Junior Club
Coaches
Officiating
Training
2014-2015
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2014-2015
Junior Coaches
Officiating Training
Rev 11/11/2014
Introduction
Junior Club
Coaches
Officiating
Training
2014-2015
• Officiating is an integral part of the sport
• Junior Players should learn and experience the
officiating aspect
• Teaching junior players how to officiate the
game increases understanding of the sport and
respect for officials
Objectives of the Officiating Training Program
• To provide junior players and coaches the
opportunity to learn and experience officiating
• To provide a uniform and defined method for
training and certifying junior officials
• To develop junior officials in an easier and more
effective process for both the club and the
Region
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Junior Officiating ABC’s
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• 14 and Under teams, the head or assistant
coach is always the 1st Referee
• 15 and Older teams, the head or assistant
coach is always court side
• Coaches required to take the online clinics
for 1st & 2nd Referee, Scorer, Line Judge
• Player online clinics for 13 and under age:
2nd Referee, Scorer, Line judge
• Player online clinics for 14 and above age:
1st & 2nd Referee, Scorer, Line Judge
• NEW THIS YEAR
Adult 2nd Referee at all national events
(Qualifiers, Bid Events, Nationals)
Junior Club
Coaches
Officiating
Training
2014-2015
Certification
Requirements
• Complete appropriate online Clinic
• Be evaluated for the position
1st Referee, 2nd Referee, Scorer
Scorers should be evaluated on a deciding
set situation (Court Change)
• Paperwork submitted to Area Trainer
Completed Evaluation Sheet
Attach Score Sheet for Scorers
• Area Trainer will set member status
on HOAonline
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Credentials
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• Credential Required to Participate
• Coach credential required to sit on the bench
(Must be visibly worn for the entire match)
• Parent credential required to be on court
(shagging balls; assisting at Scorer Table)
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Coaches
Officiating
Training
2014-2015
Requirements for
Credentials
• Coaches
Registered USAV Member
Passed background screen
Completed IMPACT
Completed Online Coaches Clinic
• Parents
Registered USAV Member
Passed background screen
• Credentials will be mailed to the club
from HOA Office regularly
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Credential Checking
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Coaches
Officiating
Training
2014-2015
• At all HOA events using paid officials
Photo ID and credential will be verified at
tournament check-in desk. All coaches will be
issued a non-removable HOA wristband. This
band must be placed on wrist at the check-in
desk.
At every match, coaches will be asked to
display credential and wristband.
Both playing & officiating coaches checked!!!
Coaches may not participate without both!!!
Sanctions will be applied as specified in the
current Club Director's Packet and also playing
rules as posted on HOA web site
• At all other HOA events
WeR1 Cadre and Tournament Directors may
check at any time
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Coaches Officiating Duties
Junior Club
Coaches
Officiating
Training
2014-2015
• Coaches must be an active member
during team officiating assignments
As 1st, 2nd referee, LJ or at Scorer Table
Coaches are expected to focus on the
match and their team members
For all 14U teams, any adult member on the
roster that is credentialed as a COACH
must be the 1st referee
Regardless of Age Level of Tournament
• Teams officiating without a COACH are
sanctioned in their next match
Opponents are awarded 5 points at the start
of each set of the next match
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DCR 9.2.4 – Page 36
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Coaches
Officiating
Training
2014-2015
• *9.2.4 It is a fault, during reception of
service, to make a double contact or
catch using overhand finger action.
• NOTICE * and footnote
• * The application of this rule (9.2.4) has
been postponed following the Board of
Administration decision of April 5, 2013.
•BOTTOM LINE
This rule is not to be enforced
until further notice
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Liberos
Junior Club
Coaches
Officiating
Training
2014-2015
• DCR 19
• Contrasting Jersey
• Sept 1, 2014 Solid/Multi-color Jersey
 https://volleyballreftraining.com
US15_m200_Solid_Jersey
• Set 1 line-up sheet shows 2 Liberos
Liberos must remain the same for the entire
match
• Set 1 line-up sheet shows 0 or 1 Liberos
 Team may select a different Libero for each set in the
match
• A completed rally (DCR 6.1.3) between two
Libero replacements
 Except when a Libero goes to serve
DCR USAV 19.3.2.1
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Fan Behavior
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• Coaches are responsible for the
behavior of their fans/parents
• HOA has a sanctioning scale for fan
behavior issues
1. Tell coach of disruptive behavior
Delay Sanction
2. Suggest coach have fan leave gym
Delay Penalty
3. Suspend play
Default the match from this point
DCR 6.4.3
Protests
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Coaches
Officiating
Training
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• Teams have the right to protest any
interpretation or application of the rules
• Teams may not protest judgment calls
• Game Captain is the only team member
allowed to file a protest
(except for 14 and under competition)
see USAV 5.1.2.2
• If a protest is properly filed, play must be
suspended until the issue is resolved
Protest Resolution
1. Officiating Coach and Playing Coaches
consult DCR for rule
2. Site/Tournament Protest Committee
3. WeR1 cadre if present
4. Contact On-Call Official
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WeR1 Cadre
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• Part of the HOA Officials Commission
• HOA selected officials
• Serve as junior officials mentors
• Provide guidance in proper officiating
techniques for both referees and scorers
• Coaches need to allow WeR1 cadre
members to instruct both coaches and
players
• Act as member of Protest Committee if
requested
Other Resources
Junior Club
Coaches
Officiating
Training
2014-2015
• VRT (Online volleyball referee training)
https://volleyballreftraining.com
• USAV Academy (Online clinics for credit)
https://usavolleyballacademy.org
• HOA web site
http://hoavb.org
• HOA Officials Chair (Ric Washburn)
ha.officials.chair@hoavb.org
Questions about uniforms
Questions about officiating
Unusual issues or circumstances
OUTSTANDING Officials
(SNAPS & KUDOS)
Jr Player Officials or Officiating Teams
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Junior First Referee Evaluation
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• Pre-match Duties
• Appearance & Attitude
• Teamwork
• Judgment/Focus/Awareness
• Techniques & Mechanics
• Ball Handling
• Play at the Net
Junior Second Referee Evaluation
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• Pre-match Duties
• Appearance & Attitude
• Teamwork
• Judgment/Focus/Awareness
• Techniques & Mechanics
• Play at the Net
Junior Scorer Evaluation
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Training
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• Pre-match/Pre-set Duties
• Appearance & Attitude
• Teamwork
• Focus and Awareness
• Scoring the Set
• End of Set
• End of Match
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Training
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Questions
Open Discussion