• Coaching Staff
Varsity- Smokey Vitek
Assistant Varsity - OPEN
JV - Kirstee Rotty
10 – Courtney Clark
9 A – Alana Fritz
9 B – Mike Cassano
• RHS Athletic Director
Mike Manning
• Captains
Brittany McLean, Abby Nelson and Erin Slinde
• Booster Club Officers

• Develop student athletes with Championship
Behaviors that will aid them in becoming better players and people.
• Create an environment that fosters teamwork and builds chemistry at all levels.
• Ensure ongoing improvement through player development from youth programs through high school.
• Strive for competitive success at all levels.
• Have Fun

• Volleyball in the state of Minnesota is strong.
• The SSC and 3AAA section continue to be in the strongest in the state.
• We have strong returning talent and a strong incoming 9 th grade class.
• Rosemount Volleyball has become one of the teams to beat rather than the underdog.
• Our season is short and intense. It requires preparation followed by intense commitment.

• Enter the season ready both mentally and physically.
• Provide necessary equipment:
– T-shirts, shorts
– Volleyball shoes and Knee pads
– Running shoes for conditioning
• On time attendance at ALL team functions unless absence has been previously approved by coaches.
• Meet minimum volunteer requirements(season and offseason)
• No Gossip, No Whining, No Drama
• Maintain academic eligibility and adhere to all MSHSL policies and guidelines
• Be Competitive, Respectful, Driven, Engaged and Open

• Support your daughters and her team.
• Allow the coaches to coach.
• Respect coaches, players, officials, other parents, etc.
• No Gossip at home, in the stands, at events.
• Volunteer.

Win a State Championship
• Enter the season in great physical & mental shape.
• Be committed to developing and embracing
Championship Behaviors.
• Work hard and play hard ALL the time.
• Be open to change.
• Be engaged in the success of your team.

Requirements for Participation
• Current Physical on file at RHS
• Registration Form Complete and RHS
Participation Fee Paid
• This needs to be completed BEFORE practice begins
• Falls Sports packet will be mailed in summer.
• Registration begins August 1 st

Tryouts
Monday & Tuesday, August 17 th & 18 th
All Grades
8am – 11:30am & 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Practice
Monday – Friday
First Match
Saturday, August 29 th / Tuesday, September 1 st

• Varsity
– Top players by position any grade
– Non-starting Seniors who earn role position
– 10 to 15 players
• JV
– Non-Seniors that have potential to play Varsity.
– 10 – 12 players
• 10 th Grade/B Team
– 10 th Graders that do not make Varsity and JV.
– 9 – 12 players
• 9A & 9B Teams
– 9 th Graders only
– 18 to 20 players

Our Success in the fall is directly linked to how hard we work during the summer.
Season Begins August 17 th
Success Starts Now!
!
Conditioning, Team Building, Skill
Development

• RHS Volleyball Strength and Conditioning @
CrossFit 8558.
– M – W – F 10:30 am – 11:30
• Irish Star Program (BFS)
– T – Th – F 7:45 am – 9:45 am at RHS
– F 8:30 am – 10:30 am at RHS
– Cost effective, high quality
– www.rosemountfootball.com
• Surface VBC
– Sand conditioning and training
– www.surfacevbc.com

Register at www.district196.org/CE
Links from www.rosemountvolleyball.org
• 5 Days July 27 th – 31 st
• Skills and Game
Strategy combined
• Cost Effective
• Fun
Elite
10 th – 12 th Grade
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Rising Stars
7 th – 9 th Grade
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

• Provide players the opportunity to improve throughout the summer, form bonds with other players, and to motivate each other.
• Focused on skill development not strength
& conditioning.
• Monday & Wednesday 7:45 am – 9:45 am
• June 16 th through July 30 th
• Dates are on RHS Volleyball Calendar – www.rosemountvolleyball.org

Run by Captains & Returning Varsity Players
Adult Supervision will be present
August 4 th – August 14 th
Time TBD @ RHS

• Rosemount Queens Leagues
• Other Camps
• Other Sports
• Team Camp
• Captions Tournament

• Booster Club
President- Ryan and Colleen McLean
Vice President- Greg and Lisa Nelson
Treasurer- Cheryl Mackinac
Secretary- Michelle Lienemann
Event Coordinator – Lisa Slinde
Program / Ads – Duane Slinde

• Non-profit organization that supports the RHS
Volleyball program by:
– Coordinating events that improve the overall experience for players and parents (Senior night, tournament snacks, alumni game,
Leprechaun Days parade etc.)
– Provide funding necessary to operate the RHS Volleyball program.
Including coaches, balls, uniforms, equipment, and events.
– Coordinate fundraising efforts like Presidents Day and other tournaments, Cub bagging, program sponsors and other donations, etc.
• Parent Volunteers and Donations are key to the
Booster Club’s and our program’s success!.
• Meetings are first Monday of each month, 7:00 pm at T.O.P.S. Pizza. All Parents are welcome.

Parents
Player Fees
Varsity / JV $110
10 th Grade $90
9 th Grade $75
Players
Required Events
Presidents Day Tournament
Cub Bagging
Progam Sales
Love Notes
Progam Ads
Donations
Booster Club Membership
Volunteer Events:
Camps, Leagues
Requirements
Varsity – 4 Events/Player
JV – 3 Events/Player
10 – 2 Events/Player
9A/9B – 2 Events/Player

2015 Captains
Together we stand,
Together we fall,
Together we win,
And winners take all.
Follow us on Twitter @vball_15

• Add yourself to Volleyball Email Group
– Got to www.rosemountvolleyball.org
– Enter your email on right side of homepage
– Click on Subscribe
• Season / Camp / Schedule information
– www.rosemountvolleyball.org
• Place you summer team wear order

Any Questions
Please Contact Coach Smokey Vitek
Cell: (651) 246-1504
E-mail: smoak.vitek@district196.org
svitek48@gmail.com
Be Driven, Be Prepared
The Season starts Now!
GO IRISH!