August 2025 - Minuteman Girls Volleyball Preseason

Dear Prospective Volleyball Players and Families,

I hope you’re enjoying your summer and finding time to stay active. We are aiming to build something special this year! We plan to have three teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Frosh. To make that a reality, we need athletes who are focused, consistent, willing to put in the work, and ready to be COMPETITIVE while having FUN!

Preseason Training Schedule
Dates: Monday, August 18th – Friday, August 22nd | Location: Minuteman Gymnasium
Time: 9am - 3pm

Preseason will consist of two full sessions each day, and all athletes are expected to attend the entire day. This is a critical time for team building, evaluation, and preparation for the season. There will be a midday lunch break, so athletes must bring a full lunch, snacks, fruit, and plenty of water each day to stay fueled and focused. This should not be the first time you’ve been active all summer. Please begin light workouts or conditioning at home to be ready to perform and compete.

This week will focus on both basic and advanced volleyball skills — passing, hitting, serving, digging, out-of-system play, rotations, volleyball rules, and team systems — along with conditioning, strength training, team bonding, and building our culture. We will conclude our preseason with a Preseason Jamboree (Away) on Saturday, August 23rd, where we’ll compete against other schools and showcase everything we’ve developed during the week to help finalize teams.

Participation Requirements
All athletes need a recent (within one year) physical to participate in high school sports. Students must submit a copy of the physical. The permission form signed by your parent/guardian is also required before athletes are allowed to participate — YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION, THE CONCUSSION TEST, AND SUBMIT A RECENT PHYSICAL ASAP!

Expectations & Commitment
Although Minuteman offers a no-cut policy, this rule does not mean that all athletes are entitled to participate in every game or competition during the season. This is a volleyball program with the potential for three teams at three different levels – not an intramural or town league. We represent our school with pride and are committed to growing this amazing program year after year. Each team will have its own game schedule and expectations.

All athletes are expected to attend all practices and games. Work and/or co-op are not valid excuses to miss either. Please make a clear decision before the start of the season. Reach out to me first if you have any questions or concerns. Communication is KEY! — reach out to me if you have any concerns or need help making a decision.

What to Bring Each Day

• Knee pads, court shoes and running shoes
• Arm sleeves (optional but encouraged)
• Athletic wear (breathable and comfortable)
• Water bottle, fruits/snacks for breaks and Full lunch
• Positive attitude & team-first mindset

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me directly at coachromanvolleyball@gmail.com I’m happy to answer questions or help with any issues leading up to the start of preseason. I’m looking forward to a strong, focused, and exciting start to the 2025 volleyball season. Let’s set the tone early and build something special.

Sincerely,
Coach Roman
Varsity Head Coach, Minuteman Girls Volleyball Program