Program Goals & Objectives

NEW WAVE MISSION STATEMENT

New WAVE’s mission is to create a place where players have a positive atmosphere and where athletes who want to be better volleyball players have the opportunity to reach their goals. New WAVE is the vehicle that provides that opportunity for players toTake It To The Next Level. We exist to make a positive difference in the lives of our players. Our goal is to develop happy, healthy and confident players and we strive to provide a safe, fun and successful experience for every player. New WAVE strives to Take It To The Next Level each year by:

Establishing an environment where dedicated coaches and supportive parents help young athletes, no matter what their level, realize their full potential in the sport of volleyball.
Setting the standard each year for quality in coaching, training techniques, administration and professional responsibility.
Preparing and then promoting athletes for their next level aspirations for volleyball whether it is to advance in school or playing collegiate volleyball.
Cultivating pride and tradition in New WAVE by creating an atmosphere where players return each year, promote the sport, interact positively in their communities and believe in the New WAVE way.

COACHING/LEARNING PHILOSOPHY

New WAVE employs many coaching and counseling techniques that are designed to effectively accomplish our training goals. In general, these techniques fall into the following main methods:

Instruction – Learning to play volleyball, or any sport, requires the guidance of an experienced coaching staff who can communicate with the players to help them develop their fundamental and advanced skills in the sport.
Repetition – We believe that repetition of skills is necessary to master the sport. Our training techniques look to include every player extensively in each drill to increase the number of touches that they get each practice.
Feedback – We believe that player development is enhanced when coaches interact with the players by providing feedback. This feedback can come in many forms and may include both constructive criticism and positive reinforcement.
Competition – We believe our players must compete. Whether it be to make the program, the team, earn a starting position or simply competing on their team, competition is at the core of what we do. We provide many opportunities to compete in practice and have an extensive tournament schedule for each program. Players must earn their playing time through competition for their spot. Players are given opportunities every day to compete and learn a valuable life skill as well.

OUR GOALS

The first goal is to develop each individual player. This is accomplished in several ways. First, we strive to develop complete volleyball players that are taught all the skills of the sport. Second, we also focus on the development of self-discipline, dedication, and confidence in each athlete, qualities that will assist them as they progress through life.

The second goal is develop our teams. We believe that learning how to function in a positive team environment is one of the most useful life skills a player can develop. We want our teams to compete at a high level relative to their program and have them compete not only in tournament play, but also in the training environment. Teaching our players to compete within a team environment will help them in every phase of their life.

The third goal is to prepare our players for the next level. We excel in preparing those players that have the desire, athletic ability and academic standing to play at the high school and collegiate level. Whatever their goals may be, we know that we will strive every day to help them take it to the next level.