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Hello Vipers!
 Welcome to the Viper Newsletter! This is the third month we are sending it out to everyone, including all the Viper players. We hope to keep you updated and informed about the exciting world of Viper Volleyball. If you want us to add an email address (grandma, aunt, or friend) please reply to this message or hit subscribe me.
 The Volleyball Festival is just around the corner and our teams are psyched! All of our travel teams will be attending the Opening Ceremonies and beginning play on June 28th. With all our travel teams (except the 13-Elite team) going to Festival, we decided it would be fun to have a Viper Twitter account where our coaches can post what's happening with their team - match times & results and any fun highlights. Please check out our Twitter account so you can track Viper Fun in Phoenix! See more below...
The Viper Banquet is Thursday, June 18th. We are having it at the Wilson Creek Winery again but this year we are doing a club potluck so we can all share in good food along with the fun. Your team mom or coach should provide you with details about your potluck item. The fun activities will include honoring our seniors, teams, and a few surprises! See more below...
 Our Summer Camp information has been posted and we look forward to a great summer learning how to get even better at volleyball before the upcoming school season. Our camps will be challenging, fun and give you the opportunity to focus on specific areas of improvement. See more below...
Keep up the good work Vipers!
See you in the gym,
Dana, Rochelle and Ed
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Fall Training
For 6th-12th graders Continuing Training ages 12-14
Days: Tuesday 5:00-7:00pm
Monthly fee: $130
Start date: August 4th, 2009
* note that kids are put into specific training classes by level
Elite & Advanced Training ages 12-14
Days: Monday & Wednesday 6:00-7:30
Monthly fee: $149
Start date: August 3rd, 2009
* note that kids are put into specific training classes by level
Setter Training ages 12-14 & 15-18 (all levels)
Day: Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm for 14 and younger, start date August 5th, monthly fee: $65
Day: Wednesday 7:30-9:00pm for 15 and older, start date September 2nd, monthly fee: $75
* note, this will occur every Tuesday unless notified, from start date thru October 28th
Attacker Training ages 12-14 & 15-18 (all levels)
Day: Monday 7:30-8:30pm for 14 and younger, start date August 3rd, monthly fee: $35
Day: Monday 7:30-9:00pm for 15 and older, start date August 31st, monthly fee: $40
* note this will occur every other Monday unless notified, from start date thru the end of October
* specific days: Aug 31, Sept 14 & 28 and Oct 12, 26 (14 & younger add Aug 3, 17)
Libero Training ages 12-14 & 15-18 (all levels)
Day: Monday 7:30-8:30pm for 14 and younger, start date August 10th, monthly fee: $35
Day: Monday 7:30-9:00pm for 15 and older, start date September 7th, monthly fee: $40
* note this will occur every other Monday unless notified, from start date thru the end of October
* specific days: Sept 7 & 21, and Oct 5, 19 and 26 (both), (14 and younger add Aug 10, 24)
Clinic Classes - Beginning & Intermediate (ongoing)
7-10yrs beginning: Monday 5pm9-12yrs beginning: Monday 6pm, Tuesday 5pm
9-12yrs intermediate: Wednesday 5pm, Thursday 6pm13-14yrs beginning: Friday 6pm
13-14yrs intermediate: Tuesday 6pm* Classes are one hour/week
* Class schedules subject to change, please confirm when you signup
* Monthly class fee is $65
NEW High School Clinic ClassAges: 14-18yrs (must be in High School) Who: Girls of all levels Day: Thursday 4:30pm-6pm (1.5 hours, 1x/week)
Dates: August 27-November 26, 2009Monthly fee: $100
To Sign up, please visit us at Rancho Sports Center or call Rochelle Short at 951-265-4695
* Final note, these schedules are subject to change so please confirm their days and times when you sign up.
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GOOD LUCK Temecula Volleyball ClubFestival & End of Year News
That's right, it's the end of the season. We wanted to wish all our players good luck
at the end of the year tournament! We have really enjoyed having you as part of our Viper family and we are already looking forward to next year. In the mean time, have a great summer and good luck in the fall with a new school year and a new volleyball team. Please keep us updated on what's going on and feel free to drop by and say hello too! In the fall, our coaches will be out supporting our kids at High School matches and training our 14 and younger kids in Fall Training. Wherever you are, we'll see you there!
Don't forget we have a twitter account for Festival to keep you updated on our teams and how they're doing. We will most likely keep this twitter account for Viper year round so be sure to check back in for fun updates!
