Lady Elkers Volleyball RASD

🗓️ Looking Ahead: Two Important August Updates

As we look forward to the fall, please keep in mind that everything we do this summer counts. August is right around the corner, and that is when I will be making final decisions on positions and playing time based on the growth, work ethic, and attitude I've seen from you throughout these summer months. Every rep matters!
Please make sure you get these two critical items on your family schedules right away:

1. Mandatory Practices (Week of August 17th): Official, mandatory practices begin that week. We will be running *2-a-day sessions* Between the hours of 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. (I am currently securing the gym and waiting on final time confirmations, but please block out that window).

2. Gold Medal Squared 3-Day Camp (Early August): I have reached out to Gold Medal Squared to host an incredible 3-day skills camp for us! Depending on their availability, it will fall on either the first or second week of August. Watch for updates!

While this camp is not mandatory, I highly recommend that everyone attends if possible—it is a massive opportunity for us to level up our game before the season starts.

Elker Volleyball — I have a quick schedule update for everyone. I’ve made the decision to call an audible and give us this entire week OFF for the July 4th holiday! No weight room, no open gym, and no league matches.

Reflecting on Thursday night, it was clear that our bodies and minds are just a bit fatigued. We didn't play with our usual spark or connection, and that is a surefire sign that it’s time to recharge. Summer is a marathon, and knowing when to hit the reset button is just as important as knowing when to push.

You all have worked so hard over the last three weeks, and you have fully earned this break. Use this unexpected time off to completely rest up, enjoy the holiday with your families, and clear your heads. When we return next week, we are going to channel that refreshed energy into a whole new level of intensity.

Have a fantastic 4th of July, stay active, and come back hungry! 🎆🏐

🏐 Elker Volleyball: Week 3 Training Schedule & Important Adjustments! 🏐

Elker Volleyball Families,

Incredible work last week! We shook off the post-construction rust and completely changed the energy on the court. The dedication to putting bodies on the floor and pursuing every single ball is exactly how champions are built.
We are moving right into Week 3 of Summer Training, and we have a quick logistics adjustment to be aware of due to facility maintenance:

⏰ This Week's Schedule:
Monday, June 22nd: FULL SESSION (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
We have full use of our facilities tomorrow! We will start at 10:00 AM in the weight room, and then head right onto the court until 12:00 PM for open gym.

Wednesday, June 24th: WEIGHT ROOM ONLY (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Note: The school will be waxing the gym floors on Wednesday, so the court will be completely closed.
However, we are NOT taking the day off! We will be in the weight room for a solid, uninterrupted hour for an intense, high-energy strength and conditioning workout.

⚠️ Coach’s Note for Wednesday: Because we will be pushing our physical limits for a full 60 minutes in the weight room without a court transition, please make sure you eat a good breakfast and hydrate heavily on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning!

👟 What to Bring:
Your indoor court shoes, kneepads, and a large water bottle.
As always, arrive by 9:50 AM so we can start exactly on time.

Let's dominate tomorrow morning and set the tone for the week. See you all at 9:50 AM tomorrow!

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🏐 Elker Volleyball: Back in the Gym TOMORROW! 🏐

After a week off due to construction, we are officially **BACK** in our home facilities tomorrow morning! I know the girls are itching to get back to our regular routine, and it's time to pick up right where we left off.
Tomorrow, **Monday, June 15th**, we start week three of our summer grind. Let's shake off the rust and hit the ground running!
⏰ **Schedule:**
* **10:00 AM – 11:00 AM:** Weight Room (Strength, Power & Injury Prevention)
* **11:00 AM – 12:00 PM:** Gym Floor (Open Gym, Skills & Agility)
* *Be there by 9:50 AM so shoes are on and we are ready to move exactly at 10:00 AM!*
💪 **What We Are Working On Tomorrow:**
* **Vertical Power & Plyometrics:** In the weight room, our focus shifts to vertical jump explosive power and mastering soft, stable landings to continue building our injury resilience.
* **Defensive Pursuit & Platform Control:** On the court, we are attacking the "No-Drop" floor policy. We will be running high-tempo defensive tracking drills designed to make sacrificing your body for the ball an absolute reflex.
* **Earning the Next Rep:** Culturally, we are looking for players who talk through chaotic plays and immediately support their teammates after a tough error.
👟 **What to Bring:**
* Court shoes, kneepads, and a full water bottle.
* A focused, high-energy attitude ready to work!
Let's set a massive tone for the rest of the week tomorrow morning. See you all at 9:50 AM!

Hello all! Can I get a head count of who is planning to play tonight? We have a few not going, so I’m worried about having enough to play!

Incredible job by the girls in the gym and the weight room today! The hustle during the transition drills was exactly what we are looking for. We are building the right habits day by day.

We have some important schedule adjustments for next week due to district logistics:

⚠️ **Next Week Schedule Change:**
The High School office will be under construction all of next week.
Because of this, we cannot hold our regular Monday and Wednesday weight room or open gym sessions.

🏐 Thursday Night League (Tomorrow & Next Week):
The ONLY volleyball-related activity next week will be our Thursday night league matches.

Speaking of the league, we play TOMORROW night (Thursday, June 4th)!

Match Times:** 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Arrival Time:** Please be at the facility by 5:30 PM sharp so we can get a proper warmup in and go over our match goals.

Enjoy the evening, rest up, and let's bring that same competitive energy to the court tomorrow night!