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Overview: The middle school volleyball program is designed to introduce and develop volleyball skills while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive competitive experience. Athletes progress through age-appropriate skill development and game concepts as they advance through each grade level.
5th/6th Grade Volleyball
At the 5th and 6th grade level, the focus is on learning the fundamentals of volleyball in a supportive and encouraging environment. Players are introduced to basic skills such as serving, passing, setting, and hitting while developing coordination, communication, and an understanding of the rules of the game. Emphasis is placed on participation, skill growth, teamwork, and building confidence.
7th Grade Volleyball
The 7th grade program builds upon fundamental skills and introduces more advanced techniques and game strategies. Athletes continue to refine serving, passing, setting, attacking, and defensive play while learning offensive and defensive systems. Teamwork, court awareness, and consistent execution become key areas of development as players prepare for increased competition.
8th Grade Volleyball
At the 8th grade level, athletes are challenged to perform at a higher level of competition while further developing their technical skills and volleyball IQ. Practices focus on advanced team strategies, position-specific responsibilities, leadership, and game management. Players are encouraged to compete with confidence, demonstrate strong sportsmanship, and prepare for the transition to high school volleyball.
Meet The Coach:
Meet The Coach:
5th/6th Grade: Brittany Cass - bcass@hsd36.org
Experiences:
4 years of coaching experience at the 5th/6th grade level
Have played recreational volleyball for the last 6 years. This has given me a great foundational level of skills and understanding of game play and rules that I can share with the 5th/6th team.
Atheltic background- I played soccer for my whole life, starting in Elemantary school until the end of highschool. I have an understanding of what a strong athlete looks like, of sportsmanship and what a team needs to be successful!
Achievements:
Each year, my goal is to achieve an enviornment in which athletes learn how to play volleyball, are bringing positive energy to our games and practices and are working hard to become better players each day. Every year, I am so amazed to see the growth from the beginning of the season to the end.
Meet The Coach:
Meet The Coach:
7th Grade: Kyla Chase - kchase@hsd36.org
Hello, I am Coach Chase! I am passionate about empowering student athletes to demonstrate responsibility not only on the court or field, but into their classrooms and community as well.
Athletics are more than just wins and losses, but rather another opportunity for student-athletes to practice essential life skills that will help them develop personally and eventually professionally!
My main goals of coaching are for student-athletes to improve, to make a routine of how to be a successful student-athlete, and to help prepare all for the next level.
Experiences:
5 years coaching experience- volleyball, track and field
15+ years coaching (volunteering) experience- youth camps, instructional leagues
Recreational league volleyball player
McHenry Christian Fellowship Softball League player
Played basketball at Aurora University
3 sport athlete in HS (Johnsburg 2007)- volleyball, basketball, softball
Selected for the 2007 McHenry County All-star Basketball Game
20 year licensed volleyball and basketball official (2006 - current)
Meet The Coach:
Meet The Coach:
8th Grade: Leslie Raney - lraney@hsd36.org
I am the current Athletic Director with 25+ years of coaching experience. I brings years of knowledge and passion for athletics to Harrison. Teaching student-athletes not only the skills and strategies needed to excel at their sport but also how to have good athletic character on and off the court. My passion shows in my delivery as a coach and how I hold athletes accountable with high expectations.. .
Experiences:
Master's Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration
25+ years of coaching experience in soccer, volleyball and basketball - at all levels - Camps, Rec, club, MS, HS and College
Been involved in Athletics at Harrison since 2017: Athletic Director, Volleyball Coach, Boys and Girls Basketball Coach
Played soccer in college at Judson University
3 sport athlete in HS (Jacobs) - Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer
Coached Volleyball and Soccer at the NJCCA level and coached Soccer at the NAIA level
Achievements:
2019 7th grade Volleyball Regular Season Conference Champions
2019 7th grade Volleyball Conference Tournament Champions
Hall of Fame Athlete at Judson University for Soccer
Hall of Fame Coach at Waubonsee Community College for Soccer
In Top 5 for Points, Goals and Assists in the all time record book at Judson Universality
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