MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Oregon Volleyball Club is to assist the student athlete in her development as a player and an individual through teaching volleyball skills, increase volleyball knowledge, and promote positive characteristics that extend beyond the game of volleyball and into everyday life. The importance of learning sportsmanship, leadership, building self esteem, self-discipline and personal integrity will be fostered in a constructive environment under the direction of quality coaching. Our volleyball program is completely dedicated to providing its athletes with the technical, tactical and physical training to reach their highest possible potential. We will strive to help each and every player regardless of age or ability to achieve maximum performance.
SWVC 18's 1st Place Feb. Power League
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
For the younger player we want to develop a solid base of fundamental skill as well as a passion for the sport. As players get older and progress through the program we want to provide the path to a level of excellence that allows each and every athlete to test their own limitations. Only by constantly testing our limits can we truly find our potential. This is the true measure that separates greatness from mediocrity and determines who will be the champion and who will fall short. Champion are not always the winner of the final match, but their effort and commitment to themselves and their teammates is the ultimate gold medal.
SWVC 18's 1st Place Feb. Power League
Our ultimate goal is to train volleyball players to achieve their greatest potential as an individual and as a team player. Our program strives to make volleyball a positive experience through positive coaching. We would like each athlete and family to feel that OVC is a big family because that is what it is. We want each and every athlete and parent to walk away at the end of the club volleyball season having had a productive and positive playing experience. We expect each athlete to give 100% as we do of ourselves.
We want our athletes to understand what the term “commitment to excellence” really stands for. That it is not a part time endeavor to be turned on and off depending on the mood or feeling of the day. We also want them to understand what it means to be a part of a team and what the work “teammate” really stands for. A group of people who share a common goal together and the members of that group understand and agree to make the sacrifices necessary to make that goal become reality. These people learn that individual needs are put aside for the good of the team or the team is destined to fail. Being a part of a team and making sacrifices and commitments to help that team achieve success is possibly the greatest single lesson to be learned from athletics. We utilize comprehensive and thorough training curriculum using the most contemporary systems and techniques. Our coaching staff all teach the same curriculum. Instructional emphasis on technique development through special sessions for setters, middle, outsides, and back-row. What makes OVC different is the emphasis on the “player” and her development and progress. We believe that our student athletes deserve the best teaching, coaching, instruction, and facilities. Our goal is to provide the very best opportunities for volleyball athletes at all levels. Where they can increase their knowledge, skill and enjoyment of the competitive sport of volleyball.
CLUB DIRECTOR / CO-DIRECTOR
This person(s) have primary authority and responsibilities for the overall club organization and conduct the day-to-day operations. The Director provides leadership to all coaches, staff, board members, players, parents and club associates. The Director is responsible for the general overall success of the club organization.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / FAQ…
What is OVC Nike?
OVC is a non-profit organization affiliated with USA Volleyball, and the longest established club volleyball program in Lane County.
This person(s) have primary authority and responsibilities for the overall club organization and conduct the day-to-day operations. The Director provides leadership to all coaches, staff, board members, players, parents and club associates. The Director is responsible for the general overall success of the club organization.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / FAQ…
What is OVC Nike?
OVC is a non-profit organization affiliated with USA Volleyball, and the longest established club volleyball program in Lane County.
What is club volleyball?
Club volleyball is a highly organized, nationwide, competitive volleyball network designed for athletes to refine their volleyball skills, compete at the regional and national level, expose their abilities to collegiate recruiters if interested in playing at that level and train to achieve any development goals they may have for the sport of volleyball.
How do we join OVC / Nike?
Our club program is open to girls ages 10 through 18. Each season we offer tryouts to determine each player age appropriate and skill appropriate level. These dates and times of tryouts will be announced on this website.
Age Divisions (generally):
18′s/17′s – Juniors & Seniors
16′s – Sophomores
15′s – Freshmen
14′s/13′s – 7th & 8th graders
12 & Under – 6th grade & under
Please check the CEVA website for age definitions for your child as it relates to a specific club season.
Do all players who tryout get placed on a team?
For the most part YES. We will make every effort to place each player who attend tryouts on a team. The only exception would be if we simply do not have a resonalble number of players per age group. Example: if only 15 players in the 12 and under age group attend tryouts, we would place the top 10 or 12 on the team and excuse the remaining players. With only 3 – 5 players remaining we would not be able to put together a team made up of at least 10 players of realitively equal ability. Remember, our goal in evaluating each student athlete who attends tryouts is to place her on a age appropriate, and skill appropriate team. If in the tryout process (evaluating) a coach feels a player is not capable of being placed on a team, then we will be honest and say so.
