Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Licking Camp in Branson

The JV and Freshmen girls endured 3 days of volleyball last week in Branson. The girls played at several different locations, had plenty of time for bonding and were driven around by their awesome parents. I was a one man coaching machine managing 2 teams, which kept me insanely busy. I even got to coach both of my JV teams at the same time on different courts! We recruited the McCarter sisters to help lead our incoming freshmen. Proud of all of you girls!





Some of the girls getting geared up for day 2 at camp





JV Team, KHS IIA. They took first in their bracket :)





Haley, Caitlyn and Kayla being goofy while on break





JV team, KHS IIB...undefeated and winners of their bracket :)





Coaches Courtney & Kinsey McCarter helped us out with the freshmen team. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!





The freshmen team got better each match. They played with enthusiasm and competitiveness.
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Monday, July 18, 2011

Varsity Places 1st at MU Team Camp




MU Camp...Here we come!

The girls left a lasting impression at MU Team Camp this past week. The first match was a little rough as they worked out the kinks and got used to playing together, but thankfully, it was all uphill from there. The Volleychiefs were challenged by several talented teams from the KC and St. Louis areas and came out on top after 3 days. Their time at MU included 15 matches of volleyball, walking to and from Hearnes center 3 times a day in 95 degree heat, playing the tunnel game, battling 3 foot tall gymnasts in the food lines and awesome dorm room accommodations :)



Always together, as a team, as it should be :)


Bri and Rae Rae...sticking together on the walk.


Em, Maris and Kinsey walking back to the dorms!


We had to walk through a construction site to get to Hearnes Center. Of course the girls couldn't resist walking through this huge concrete cylinder.


Coach Downs & Coach Harris sporting some MU attire


Head MU Coach, Wayne Kreklow, congratulating the Volleychiefs on their 1st place win!


The girls were exhausted, but proud after 2 hard fought semi & final matches that went to 3 games each.


1st Place T-shirts...sometimes more exciting to them than anything else!

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Friday, July 8, 2011

2011 Volleychief Tryouts

Tryouts for the Kickapoo Volleychiefs are one month from today!

Tryouts will be held August 8th--12th from 8am--Noon each day.

All players trying out MUST have an updated physical handed in to the coaching staff prior to stepping on the court. ALL physicals must be completed on the NEW MSHSAA physical form. This form an be found on this website or the Kickapoo high School website.

Please contact us with questions that you might have.


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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Summer Workout

Summer workout will consist of a cardio and agility training on your own time. Each workout will need to be completed a minimum of one time per week (ex. Wednesday -- Cardio and Friday -- Agility) or whatever works with your schedule! Plan these workouts around your pre-season workouts and camps that you are attending.

Keep in mind that we will test the 800 Meter run (under 3:15 for Varsity and under 3:30 for JV/Frosh) or 1 Mile run (under 8 minutes) the week of tryouts. Athletes have their choice of which test to do. Those athletes that struggle with this fitness test, might want to do the cardio training workout more than 1 time per week. This is encouraged.

CARDIO WORKOUT

Choose 1 of the following:

--30 minute workout consisting of 30 sec running/30 seconds walking.
--Track workout...Sprint the straights and walk the curves for 2 miles (8 laps)
--30 minute workout consisting of 1 min running/1 minute walking
--2 mile run
--Track workout...100M dash...sprint & walk back (repeat 6-8 times)

AGILITY

30 second reps of the following x 2 or 3

--Dot Drills
--Jump Rope
--Ladder Footwork (quick skips, karaoke, icky shuffle, muhammad ali, hop skotch)

Be prepared to make adjustments if you do not have equipment. Use sidewalk chalk to draw a ladder and/or dots. All athletes have access to the tennis courts and KHS track if needed. It is best if you get a workout buddy and hold each other accountable!

HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE !!!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

3rd Annual VolleyPooLooza

The 3rd Annual VolleyPooLooza was our biggest and best yet! This year we had 16 teams enter, we had more fans than ever and learned we have to make a law AGAINST boys in spandex! Music, play and pizza made the long night a memorable one.

Special thanks to our sponsors for making this fundraiser possible: Dixon Incorporated, Big M Marina, Reliable Lawn Care, Family Back and Neck Care, Tritel, Rick & Cheryle Below with Carol Jones Realtors, David W. Ransin, P.C., MedPay and St. Johns Sports Medicine.

Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy. Click Here for a link to facebook with many more photos from the night.


Reffing Extordinnaires!



Champions! Coaches Gavin and Harris and their team took the tourney title!


Spirit Award went to Carole Ann's team! 3rd year in a row!


Coach Gavin was HUNGRY! Sorry...couldn't help myself!


Ashley Maska and Megan Elmer's team, the Pink Ladies!


Kinsey playing on the kiddie toys :-)


Zoe Allen


Maddie Marshall & Kelsey Messners team


Coach Gavin & Coach Harris


Freshmen! Kim Thomas, Rae Myers and Bailey Flood


Carole's team kept their spirit throughout the night. Mr. Wilbur never took off his gloves or hat and they had their heel click celebration mastered by the end of the night.


Sydney Gibbons and Megan Rosewisz's team



Kim Thomas' mom and Bailey's mom were our tshirt sellers!


Brookie, Marin & Carole

NEW MSHSAA Physical Form

MSHSAA has came out with a NEW physical form that is required for the 2011-2012 school year. Click Here to download your copy to take to your doctor. All physicals MUST be completed on this form. No other form will be accepted. Forms are also available in the main office at Kickapoo.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Youth Campers

Click Here to register for 2011 Volleychief Youth Camps.


The following camps will be offered:




May 17th - 19th, 4pm - 6pm


3rd - 5th grade (2011/12 school year)




&




May 24th - 26th, 3:30pm - 5:30pm


6th - 8th grade (2011/12 school year)




Camp cost is $35 and will include 3 days of instruction, a Volleychief t-shirt, games and prizes!

Please email Debbie Downs or Kim Harris with further questions. ddowns@spsmail.org or kharris@spsmail.org