JUNIOR EAGLES
INFO MEETING
October 13, 2014
COACHING STAFF
Club Director Dawn Jones- (4th Season)
Played at D1 Level, 2012 Hall of Fame at Delaware State University
Assistant Volleyball Coach and Director of Operations at Butler University
Director of Rampage Juniors in Florida 2 years
Director of Junior Eagles 3 years
8th Grade (6th Season)
Katie Abel- Former ZCHS Varsity Assistant
Creekside 8th Grade Head Coach (15-3, Math Teacher
7th Grade (2nd Season)
Laken Kurtz- Former Municana Player,
1st Grade Teacher at Union.
6th Grade (1st Season)
Chelsea Bibler- ZMS 7th Grade Head Coach (undefeated season)
Special Education Teacher
COACHING STAFF CONT…
5th Grade (TBA)
3rd and 4th Non Travel (Team Z)
Amy Steadman (4th Season)
ZWEST 7th Grade Head Coach
TRY-OUTS
October 29th and 30th
5th and 6th Grade 5:45-6:45pm
7th and 8th Grade 7:15-8:30pm
Attending both sessions is recommended.
EVALUATIONS
Players are ranked on a 1-5 scale on ability, 1 being strong and 5 being
weak.
Players are sorted by age and ability first. Number of players trying out for
each age group will determine if there is a second team for that grade.
7th and 8th Grade Tryout Sample Ball Control Practice Plan
 Up and Back Passing- Partner 1 at the net toss to Partner 2, P2 passes
from end line to P1 and then P1 toss along net, P2 passes at net straight
up. 10 x 2
 Side to Side Short- P1 tosses to P2, both staying low, P1 shuffling with
P2 for time 30 seconds.
 Partner Switch- Groups of 4. Partner 1 and 2 stationary with balls, P3
and P4 pass and switch. 30 seconds and switch.
 Coach on Box- Cross court left back dig and then right back dig (groups
of 4- 15 to target)
 Coach on Box-Line Dig (groups of 4, 15 to target)
Hitting Ball Control Practice Plan
 Toss to self hit ball over net (looking for toss and hand ball control)
 Coach toss
 Out of System Coach Toss
 Hitting lines with setter
 Rapid Fire 5 (4 ball)(Each player goes individually. Coach tosses 5 balls total
and player must hit and transition quickly). Back row attack Rapid Fire for
defenders (recorded) All others go through but not recorded.
 6 vs 6
Serving
Players will be asked to serve for a period of 3-4 minutes. Evaluated on serving
over hand or underhand. Does it go over the net, strength of serve, and
consistency of serve.
JUNIOR EAGLES IF FOR COMMUNITY
 Host primarily players from the community
 Outside of Zionsville Community is taken based on numbers and ability
 Accommodate multi-sport athletes.
 Practices held at Union Elementary (146th and Michigan Rd)
 Practice Days depend on player and coach schedules TBA for each group. 2
days per week
 Practice Times- Typically youngest teams start at 5:40pm-7:10pm and older
teams 7:10-8:40pm
 5 One Day tournaments (Saturday or Sunday)
 Host two tournaments at ZCHS (7/8th and 5th/6th) Both in February.
TEAMS
10-11 players per team.
6 players play at a time, plus a libero—7 total
Substitutes based on team needs- decided by coach
Ex. 1. Front row hitter has weak back row – Sub with a DS
Ex. 2. Player is a weak server- Sub with a player off bench who is a
stronger server
Ex. 3. Player is continuously not in position- Sub
ALL PLAYERS GET QUALITY INSTRUCTION
DURING PRACTICE.
Focus on
 Ball Control- you tell the ball where to go!
 Serving toss and contact point consistency
 Passing- Serve receive to set up attacks
 Hitting Footwork and contact points
 Blocking footwork
 Defense- where to be when opposing team is attacking
PROGRAM COSTS
Tournament Entry Fees
Player Pack Includes:
Coaching Fees
Game Jersey
Equipment Balls and Carts
T-Shirt Jersey
Gym Rental Fees
Practice Shirt
First Aid Kits and Insurance
ADDITIONAL COSTS MAY INCLUDE:
Food at Tournaments
Optional Apparel / Equipment
Knee Pads
Sweatshirts & Sweatpants
Shoes
Socks
Active Ankles
Additional Pairs of Spandex
Additional Junior Eagles Apparel
PRICING
 (Nov. 7th)
1st Payment $235
 (Dec. 8th)
2nd Payment $235
 (Jan. 12th)
3rd Payment $235
 (Feb. 16th)
4th Payment $235
 (Nov. 7th)
Full Payment $ 940
ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER
Accept with full intentions of putting 110% the entire season.
Play with your Heart because you love to come to practice. That is where the
competition begins!
Phone Calls will be made between Friday, October 31st and Sunday, November
2nd by the Head Coach of each team. Need to commit within 24hrs of phone
call.
First payment made November 7th.
Attend Mandatory Meet the Team Night and Parent Meeting November 17th at
ZCHS Cafeteria.