Lakota East Freshman Building
Tuesday, August 1
6-7pm for grades 4-5th
7-8pm for grades 6-8th
OR
Monday, August 7
6-7pm for grades 4-5th
7-8pm for grades 6-8th
Do I need to Register for Evaluations?
If your child meets the criteria for Passers or Setters, your child does NOT need to register for evaluations.
If you would like your child to play in the NEW Peppers or Spikers Divisions, then they will be REQUIRED to attend ONE of the evaluations dates and times listed above.
(You will need to register them separately for evaluations- there is NO additional charge
Children will be placed on age range and skill levels)
* Guaranteed Placement Deadline - Aug 1st 2017 *
A late fee will be charged when registering after this date .
Please register in the division your child played in during the spring season.
If they did not play and/or want to be re-evaluated, an evaluation will be scheduled for the first part of August. See the descriptions under RECREATION to see where your child's skills fit best.
Please register for the appropriate division that your child falls under (See Division descriptions for details)
Regular season runs from August 28th-Oct. 27th.
The program will consist of 7-8 practices and 7 games, plus a tournament. All practices and games held during the week (M-TH) at our local schools.
There will be 4 Recreational Divisions:
(Players will be placed in appropriate division based on their experience of play and evaluation process results)
Passers: Beginners
Setters: Intermediate
Peppers: Experienced
Spikers: Advanced
Recreational volleyball for girls and boys (grades 3-8) which offers a variety of different platforms for all our athletes. From the player who wants to have fun in a relaxed atmosphere to the player who wants to master techniques and play competitively, it can be found on an LSO team.
(Click on division name for more info)
Girls and Boys
Our goal is for the beginners division is to establish a firm foundation for girls and boys who are interested in the game of volleyball. Here players will learn the proper techniques of the game, have fun and build friendships with kids from other schools.
Player description:
-3rd -4th graders only
-New players (recommended 0-3 seasons of play)
-Doesn't know basic skills
-Still mastering underhand serve
-Hasn't mastered controlled passing
-Limited movement to the ball
-Learning confidence in self and trusting teammates on court
-Plays with rotation subbing
Home Location: Hopewell Elementary
Practices: Monday or Tuesday varying 5:30-8:30pm
Games: Wednesday and Thursday varying 5:30-8:45pm
Fee includes Jersey shirt
All players need to provide black pants and knees pads (preferably black). Volley-Lite Volleyball is optional
Girls and Boys
Our goal for the Setters division is to allow our players an opportunity to enter in a new sport at an older age and yet learn the skills of volleyball at an entry level alongside kids their own age. They will grow their knowledge of the game and still have fun and learn good sportsmanship.
Player description:
-4-8th grade returning players (recommended 2 or more seasons)
-5-8th grade new players
-Doesn't execute basic skills, still mastering basics of game
-Plays one touch volleys, learning 3 touches (pass/set/spike)
-Learning ball control/court movement
-Isn't serving consistently underhand/overhand
-Gaining confidence in self and trust in teammates on court
-Plays with rotation subbing
-Has desire to learn more
Home Location: TDB (there will be a game or 2 that will be played at a school in Ross)
Practices: Monday or Tuesday varying 5:30-8:30pm
Games: Wednesday and Thursday varying 5:30-8:45pm
Fee includes Jersey shirt
All players need to provide black pants and knees pads (preferably black). Volley-Lite Volleyball is optional
Girls and Boys
Our goal for the Peppers division is to allow our players an opportunity to grow and develop their volleyball skills and knowledge while increasing their level of play, still having fun and learning good sportsmanship.
Player description:
-4-8th grade returning players (recommended 3 or more seasons)
-Mastered basic skills and can execute 3 touches (pass/set/spike)
-Executes ball control and court movement
-Can get most, if not all, serves in consistently (underhand/overhand)
-Displays confidence in self and trust in teammates on court
-Ready to learn 6/2, serve receive, transition
-Ready to learn position subbing
-Perfect for those 5-6th graders motivated to play at a higher level but have not mastered the above
Home Location: Van Gorden Elementary (there will be a game or 2 that will be played at a school in Ross)
Practices: Monday or Tuesday varying 5:30-8:30pm
Games: Wednesday and Thursday varying 5:30-8:45pm
Fee includes Jersey shirt
All players need to provide black pants and knees pads (preferably black). Volley-Lite Volleyball is optional
Girls and Boys – Boys will be distributed evenly on teams, If a total of 30 boys registered is reached then a separate division will be formed for boys only.
Our goal for the Spikers division is to provide the structure for continued development and enthusiasm toward the game of volleyball with more in depth play. These players, preparing for school and/or club should be ready for higher intensity play and training that will sharpen specific skills and physical abilities. Time and commitment is greater, and games will be played outside of our league with more travel requirement. These teams will be formed during the evaluation process, have 1-2 practices per week and play 10-12 games.
Player description:
-4-8th grade returning players (recommended 4 or more seasons)
-Mastered basic skills and can execute 3 touches (pass/set/spike)
-Executes ball control and court movement
-Mastered serving (underhand/overhand)
-Displays confidence in self and trust in teammates on court
-Mastering 6/2, serve receive, transition
-Ready to learn specific positions and plays
-Mastered position subbing
-Is driven and has enthusiasm, is coachable and plans to try out for school team
-Perfect for those 6th graders motivated to play at a higher level and have mastered the above
Home Location: Endeavor Elementary
Practices: Monday or Tuesday varying 5:30-8:30pm
Games: Wednesday and Thursday varying 5:30-8:45pm
Fee includes Jersey shirt
All players need to provide black pants and knees pads (preferably black). Regular volleyballs will be used in this division only.
