It's club volleyball season again. Tryouts began today for both Marin clubs. Jasmine has decided not to tryout this year. Along with her dropping out of CYO volleyball this fall, this is probably the end of volleyball. It's been 5 years that either Alicia or Jasmine has been in volleyball.
I clearly recall the 1st club volleyball clinic Alicia attended with Marin Juniors. This was her 8th grade year at KDBS. She had played 2 years with KDBS but not club. Did did OK the 1st clinic. They spent a significant amount of time on the basics which she picked up quickly. Then they had her hit from the outside hitter position. Behold, she performed scissor kick right before hitting the ball. Caring spent a little bit of time trying to get her to stop the kicks which takes energy away from the hit. She went on to attend a 2nd clinic before try outs.
She was so nervous a her 1st try outs. Most of the girls knew each other from CYO except for Alicia. One of her KDBS classmates, Michaela also tried out. Alicia was sitting on pens and needles waiting for the call. She did well enough to be invited to play on the White team (3rd team). She was happy to make a team but wanted on the Green team (2nd). She accepted. The next day, she was invited to play on the Green team with Cherlyn and Earle.
That year, was the beginning of a 4 year volleyball career for her. She played high school and club. She had the benefit of playing with Marin Juniors and Absolute VC. I tried to see as many of her matches as I was able. I provided our tents,benches, tables, blankets,and chairs.
With Jasmine not playing this year, I am up in the air with my reffing. Club season is long with full weekends consumed by the tournaments. I used to love talking with Alicia and Jasmine abut some of the things I saw on the court. Jasmine really was not interested but Alicia was. What to do?
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