DICKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2024-25
Revised 4/15/2024

Program and Philosophy The goal of the Dickson County High Volleyball program is to develop student-athletes to be champions both on and off the court. Volleyball affords each athlete the opportunity to develop sport and life skills in a competitive environment where team growth and success comes first. Each athlete has a specific yet different role on the team from all her teammates. 

It is the athlete’s goal to embrace their role to the best of their ability for the benefit of the team’s success. Our Commitment As coaches we respect and support every player in our program. Our success lies in the development of the athlete and the team. Play time for individuals is not the priority of the team as much as it is on the success of the team and striving toward the team success. 

Here is our commitment to each athlete and their families this season:
• Safety We commit to providing a safe and structured environment for the athlete physically, developmentally and emotionally.
• Community We commit to honoring the spirit of the Dickson County High Volleyball community by maintaining a respectful, healthy and positive attitude towards the players, their families, and school leadership.
• Excellence We commit to giving our best effort as coaches to ensure that our program reaches its maximum potential. 

Athlete Expectations
• Grades are the priority. Maintaining a 2.0 minimum GPA is required to maintain eligibility to participate as a member of the volleyball program.
• Represent Dickson County High School with pride both on and off the court, in and out of season. All athletes and coaches involved with the program will behave in such a way to honor DCHS.
• Team First means that everything we do, and decisions we make are in the best interest of the team regardless of our personal goals and desires.
• Positive Attitude and Work Ethic for the team: We allow no one to work harder than us in practice or a game. This includes setting up equipment, tearing down, etc.
• Prompt and ready to Play Attend all practices, games and activities. An unexcused absence/tardy negatively impacts the program and will be addressed. Please schedule doctor appointments around practices and games.
• Have Fun. Volleyball is a fun and dynamic sport! Enjoy your experience, each other, the game, learning, and watching this dynamic team grow and compete. 

Practice will be held Monday through Friday on every non-game day for an average of 2 hours. The schedule is always subject to change and will be communicated to the athlete as needed. 

Open Gym Attire
● Non volleyball club associated clothing. Appropriate volleyball clothes. Required Practice Attire
● Plain solid orange, navy or white t-shirt OR Pre-Approved DCHS Volleyball t-shirt in orange, navy or white only. Tank tops are not permitted.
● Sport shorts or spandex with minimum 3” inseam, white knee pads, white crew socks and court or volleyball specific athletic shoes (no color requirement).
● Ankle braces are STRONGLY recommended for all athletes. Varsity athletes are expected to wear ankle protection.

Club affiliated attire or bags of any type are NOT permitted to be worn/carried during practices nor games. This includes team managers, coaches and other team representatives. Injured or other players not able to participate in competition will attend practices and sit with their team on the bench wearing their designated jersey. 

Game Day at Home: All athletes must come to each DCHS volleyball game with every item of their uniform. You must be in the correct uniform to play. This includes your game jersey, black 3” spandex (only Adidas or non-trademarked), white knee pads, solid white crew socks and appropriate court shoes. Full length compression leggings are acceptable.

Game Warm Ups:
Varsity fully supports the JV team and will aid coaches or conduct warm-up for the team. Varsity members will assist coaches, scorekeepers, linesmen, etc. as needed during the JV match. Parents will provide linesmen and scorekeepers as needed.

JV team members will aid coaches in warming up the Varsity team by handing/shagging balls as needed. Parents will provide linesmen and scorekeepers as needed. Please be attentive and ready to help when warm-ups begin. 

All persons MUST always wear closed-toed shoes in the gym. Open-toe footwear like flip flops or sandals are not permitted. Home Games: Varsity team members will go directly to the gym after school to set up net, tables, chairs, etc. JV team will arrive at the court no less than 40 minutes prior to their match time, dressed and warming up. Following the Varsity game, JV team members will tear down nets, put away equipment and clean up. All athletes will remain in the gym until the coach has authorized a cheer out. 

Away Games: Everyone attends ALL games and enters the away site in full uniform. Both teams will arrive at the playing site at the same time and no student-athlete will leave the playing site until after the Varsity match. The entire program will then gather and cheer out. 

Fund Raising Team fundraising is a vital part of the DCHS Volleyball program. Every team member is expected to participate 100%. Your fundraising pays for: equipment, tournaments, sports, jerseys, etc. Equipment and uniforms you currently use was paid for by previous fundraising. 

End of season
On the final day of practice for the season, all athletes will participate in an in-house tournament. JV athletes are required to bring in their official DCHS laundered jerseys on that day. Jerseys not returned will be billed to the student’s fee schedule for replacement.

Additional Important Information
Athletes in-season with high school volleyball are not permitted to practice or compete in any other indoor volleyball practice or program. This includes private lessons and open gyms during the season between tryouts and the final match of the team’s season. Athletes spend up to 20 hours per week practicing and competing in volleyball. Additional training risks overuse injuries. Athletes that play ANY in-season high school sport MUST inform all coaches involved so that everyone is on the same page. 

PARENT SUPPORT Parent volunteers are the foundation of our program’s success and support. If you are available to volunteer in any area, please contact a coach today!