Training Teams for girls and boys (grades 3-6) will be formed by skill level focusing on individual growth goals. There will be more opportunity to work on passing with ball control, learning to serve overhand consistently, developing setting skills, and building physical endurance. There will be opportunity to scrimmage but no scheduled games.
Skill Mastery:
LSO is built on parent involvement and support from our families. Please consider helping out. There are several ways to contribute, some are on the court while others take place prior to the season and throughout the season behind the scenes.
Learn More
Being a part of the LSO family means that we are positive, supportive and play an active role as leaders for our children.
1. When registering, make sure to sign up for one of the volunteer spots. Please specify those positions that you would be willing to do and you will be contacted.
2. Attend practices to learn about the game.
3. Help your child practice at home what they learned at practice.
4. Get involved on the court or behind the scene.
Director of Volleyball (1 filled) DOVB
• Oversees the LSO VB Board of Directors in partnership with Commissioner
• Manages and supervises execution strategies set forth by the VB Board of Directors
• Determines set up the LSO volleyball direction and schedule for each season
• Coordinates with partnering leagues and LSO league for game scheduling
Director of Coaching (1 filled) DOC
• Develops program curriculum for all levels
• Selects, supervises and evaluates trainers / coaches
• Facilitates or schedules a coaches clinic 1-2 times a year
• Oversees and directs performance in the volleyball program – player training and games
• Participates on the LSO VB Board of Directors
Division Coordinator (1 per division needed, 1 inPassers needed) DC
• Ensures that the program strategies are followed and executed
• Actively recruits head coaches, assistant coaches and trainers for division
• Oversees team building with registrars in each division
• Provides timely and accurate communication with the Board of Directors, coaches, and our families throughout the season
• Organizes binders for each coach and/or each facility each season in partnership with DOC/R (schedules / rosters / med forms / code of conduct / concussion training certs / drills)
• Participates on the LSO VB Board of Directors
Registrar (1 per division – 2 still needed) R
• Organizes players and manages the building of teams in Blue Sombrero
• Provides timely and accurate communication with DOC, coaches, and families throughout the season
• Works with Executive Admin to manage drops/refunds as needed
• Participates on the LSO VB Board of Directors
Scheduler (1 per division – 1 still needed) S
• Schedules and reserves facilities, fills out proper forms, needed for practices and games (prior to season)
• Serves as contact with schools and facilities reference to scheduling and upkeep during season
• Works with Executive Admin to manage drops/refunds as needed
• Participates on the LSO VB Board of Directors
Head Coach (25 needed) HC
• Sets up equipment or takes down depending on practice times- responsible for checking equipment regularly
• Plans and coordinates instructional drills with trainers
• Attends practices and leads drills/scrimmages during practice
• Makes it a fun, positive, learning experience for all participants
• Reiterates correct terms/techniques provided by LSO Guidelines
• Plans line up/rotation for games
• Communicates with registrar for team info
• Coordinates and communicates with assistant coach and families throughout the season
Assistant Coach (25 needed) AC
• Helps set up equipment or takes down depending on practice times
• Attends and assists head coach with drills during practices/games
• Makes sure that the gym binder with med forms is at all practices/games
• Reiterates correct terms/techniques that are taught by trainers or coaches
• Organizes volunteers for line judging and score table for games
Volleyball Commissioner (1 filled – 1 year commitment) VC
• Attends LSO board meetings once a month
• Reports on volleyball activity throughout the year to the board
• Completes budget for LSO Volleyball program
• Communicates on a regular basis with the DOC
• Participates on the LSO VB Board of Directors
Director of Training (1 N/A fall, 1 needed spring) HT
• Organizes and recruits the trainers for each season
• Keeps record for hours of each trainer
• Plans and coordinates instructional drills for practice
• Attends practices and leads drills/scrimmages for practice
• Participates on the LSO VB Board of Directors
Trainer (4-6 spots available) T
• Plans and coordinates instructional drills for practice
• Attends practices and leads drills/scrimmages for practice
• Ensures that players are learning proper techniques each week
• Includes coach in practice for instruction and drills
Please contact Volleyball@LakotaSports.org if you are interested and have further questions.
This link is used for all LSO sports EXCEPT Baseball (see Baseball Coaches section)
Online Acceptance Form: Use this online form to confirm your acceptance of the Coaches Code of Conduct. Please discuss expectations of positive attitudes amongst the coaching staff.
State law requires training in recognizing concussions in sports. The Ohio Department of Health offers free online training for coaches. Click on the title above to be taken to the state site for more info and links to the training. Once you complete the training click on the
Concussion Training Confirmation.
This form should be signed at the team's first meeting. This also offers a good opportunity to discuss the coach's expectations of the team's players and parents.
This form needs to be completed for all players on the team and kept by the head coach for the duration of the season.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 212
West Chester, OH 45071
Walter J. Long Multi-Sports Complex
7894 Kyles Station Road
Middletown OH 45044