Viper Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/vipervbc
or click on the twitter logo above
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Viper Banquet
Thursday, June 18th, 5pm
We would like to invite all Viper members to the Wilison Creek Winery for our end of the year Banquet. We are getting together to celebrate a great season, our seniors, our teams and much more. The Viper Banquet will be a pot luck this year, so make sure to talk with your coach or team mom about what you're supposed to bring to share! 16's and 15's have main dishes, 14's and 13's have
side dishes, 18's 17's and 12's have water and dessert.
IT'S PARTY TIME!!!
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VIPER INTRODUCES
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Temecula Volleyball Club will have a boys volleyball program for the 2009-2010 season. We are going to field a 12/14s, 16s and 18s team. Please help us get the word out by letting your friends who may be interested know about this opportunity. Viper is hosting a Boy's Volleyball Camp this summer to help build interest in the Temecula and Murrieta areas, so please send your brother or son and some of their friends! BOYS All-Skills Volleyball Camp Dates: July 13-16th (Monday-Thursday) Times: 9-1pm (5th-8th grade) & 5pm-9pm (9th-12th grade) Cost: $129 Where: Rancho Sports Center Limited to 48 players  With
both the Indoor USA Men's National Volleyball team and the Men's Beach
USA National Volleyball team of Roger & Dalhauser winning Gold Medals in the Beijing Olympics, volleyball is perhaps the premier
California sport. Most boys & even men find that once they play
volleyball, they
only want to play volleyball. Yes, it's that fun! Imagine yourself
going up for a big spike or block and pumping your fist in the air! TELL YOUR BOY "FRIENDS" ABOUT THIS!!! |
SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMPS!!!
 Summer is almost here and it's time to get ready for some fun and challenging summer camps! We offer all different camps for different ages, levels and focuses. We hope to see you in the gym this summer!
All-Skills Camp
Who: Beginners-Intermediate-EliteDates: July 7-10 and/or July 20-23: (Tuesday-Friday)
Times: 9am-4:30pm, lunch break from 12:30-2:00 Cost: $289
Ages: 10-18 (campers will be broken up by ability)
Limited to 48 players Viper All-skills camps are designed to give the beginner and intermediate players the opportunity to learn the game's fundamentals, practice all the techniques and understand the positions and movements. Elite players will work on improving their technique and knowledge of each position. Campers will be broken up by ability! FIT Training CampDates: July 7-10 and/or July 20-23 Cost: $50 During these two weeks, Postural Solutions will be partnering with Viper Volleyball to offer a FIT training element after the all-skills volleyball camp. F.I.T. (Functional Integrated Training) refers to an innovative training method emphasizing proper musculoskeletal function attained through ideal alignment of the human body. These postural alignment exercises, strategically paired with a specialized strengthening program, greatly minimize the risk of injury while conditioning the body to reach its maximum potential. DB Elite and Youth Setting Camp  Date: July 13-16th (Monday-Thursday) Youth Time: 8am-11am (10-14 years) Elite Time: 5pm-8pm (15-18 years) Cost: $159 Limited to 36 playersDana Burkholder setting camp is designed to give setters the fundamentals that make great setters. Technique, movement, attitudes and enthusiasm will be the focus of this camp. You will be challenged to improve your athleticism, leadership and understanding of the position.
DB All-Out DEFENSE Camp Date: July 13-16th (Monday-Thursday) Times: 12pm-3pm Cost: $159 Ages: 12-18 (campers will be broken up by age and ability) Limited to 48 players Defense is all about attitude and discipline. If you want to be a great defender, come to the DB all-out DEFENSE camp where you will be challenged to pick up your game! Defense is all about speed, movement and body positions and you will learn how to put yourself in a position to dig every ball. You will also learn how to have the ready & concentrated mind-set that makes great plays. BOYS All-Skills Camp Date: July 13-16th (Monday-Thursday) Youth Times: 9-1pm (5th-8th grade) Elite Times: 5-9pm (9th-12th grade) Cost: $129 Limited to 48 players  With both the Indoor USA Men's National Volleyball team and the Men's Beach USA National Volleyball team of Roger & Dalhauser winning Gold Medals in the Beijing Olympics, volleyball is perhaps the premier California sport. Most boys & even men find that once they play volleyball, they only want to play volleyball. Yes, it's that fun! Imagine yourself going up for a big spike or block and pumping your fist in the air! Get Ready for High School Who: 9th-12th graders (including incoming freshman)Date: July 20-23rd (Monday-Thursday)Time: 5pm-9pm Cost: $159Limited to 48 players Do you want to play volleyball in high school? This is the place to start! This camp will get you prepared for your high school tryouts by teaching you how to improve your fundamentals like serving, passing and attacking. Register at Rancho Sports Center
Registration forms will be at the front desk. If you have any questions, please email Dana at dana@danaburkholder.com or Rochelle at rshort@vipervolleyball.org |
NEW College Commitments!