How long is the season?
The typical club season begins with practice starting in early December with tournaments beginning in January. The season for regional teams will typicaly finish the end of April or beginning of May. Our national teams will continue through the end of May or, if a team should qualify, the season would end the middle of June.
Where are the tournaments?
Locations can vary, but are usually as far north to Portland and all parts in between. A typical season for our regional teams have the potential to play 50% of their tournaments in the Eugene/Springfield area. The other 50% between Eugene and Portland. Our national teams will play 80% of their tournaments in the Pacific Northwest, many in the Eugene/Springfield area. Some regional locations include: Regional Willamalane Center, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Albany, Salem, and the Portland area. Tournaments start early in the morning so expect to be on the road as early as 5:00am or 6:00am to reach the far away venues.
How do players get to the tournaments?
Parents are expected to get their player to every tournament. Some parents may elect to organize carpools to those events that are out side of the Eugene/Springfield area. National events (out of state) transportation usually include the team traveling by air, and vans once in the host city. Tournaments that are located in the state of Washington teams will travel by car or van.
What is a typical tournament like?
Tournament play usually start early in the morning and can end anytime from 3:00pm or later in the evening depending on the amount of teams in the tournament or how well our team is doing. Because you don’t know how long a tournament day can be, you should send your daughter withplenty of water and food. A water bottle is recommended, along with a smallcooler filled with extra water, fruit, sandwiches, and other healthy foods. Some venues do not allow coolers or outside food. In this case players should have money to purchase items that are sold at these facilities. Players should also bring their complete uniform: extra shirts, spandex, socks, and kneepads. There can be downtime during a day so bringing homework and reading material is a good idea. Teams will usually set up a “camp” at tournament sites so that everyone can stay and keep their belongings together. Parents should visit the CEVA website for directions to all tournament sites, as well as the venue rules specific to their policies for bringing in food/drink, chairs or costs for spectators.
How much does it cost to play?
OVC is a competitively priced volleyball club program. Our fees are inclusive of all expenses to run the club, buy uniforms, pay practice facility rental fees, pay its coaches, pay tournament entry fees, and registration fees for players and coaches. The season fees for participation depend on the age division of the team and the amount of travel, or national tournaments a team will participate in. We will continue to find ways to maintain reasonable costs for players while maintaining a meaningful volleyball experience for those who participate and support OVC. IN GENERAL, our regular season fees range from $800 – $1,000 for 12U & 14U Regional teams; $1,000 – $1,500 for 16U & 18U regional teams; and $1,500 – $2,000 for National level teams (Note: these fees are for regular season and do not include out of state travel, lodging). Specific fees per team are determined and listed at tryouts. Player fees do not cover food and personal expenses nor do they include volleyball shoes and clothing that is not part of the standard uniform expense. If a team elects to attend a tournament that is not included in the original schedule, the tournament entry fee, coach’s stipend and coach’s lodging will be an additional expense for the players and their families who elect to participate. Travel and lodging, which is the responsibility of the players and their family is not included in the season fees.
Can the multi-sport athlete play OVC?
The quick answer is YES. But players and parents must understand the demands and time commitment involved with participation in club volleyball. While we have many student athletes who play other sports during the club season (especially in the younger age divisions) it is a conversation that all players should have with their parents and coaches before making a commitment to your club volleyball team.
What is the roster size and number of teams at OVC?
Roster sizes vary depending on the age division, and usually consist of between 10 – 12 athletes so that everyone can get a reasonable amount of playing time and each team has a healthy number of players to field a team at each tournament throughout the club season.
What’s the rule regarding playing time?
We do not guarantee any player an equal amount of playing time, or any specific amount of playing time in general. Our goal is to train and condition athletes so they improve their volleyball skills while also developing their volleyball knowledge. Playing time for each player at tournaments is completely the responsibility of the Head and Assistant Coach; with no exceptions. Players are encouraged to attend all scheduled practices, have a positive attitude toward learning and developing their skills and be supportive of their team, their teammates and coaches. Playing time is earned when these specific areas are achieved by the athlete in the eyes of their coaches. OVC philosophy is not to “win at any cost”, but rather be competitive and play well as a team at all times.
Who coaches at OVC / Nike?
Our head coaches all have previous coaching experience at the college, club or high school levels. All coaches have received certification from the Columbia Region and/or USA Volleyball. All head coaches and assistant coaches have collegiate, club, or high school playing experience.
Where do teams practice?
All teams will practice twice a week during the season; usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. OVC teams practice at the Regional Sports Center located in Springfield, Oregon. Most of our teams practice between 1.5 to 2.5 hours per session depending on the age division.
