) Elected in 2018 Email address: Madison [email protected] Curtis Madson (Metro Milwaukee Rep) Elected in 2020 Email: [email protected]

Susan Peterson Josh Price Brian Rushmer Angie Lubach (At-Large Rep) (At-Large Rep) (Junior Rep) (Independent Rep) Elected in 2020 Elected in 2018 Elected in 2019 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: Heather Curley Development Chair: TBD Executive Director/Commissioner: offer input to the Junior Boys Chair: Jeff Liker Education Chair: BJ Le Roy Jennifer Armson-Dyer Board of Directors Referee Chair: Jim Arts Beach Chair: Bill Petersen Program Director: Brian Sharkey but don’t have Score Chair: Lexi Sheldon 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: Past President: Julie Voeck Program Specialist: Sara Voigt

SUMMER INDOOR CAMPS

BERGS ALL-SKILLS CAMP SESSION I EPIC SERVE AND PASS CAMP COST: $95 AT THE REALSCHOOL COST: $69 AT THE REAL SCHOOL DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER July 13, 15, 17- M,W,F 9:00-10:30am 5th-8th Coed July 6-9 , M-Th 2:00-3:30pm 5th-8th Coed

4:00-5:30pm 9th-12th Girls

BERGS ALL-SKILLS CAMP SESSION II EPIC SETTERS AND HITTERS CAMP COST: $95 AT THE REAL SCHOOL COST: $69 AT THE REAL SCHOOL DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER July 20-23, M-Th 2:00-3:30pm 5th-8th Coed July 13, 15, 17- M,W,F 11:00-12:30pm 7th-8th Coed 4:00-5:30pm 9th-12th Girls 1:00-2:30pm 9th-12th Girls

EPIC HIGH SCHOOL TUNE-UP CAMP The Bergs All-Skills Camps will be will lead by the coaching duo COST: $95 AT THE REAL SCHOOL of 5 Time State Champion Charlie Berg and Epic Director Evan DATE TIME GRADE/GENDER Berg along with other members of the Epic Coaching Staff. Session I July 27, 29, 31st 10:00-12:00pm 9th-12th Girls Session II Aug. 3, 5, 7 10:00-12:00pm 9th-12th Girls Boys HS Tune Up Aug 3,5,7 12:30-2:30pm 9th-12th Boys Positional and High School Tune up camps will be lead by Epic directors and coaching staff.

BEACHREGISTER TODAY!PROGRAMS EPICVBALL.COM EPIC PERFORMANCE BEACH TRAINING and EPIC PREMIER BEACH TEAM GIRLS AND BOYS 12-18 YEARS OLD

EPIC'S BEACH MISSION 2020 PREMIER BEACH TEAM The Epic Beach mission is to create a lifelong passion for the sport of New last year was our first ever Epic Beach Team. We had an awesome volleyball and the art of competition. This will be our 4th season and group of both boys and girls, so we will be offering it again this year. The we are looking forward to providing the very best beach experience training will be more focused on specific and individual team strategies in possible at North Beach, Racine’s premier beach volleyball location. order to be successful in the game of beach doubles. High level training for the more serious beach player. PERFORMANCE BEACH TRAINING Open to girls and boys ages 12-18 years old. Epic Performance Beach training program is designed for players looking to learn the game of beach doubles. A partner is NOT Designed for the national level indoor player or players with required to join this program and will focus on training the game of previous beach experience. beach doubles with lots of high rep skill work. Players will have the Beach uniform options available. opportunity to play with other players in the program as they will Cost includes entry into three beach tournaments intermix during any gameplay or competition. Coaching at beach tournaments will be included for selected dates. Training will be available for all levels of players— The season will start Saturday, June 6th from 10-11:30am and beginners, intermediate to more experienced players. end with the JVA Beach Championships on Aug 1st and 2nd. Boys and girls ages 12-18. After June 6th, practice will be every Tues and Thurs from Training will begin on Thursday, July 2nd and end on 10-11:30am in June, moving to 10:45-12:15pm in July. Thursday, July 30th. Practices will be every Tues and ***Space is limited. Our goal is 12 teams for this program. We Thurs from 9-10:30am. want to keep the group size smaller and keep a good coach/ Cost of the program includes every practice plus free entry player ratio for more specific team feedback. into one of Epic's hosted beach tournaments. Cost for the Cost of the program is $625 for the season program is $250 All beach practices will be held at North Beach in Racine. 2911 Michigan Blvd Racine, WI 53402

REGISTER TODAY! EPICVBALL.COM For questions email [email protected] or call 262-496-9100

RACINE WISCONSIN

SPRING DEFENSE POSITIONAL SETTING TRAINING SERVING

WHEN Grades 5 & 6 April 23, 30 (corona virus cancelled) 5 – 5:45pm May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4 , 11, 18 Grades 7 & 8 6 – 6:45pm

WHERE Coached By Adversity Training Center Megan Serdan

WHY: Single Session To focus and sharpen position-specific skills in $30 You Choose preparation for summer volleyball camps & fall tryouts

Bundle & Save For more Info: [email protected] $150 All 7 Dates

Register Online: [email protected]

VITERBO UNIVERSITY 2020 V-HAWK VOLLEYBALL CAMPS AND CLINICS

July 6–8 Middle School Skills Camp (Grades 5–8) New All Day Camp July 8–9 Advanced Hitter/Setter Camp (Grades 8–12) July 9–10 Middle School Specialty Camp—Hitter/Setter Camp (Grades 5–8) July 13–15 Little Spikers Camp (Grades K–2 and 3–5) July 13–15 Middle School Camp Session 2 (Grades 5–8) July 15–16 College Prospect Camp (Grades 9–12) July 16–17 First Contact Camp-Passing and Serving (Grades 6–8 and 9–12) July 19–21 V-Hawk Overnight Camp- All Skills, Team Building, Mental Toughness (Grades 6–8 and 9–12)

2020 CARROLL PIONEER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Carroll Pioneer Volleyball is proud to continue our tradition of several camp opportunities for local athletes. Our summer camps offer opportunities for 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.

