Summer Tournament

In July, members of last years JV and Varsity teams will be participating in a summer tournament at Wheaton College in preparation for the upcoming season. make sure you check your email for details and to reply if you would like to get involved with the tournament!

Update on Season

The team started of the season playing away at Medfield, and the result was promising. Although the girls lost 3-0, they showed a huge improvement from the previous season. The girls stayed together through every point and were always trying their hardest, even when they were losing. This first game showed hope that the rest of the season would be a success. Next, the Lancers entertained Wayland in an out of league game. The girls played great volleyball and won the first two games. However, Wayland came back to win the next two games, forcing a fifth and deciding game. The team was able to pull through for the victory, winning the fifth game 15-5. The Lancers then lost 3-0 to Hopkington and Ashland in their next two games. After traveling to Wayland to play them for the second time, the girls came home with a tough 3-2 loss, despite their best efforts. The girls had high expectations going into their next game away at Millis, but unfortunately fell short. After losing the first two matches, mainly because of missed serves, the Lancers came back to win the third game 25-23. The fourth game was a back and forth battle between the two teams, but Millis pulled through for the victory, winning 28-26. The team then lost a tough 3-0 game against Holliston. After the loss against Holliston, the Lancers came back for a victory against Westwood. They fell the first game, but came back to win the second game 25-19. They then proceeded to lose the third game 28-26, but won the fourth game 25-18, sending it into a fifth game. After a tough battle, the Lancers won the match 15-12 to take the game. The girls then lost another tough game against Foxboro. The season overall has been a success for the Lancers, although the record does not show their success. They have great expectations for the rest of the season, and hope to win their next games and make it to the state tournament.

Tentative Tryout Schedule

Day 1 - Aug. 25th	Expect Conditioning to be a part of each session though not always listed.
Morning Session	8:00 - 10:00
	Instructions - Warm-up
	10 foot line shuffle passing -forearm and Overhead
	3 Person Triads -Forearm Passing - Overhead Passing
	Butterfly passing - Forearm and overhead
	4x4 short court games
	Controlled serving
	Servers vs Passers
	Cool Down
	Lunch Break - Drink water and do not sit in the sun during breaks
Afternoon Session	12:00- 2:00
	Conditioning Warm up
	Defensive movement
	Defensive passing
	Defense conditioning drills
	Team Defense - Wash Drills
	Passing and Hitting - Backrow Attacks
	Conditioning Cool down
Day 2 - Aug. 26th	8:00-10:00
	Warm-up stretch
	Serving warm up
	Attacking Warm-up
	Attack versus Defense
	Blocking footwork
	Blocking versus attack
	6x6 Wave
	Cool Down Conditioning
Afternoon Session	12:00 - 2:00
	Warm-up/ Stretch
	1 mile Run - Pending Weather
	Passing drills - movement
	Attacking with movement vs defense
	Queen of the court - game like scrimmages
Day 3 - Aug.29th	8:00 - 10:00
	Warm - up Stretch
	Conditioning - Jump training
	Team drills
Afternoon Session	12:00 - 2:00
	Warm - up
	team Drills - Scrimmages
	Conditioning
	Teams and any cuts will be announced by the end of the second session

Tryout Information and Requirements

Tryout and Practice Requirements	Please arrive early to process paperwork so that we can begin promptly at 8:00. All athletes must have all paperwork filled out prior to the start of tryouts or you will not be eligible
	Always arrive early: you must be dressed and completely ready to play. Therefore, you should plan to arrive fifteen minutes early.
What to Bring and Wear	Wear comfortable clothes: t-shirt, shorts/spandex, socks and court shoes. Do not wear spaghetti-strap tops or shirts exposing a bare midriff. Do not bring jewelry (including earrings) to the gym.
What Coaches Look for	The coaching staff will be looking for coachable athletes who have a great work ethic and want to learn to be better players and teammates.   Prospective student-athletes will be tested and evaluated for their overall athletic ability and level of volleyball skill. Coaches will apply the following criteria (in this order): 1. ATTITUDE: Players who are positive, competitive and eager to learn 2. ATHLETIC ABILITY: Players with the ability to learn and perform complex skills 3. POSITION: Players whose skills fit a specific need for the team’s overall balance
What to Expect	Expect to work hard. You will be asked to perform all drills at full speed. You should run when shagging balls, when moving from drill to drill and when going to and from water breaks. You will not sit down during tryouts, except during water breaks and when the coach asks you to do so. SKILL INSTRUCTION: Tryouts are for evaluation of current skill level.  Coaches will give minimal instruction, but will not stop to make specific corrections – this will take place once teams are formed. ATTITUDE EVALUATION: Prospective volleyball players should be willing to try hard, make mistakes, learn from those mistakes and keep trying. Coaches will take note of those players who listen, follow directions, and ask questions when necessary. SKILL/COMPETITION EVALUATION: Prospective players will be asked to demonstrate their understanding of basic volleyball skills (passing, serving, hitting, setting, blocking and defense) in competitive situations. As with most team sports, coaches will evaluate players for their ability and potential to fill specific positional needs (setter, outside hitter, middle blocker, opposite hitter, defensive specialist and/or libero).
Alternatives	Tryouts are a difficult time. One of the toughest jobs for any coach is cutting players from the program. The coaching staff strives to make all decisions fairly, without bias, and after extended evaluation of each prospective student-athlete. However, it may be necessary to cut some players. If you are not selected this season, and would like to try out again in the future, there are other options available to you that may help you in the future. 1. Be a team manager. 4.  Attend camps and captains practices and tryout again next year.

Norton 300 Parade

On Sunday June 12th returning members of the Norton High School Volleyball team participated in the Norton 300th Birthday Parade! Here are a few of the pictures from the day!

Thank you to all of the players and parents who came out to support the team for the day!

Volleyball Banquet

The Volleyball banquet will be held at 6:00 on Monday November 29th.

It will be a pot-luck.. Parents, please comment on what you would be able to bring or send an email to

dianemarzelli@norton.k12.ma.us

Thank you!

Coed Volleyball Tournament

CO-ED Volleyball Tournament

Monday, November 15th

Teams: 6-8 person teams

Cost: $5.00 per person

50% of the team on the court must be girls.

Sign up soon … limited openings for teams!

Start Time 6:00 PM

See Mrs. Marzelli - Newell to signup.

Prizes awarded to the tournament champions.

Only current Norton High School students