How many tournaments will we attend?
Our teams generally play in 8 – 10 tournaments, 1 to 2 times per month on average. Additional tournaments are at each coaches discretion usually with parent/player input. Our regular season tournament schedule will be announced early December and confirmed by the end of December.
TIPS FOR PARENTS – A CHILD CENTERED APPROACH
Here’s some good ideas on being a positive parent and a supportive fan.
Know Your Role
There are only four roles in every game. You can play. You can coach. You can officiate. Or you can be a fan. But you can only play one role at a time.
Be positive and encourage all the players.
You’re not the coach, so don’t shout out instructions.
You’re not the official, so don’t offer opinions on a particular call.
Help your child keep it all in perspective by keeping it in perspective for you, too.
Ask yourself why you want your children to play and what you hope to gain. Then ask your player “why are you playing?” and “what are your goals?” Really listen to the answer. If you discover you have different goals for you children – drop yours and adopt theirs. Otherwise, your child is in danger of dropping out, never realizing her potential and dramatically affecting her health quality of life.
Set a Great Example
Model the behavior you’d like to see. If you don’t like a call against your team, be quiet (sure, it’s hard, but of course you can). Avoid negative comments about the coach, especially in front of your child.
Give Space After Games
Guess what most kids like least (by far) about their participation in youth sports? The ride home. After the game is absolutely the worst time to rehash. Sports are intense, and kids need time to relax. Take the cue from your child. When they’re ready, they’ll let you know. Then ask open-ended questions (“what did you enjoy?” and “what did you learn?”). Don’t give your analysis unless your child asks for it.
Tell a Player What They Really Want to Hear
“I love watching you play.”
Club volleyball is a highly organized, nationwide, competitive volleyball network designed for athletes to refine their volleyball skills, compete at the regional and national level, expose their abilities to collegiate recruiters if interested in playing at that level and train to achieve any development goals they may have for the sport of volleyball.
How do we join OVC / Nike?
Our club program is open to girls ages 10 through 18. Each season we offer tryouts to determine each player age appropriate and skill appropriate level. These dates and times of tryouts will be announced on this website.
Age Divisions (generally):
18′s/17′s – Juniors & Seniors
16′s – Sophomores
15′s – Freshmen
14′s/13′s – 7th & 8th graders
12 & Under – 6th grade & under
Please check the CEVA website for age definitions for your child as it relates to a specific club season.
Do all players who tryout get placed on a team?
For the most part YES. We will make every effort to place each player who attend tryouts on a team. The only exception would be if we simply do not have a resonalble number of players per age group. Example: if only 15 players in the 12 and under age group attend tryouts, we would place the top 10 or 12 on the team and excuse the remaining players. With only 3 – 5 players remaining we would not be able to put together a team made up of at least 10 players of realitively equal ability. Remember, our goal in evaluating each student athlete who attends tryouts is to place her on a age appropriate, and skill appropriate team. If in the tryout process (evaluating) a coach feels a player is not capable of being placed on a team, then we will be honest and say so.
How long is the season?
The typical club season begins with practice starting in early December with tournaments beginning in January. The season for regional teams will typicaly finish the end of April or beginning of May. Our national teams will continue through the end of May or, if a team should qualify, the season would end the middle of June.
Where are the tournaments?
Locations can vary, but are usually as far north to Portland and all parts in between. A typical season for our regional teams have the potential to play 50% of their tournaments in the Eugene/Springfield area. The other 50% between Eugene and Portland. Our national teams will play 80% of their tournaments in the Pacific Northwest, many in the Eugene/Springfield area. Some regional locations include: Regional Willamalane Center, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Albany, Salem, and the Portland area. Tournaments start early in the morning so expect to be on the road as early as 5:00am or 6:00am to reach the far away venues.
How do players get to the tournaments?
Parents are expected to get their player to every tournament. Some parents may elect to organize carpools to those events that are out side of the Eugene/Springfield area. National events (out of state) transportation usually include the team traveling by air, and vans once in the host city. Tournaments that are located in the state of Washington teams will travel by car or van.
What is a typical tournament like?
Tournament play usually start early in the morning and can end anytime from 3:00pm or later in the evening depending on the amount of teams in the tournament or how well our team is doing. Because you don’t know how long a tournament day can be, you should send your daughter withplenty of water and food. A water bottle is recommended, along with a smallcooler filled with extra water, fruit, sandwiches, and other healthy foods. Some venues do not allow coolers or outside food. In this case players should have money to purchase items that are sold at these facilities. Players should also bring their complete uniform: extra shirts, spandex, socks, and kneepads. There can be downtime during a day so bringing homework and reading material is a good idea. Teams will usually set up a “camp” at tournament sites so that everyone can stay and keep their belongings together. Parents should visit the CEVA website for directions to all tournament sites, as well as the venue rules specific to their policies for bringing in food/drink, chairs or costs for spectators.
