About Us

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

Our major objective of our volleyball program is to provide boys with the opportunity to participate and enjoy athletics at St. Charles North High School. Athletic activities allow students to develop important qualities such as responsibility, accountability, dedication, communication, confidence, and leadership.

We, as a staff, hope to instill these characteristics within your son(s) in order for him to improve his athletic ability and his general character. We want your son(s) to learn as much as he can during the season while meeting new people, developing leadership qualities and learning to work with a team and as a team.

We provide a highly structured and disciplined program. Coaches will provide an intense, but fun and challenging atmosphere during practice and during competition in order to maintain each player’s passion and love of the game.

Each coach will demand hard work, enthusiasm, and respect for all players, opponents, coaches and officials. We believe our teams will be able to meet and exceed their individual and team goals along with reaching their full potential. We expect the athlete to try their best at all times.

TEAM PHILOSOPHY

Freshman/Junior Varsity/Varsity Team

1. All players are required to attend all practices, matches and tournaments.

2. Coaches will begin to develop specific positions to help players have a better opportunity to play on the varsity volleyball team.

3. At the freshman and junior varsity level, all players will see court time. However, playing time is not “EQUAL,” but based on the players ability, attitude, position, attendance, and practice habits.

4. It is important that all players have the understanding that playing time is not guaranteed; it is earned. At the Varsity level, it is important to play the best line-up for the appropriate situation during all competitions.

PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS

The purpose of practice is to prepare athletes for situations that occur in competition. Practice time is to transform a group of individuals into a team in order to achieve our maximum potential. Each practice must be viewed as an opportunity to improve and to reach goals. It is imperative that the volleyball atmosphere in the gym be one of concentration, intensity, and attention to the task at hand; focusing on “WE-THE TEAM”.

1. Courts must be set up correctly 15 minutes before practice begins. All nets must have pads and antennas. All players should take part in the set-up and take-down process. Setters may have additional setting training.

2. You must wear proper uniform for each practice and competition. Practice shirts must be worn when coaches ask their team to do so. All under shirts must match the uniform top color!

3. Jewelry and sandals are prohibited in the gym during practice and competition.

4. You will jog or run everywhere once practice begins. You should never be standing still!!

5. You must be verbally active during the entire practice. You must encourage all teammates at all times.

6. Any overt display of anger or frustration by players is not tolerated. We cannot afford to lose emotional control during competition. Therefore, we will always practice under control.

7. You must protect teammates when they are in drills by shagging balls whenever you are not involved in the drill.

8. No one will leave the gym for a water break until all balls are shagged. No one will leave the gym after practice until all equipment is put away and volleyball are counted and put away.

9. We will always leave the gym immaculate, regardless of whether we are in our gym or in someone else’s gym!!! This includes practice, games, and tournaments.

MATCH AND TOURNAMENT POLICIES

Every team member will be held accountable for the following rules. It is important that SCN is recognized with the utmost integrity and respect in every gym we play in.

1. Show good sportsmanship at all times!! Swearing, foul language, or demeaning behavior on or off the court is absolutely not permitted.

2. Supporting your teammates during matches whether you are on the court or on the bench is mandatory. Encourage and challenge teammates in a positive manner so all players perform their best.

3. You will sit with your team to watch different levels when your team is not playing.

4. For all home games, players must stay until all levels are finished playing and your coach dismisses you.

5. For all away games and tournaments, you must ride on the team bus to and from the destination from school. (Some exceptions may be approved with coach approval if discussed in advanced with written parental request.)

*Bus trips are quiet and restful. They are not silent, nor are they out of control. It is a time to prepare mentally for the upcoming contest. Be on time for all bus departures. The bus will leave without you!

6. On games days, home or away, each team will decide what to wear during the school day (dress-up or team outfit). All clothing must be appropriate must be in agreement with the school dress codes. No ripped or holes in jeans!!!

7. Please do not bring jewelry or any other valuable items to matches. The coaching staff is not responsible or liable for any misplaced, lost or stolen items.

EXPECTED RESPONSIBILITY

All athletes are expected to help with fundraisers, clinics, all hosted tournaments, attend awards night, and attend regionals/state playoffs.

Uniforms – All uniforms and warm ups issued from SCN to each player must be kept neat and washed. All uniform tops must be washed cold, delicate cycle, and hang dry. Using the dryer ruins the screens. Destroyed screens and/or uniforms will be the financial responsibility of the player/family.

CODE OF CONDUCT

You and your parents must be completely familiar with D303 most recent version of the Code of Conduct. Please take the time to read it. In addition, any student-athlete caught with or using alcohol or illegal substances; the coaching staff reserves the right for punishment for the infraction not limiting games to the code of conduct.

EDUCATIONAL AND ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES

According to the Code of Conduct AND the IHSA, each athlete must pass 4 courses (not including P.E.) per week.

We receive weekly eligibility updates throughout season and will be checking grades every week. If you are struggling or failing a class, please ask for help. Should a student-athlete have a D/F in one class or more, they will not be allowed to practice or play until their grade is up. This will take effect Monday, April10th, 2023. Players are expected to attend all matches and assist at practices. The coaching staff reserves the right for special circumstances. Volleyball players will not be disciplined for extra class time help or tutoring if planned in advance and has communicated with their coach. However, projects, papers, and research must be completed on your own time and do not apply to being excused absences.

ATTENDANCE

Unexcused absences from school will be considered unexcused missed practices. A student-athlete must be in school for 4 full periods to practice or participate in a contest. If a student-athlete misses school all day Friday, he will not be allowed to play in the first match in a Saturday/Monday contest. The coaching staff reserves the right to determine exceptions to this rule; doctor’s appts., deaths in the family, college visits, etc. Please contact your coach directly. Under no circumstances should the coaching staff hear from another student the reasons for not showing up for practices, matches, or tournaments. All athletes need a teacher pass if coming to practice late. If injured, you will be expected to attend practice, travel with the team, sit with the team, and help in any way possible. If the injury would be better served be sending you home, we will. All injuries are to be reported to the trainer and coaching staff.

Penalties for unexcused, missed, or tardy practices

First offense – Coaches Meeting

Second offense – one (1) match suspension

Third offense – possible dismissal from team

Penalties for unexcused, missed, or tardy to matches/tournaments

First offense – one (1) match suspension

Second offense – possible dismissal from team

PARENT EXPECTATIONS

Assist as needed with academics, program, and caring for uniforms. Support all athletes and coaches, assist with a variety of team functions, stay involved in your son’s school and athletic performance, display a positive attitude at matches, and always communicate with the coaching staff when necessary.

N O R T H V O L L E Y B A L L

Discipline. Respect. Determination. Pride.