2010 Winter volleyball clinic is open for registration

This 2010 Winter volleyball  clinic is for boys and girls 9 to 18 years of age. We are accepting registration for the 2010 winter clinic.  Our training venue will be at the Rockville Sportsplex , 60 Southlawn Court. We are offering an early registration discount for young athletes who plans early to attend our winter program and wish to continue there training session after high school fall sport season. This program is good for elementary, middle school and high school  students who cannot commit to club volleyball or any other  sports during the winter and spring months. It is particularly the best time to train and prepare for high school coed and boys volleyball. We are confident that young athletes will learn and  improve their individual skills and have a better understanding on basic techniques required on the execution of the game.

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2010 Winter Volleyball Training – starts January 4 – March 14,2010

See CAMP OVER VIEW on the description of each camp program.  All players MUST HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE in order to attend this event.

Next early registration discount ends November 20, 2009

Make sure you download, print, and sign the following forms…

YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING!

• Waiver, release, & Indemnity Agreement Form
  
• Permission to participate Form
  
• Registration Form

For all other concerns you can call us at 301-534-7613.  Please do leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Just an FYI . . . .

My philosophy and style of teaching volleyball is to make sure that every players learns the FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES OF THE SPORT.  We are here to provide solid quality training so we focus on QUALITY INSTRUCTION, REPETITION AND EXECUTION. The human mind and body can only take so much information and exercise in a good 2-hour period and that is training hard and smart.

When fall volleyball season is over, do you feel the way you do once the holidays have come and gone? You’ve worked tirelessly for weeks, even months, to prepare for a big event. And now that it is all over, you’re left with a feeling of emptiness while, perhaps, breathing a sigh of relief.

It is natural to want to “chill out” after a busy volleyball season. After all, you worked hard and your body and mind deserve a rest. Plus, training in the cold of winter isn’t appealing.

It is okay to take some time off, but you shouldn’t abandon your volleyball workouts until next season. It’s better to stay active with lighter workouts, which help with weight maintenance and staying in shape. And you’ll be ahead of the game when the next season rolls around (which is usually sooner than you think).

Have you thought about off-season volleyball training? Volleyball relieves boredom and can work different muscle groups, letting your trained muscles rest and repair during the

off-season. Unlike running and cycling, sports such as handball, racquetball, basketball and lacrosse involve changing directions while volleyball, which strengthens ligaments around your knees and ankles. They’re also great cardiovascular exercises. Don’t forget about stretching and strength training during your off-season routine.

Strength training for volleyball is a common and routine part of any player’s strength and conditioning program. You have certainly come to the right place if you are just starting a strength training routine or are just beginning volleyball.

Strength training for volleyball is a must-do! Volleyball is a highly competitive sport that requires athletes to be quick, powerful and coordinated. Volleyball players are well known for sticking to their strength-training program. They realize the extreme benefit that strength training for volleyball has on their performance. Any athlete wants to gain an edge over her opponents. Strength training delivers that edge.

Finally, don’t leave stretching and strength training out of your off-season routine. For lighter workouts, lower the intensity by using less weight.

Keep moving through the winter months, and you’ll be in fighting shape for your next volleyball season. Join us this winter for fun, exercise and keeping yourself active in volleyball.

Fall adult season wrap up 2009

I always have fun working with adults. As we ended the season with working on techniques in passing  hitting and setting- this was truly a challenge. I am confident that  everybody understands what is involved in using proper basic approaches to a hit,  proper base and platform passing and the list goes on and on and on.

Now the questions is would the old habit change for the new one?  I guess the answer is up to the athlete that wants to change his or her ways.  It really is hard to change old habits but I know we try everyday of our lives to adapt to new things. Thank you for being a part of my volleyball life experience.

We can always reschedule for another time after the thanks giving holiday – Do let me know when you are available on DECEMBER 5th. 6pm my house. Just leave a comment on the  page below if you can  come to my house and celebrate with me. Have a great holiday! Do spread the word. It’s  my birthday!

Summer volleyball camp fun 2009

To all that attended my 2009 summer volleyball camp program….thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your volleyball life.  I often see myself so fortunate to have such an opportunity to share with you the training involve that comes with this sport.  I do hope you have gained the confidence and skills required during your session with me. Remember that being part of a teams requires hard work, discipline, respect for fellow players and coaches. You attitude plays a huge role in the game. Most coaches would say that the game is about 15 percent skill and 85 percent attitude.  I mostly agree to this idea and thought process.  Your attitude and  volleyball  skill contribution to your team will determine the success of your season so

Good luck and God speed.