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Erin Roberts - Palomar Junior College
From Coach Angie - "As a co-captain, Erin brought a lot of talent and life to our team
this season. She was aggressive at the net and could hit deep corners,
making her a key player in both the middle and opposite.
Unfortunately, she tore her ACL in the middle of the season and had to
take a break. However, she did not let it get her down."
"Erin still
showed up to every practice with a smile on her face and enthusiasm for
her teammates. She was a delight to have around, always cheering and
keeping everyone pumped up. Thank you, Erin for sticking with the team
and being a great leader. Good luck with your surgery... heal quick!
Best of luck at Palomar!"
From coach Dana - "Erin
is a long-time Viper member and one of our most enthusiastic players.
She brings her fun attitude to everything she does, even when she's
injured. Though Erin has been hurt for half of the season she has
continued to come to practices and support her team and help coach.
Thanks Erin for all your support. We wish you the best at Palomar!"
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Caroline Chick - UCLA
From Caroline - I picked UCLA because for one, it's UCLA, and because it's really a
great school. They have every fun thing and scholarly thing imaginable,
and I'm excited to go to a huge school--it'll be new for me. I'm going to start out studying sociology. I'm really excited to decorate my dorm
room! I'm not playing on UCLA's volleyball team, but as soon as I see a sign-up sheet for intramural volleyball, I'll be writing my name down so fast it'll be scary.
From coach Dana - "This
was Caroline's first year with us and she really did a terrific job of
leading her team as libero this season. Though she had opportunities to
play in college, she decided to put her academic pursuits at the top of
the list and is heading to UCLA. She is going to wow the teachers there
with her work ethic and beautiful voice. Good luck Chick!"
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Natalie Cadmus - Riverside Community College
 From Coach Angie - "It is no question why her nickname is "Sparky." Natalie brings high
energy and spark to the floor every time she steps on the court. Her
fire and enthusiasm is contagious to everyone around her."
"Natalie is a
very smart player and I know she will be a key addition at Riverside
Community College! Go Natalie! We will miss you at Viper! Keep smashing
those slides and 3s!"
From coach Dana - "Natalie
is a great competitor and always wants to make the play when the game
is on the line. She has brought 100% to every practice since she started
with Viper years ago. We know she will succeed at Riverside Community
College and be an impact player and person. Good luck Natalie!"
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Jaclyn Fields - Palomar Junior College
 Jaclyn has played many years with Temecula Volleyball Club. She improved so much this season and showed her incredible commitment and
teamwork this year. Jaclyn is a small but talented player and though
she had scholarship opportunities out of state, she decided to stay
close to home and go to Palomar. She will be a big asset to their
program and bring not only great volleyball skills but a great attitude and committment. Jaclyn played 4 years for Murrieta Valley H.S. and was First Team All-League her senior year. Congrats Jaclyn!
From Jaclyn Fields
I decided on Palomar Community College because it is a good
school and will help me get done with my general education so I can
transfer to a four year. I am most excited about meeting a whole bunch of new people and trying out for the volleyball team
From coach Dana - "Jaclyn has grown so much this year and has
really shown a tremendous commitment to herself and teammates. Though
she had opportunities to continue playing outside California, she
decided that close to home is where her heart is and I respect Jaclyn for making the right decisions for herself. Her commitment and love of the game will add a lot to the team at Palomar Jr. College. Good luck Jaclyn!"
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Carissa Yaminishi - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo!
 Carissa has only been with Temecula Volleyball Club for 1 year but she has been playing volleyball for a long time. She is both a setter and defensive specialist and has excelled in both positions. Not only is she a great volleyball player, but she is committed to her school work and is a member of the National Honor Society. Though she had scholarship opportunities, she decided to stay in California. She does not plan to play in college, but you never know!
