1. Welcome to Club ZZU Volleyball!

2. Club ZZU Volleyball Club ZZU Volleyball is a non-profit volleyball club that strives to provide an opportunity for young girls to play in a competitive environment while learning the game of volleyball. Club ZZU is part of the Evergreen Region Volleyball Association, and is based in Pullman, Washington.

3. ONE COMMUNITY-ONE CLUB

4. CLUB ZZU VOLLEYBALL Amateur sports organization formed to provide opportunities for improving the volleyball abilities of girls in grades 4 through 12 To promote the principles of teamwork, individual responsibility and good sportsmanship through participation in competitive volleyball activities. Our primary goal is to develop the individual skill level of every player and to perform at a high level in a team environment, ultimately providing opportunity to our athletes to participate in local, regional, and national tournaments.

5. CLUB ZZU STAFF Club ZZU Director - Ron Dinsmoor Assistant Director: Michael Fereday Assistant Director: Rachel Dinsmoor Finance Director: Megan McNannay

6. Club ZZU ADVISORY BOARD Director of Development - Bob Stout Fundraising Coordinator - Melissa Bean Advisory Board: Brandy Brown Toni Claus Rachel Dinsmoor Kali Gesser Annie Leendertsen Holly Leendertsen Dave Weitz

7. ADVISORY BOARD ROLE An advisory board is a group of talented, experienced, wealthy, or otherwise influential individuals who are invited to provide ongoing advice and support to a nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Members of an advisory board are volunteers with a passion for the nonprofit who can provide valuable assistance and advice.

8. COACHING STAFF U12’S Megan McNannay (U12 LEAD COACH) Jennifer Davis Raelin Magaoay Cassidy Clark

9. U11 DEVELOPMENT TEAM U11 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TEAM GREAT PLACE TO DEVELOP FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS SEASON LASTS ABOUT 2 MONTHS SEASON WILL START MID JANUARY END MARCH 18 TH PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE 1-2 DAYS PER WEEK SATURDAY JANUARY 18 TH IS TENTATIVE START DATE HAVE FUN AND MEET NEW FRIENDS! $125 ALL GIRLS WILL RECEIVE A ZZU T-SHIRT +$25 REGION MEMBERSHIP U8 AND UNDER $30 WILL RECEIVE A ZZU T-SHIRT AND NO FEE FOR REGION MEMBERSHIP VOLLEYMANIA SCRIMMAGE SPOKANE HUB FEBRUARY 19 TH

10. U12 REGIONAL TEAMS FOCUS: SKILL DEVELOPMENT, FUNDAMENTALS (FUN), LEARNING TO COMPETE. 5 ONE DAY TOURNAMENTS PRACTICE STARTS JANUARY 2 ND PRACTICE SESSIONS 1 ½ HOURS TWO DAYS A WEEK NIKE LEGENDS L/S JERSEY, NIKE KO HOODIE, ZZU PRACTICE T-SHIRT COST $420 $200 Commitment night two payments of $110

11. COACHING STAFF U13 NATIONAL TEAM U13 NATIONAL TONI CLAUS BRANDY BROWN PRACTICE TWO DAYS A WEEK. TWO HOUR PRACTICES SEASON STARTS WEEK OF JANUARY 2 ND

12. COACHING STAFF U14 REGIONAL TEAM U14 REGIONAL TEAMS SEQUOIA DANCE RON DINSMOOR MAKAYLA WILSON STEVEN DANG

13. U13 NATIONAL AND U14 REGIONAL TEAMS NIKE AGILITY L/S, NIKE LEGENDS L/S, NIKE KO HOODIE, NIKE BACKPACK, PRACTICE SHIRT SEVEN ONE DAY TOURNAMENTS WITH IN THE REGION EVERGREEN REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 22-23 COST $980 COMMIT NIGHT $300 4 PAYMENTS OF $170

14. COACHING STAFF U14 NATIONAL TEAM U14 NATIONAL TEAM RACHEL DINSMOOR ANNIE LEENDERTSEN HOLLY LEENDERTSEN PRACTICE STARTS MONDAY DECEMBER 5 TH FIRST TOURNAMENT JANUARY 8TH

15. COACHING STAFF U16 NATIONAL TEAM U16 NATIONAL TEAM KALI GESSER KINZIE BROWN PRACTICE STARTS MONDAY DECEMBER 5 TH FIRST TOURNAMENT JANUARY 8TH

