Mission - The purpose of the Hutchinson Junior Olympic Volleyball program is to promote volleyball while supporting the creation of a competitive high school program and instilling strong work ethic, commitment, teamwork, and sportsmanship in its players. It is a privilege to play JO Volleyball.
Goals and Objectives: The goals and objectives of the Hutch JO's can best described as a building block approach to the game of volleyball in support of the local high school program while developing individual skills and team concepts.
COACHING PHILOSOPHIES AT EACH AGE LEVEL
- AGES 12 AND UNDER
Introduce and reinforce the fundamentals of volleyball
Provide instruction that's appropriate to the skill level of the team
Group players by ability with fair playing time
Participate in local practices and will travel for tournaments. (Transportation is not provided.)
Focus will be placed on the fundamentals of the game, enjoying the game, and building a strong team.
To provide entry level on the sport of volleyball.
Emphasis is placed on fun, enriching environment, grouped by ability with fair playing time, and practice as a group. Note: Playing time may be impacted by attendance at practice.
Will participate in local practices and metro/local tournaments.
- AGES 14 AND UNDER
Introduce and reinforce the fundamentals of volleyball
Introduce the team concepts of offensive and defensive skills
Place emphasis on developing a well-rounded volleyball player
Group players by coachability, athletic ability, and volleyball ability
Participate in local practices and will travel for tournaments. (Transportation is not provided.)
Everyone will play, but playing time may not be equal.
Emphasis will progress toward developing a more well-rounded volleyball player.
- AGES 16 AND UNDER
Provide advanced instruction both on an individual and team basis.
Place emphasis on successful execution of the game - encompassing both the physical and mental demands.
Place emphasis on reaching the highest level of volleyball. Playing time will be dependent upon the conditions of each game situation. Playing time will not be equal.
Begin to specialize, placing players in positions suited to their skill.
Group players by coachability, athletic ability, and volleyball ability
Participate in local practices and will travel for tournaments. (Transportation is not provided.)
- AGES 17/18 AND UNDER ADVANCED SKILL
The team will be made up of current 9-11th graders who are high school eligible players for the next years season.
This is a team for players with advanced skills and will be a floating age team, which will play at the age level determined by the oldest eligible player.
Advanced instruction will be provided both on an individual and team basis.
Emphasis will be placed on successful execution of the game -- encompassing both the physical and mental demands.
Sustained high level of volleyball play.
Playing time will be dependent upon the conditions of each game situation and may not be equal.
Participate in local practices and travel for tournaments. (Transportation is not provided.)
This is a feeder program for the high school program, as stated above, so seniors will not be eligible to play.
Hutchinson JO Volleyball Organization Updated 05/02/12
Instilling Strong work ethic, commitment, teamwork, and sportmanship