 Some of Carissa's Volleyball Achievements:
2008 1st Team CIF 2008 2nd Team All
League (Coastal South League)
2008 North County Times Ace Average
Leader Top 20
2008 Team MVP
2008 North County Times High School
Assist Leader in San Diego 2008 Only Junior to play on Karolyn Kirby's Coast
Mizuno 18-1's Team
2008, 2007, 2006 Varsity Captain & 2005 Junior
Varsity Captain - CCA
2007 2nd Team All CIF, Varsity Team MVP and Most
Inspirational- CCA
From Coach Dana -
"Carissa has been a great addition to our team this year. She brings so much passion to the court and is a great team player. So many times this season she came onto the court and made an immediate impact with her deadly serves and quick feet! Carissa also understands the importance of communication and leadership and I know she will succeed at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and beyond. Good luck Carissa!"
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Vipers on the Beach!
What? Vipers on the Beach? Yup, that's the way we do it! Many of our young players are going to the beach on the weekends to compete and play on the sand, and this is going to be the new NEWS update for our beach kids. Please send Dana photos and stories from your beach play this summer!
Julia, Chelsea, Sarah and Lacey
from the 12-Elite team played in their first tournament! Maddy competed
in her 2nd tournament and all these girls are off to a great start this summer both learning
how to play and having fun!
Brooke Short, Devyn Prichard, Rebecca
Thebeau and Rylee Kiger
from 13-Elite played last weekend and took their game to the Sand!!
Annika and Amanda from 14-Elite also played in their first tournament, tying for 3rd in the CBVA Newport tournament.
Morgan and Courtney played in the Mission Beach and Ocean Beach tournaments together and lost in the 2nd round of playoffs each time.
Taylor Johnson played in a number of tournaments:
May 10 - took first place in the Gold Medal AAU/USA Volleyball Southern Pacific Championship May
24 - took 4th place in the adult A rated tournament - they beat 3 team made up of college players and other made up of adults! Great job!
May 31 - got the 2nd place silver medal at the AAU/USA Volleyball Southern Championship Highlight - Taylor was asked to be on the High Performance Beach Volleyball team competing this summer for USA Volleyball (but declined due to scheduling).
Dana Backlund from the 16-Elite team earned her AA the last weekend in
May with partner Sarah. Dana also played in a AA tournament with coach Dana. The competition was stiff and without any practice they lost all three matches. It sure was fun though and the beach was beautiful!
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"FIT" Congratulations!
 "We want to congratulate
the entire FIT group from Viper Volleyball as they completed their 2nd
year training with PSI. Great work again girls! Remember, it is not
the activity that might cause you pain, it is the body you take into
that activity. So be sure to do your exercises on a regular basis. We train smart so we can play hard!."FIT Training this summer: FIT Training CampDates: July 7-10 and/or July 20-23 Cost: $50 During
these two weeks, Postural Solutions will be partnering with Viper
Volleyball to offer a FIT training element after the All-Skills Volleyball Camp. FIT Course - Wednesday & Saturday TrainingDates: every Saturday at 8amCost: $5/workoutDirections: click hereWhat to do: For those of you Viper athletes eager to stay in shape during the summer, PSI will be running workouts at the FIT Course at Great Oak High School. Meet us at the back of Great Oak H.S. on Saturdays at 8am to get stronger and faster this summer! Please bring water and a yoga-like mat since the grass is sometimes wet!
For more info go to: www.posturalsolutions.com or call Jeff or Adam at 951-526-2113. |
VIPER INSPIRATION
It's not that I'm so smart,
it's just that I stay with problems longer.
Albert Einstein
The answer is within the question --->
The solution is within the problem ---> PROBLEM
SOLUTION
 
We are faced with "problems" on the volleyball court in practice everyday. What does that really mean? We (each member of the team and the coach) have been challenged to find the answer, even if it is one that requires great effort and determination.
Now that's fun!
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Player Spotlight
Kelsy Yunker
by Angie Erdmann
 Miss. Kelsy Yunker is a Senior, Co-Captain on 18-Angie, and has demonstrated
excellence on and off the volleyball court. As a club, we would like to
recognize her as a Viper Volleyball "Athlete in the Spotlight" for the
month of June.
Kelsy has
been a Varsity stand out for her four years at Paloma Valley High
School and has great goals for an even brighter future. I had the honor
of having an exclusive interview with Kelsy and here is what she had to
say:
AE: How old are you?
KY: I am 17. I turn 18 on Monday!(June 8th) Then I graduate on Saturday!