3rd Session 2009 Summer Volleyball Camp at Rockville Sportsplex

This is how we do it during our summer camp fun experience. We put a little fun on everything we do yet we focus on learning something new and exciting everyday we practice and train for volleyball season.  Unlike other summer camp our focus is strickly training for volleyball. We try to improve on our technique in passing, serving, setting and hitting.

2nd Session 2009 Summer Volleyball Camp

Volleyball to some kids is a way of expressing one’s own identity.  It is way to test our character, what kind of athletes we really are, how well do we apply ourselves in different kind of game-like situations. We ask ourselves, Are we competitive enough? Can we learn from our friends and competition? Are we willing to take criticism and move on to the next level of understanding and cooperation? Are we having fun in the choices we make? Am I  better as an individual to the eyes of my friends and family?

We have an excuse, WE'RE KIDS THAT LOVES TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL

Summer volleyball camp 2009 Fun fun fun

To my Dear Friends and Supporters of Volleyball.

I wish to extend my sincere thanks to all of the athletes and parents who have continually supported my winter, spring and summer camp program, and I look forward to working with as many of you as possible in future camps.
Please allow me this opportunity to share with you some thoughts about the value of such programs in the lives of our children and certain plans I am developing for the next year of volleyball. This my mission statement.
Sharing the sport of volleyball with you and your children has provided profound meaning and purpose to my life. I sincerely believe that my true calling is to be a volleyball coach. I strive to be the best I can possibly be in helping children become successful. First, of course, I endeavor to teach them excellent skills in defense, offense, and setting, and instill in them a thorough knowledge of the game, an appreciation for competition, and a passion for the sport. More important, my athletes come to believe in their God-given abilities to be the best in anything they attempt in life. I welcome the challenge of presenting all athletes, even those who may initially resist hard work and sacrifice, with a picture of the goals that they can achieve
and helping them succeed.
The benefits to these athletes extend far beyond the game of volleyball. They acquire self-esteem, determination, self-discipline, and a rewarding sense of belonging to a group of highly competitive, successful athletes. The pride and character development that comes from working hard at this sport benefits them in school and all other aspects of their lives. Volleyball has provided me with a positive perspective on life, and my goal in life is to share these benefits with as many young athletes as I can.
Volleyball for me is many things and everything: a life sport; a pathway to self-esteem, identity, self-confidence, maturity, and good physical health; a connection with the outside world through competition; a teacher of good sportsmanship. Through your help, I hope to extend my work in volleyball to serving others who may not otherwise have had an opportunity to enjoy and benefit from this great sport.

Thank you again for your support and God bless.
Sincerely,
Coach Francis

We want you to stay Active with Off-Season Volleyball Training

When fall volleyball season is over, do you feel the way you do once the holidays have come and gone? You’ve worked tirelessly for weeks, even months, to prepare for a big event. And now that it is all over, you’re left with a feeling of emptiness while, perhaps, breathing a sigh of relief.

It is natural to want to “chill out” after a busy volleyball season. After all, you worked hard and your body and mind deserve a rest. Plus, training in the cold of winter isn’t appealing.

It is okay to take some time off, but you shouldn’t abandon your volleyball workouts until next season. It’s better to stay active with lighter workouts, which help with weight maintenance and staying in shape. And you’ll be ahead of the game when the next season rolls around (which is usually sooner than you think).

Have you thought about off-season volleyball training? Volleyball relieves boredom and can work different muscle groups, letting your trained muscles rest and repair during the off-season. Unlike running and cycling, sports such as handball, racquetball, basketball and lacrosse involve changing directions while volleyball, which strengthens ligaments around your knees and ankles. They’re also great cardiovascular exercises. Don’t forget about stretching and strength training during your off-season routine.

Strength training for volleyball is a common and routine part of any player’s strength and conditioning program. You have certainly come to the right place if you are just starting a strength training routine or are just beginning volleyball.

Strength training for volleyball is a must-do! Volleyball is a highly competitive sport that requires athletes to be quick, powerful and coordinated. Volleyball players are well known for sticking to their strength-training program. They realize the extreme benefit that strength training for volleyball has on their performance. Any athlete wants to gain an edge over her opponents. Strength training delivers that edge.

Finally, don’t leave stretching and strength training out of your off-season routine. For lighter workouts, lower the intensity by using less weight.

Keep moving through the winter months, and you’ll be in fighting shape for your next volleyball season. Join us this winter for fun, exercise and keeping yourself active in volleyball.

Never to late to learn volleyball as an adult

Demostration and discussion on Passing form

Training adults to understand and learn volleyball is always a huge challenge for me.  Often times I try to encourage, motivate, create challenges for adults to understand the importance of proper execution. I know that every muscle in our bodies tends to lose mass. We all say ” muscles we don’t use, we lose.” This is so true for older adults. We simply do not get enought exercise nor do we get ourselves to cultivate our bodies and mind. “Noth having enough time”,  has away been the normal excuse, or “Im just to busy.”

