Note to Parents

Tahoma Volleyball Lettering Policy

• In all cases, the judgment of the coaches will be the deciding factor in determining who is a candidate for a varsity letter.

• In order to be a varsity volleyball letter recipient, a player must be in compliance with the following standards.

1.  Be a student in good academic standing, as defined by the Tahoma High School Athletic Code.

2.  Attend all turnouts unless excused by the head coach

3.  Turn in all equipment and or pay all fines and obligations

4.  Follow and meet all the guidelines of the Tahoma High School Athletic Code

5.  Participated/Played in 1/3 of the Varsity contests or be a senior who was a team member in good standing for the entire season

6.  Complete the season unless injured and excused by the coach for extenuating circumstances

Honor Code

2005 Tahoma Volleyball

On this day, August _______ 2005

 I ___________________, am making a personal commitment stating that I will put all Tahoma Volleyball activities first and will commit to being a productive member of my new TEAM.  If other non-volleyball sporting opportunities should arise during the 2005 Tahoma Volleyball season, I will honor my commitment to my TEAM and will not engage in any activities that may undermine my position on the TEAM.  I understand that I have been given an opportunity to learn the game of volleyball and will respect not only my fellow teammates, but the coaching staff as well.  I understand that being part of this Tahoma Volleyball Team is a privilege and I will not miss activities for any reason, other than for an officially excused absence, i.e. one that has been either approved by the appropriate school official or one approved by the coach in advance!

·  My first offense will result in: sitting on the bench in my street clothes for an entire match.

·  My second offense will result in: being asked to leave the team.

I have read and understand what I am agreeing to by signing this honor code for the 2005 volleyball season!

_________________________  date:______

(parents)

_________________________ date: ______

(player)

TAHOMA BEARS VOLLEYBALL 2005

Matches start times: 6pm Freshman/JV & 7:15pm Varsity

*Freshman & J.V. matches are played side by side*

September 7 Alumni Match (varsity) 7pm

September 9 Tahoma @ Rogers(4p./5:15p)

September 13 Kentwood @ Tahoma

September 15 Kent Meridian @ Tahoma

September 17 Kent Tournament (varsity)

September 20  Tahoma @ Aub.Mt.View

September 22  Kentlake @ Tahoma

September 27  Enumclaw @ Tahoma

September 29  Tahoma @ Auburn

October 3  Aub-riverside @ Tahoma

October 5  Tahoma @ Sumner

October 11  Kentridge @ Tahoma

October 13  Tahoma @ Kentwood

October 18  Tahoma @ Kent Meridian

October 20  Aub.Mt.View @ Tahoma

****The schedule posted here is subject to change without warning.  Please confirm all information with the Tahoma Volleyball staff.****

Coaching Philosophy 

The true value of high school volleyball can be defined in my opinion as an educational support program that is designed to help develop tomorrow’s community leaders.  The experiences and values that players in this volleyball program can take away from their high school team will enable them to be strong leaders, parents, co-workers, and spouses.

Academic excellence is our focus for each athlete.  We also believe that regardless of your role on our team we have the same expectations of work ethic and the same level of commitment for each player. 

Our focus for volleyball is relentless pursuit of the ball defensively, never giving up on a ball, and never giving up on a game.  No matter what the score is, you always continue to work hard.

As a coaching staff we have set forth clear behavioral standards for our athletes and we ask that as parents, you will assist us in holding our athletes accountable both on and off the court.  We are very proud of what Tahoma volleyball is becoming.

As the head coach of the Tahoma volleyball program I want to provide athletes with lifetime memories and positive athletic traditions.  I will surround my athletes with great people/coaches and I will build relationships with players trying to help them pursue their dreams of playing in college and continuing their education.  I am looking beyond the day in my athlete’s lives and I am thinking beyond success to significance.

 Volleyball

Parents and Prospective volleyball players:

Summer is ending and that means that fall is approaching along with the start of school and the great sport of volleyball.  As Tahoma volleyball coaches, we approach this time of year with great anticipation and enthusiasm.  This enthusiasm is dampered somewhat by the most difficult part of the job: cutting the squad down to its final numbers.  Tahoma volleyball offers freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams.

While it is difficult to explain this very complex and in-depth process, we would like to share the factors on which our decisions are based every year.

Academics:Is the athlete in compliance with the WIAA and school district

requirements for academics and attendance?

Coachability:Is the athlete capable of growing as a player every day

 because she has the desire to achieve more every day?

Character: Is the athlete the kind of person we want to represent our high

school and our volleyball program?  Has she given us reason to

question her morality or integrity?

Growth Potential:  Is the athlete developing physically and athletically?  In

 short, is she on the way up, standing in place, or on her

  way down?

Team Need: Does the athlete and her talents fit the larger team puzzle?

Talent:Does the athlete posses special ability and athleticism? 

Year in School:  What role will the athlete play in the future?  Seniors generally

  need to be starters on the varsity, juniors need to “fit in the

  overall picture” or be leaders on the junior varsity, sophomores

  have the flexibility to be either varsity or junior varsity, and

  freshman have the flexibility to be on a freshman team, or junior

 varsity or varsity.

There are number of fine volleyball players cut from this program every year, and it is truly a shame that more opportunities aren’t available within our district.  This will only be the end of your participation in this life sport if you choose to quit volleyball on your own!

Decisions will be made by a very experienced staff of four or more coaches.  The cuts will be posted the third morning of tryouts.  As an athlete, you have honored us, yourself, and the game of volleyball by turning out.  Good Luck to all of you!!