How much does it cost to play?
OVC is a competitively priced volleyball club program. Our fees are inclusive of all expenses to run the club, buy uniforms, pay practice facility rental fees, pay its coaches, pay tournament entry fees, and registration fees for players and coaches. The season fees for participation depend on the age division of the team and the amount of travel, or national tournaments a team will participate in. We will continue to find ways to maintain reasonable costs for players while maintaining a meaningful volleyball experience for those who participate and support OVC. IN GENERAL, our regular season fees range from $800 – $1,000 for 12U & 14U Regional teams; $1,000 – $1,500 for 16U & 18U regional teams; and $1,500 – $2,000 for National level teams (Note: these fees are for regular season and do not include out of state travel, lodging). Specific fees per team are determined and listed at tryouts. Player fees do not cover food and personal expenses nor do they include volleyball shoes and clothing that is not part of the standard uniform expense. If a team elects to attend a tournament that is not included in the original schedule, the tournament entry fee, coach’s stipend and coach’s lodging will be an additional expense for the players and their families who elect to participate. Travel and lodging, which is the responsibility of the players and their family is not included in the season fees.
Can the multi-sport athlete play OVC?
The quick answer is YES. But players and parents must understand the demands and time commitment involved with participation in club volleyball. While we have many student athletes who play other sports during the club season (especially in the younger age divisions) it is a conversation that all players should have with their parents and coaches before making a commitment to your club volleyball team.
What is the roster size and number of teams at OVC?
Roster sizes vary depending on the age division, and usually consist of between 10 – 12 athletes so that everyone can get a reasonable amount of playing time and each team has a healthy number of players to field a team at each tournament throughout the club season.
What’s the rule regarding playing time?
We do not guarantee any player an equal amount of playing time, or any specific amount of playing time in general. Our goal is to train and condition athletes so they improve their volleyball skills while also developing their volleyball knowledge. Playing time for each player at tournaments is completely the responsibility of the Head and Assistant Coach; with no exceptions. Players are encouraged to attend all scheduled practices, have a positive attitude toward learning and developing their skills and be supportive of their team, their teammates and coaches. Playing time is earned when these specific areas are achieved by the athlete in the eyes of their coaches. OVC philosophy is not to “win at any cost”, but rather be competitive and play well as a team at all times.
Who coaches at OVC / Nike?
Our head coaches all have previous coaching experience at the college, club or high school levels. All coaches have received certification from the Columbia Region and/or USA Volleyball. All head coaches and assistant coaches have collegiate, club, or high school playing experience.
Where do teams practice?
All teams will practice twice a week during the season; usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. OVC teams practice at the Regional Sports Center located in Springfield, Oregon. Most of our teams practice between 1.5 to 2.5 hours per session depending on the age division.
How many tournaments will we attend?
Our teams generally play in 8 – 10 tournaments, 1 to 2 times per month on average. Additional tournaments are at each coaches discretion usually with parent/player input. Our regular season tournament schedule will be announced early December and confirmed by the end of December.
TIPS FOR PARENTS – A CHILD CENTERED APPROACH
Here’s some good ideas on being a positive parent and a supportive fan.
Know Your Role
There are only four roles in every game. You can play. You can coach. You can officiate. Or you can be a fan. But you can only play one role at a time.
Be positive and encourage all the players.
You’re not the coach, so don’t shout out instructions.
You’re not the official, so don’t offer opinions on a particular call.
Help your child keep it all in perspective by keeping it in perspective for you, too.
Ask yourself why you want your children to play and what you hope to gain. Then ask your player “why are you playing?” and “what are your goals?” Really listen to the answer. If you discover you have different goals for you children – drop yours and adopt theirs. Otherwise, your child is in danger of dropping out, never realizing her potential and dramatically affecting her health quality of life.
Set a Great Example
Model the behavior you’d like to see. If you don’t like a call against your team, be quiet (sure, it’s hard, but of course you can). Avoid negative comments about the coach, especially in front of your child.
Give Space After Games
Guess what most kids like least (by far) about their participation in youth sports? The ride home. After the game is absolutely the worst time to rehash. Sports are intense, and kids need time to relax. Take the cue from your child. When they’re ready, they’ll let you know. Then ask open-ended questions (“what did you enjoy?” and “what did you learn?”). Don’t give your analysis unless your child asks for it.
Tell a Player What They Really Want to Hear
“I love watching you play.”