What better way to learn a sport like volleyball and have fun. I am happy to see that many adults now try to be active.   Most importantly is that they try to better themselves through sports. Well, why not volleyball?

It’s fun, exciting, easily attainable,  so much of a non-contact sport and all we have to do is play and have fun using proper passing, serving and hitting techniques.

During the summer I had the priviledge of working with older adults who would like to learn and teach special challenge kids. It is very challenging and exciting for me to share my experience with them.  Most adults have created there own “bad habits” through out the years, although this is true, we can still change. We must have the  open mind set of wanting to change our ways for the better. We as adults perceive change as a learning curve of opportunites to make ourselves better individuals. Change for the better, a change for good health, exercise and to live a fullfilling life of bountifullness opportunities.

Teaching proper platform and base passing form

Understanding basic volleyball form

Setter.Offensive

Demostration and discussion on Passing form

Teaching proper platform and base passing form

Stressing Hitting form across the body

I have been talking about this hitting form technique so many times now. Hitting volleyball with a follow through across the body would be the very basic form to teach young students. Lately I have been hearing this from coaches who now understands the importance of this technique. Im sure there are “others” that still don’t agree to this hitting form…..some still teaches hitting with a follow through  on the side of the body. All I can say is that, if you want your students to avoid further injury of there shoulder, just go back to the basic of proper hitting form – words that I would say would be elbows back doing your “bow and arrow form” , reach and contact the ball 11′o clock, and  hitting the ball with a fast arm swing and  follow through across the body.

Dalai Lama

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

3. Follow the three R’s: Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions.

4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

7. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

8. Spend some time alone every day.

9. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.

10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.

12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.

13. In disagreements with loved ones deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.

14. Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.

15. Be gentle with the earth.

16. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.

17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. I also know that dreams really do come true and you have my Best Wishes and my best efforts in those.

Dalai Lama

Holton Summer Vball workout 2009

This is for all holton students to come and join us in our workout session. The saying goes….the team that practice together wins together….we only strive for teamwork a good work ethics and having a healthy mind and body for our school team.  For more details on the schedule please write us a comment on this post below. Have a great summer.

Getting ready for High school and club volleyball tryouts

New Life Christian Summer Vballcamp

So many young students love to tryout for high school and club volleyball sports.  Its always a  great feeling to be part of group.  That sense of identity or popularity.  The honor and priviledge of becoming a part of a school or club program.  So ask yourself this question,  what do I need  to get myself ready? Have I learned enough volleyball in my middle school? Am I a social player or a competitive athlete? Do I know the basic fundamentals of passing, setting, serving and hitting? What are the new rules of the game? How much time must I exert myself to be part of a school or club team? Am I capable of handling the pressures of practice  and school work? Can I balance my time for school, family and  friends?

Here are suggestions for you to consider when trying out for high school and club volleyball this coming fall. Parents this is for you to get involve with your child’s development and success.

1. Parents! A huge reminder for students – GET YOUR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS DONE weeks before try out day.  So many kids starts early in getting into a sport not knowing that they have to see there Doctor and get there physical exams ready for school.  Help and guide them in this school requirement. You athlete CANNOT tryout without that health form required by the school. NO EXEMPTIONS TO THIS ! As for club volleyball, your grades is a must! Are you smart and diligent enough to keep up with your school work? Do you know how to manage your time?

2. So when High school volleyball season is done, what’s next? Join a recreational or club programs during the winter, spring and summer months. Its always amazing to watch a high school team  win State Championships year after year simply because most of the girls have 3 or 4 years of experience playing  CLUB volleyball together.

3. Most aspiring volleyball athletes must have the heart, mind set, talent and most important…the grades to be  counted on a team.  Let’s  face it, good scholar athletes needs good grades  to move up to the next level…….the NCAA Division 1,2 or 3 level.

4. Parents, your child needs you.  She needs the guidance,  support, time, effort and encouragement during the earlier stage of volleyball training. The drive to practices and games by itself is a sacrifice on your part. Are you willing to sacrifice your time for your child’s success? In club volleyball there are over night tournaments which means that this is an all day affair. Kids usually brings there homework, sleeping bags and things to help them occupied during this all day tournament. Ask any club volleyball player or parent, it is just one huge commitment to be a part of a chosen few in your respective school or county.

5. Kids,  learn and train volleyball because you want to. Make it fun and exciting. It is always hard from the beginning but the payoff is always rewarding in the end. Confidence, competitiveness, strenght, pride and a good sense of identity becomes the ultimate reward. Often times its the school team that has all club players that wins state  volleyball championships.  You want success in your school team? Then join a volleyball club team and play all year long. Experience has always been the greatest teacher.

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