STUDENT ATHLETES AND FAMILIES,
Welcome to the 2015 season of Wildcat Volleyball. We are excited to get started and looking forward to a
successful season. This letter is to review some important information, policies, and expectations for the
Hester Jr. High Wildcat Volleyball program.
ELIGIBILITY:
In order to participate in volleyball, all girls must:
Have a current physical on file with the school nurse
Maintain at least a C grade point average & no F’s in any classes
Sign and return the Player Expectation sheet
PRACTICE & GAMES:
The season will run from October 1st- November 20th and will consist of approximately 10 games. We
play against other teams in the Leyden Norwood Conference. Games start at 4:00. We will practice on the
days we do not have a game from 3:30 until 5:00. It is important that athletes are dressed in volleyball
appropriate gear and ready to begin on time; this also means hair up, jewelry off.
Understand that we can only improve individually and as a team through practice, so missing them for
any reason can result in less playing time in games. Any time a girl misses practice she must have a note
signed by her parent/guardian no later than the day that she returns.
Everyone is expected to be involved in every drill, whether on the court or off. Listen to instructions given
to others, encourage your teammates, and be prepared to jump in when called on. Be coachable,
exaggerate techniques, and make eye contact when a coach is instructing.
PLAYER CONDUCT:
All team members are expected to treat the coaches, referees, other teams, bus drivers, and anyone else
during the volleyball season with respect. It is an honor to be a member of the Hester Wildcat Volleyball
Team, but it is also a responsibility. Players will always act in a manner that they can be proud of, as we
represent the entire school. Players may be removed from the roster for any behavior deemed
inappropriate by the coaching staff. We look forward to a success and fun season! Please contact us if you
have any questions or concerns. 847-455-2150
Thank you,
Coach Scott Zablocki
Coach Sarah Petrin
szablocki@d84.org
spetrin@d84.org
2015 HESTER WILDCATS VOLLEYBALL
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
As a Hester Wildcat volleyball player, the following is expected of me:
I will be a team player. I will always show respect to my teammates and my coaches at all times. If
I don’t, I will not play.
I will be coachable. I will accept feedback because I know it will help me become the best player I
can be. I will constantly challenge my teammates and myself.
I will stay on top of my academics and communicate to my coaches whenever I have concerns. I
must communicate to my coach if I fail a test or paper.
I will always have a positive attitude. I understand that if I don’t, that I will be taken out of a game.
I know that poor attitudes don’t win games.
I understand that playing time will not be equal and that it is earned by hard work, performance,
and attitude.
I will not allow mistakes to bring me down. I know that I learn from them.
I will work hard at every practice. I understand the consequences of not working hard. Even if I
am a better player than my teammate, I know that I will not play if I am not trying my best or if I
am not focused.
I will be on time to practices and games.
I will communicate to my coaches ahead of time about absences, expected tardiness, concerns, or
anything that will affect my game or affect our team’s practice plans.
As a Hester player, I will be on my best behavior at all times. I understand that inappropriate
language will not be tolerated. I will report any team concerns and player issues to my coach.
I will always support my JV and Varsity teams. As a varsity player, when the JV is playing, I will sit
behind the bench of the JV team and cheer them on. My cell phone calls and friends won’t distract
me. (Same rule applies to both teams.)
I understand that volleyball is a big commitment and I will make practices, games and events a
priority in my social calendar.
I will report any injuries to my coach as soon as possible. If I am injured, I will follow the
instructions given to me by my doctor.
As a team player, I will always focus on effort, team and attitude, not wins and losses. I will win
with humility and lose with dignity. I will celebrate every great play and brush off lost points.
I will make sure that I have fun and enjoy the game!
I have read and agree to the conditions listed in the parent/ athlete volleyball letter and expectations.
Player name_________________________________________
Signature____________________________________________
Parent name_________________________________________
Signature____________________________________________
Contact number and email_________________________________________________________________________________________