06.2010 // THE OFFICIAL CLUB NEWSLETTER Contact Us | 1stalliancevbc.net As we head into our final month of the season, we need to thank all of those that helped to make 2009-2010 such a successful and enjoyable season. Thank you to the parents for your support and dedication to your athlete, the team and the club. Thank you to the coaches for the many hours you have spent preparing and developing your teams. Thank you to the staff for helping to keep things running smoothly. And that you to the players especially the seniors that have been such great role models this year for our younger players! I hope to see everyone at one of the summer camps and at the Club Party in a few weeks. Good luck to all in their final tournaments of the season and to the boys that are returning for the month of June to compete! Player of the Month Dana Loncar, Lions 16 Gold is our May player of the month. Dana has worn many hats this season for 16 Gold. She has played outside, rightside, DS, and now she has stepped in as the primary setter, due to injuries to both setters on the team. Because of her hard work ethic, dedication, and desire to improve her volleyball skills, Dana has proven to be the team’s most consistent player- both offensively and defensively. Her ability to fill in at all positions, and the grace with which she handles new challenges, makes her the perfect candidate for Player of the Month! Coach of the Month Anne Mastandrea is the coach of the month for May. Annie balances coaching two teams this year, 1st Alliance 17 Black and Club Elite 13 Black. Anne has also coached a number of the spring clinics, and is always willing to help out with lessons. Anne has worked position practices all season and works specifically with our defensive players. She is very invested in her teams and wants the best for both of them. Annie’s practices are well organized and fast paced. Her teams have been successful due to hard work and dedication by the players as well as Anne. Congratulations to Anne! Important News and Updates 2010 Lions Jrs Summer Camp and Alliance Elite Camp info is now open for registration: http://1stalliancevbc.net/campinformation.aspx 2010 Lions Jrs Fall League registration is now open: http://store.volleyleague.com/fallleague.htm The Lions/Fearless/1st Alliance annual club party will be held on Sunday, June 13th from 6:30pm-9pm at the Max. ALL players, alumni and their families are encouraged to attend! A nominal fee will be collected at the door and will cover food, games and jumpies. Check the Action Photograph Section under Teams. Many parents are now sending pictures and they are being posted to the team sites. Example: Lions 15 Red http://1stalliancevbc.net/teams_lionsjrs.aspx?tt=2&team=8&page=4 Ask the Coach (this question has been asked over the last few months from parents, so we thought it should be put it in the newsletter again) Q:New net rule A: Contact with the net or antenna (Rule 11.3.1) is not a fault, unless it interferes with the play. Touching the top band of the net or the top 80 cm. of the antenna by a player during the action of playing the ball will always be considered as interference with the play. Q:Foot crossing center line rule A: When the penetration is with the foot, a part of it should remain in contact with the centre line or above it. If you have a question for the Coach, send it to 1stalliancevbc@1stalliancevbc.net New Winter Commitments Class of 2010 Jen Milligan Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Reminders 1st Alliance can be followed on facebook and twitter. Please join our networks!   Check the website often for your up-to-date news information on high school and alumni accomplishments. >>CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW SITE Send in ideas for news articles, pictures, website suggestions. >>CLICK HERE, WE'D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR SUGGESTIONS