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MJHS Lady Rebels Volleyball
Head Coach: Kristi Dunkel
MJHS Volleyball is a Fall Sport and is open to all Maryville City School girls in grades 6-8. Tryouts take place in the Spring (usually March or April) and are followed by a few weeks of practice. The season starts when school begins in August and generally lasts until Fall Break in October. This season, league matches are played at the K2 Volleyball facility on Topside Road in Louisville. All home games are played at MJHS. League matches are played on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Dunkel at kristi.dunkel@maryville-schools.org.
2023-2024 MJHS Volleyball Schedule
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Maryville Girls Volleyball for Upcoming Grades 6, 7, and 8 Open Gym and Tryout Information for the Fall 2023 Season
OPEN GYM SESSIONS for upcoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders (current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders) Instruction and practice with skills that will be evaluated during tryouts. Attendance is optional but highly encouraged. Students may attend any or all sessions at either school.
March 30 (Thursday) @ Coulter Grove - 3:40 - 5:40 pm
April 3 (Monday) @ Montgomery Ridge - 3:40 - 5:40 pm
April 11 (Tuesday) @ Coulter Grove - 3:40 - 5:40 pm
April 12 (Wednesday) @ Montgomery Ridge - 3:40 - 5:40 pm
TRYOUTS – Week of April 17 (Monday) @ Maryville Junior High School – 3:40 – 5:45 pm The first day of tryouts will be April 17, and we will make cuts each day that week until the final teams are selected. Athletes participating in spring sports may try out—please let the coaches know if there is a conflict with the tryout dates so that arrangements can be made. MJHS Spring sports athletes who make the volleyball team will join our practices once their other seasons are complete; however, participation in other Fall sports would conflict, as we practice or play every school day. Bus transportation is available from the intermediate schools to MJHS for tryouts if needed—MRIS students may ride bus #62 (to MJHS) and CGIS students may ride bus #67 (to MJHS).
Prospective players will be evaluated on their demonstration of fundamental volleyball skills as well as their overall work ethic, hustle, enthusiasm, and positive attitude. We will select approximately 20-25 girls, which will make up our Varsity team and Junior Varsity team. Once the teams are finalized, we will begin our practices, which will be from 3:40-5:45 pm at Maryville Junior High School, in order to prepare for the Fall season.
COVID-19 DISCLAIMER Though the district and supervising staff will work hard to implement and abide by guidelines set out to avoid COVID-19-related risks, there is no guarantee participants will be kept from possible exposure. By allowing your daughter to participate in volleyball open gyms, tryouts, and practices, you understand that your daughter’s attendance will require her to physically interact with MCS staff and other MCS students and possible exposure to COVID-19 is unavoidable. With this knowledge, you assume all related risks and agree to hold harmless the District from any and all liability, claims, and demands of any kind which may arise from your child’s voluntary participation.
REQUIRED PAPERWORK If your daughter is interested in participating in the open gym sessions and/or tryouts, please complete the Participation Form and the Emergency Treatment form (the last 2 pages of the packet) and have her return these to the coaches the first day she attends. Also, please read the information and expectations included in this info packet. This information is provided so that you can understand the commitment involved in being involved with athletics at the Junior High level and can ensure that your family is able to honor this commitment if your daughter is selected for the MJHS team.
Thanks again for your interest in the MJHS volleyball program. If you have further questions, please contact us. Kristi Dunkel Anita Crook Kristi.Dunkel@maryville-schools.org Anita.Crook@maryville-schools.org Coulter Grove Intermediate School / 865-982-6345 Maryville High School / 865-982-1132
Maryville Junior High Volleyball Information for Potential Players
The following information applies to girls selected for the MJHS Volleyball Team. It is provided in an effort to be clear about what the expectations will be if you make the team. If you cannot make these commitments, please do not proceed with tryouts.
Time Commitment and “Team” Mindset
Being a member of the volleyball team requires a substantial time commitment. Players are expected to attend all practices and games. During spring practice (April 24 - May 11), we will practice Mon-Thurs from 3:40-5:45 pm. In the fall, we will practice Mon-Fri at the same times. In the past, both the JV and Varsity teams play two nights a week and play a couple of matches each of these nights. Matches may take place here locally or in Knoxville. Placement on the Varsity or JV team will occur at a later date. If there is a conflict with a school-sponsored event/organization, we can work with you to find a compromise. Should there be extenuating circumstances when a player must miss a practice or a match, she should communicate with the coaches as soon as possible. While in season, volleyball should take precedence over any non-school event or team. In addition, players are expected to have a positive, team-oriented attitude and accept whatever role they have during any given situation of a practice or a match—whether it is as a starter, a sub, or supporting/cheering from the bench. “Team” players do whatever it takes to put the team first and individual wants and beliefs second.
Physicals
Team members must turn in a completed physical form to the coaches by May 4. Physicals are valid for one year, so a physical used for another sport can be used if it is still valid. Keep in mind that walk-in clinics such as Walgreens and CVS often have longer hours (even weekends) and can allow you to get an appointment on short notice without missing school or practice.
Summer Workouts, Team Camp, and Practices
Once this school year is over, we will take a break from volleyball for the rest of May and all of June. During this time, all team members should stay active by completing workouts distributed by the coaches. Team members will also be given instructions on skills and drills that can be completed individually at home. Starting in July, we may offer several practice opportunities over the summer. Players are strongly encouraged to attend if they are in town, but will not be penalized for missing summer practices or camp.
Required Equipment and Attire
Please do not purchase volleyball equipment until tryouts are completed and we can discuss further. When spring practices begin, court shoes (not necessarily volleyball shoes) are required. (Running shoes have too much thickness in the heel and may result in ankle injuries.) Knee pads are also required equipment for players. Ankle braces are recommended. Ankle braces will not guarantee that there is never an ankle injury, but they can minimize the injury when it occurs. In the fall, team members will need to purchase a pair of solid black spandex to be worn with the jersey (which is provided) on game days.
Participation Fee
There is a nonrefundable participation fee for each player. This fee helps defray the cost of league and tournament fees, officials, various equipment needed throughout the season (volleyballs, nets, etc.), and uniforms. We will know more once we learn what the league fees will be this year, but expect each player’s participation fee to be around $100.
Maryville Junior High School
Website: mjhs.maryville-schools.org
Location: 805 Montvale Station Road, Maryville, TN, USA
Phone: 865-983-2070
Facebook: facebook.com/mjhsrebels
Twitter: @twitter_mjhsrebels