16. U14/U16 NATIONAL TEAM 4 EVERGREEN REGION POWER LEAGUE TOURNAMENTS NW JUNIOR'S PRESIDENT'S WEEKEND (3 DAY) - SEATTLE COLORADO CROSSROADS JUNIOR NATIONAL QUALIFIER (3 DAY) - DENVER TWO SPOKANE AREA TOURNAMENTS (1 DAY) EVERGREEN REGION NATIONAL BID TOURNAMENT (1 DAY) EVERGREEN REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 22-23 JUNIOR NATIONALS - MINNEAPOLIS (IF TEAM QUALIFIES)

17. U14/U16 NATIONAL TEAMS NIKE L/S AGILITY, NIKE L/S LEGENDS, PINK DRI-FIT SHORT SLEEVE, NIKE KO HOODIE, NIKE KO PANTS, NIKE BACK PACK, PRACTICE T- SHIRT COST $1,600 COMMIT NIGHT $500 4 PAYMENTS OF $275 FEES DO NOT INCLUDE PLAYERS/PARENTS TRAVEL EXPENSES COACHES TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE INCLUDED

18. COACHING STAFF U16 REGIONAL TEAM ERNEST SONIDO JULIA CUBBEDGE PRACTICE STARTS THE WEEK OF JANUARY 2 ND TWO PRACTICES PER WEEK

19. U16 REGIONAL TEAM NIKE AGILITY L/S, NIKE LEGENDS L/S, NIKE KO HOODIE, NIKE BACKPACK, PRACTICE SHIRT SEVEN ONE DAY TOURNAMENTS WITH IN THE REGION EVERGREEN REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS APRIL 22-23 COST $980 COMMIT NIGHT $300 4 PAYMENTS OF $170

20. U17 NATIONAL TEAM COACHING STAFF U17 NATIONAL TEAM KATE SOMMER MIKAYLA PARRIS PRACTICE STARTS DECEMBER 5 TH U14,U16,U17 NATIONAL TEAMS WILL PRACTICE AT THE SAME TIME IN DECEMBER 5,6,8,13,15,19,20,22,27,29 TH

21. U17 NATIONAL TEAM 5 ONE DAY TOURNAMENTS NW JUNIOR'S PRESIDENT'S WEEKEND - SEATTLE COLORADO CROSSROADS JUNIOR NATIONAL QUALIFIER – DENVER FAR WESTERNS JUNIOR NATIONAL QUALIFIER – RENO EVERGREEN REGION NATIONAL BID TOURNAMENT EVERGREEN REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNIOR NATIONALS - MINNEAPOLIS (IF TEAM QUALIFIES)

22. U17 NATIONAL TEAM NIKE L/S AGILITY, NIKE L/S LEGENDS, PINK DRI-FIT SHORT SLEEVE, NIKE KO HOODIE, NIKE KO PANTS, NIKE BACK PACK, PRACTICE T- SHIRT COST $1,900 COMMIT NIGHT $500 4 PAYMENTS OF $350 FEES DO NOT INCLUDE PLAYERS/PARENTS TRAVEL EXPENSES COACHES TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE INCLUDED

23. U18 REGIONAL TEAM SEQUOIA DANCE KIM VAZQUEZ PRACTICE STARTS JANUARY 2 ND TWO PRACTICES PER WEEK

24. U18 REGIONAL FOUR ONE DAY TOURNAMENTS NW JUNIORS PRESIDENT'S WEEKEND 3 DAY IN SEATTLE YAKIMA JAMBOREE 2 DAY IN YAKIMA EVERGREEN REGION NATIONAL BID TOURNAMENT EVERGREEN REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS EVERGREEN REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS OR JUNIOR NATIONALS - DALLAS (IF TEAM QUALIFIES)​​​​​

25. U18 REGIONAL NIKE AGILITY L/S, NIKE LEGENDS L/S, NIKE KO HOODIE, NIKE BACKPACK, PRACTICE SHIRT COST $1,300 COMMIT NIGHT $400 3 PAYMENS OF $300 FEES DO NOT INCLUDE PLAYERS/PARENTS TRAVEL EXPENSES COACHES TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE INCLUDED

26. TRYOUTS All tryouts will take place at Pullman Christian School 345 SW KIMBALL CT, PULLMAN, WA. U12 Monday November 7th 6-7:30 PM U13/U14 Monday November 7th AND 8th 7-9 PM U15/U16 Monday November 14th 7-9 PM U17/U18 Tuesday November 15th 7-9 PM

27. TRYOUTS Tryout Preparation: Download and fill out all the needed paperwork before you come to the tryout. Be sure to get there early. Thirty minutes before the scheduled start time is best. Contact us to let us know if you will be arriving late because you are coming from another tryout. Wear something colorful or bright so that coaches can identify you even if they can’t see your number. Great effort turns heads and is remembered. Avoid being tentative in your play but know the difference between being aggressive and playing recklessly. Let the lead tryout coach know if you are trying out while injured or have to leave early for whatever reason. Talk to us before or after tryouts as much as you want! We value the opportunity to answer any of your questions.