AE: What position do you play?
KY: Outside Hitter
AE: How long have you been in the Viper program?
KY: 4 years
AE: How long have you been playing volleyball?
KY: 5 years. Since 8th grade.
AE: What are your plans for next year?
KY: I hope to play volleyball somewhere. Simpson University in Redding, CA is my #1 choice. I am starting to apply for grants.
AE: What made you decide to start playing volleyball?
KY:
I played softball my whole life. I was a pitcher. When I found out the
middle school was starting a program I thought, 'Oh, I should try that,
so I did, and fell in love with it. Then, I quit softball,' she laughs.
AE: What do you do to get prepared for a match?
KY:
Well, the night before a match(I learned this from Rochelle) I picture
myself doing ten perfect passes and ten different hits. In the morning,
I try not to be too nervous, but get motivated by motivating the team.
That gets me fired up.
AE: There are a lot of ups and downs during a volleyball match. What do you do/think to stay positive?
KY:
Hmmm... what do I do? I think to myself, 'It's fine, it's okay.' I also
make sure to give atleast one person a high five and make sure I stay
in my captain role of being positive. I cheer on my team, saying,
'let's side out.'
AE: Who is your favorite music artist?
KY: I don't really have one.
AE: Okay, well what kind of music gets you pumped up for a match?
KY: Upbeat Hip Hop or Techno.
AE: What is your favorite food? Favorite Restaurant?
KY: Manicotti. And Johnny Carinos. The Lemon Chicken is delicious... I love Lemon Chicken.
AE: What are your plans for the future?
KY:
To go to college, #1, hopefully get into Physical Therapy/Athletic
Training, work for a long time, and then 'maybe get married and have a
family. But not for a longggg time,' she laughs.
AE: What do you want to do for a career?
KY:
My goal is to be a Physical Therapist, have my own practice, then open
up a gym inside. I wanted to do Personal Training in there too, but I
don't know if I will have time so, I will just have to hire people to
do it for me.
AE: What is the biggest goal you have accomplished that you are most proud of?
KY:
Making the Varsity team all four years in high school, working my way
up to being a team captain and then executing that role.
AE: What is your dream?
KY: I dream of playing with the Olympic Team.
AE: Who is one person you really admire and why? Who is your hero?
KY:
My Mom. Even through the hardest times in our lives she's always
supportive and she's always been there for us. She has always been
there for me. She can always make me laugh and smile.
AE: Any advice you want to give to the younger Viper Volleyball girls?
KY: Start the recruiting process early. Don't procrastinate. Stay positive and stay true to yourself.
AE: What do you mean stay true to yourself?
KY: Don't let anyone tell you who you should be or what they want you to be.
Thank
you, Kelsy!
On behalf of the Viper Volleyball Club Program
we wish you
the best of luck in the future!!!
You are going to continue to
move mountains!
Remember... 'It's the climb!'
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SUBMIT YOUR NEWS!
Are you an artist? Do you play an instrument? Are you doing something fun, educational or in your community that we should know about and share with our Viper Family? If so, please email Dana with the story, photos and information and we will include one story every month in the upcoming "Viper Family" section.
We don't know unless you tell us!
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Lost 'n' Found
Temecula Volleyball Club's lost and found is in Coach Dana Burkholder's office. If you have lost anything, it is most likely there. Please ask Dana or Rochelle for help at the gym if you think you've lost something. Items are only kept for 1 month unless they are a Viper issued.
If you find something, please leave it at the top of the stairs in front of Dana's door so she can add it to the growing pile!
Put your NAME on it!
To keep from losing your Viper clothes and gear, please put YOUR NAME on all you gear!
Keep it Clean - Trash & Recycle 
Coaches, players and parents please help us to keep our great facility clean & environmentally friendly. We encourage you to take HOME all your plastic bottles to ensure they get recycled. Do not leave them at Rancho unless a recycling team collects them from you at practice.
We have had a problem with a lot of trash the past few weeks and would like to remind you to check your area for any trash. Even if it's not yours, pick it up and throw in a nearby bin.
Let's all MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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Taylor Johnson
wins Gold
w/ partner Mikela
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Kerry Walsh
signs a ball for Cassidy Wilson
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18 Dana/Kelly/Steve
Chill'n on the court!
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Special Thank You to the Nunley's for all the great photos!
If you have fun photos, please email them to your coach for consideration!
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