| "Giving girls a chance to fly" |
| Watsonville Starlings Volleyball Club |
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During November, girls 18 and under are invited to open gym. During gym time,
potential players are provided time to show their skills and learn about the
opportunity to play club volleyball at the Junior Olympic level. During try outs, girls
are assessed for skill level and abilities. We strive to make sure we provide our
girls with experiences that are positive, enriching, and focused on personal
growth - both on and off the court. The club fees help to cover the cost of
registration, potential housing costs, tournament fees, and player equipment.
The club fee for the six month 17's & 18's season is $575 and begins in
November. The 15's season will be $475. All players that choose to be on a
practice team will pay a one time registration fee of $150.00. Fundraising
opportunities are available to defray travelling costs.
potential players are provided time to show their skills and learn about the
opportunity to play club volleyball at the Junior Olympic level. During try outs, girls
are assessed for skill level and abilities. We strive to make sure we provide our
girls with experiences that are positive, enriching, and focused on personal
growth - both on and off the court. The club fees help to cover the cost of
registration, potential housing costs, tournament fees, and player equipment.
The club fee for the six month 17's & 18's season is $575 and begins in
November. The 15's season will be $475. All players that choose to be on a
practice team will pay a one time registration fee of $150.00. Fundraising
opportunities are available to defray travelling costs.
This year starlings will have four teams of up to 11 athletes per travelling team. Players will travel/compete
depending on teamwork, attendance, and academics. Open gym will be on November 8th, with a final try out on
11/15 at Pajaro Valley High School from 4-7pm. THERE WILL BE A $5 TRY-OUT FEE TO COVER FACILITY
INSURANCE FOR THE EVENING of the 15th. The 2009-10 season runs from December to June and we
encourage teamwork, positive life skills, and academic achievement.
Age divisions for the 2009-2010 Starlings teams are as follows:
18 and Under Division
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1991
16 and Under Division
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1993
14 and Under Division
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1995
12 and Under Division
Players who were born on or after September 1, 1997
Competitive Team – We plan to carry 3 competitive teams which will participate in a full Area League and non-
League schedule, in addition to several special extended day tournaments.
Practice Teams – We plan to carry practice teams based on the availability of coaches. Practice teams will
participate in practices with the rest of the Starlings but will not participate in the NCVA tournament season on
weekends. If practice players commit to the program for the season they will have the opportunity to raise funds
to attend Starlings Nationals in San Diego in June. Practice teams will depend on the availability of coaches.
Total practice time for all teams amounts to 3 practices per week, including Sunday practice. Beginning in
February there will be 1-2 tournaments per month which are generally played on Saturdays and Sundays from 8
am - 5 pm. Parents are expected to provide transportation or coordinate carpools to and from tournaments and
practices. If a parent is unable to drive, they will be expected to assist with providing snacks, refreshments and
fruit for the team during the matches. Tournament locations are usually announced 5-7 days before the
tournament date.
NOTE: The formation of teams and practice schedule will depend on the number of coaches, players,
and court facilities we can acquire and maintain. There are no expressed or implied guarantees to
playing time or placement on a specific team.
All teams conclude the season in June. Teams that wish to be considered for the Starlings Nationals
will need to do special fund raising to be eligible. Nationals is when Starlings teams from all over the
nation come together for a four day volleyball tournament. Our goal is to raise enough funds to cover
the transportation & lodging for San Diego and hope to not expect any additional cost to the players
or parents.
Because Starlings is the only college prep volleyball club in the area, all athletes must abide
by the following academic requirements throughout the season:
- All players will submit progress checks to clear eligibility on a quarterly basis or as needed.
- Students will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA or they will be required to participate in a
tutorial/study hall program offered at their school on non-practice days; playing time may be effected.
- Students must maintain their attendance & be clear of any unexcused absences & excessive tardies.
- Students are encouraged ask to be moved to the front of their classes.
- Local students must be part of a 7th period/after school program at their school site on practice days.
- Students must begin to think about what they want to do after high school.
- Students will receive an academic plan that will help them stay focused during the school year and
beyond. The plan will be followed while you are a Starling Athlete.
- Any athlete interested in playing volleyball when they attend college MUST NOTIFY the program
director immediately so you can begin your personalized recruitment plan... It is never to early to dream!
by the following academic requirements throughout the season:
- All players will submit progress checks to clear eligibility on a quarterly basis or as needed.
- Students will be required to maintain a 2.75 GPA or they will be required to participate in a
tutorial/study hall program offered at their school on non-practice days; playing time may be effected.
- Students must maintain their attendance & be clear of any unexcused absences & excessive tardies.
- Students are encouraged ask to be moved to the front of their classes.
- Local students must be part of a 7th period/after school program at their school site on practice days.
- Students must begin to think about what they want to do after high school.
- Students will receive an academic plan that will help them stay focused during the school year and
beyond. The plan will be followed while you are a Starling Athlete.
- Any athlete interested in playing volleyball when they attend college MUST NOTIFY the program
director immediately so you can begin your personalized recruitment plan... It is never to early to dream!
| Starlings Scholar Athletes |
About the Director/Head Coach...
Coach Rico...
Coach Rico...
- 14 years volleyball experience with various clubs and organizations.
- 1st place in San Diego Juegos Para La Gente Tournament
- 5 years coaching high school volleyball
- 2005 Freshman Volleyball Team 8 - 2
- 2006 Freshman Volleyball Team 10 - 0
- 2007 Junior Varsity Volleyball Team 13 - 3
- 2008 Varsity Head Coach 10 - 8; 1st varsity team victories in the schools short 4 year history.
- 2009 Varsity Head Coach 23 - 9; Monterey Bay League Champions
- 2009 Monterey Bay League Coach of The Year
- Bachelors of Arts, Psychology and Human Development UC Santa Cruz
- Masters in Education San Jose State University
- Pupil Personnel Services Degree San Jose State University
- 2 years as Educational Director for Boys & Girls Club, Santa Cruz
- 8 years as Outreach Counselor/ Admissions Officer for University of California, Santa Cruz
- 5 years as academic high school counselor
| 2009 - 2010 Starlings Schedule |
| Starlings 15’s January 10th Non League January 23rd Non League February 6th Area League February 20th Non League February 27th Area League March 21st Area League March 27th Non League April 3rd Non League April 11th Area League May 8th Area League May 23rd Non League June 12th Area League June 13th Area League |
| TOURNAMENT DATES |
| Monthly Calendar |
| Starlings 17’s January 9th Non League January 16th Non League January 24th Non League January 31st Area League February 21st Non League March 6th Area League March 28th Area League April 3rd Non League April 17th Area League May 22nd Area League June 12th Area League June 13th Area League |
| Starlings 18’s January 9th Non League January 16th Non League January 24th Non League January 31st Area League February 21st Non League March 6th Area League March 28th Area League April 3rd Non League April 17th Area League May 22nd Area League June 12th Area League June 13th Area League |
204 Broadway
Santa Cruz Ca, 95060
831.588.5853
coach@watsonvillestarlings.com
Santa Cruz Ca, 95060
831.588.5853
coach@watsonvillestarlings.com