28. The Selection Process: Teams will consist of a minimum of 8 and no more than 12 athletes. We will have multiple coaches evaluating players during our tryouts. Each year during tryouts we consider every athlete as a prospective player of CLUB ZZU VBC. We will evaluate as best as we can during the duration of the tryout. Selection will be based upon the following criteria: A player’s performance during the tryout - skill level, effort, competitiveness and interaction with other athletes. Our perception of that player’s athletic potential – what she may be able to do over the course of the season. Our perception of the coach ability of the player. Being in good standing with the CLUB ZZU VBC and USA Volleyball. Past history of parental involvement or behavior.

29. Notification: We will post all teams on our Web site within 24 hours after the tryouts. We will post the list of team members as well as an alternate list. Parents will be asked to e-mail the club that they are accepting the position. The list will be updated as players accept or decline their spot. The verbal commitment is not binding but will be formalized on the commitment day and then with the signature of the letter of intent and the team fee deposit

31. PLAYING TIME Playing Time: Playing time, for many players and parents, is a central concern that can distract from our focus on the team’s success and can often create divisions within the team. In any case, every player will have an equal opportunity to compete for playtime within their position during practice and at tournaments. A player’s time will be affected by any of the following:

32. PLAYING TIME How a player’s attitude adds to or detracts from the chemistry or performance of the team A player’s past performance during the tournament or the last week of practice A player’s effort and work ethic The importance of the match The needs of the team in the present as well as later in the season Not being in good standing with respect to team fees

33. Some generalizations can be made with regards to playtime issues. It is our goal that all players have some on-court role every match. There may be exceptions with players recovering from injuries, problems with adherence to team rules/policies or when teams are trying to win a bid/move to the gold bracket of tournament play in a multi-day tournament. Playtime is generally more equal at the younger age groups (Youth, 12s and 13s). Playtime will vary by position with some positions playing all the way around the court and some playing only front or back row. Playtime is more equal during pool play than in tournament play. Playtime may be more equal earlier in the season as coaches are exploring different lineups and identifying starters. Playtime may be more equal in one-day regional tournaments compared to multi-day tournaments, qualifiers or Regional tournaments. Position and time on court are determined by the needs of her current club team, not her history from past seasons or the current needs of her school team.

34. PLAYING TIME CLUB ZZU VBC All playing time is decided by the coaches and is not negotiable. Coaches have the right to play whomever they think is best suited for a position and who helps contribute to the team’s development and success. Here are some suggestions on how to talk with your coaches about playing time. Avoid language that is demanding or accusatory. Instead ask, “What can I do to play more…” Avoid seeking to talk to your coach when you are emotional. We seek to utilize the 24- hour rule if at all possible. Parents may participate in the conversation with the coach but the player should always be present when discussing playtime issues. We will not discuss other players on the team but will focus on what you, the player, need to do to have opportunities to play more. While email or a phone call can start a discussion we prefer that all playtime discussion to be in-person with the coach and the player and scheduled before or after practice.

35. Multi-Sport Athletes CLUB ZZU encourages multi-sport athletes. Club ZZU does not get involved in the decision making for parents and the athletes. We understand that school sports come first. When there is a conflict players/parents are to notify their coach and club director as soon as possible.

36. Club ZZU Fundraising

37. ZZU Team Announcement Dinner and Expo: All Club potluck dinner and volleyball expo. All athletes sell tickets for $10 to friends, co-workers and family to come meet their team. Each team is introduced and does a volleyball expo. Families of athletes bring one dish to share (immediate families don’t pay) 100% of proceeds go toward the athlete’s volleyball dues. Mid-December (Date and Time TBA)

38. Club ZZU Fundraising ZZU All Club Raffle: ZZU will have a club wide raffle. Beginning in December athletes can sell raffle tickets to the public. Drawing will be in January. 100% of proceeds go toward the athlete’s volleyball dues Individual Athlete Fundraising: Athletes can think of their own fundraising ideas, just email the club director.

39. RESOURCES WWW.CLUBZZUVB.COM WWW.EVERGREENREGION.ORG

40. BREAKOUT SESSIONS MEETINGS WITH INDIVIDUAL TEAMS FOR Q AND A