2015 Athlete Selection Criteria

Overview for Beach : The Volleyball Federation (GVBF) will be hosting tryouts in order to nominate athletes for the Men's and Women's team to the Guam National Olympic Committee (GNOC) for the 2015 Pacific Games to be held in , from the July 4, 2015 thru July 18, 2015. The initial selection process for the athletes will be pooled from the expanded roster submitted to the GNOC. The athletes will be identified and selected by the coaching staff based on their abilities and skills demonstrated during the tryout events for the National Team. The final nomination process will be made by the coaching staff and approved by the GVBF. These individuals will be nominated to the GNOC for final review and selection. Each athlete must fill out the required application forms provided to them by the GVBF and must meet the requirements set out by the GVBF and the GNOC. Each athlete is required to participate in all fund-raising efforts to send Team Guam to the 2015 Pacific Games. The exact amount needed to fund raise will be announced at a later date. Rough estimate is $2,500.00 for air fare and $850.00 ($50.00 per day x 17 days for per diem. Total estimated cost is $3,350.00 per athlete excluding the uniform costs. Nomination Date: The final selection of nominated athletes by the GVBF to the GNOC will be January 5, 2015. Announcement: Announcements for the 2015 Beach Volleyball National Team will be posted immediately to the GNOC web site and advertised in the Guam Pacific Daily News and through outreach efforts with athletes in the national network as well as through the GVBF. Eligibility: To be eligible for nomination, an athlete must meet the Residency Guidelines as set forth by the GNOC. The Residency Guidelines will be handed out to each athlete at the tryout events. The athlete must be in good standing with the GVBF, the GNOC, and the community. Athletes will criminal records will not be eligibly. Additional requirements for nomination: • Sign and abide by the GVBF Code of Conduct and any other applicable forms required by the GVBF, GNOC, and the Pacific Games Organizing Committee; • Submit himself/herself without reservations to all doping control policies of the GVBF, GNOC, Pacific Games Organizing Committee, and the World Anti-Doping Association; • Commit to maintaining a coach-mandated training program from the time of nomination until the end of the 2015 Pacific Games; • Maintain contact with the National Team coaches and keep them updated on your training progress; • Exhibit good sportsmanship, on and off the playing/practice court, and good character. • Attend all mandated training camps or practices, unless other arrangements are made; • Shall perform/participate in all fund raising activities for the GNOC and GVBF. NOTE: Off-island athletes must attend the qualifying events for the team and are required to be back on island by summer vacation to train with the team. The athlete must provide proof that they are actively competing in the while abroad in the form of a coach/trainer certification, event placement, etc. **This does not guarantee the athlete nomination to the team, but will give an opportunity to train with the team to see if there is cohesion amongst the players. Tryout Events: Tryouts will be announced at a later date and time, pending venue availability and the nomination and selection of the coaching staff by the GVBF and the GNOC. Selection Procedure: The final selection of nominated athletes will be made to the GVBF. The GVBF will take into consideration the coaching staff's nominated athletes and meet with the coaching staff if necessary. The final selection of nominated athletes will be made to the GNOC on January 5, 2015. The GNOC will announce the names via the Guam Pacific Daily News and the GNOC web site. The final selection of the Guam National Team or Team Guam will be made by the GNOC Review Committee. If an athlete refuses the nomination he/she will forfeit their application fee. If the nominee accepts the nomination and is selected to the Guam National Team by GNOC and then later withdraws, the athlete will forfeit their application fee and maybe subject to sanctions i.e.: not able to try out for the team for one quadrennial which could jeopardize the athlete's ability to take part in the: Olympic Games, East Asian Games, Mini Pacific Games, Pacific Games, and the Micronesian Games. Nomination Committee: The nomination committee is comprised of the board members of the GVBF including the Volleyball Athletes Commission members. • President: Sandra Low • Vice President: Jonathan Cramer • Secretary General: Roger Wahl • Treasurer: Peter Valdez • Athletes Commission Members: Kyle Eckert • Athletes Commission Member: Gemma Datuin Conflict of Interest: If an athlete being considered for nomination has a conflict of interest with an individual(s) in the nomination committee, the individual(s) in the nomination committee shall recuse himself or herself from any discussion and decision regarding the athlete’s nomination. Due Process: Any athlete who is displeased with his/her ranking, placement, or nomination will first meet with the coach and/or the GVBF board. If the athlete is still displeased, he/she has the right to send a grievance to the Guam National Athletes Commission (GNAC). The athlete may contact the GNOC at 647-4662 for assistance in contacting the proper GNAC members or send an e-mail to [email protected] and the grievance will be forwarded to the proper person(s). Nomination Criteria: In nominating athletes as members of Team Guam, the coaching staff will consider the information listed below. In evaluating athletes the coaching staff will also use evaluative statistical tools. Skills to be evaluated are: 1. Attack Efficiency 2. Blocking Efficiency 3. Digging Efficiency 4. Setting Efficiency (accuracy and selection) 5. Serving Efficiency 6. Passing Efficiency The above listed criteria shall carry different importance depending upon the position the athlete is playing (e.g. Setter; Outside Attacker; Opposite Attacker; Defensive Specialist (Libero); Serving Specialist; Blocking Specialist). Other considerations shall be factored into the selection process and shall include: 1. Physicality: Strength, speed, height, and vertical. 2. Teamwork: The willingness to accept a role that leads to team success. 3. Positive Attitude: Exhibiting enthusiasm and support of teammates. 4. Versatility: Exhibiting a balance between offensive and defensive skills as well as the ability to play multiple positions and fulfill multiple roles. 5. Maturity: Exhibiting an ability to adjust to various situations, dealing with adversity, and reacting appropriately. 6. Coach Direction: Exhibiting the ability to process and incorporate input from the coaching staff. 7. Evidence of a positive trajectory of performance. 8. Other: Intangible considerations that affect the dynamics and performance of the team. The sport of Volleyball is not a measured or timed event. In the selection of athletes who will compete together as a team, it is difficult to make selection decisions based solely upon objective criteria. It is the belief of the GVBF that considering the mix of Selection Criteria set forth above, which includes subjective components as well as objective statistical measures in evaluation of performance ability, will result in selection of the best athletes who will work together as an effective team and contribute to team success.