• Little Pioneers All Skills Volleyball Camp for 5K-5th Grade Boys and Girls - Free T-shirt! JULY 20-23, 2020: 9-11:30 a.m., $80 For boys and girls looking to learn basic volleyball and sport related movements and techniques. Play fun games that teach volleyball mechanics and fundamentals. Beginner Level • Pioneers 1st Contact Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls - Free T-shirt! AUG. 3-6, 2020: 9-NOON, $90 For any player looking to improve their passing, serving and defensive techniques. Learn about specific skills needed to become a stronger passer or learn how to play the libero position. All positions welcome. A great camp to get ready for fall school tryouts. Beginner and Intermediate Level • Pioneers Attacker Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls - Free T-shirt! AUG. 3-6, 2020: 1-4 p.m., $90 For players looking to improve their attacking and blocking skills. Work on blocking, approach and transition footwork, as well as armswing and blocking mechanics. Get an abundant amount of reps and learn the specific skills needed to become a more consistent attacker and blocker. Beginner and Intermediate Level Add $10 to each registration after June 1. • Pioneers Setter Volleyball Camp for 5-9th Grade Girls - Free T-shirt! Multiple Camper Discount: $10 off. AUG. 3-6, 2020: 1-4 p.m, $90 Registration and More information at For players looking to improve their fundamental setting skills. Get plenty of setting reps along with the www.piocamps.com knowledge needed to move to the next level. Beginner and Intermediate Level. • Pioneers Prospect Volleyball Camp for 10-12th Grade Girls - Free T-shirt! AUG. 8, 2020: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., $65 A unique camp experience for players interested in playing at Carroll University or at the collegiate level specializing in position specific skills and drills. 414 Milwaukee Elite 2020 Summer Camps

REGISTER AT: https://414me.com/summer-camps

GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL July 13-17, 2020

Cost Cost Sessions Time Grade Level Before On/After Max 6/1 6/1 A Liberos 12:30pm - 2:30pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 15 B Outside Hitters 12:30pm - 2:30pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 15 C Setters 12:30pm - 2:30pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 D Middles 12:30pm - 2:30pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 E All Skills 2:45pm - 4:45pm 6-8 Experienced $120 $130 24 F All Skills 2:45pm - 4:45pm 9-12 Experienced $120 $130 24

ST. ANTHONY’S HIGH SCHOOL July 20-24, 2020

Cost Cost Sessions Time Grade Level Before On/After Max 6/1 6/1 Youth - All Skills G 12:00pm - 1:30pm 3-6 Beginners $95 $105 40 CO-ED H Liberos 1:45pm - 3:45pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 15 I Outside Hitters 1:45pm - 3:45pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 15 J Setters 1:45pm - 3:45pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 K Middles 1:45pm - 3:45pm 8-12 Advanced $130 $140 12 L All Skills 4:00pm - 6:00pm 6-8 Experienced $120 $130 24 M All Skills 4:00pm - 6:00pm 9-12 Experienced $120 $130 24

REGISTER AT WWW.SUSIEJOHNSONVOLLEYBALL.COM CAMP OFFERINGS youth camp day camp high school tournament july 21-23|9 am - 12 pm july 21-23|9 am - 3 pm July 27-28 | 9 am - 5 pm Grades K-3 | klotsche center Grades 4-10 | klotsche center klotsche center $115 $230 Commuter $130 | resident $230 POSITION CAMP college id CAMP attacker, setter, passer & defender SERVING CAMP July 24 |9 am - 3 pm July 31|9 am - 3 pm july 31|6 - 7:30 pm Grades 9-12 | klotsche center Grades 5-12 | klotsche center All ages | boys & Girls | klotsche center $95 $95 $45 GREEN LIGHT FOR SUMMER SERIES VOLLEYBALL CAMPS PROGRAMS BEGIN JUNE 26

All sessions are limited to a maximum of 8 players per court Invest in your future: prepare for fall club and school tryouts NOW Social distancing is encouraged for the safety of all athletes and coaches This is not a Badger Region or USA Volleyball sanctioned event or session Volleyball players from all club and school affiliations are welcome to sign up

ADVERSITY-WISCONSIN VBC SUGGESTED PARTICIPATION SCALE

A+ Athlete trains 4-5 times a week Past All-Americans, All-Conference players, Top 15 at Nationals, top alumni

A Athlete trains 2-3 times a week Honorable Mentions, high school starters, 5th-50th place at AAU Nationals

A- Athlete trains 0-1 times a week Solid option for those content with making their grade level teams each year