We plan to field teams to attend the USA High Performance Championship. We also plan to field teams to attend the Global Challenge tournament in Europe. The teams going to Europe will consist of players between the ages of 16 and 21. By broadening the age group for these teams, the NCVA intends to give more players the opportunity to compete on an international level. While the NCVA is planning on having the above teams, this could change, based on the number of players attending tryouts in each age group. We plan to have two coaches for each team—one head coach and one assistant. All expenses and a small stipend will be paid to head and assistant coaches.

If you are interested in becoming part of the High Performance program, these are the recommended requirements for head or assistant coaches:

• Good organizational skills.
• Willingness to adapt skill-training philosophy to coincide with that used by USA Volleyball National Teams and the USA High Performance Program.
• Willingness and ability to evaluate talent without bias to an athlete’s previous experience or organizational affiliation.
• At least three years of experience as head coach of a high level high school, club, or college program.
• At minimum, be IMPACT-certified (assistant coach) with a Cap 1 or Cap 2 Level preferred (head coach).
  

• Agreement to submit to a background check.
• Must be available for all scheduled events (see list of events) including all tryout dates, practices as scheduled and the dates of the tournament.
• Agreement to complete a Disclosure and Consent Form.
• Agreement to coach a team selected by the Athlete Selection Committee.
• Agreement to follow all NCVA procedures and policies.
• Willingness to set aside other affiliations in order to provide the players and the program with an unbiased coaching experience.
• Act as a representative of the NCVA and all Northern California Volleyball Clubs, Coaches and Players

If this interests you, please send your resume by mail, fax, or email to the NCVA office. If selected, you will be notified promptly to set up an interview. Coaches will be selected on the basis of how well they will represent the NCVA, what attributes/qualities they have to give to the program and how well they will work with the players. Coaches of the High Performance program are to act professional at all times and represent the NCVA in the best manner possible.

The Persons in this category will be involved in planning and developing the NCVA High Performance Program. These persons should be focused on assuring that the NCVA Region is well represented, and that all athletes within the Region are showcased. The committee will evaluate the process from start to finish. The committee will be involved with player identification, evaluation, and selection, as well as the tryout process for the teams. One may not be a coach and also be on the Steering/Advisory Committee. It is recommended that all coaches attend all Steering Committee meetings with voice but no vote. Scheduled meetings for the Advisory/Steering Committee are following tryouts. This meeting will last for about an hour. At this time, involvement with the NCVA High Performance Program Advisory/Steering Committee are on a volunteer basis.

You can be involved in the Athlete Selection Committee only or be involved in both the Steering Committee and the Athlete Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will be involved in the selection of the teams. The Selection Committee will attend the NCVA High Performance Tryouts. The Selection Committee will follow guidelines set by the Steering Committee regarding team selection. Once teams have been selected, this committee will be disbanded. If you only wish to assist during the tryouts and not be on the committee, please email the NCVA office prior to the tryouts. You will receive a T-shirt and lunch for your help. At this time, involvement with the NCVA High Performance Program Athlete Selection Commitee are on a volunteer basis.