As you already know, the official start date of tryouts is Monday, August 4th. We will practice twice each day durin the week of Monday, August 4th - Friday, August 8th. The morning sessions are certain. They will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The afternoon sessions are not confirmed yet. We are waiting on a final word as to when the A/C will be finished. However, they are TENTATIVELY set for 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. each afternoon.

I will provide an update with a downloadable August calendar as soon as I know more - which should be by the middle of next week.

Also, please remember that more information will soon follow about our team building trip to Lake Lanier Islands, which is scheduled for Friday, August 1, 2008. We will be leaving the Spartan Center at 9:30 a.m. and returning around 6:00 p.m. that evening. Of course, this will be a fun event and a great team building opportunity, but participation in this event is voluntary.

More information will also follow about our team kick-off party on the evening of Sunday, August 3rd. So, stay tuned!!!!

We will be leaving for Emory Volleyball Camp on Monday, July 21, 2008. Please report to the Spartan Center turn-around at 9:15 a.m. to load the travel bus. We will depart at 9:30 a.m. for Atlanta.

We will stop at a Chick-Fil-A close to Emory for lunch prior to camp check-in, so please bring some spending money for lunch and also for any extras you may need at camp.

If you have not paid the balance of your camp monies, you will need to bring a check for $270.00 made payable to Emory Volleyball.

Check-out is around NOON on Thursday, so we will hopefully return to school between 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.

You should have received an email from Jenny McDowell, Emory's Head Volleyball Coach, but I am attaching it here just in case.

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Also, you may download our itinerary for the week as well:

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For additional questions, please contact me via email.

The North Oconee High School Referee Clinic is TOMORROW!!!!

We are scheduled to play both Monday, July 14th and Tuesday, July 15th against other teams in our geographical area. It should be great fun. I have a list of players that have told me they are coming, but if you are available and have not contacted me, feel free to come on out anyway!!!!

If you would like to see the schedule for both evenings, please download the following document:

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On Monday, you need to report to the North Oconee gym at 5:20 p.m. if you did not pick up a uniform from me today. If you already have your uniform, please arrive by 5:30p.m.

On Tuesday, you will need to arrive at the gym at 4:30 p.m.

Finally, I am still looking for parent volunteers to line judge and score keep our matches. Training for both will be offered at the clinic, so it is a good chance to practice without pressure. As you know, we are responsible throughout the season for both line judges and scorekeepers. We rely on parents to help us with these tasks throughout the year. So, thanks in advance for your willingness to help out.

See you all tomorrow!

This meeting is required for all rising 9th - 12th graders who would like to play a fall sport.

Specific volleyball information will be discussed after the general meeting for all rising 9th - 12th graders, especially with regard to summer opportunities.

For an agenda for tonight's meeting, please download the following document:

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For summer camp information, summer workout information or general information about tryouts, please download the following document:

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The absolute deadline to turn in the Emory Team Camp Form along with the $100 deposit (checks made payable to Emory Volleyball Camp) is Wednesday, May 28, 2008. You may turn your forms into my mailbox in the upper school and/or drop your form with me at my office in the SA-104. There is a drop-box on the bookcase outside of my office if I am not there. Please email me if you cannot meet this deadline. Click on the following link for my email address:
nchester@athensacademy.org

For the Emory Camp Registration Form, download the following file:
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Total cost for the camp is $370.00.

For information regarding Open Gym Opportunities this summer, download the following file:

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Other outdoor volleyball opportunities may be found by visiting the Southern Fried Volleyball Association website. Click on the link to Outdoor Tournaments to find this summer's schedule.

Remember, open gyms are not required, but encouraged. In the month of June, multiple sport athletes should focus on strength and conditioning and other sports' summer practices and camps. The goal is to get in shape and stay in shape. Cross-training is important to meet that end!

Working out this summer is SO important for us to reach our potential next year. Coach Pulliam has a summer program and schedule prepared for our Lady Spartans, and there are also many opportunities to play volleyball as well.

Please download the following document to learn more about the Lady Spartan Strength and Conditioning Program for 2008:
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In addition, there are several other opportunities to play volleyball this summer. I will highlight them below:
1. Athens Academy Volleyball Camp - June 9-13 in the Spartan Center. This camp is open for all volleyball players (not limited to Athens Academy) from rising 6th through rising 9th grade. Email Brian Olson for more information.
2. Open Gyms. Download the following document for more information.
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3. July 14th - July 17th open play at North Oconee High School, which is available for rising 9th-12th graders. Email Nikki Chester for more information on actual dates and times.
4. Emory Team Camp - July 21st-24th. This is open for rising 8th-12th graders. For more information, contact Nikki Chester.

The bottom line is there is NO EXCUSE to not be in great shape come August! Get involved. Work Hard. You will see RESULTS, and I promise you, your coaches will notice too!

If you would like to take a look at all the pictures from the October 10th match versus Athens Christian and E. Jackson, follow the link . . .
http://picasaweb.google.com/robinafumc/Oct10Seniors?authkey=yj00RAuyy9A

The 2006 Varsity Volleyball Team was decked out this year at prom!!!

To view the entire gallery from prom, click here.