Club News

Please help us recognize our new 2020-2021 Player Council Members! Player Council is a player-based leadership group that meets once a month from December to August and develops leadership skills, gives back to the club/community and gives feedback on how to improve the player experience at Cobb Atlanta.

Mary-Claire Rimmer - 12-PRE 1 Paige

Samantha Karel - 13-1 Trina

Ady Grace Miller- 13-2 Raven

Ansley Harpin - 13-ATL 1 Jola

Victoria Hartill - 13-ATL 2 Kat

Sarah O'Connor - 13-ATL 2 Kat

Amber Kay Gordon - 13-ATL 2 Kat

Cydney Burnett - 14-1 Kelsey

Charlotte May - 14-1 Kelsey

Aila McLean - 14-2 ATL Rob

Sarah Ann Mathies - 14-2 Kylah

Aletta Haff - 14-2 Kylah

Brooke Shafer - 14-3 Amanda

Grace Hainje - 14-PRE 1 Ally

Alexis Stubbs - 15-1 Trina

Norah Harmon - 15-1 Trina

Ryan Pope - 15-2 Rachael

Anabell Gordon - 15-ATL 1 Stuart

Ryan Lacey - 15-ATL 2 Emily

Eileen Grouchnikov - 15-ATL 2 Emily

Lauren Fitzgerald - 15-PRE 1 Kristin

Madison Kuykendall - 15-PRE 1 Kristin

Destiny Lee - 15-PRE 2 Brian/Debbie

Alessandra Sierra - 16-1 Jessica

Ryli Dancy - 16-1 Jessica

Farren Phillips - 16-1 Jessica

Madison Kutschke - 16-1 Jessica

Reilly Marty - 16-2 Celeste

Olivia McCord - 16-ATL 1 Lisa

Madison Collins - 17-1 Alex

Khemille Brown - 17-2 Scott

Raegan Churi - 17-ATL 1 Jessica

Maahi Parikh - 17-ATL 1 Jessica

Daly Miller - 17-ATL 1 Jessica

Nia Duckett - 18-ATL 1 Amy

Congratulations, and welcome to Cobb Atlanta for the 2020-2021 Season!

We are very excited to kick off our season and see you all at Commitment Night on Friday, November 13th.   Since Commitment Night will look different this year, we appreciate your patience as we go through the night.  

Commitment Night is the first time our teams are entirely together, and while we have to do it COVID-19 Style this year, we hope it’s still an excellent event for you and your player.   The purpose of Commitment Night is to welcome your player and family to CAJ for the season, start our uniform ordering process, and take care of 95% of our administrative items.  We know it’s a lot, and we promise to be there to guide you through it.  Teams will also select their uniform numbers at Commitment Night. The details of this year’s commitment night are in this email. 

Information regarding our administrative forms will be sent Thursday AM.

Date/Time:

Friday, November 13th

Cobb Atlanta Volleyball 

1880 West Oak Parkway #218

Marietta, GA 30062

Team arrival times are at the bottom of this email.

Just a reminder that we have plenty of parking in the back of the building.

What to Expect:

Our 2020-2021 commitment night will look different than in the past!

We have designed this experience so all attendees can effectively practice social distancing while still experiencing the night's excitement. Each team is assigned a designated time. Punctuality is crucial to allow ample time to complete all necessary forms and tasks within your team’s time slot. Late arrival will result in the teams after yours starting late, so again please be courteous to your fellow Cobb Atlanta families and coaches by arriving on time! You will enter the front of the building and exit out of the back. We recommend having your player wear clothing that will allow a T-shirt to slip over for player headshots. Before you enter the building, our staff will complete temperature checks, and you will fill out our COVID-19 survey. Finally, we ask that you and your player put on a mask before entry!

Once you enter the building, you will follow a path that will take you to multiple stations throughout Court 1, Court 2, and Court 3 before you exit out the back of Court 3.    Be sure to check out our numerous photo stations throughout the gym as you make your way through.

COURT # 1

• You will enter into Court # 1, where you will pick up your CAJ SWAG bag and a commitment shirt.

  • In the SWAG bag will be a folder with information for commitment night and about Cobb Atlanta in general. All other documents will be accessed virtually.

• Commitment Night t-shirt sizes are comparable to a standard t-shirt. 

• Players will be directed into our bathroom so they can change into their commitment night shirt.

• Uniform Try-On

  • If you are a returning player, we recommend trying on your uniform from previous years to get an idea of what size you need. We will provide measuring tapes and a size chart for reference in your SWAG bag and folder. 

  • The only apparel piece that will be available for physical try on is the court shoes. A Mizuno rep will be present for assistance. 

  • We will have the jerseys hanging up on a wall based on size and height. Please have your player stand next to the jerseys size reference and refer to the apparel size guide in your folder.

  • We will have the pants and jackets hanging up on the bleachers, while spandex, socks, and knee pads will be displayed. There will be a volunteer there that can help compare sizes and ensure products are disinfected if they need to be touched.

COURT # 2

• You will enter into Court #2  where players will get in line to take an individual headshot for their Player Profile wearing their commitment night shirt.   While waiting in line, make sure they take some fun photos at the photo station.  Parents will continue to Court # 3.

• Player Council: Have your player stop by the Player Council Table and learn what it's all about.   Also, please participate in our first FUNDRAISER for the Player Council this year.   Player Council is now its own 501 (3) C, and funds raised will go towards their annual goals!

  • Squares Fundraiser for CAJ PC!

    • Squares are $10 each. 

    • Buy a square for Arkansas vs. Florida!

    • Cash, Check, or VENMO accepted!

      • Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th quarter winning squares.

COURT # 3

• Court # 3 is where we will have multiple tables set up for parents & players to stop.

  • Notary Table: Stop here if you need a notary seal on your medical release form or to turn it in if it was incomplete. Your coach will have your form if it needs a notary, or it is incomplete.

  • Payment Table:  All players must pay their first payment in person on commitment night.  After Commitment Night, parents can use auto-pay or pay at the gym each month.    Credit Cards, Cash, and Checks are accepted.   There will be separate lines for Cash/Check and Credit Cards.   If you pay with Check, please make sure your player’s name and team name are in the memo line. Quick Tip:  The check line will go faster than the credit card line.

  • The CAJ SPORTS pop-up shop will be in Court # 3. We ask that you use the SWAG bag for any goodies you buy!   

• 18 SARAH - 4:00 PM

• Click here to access all online forms.   Please fill them out before Commitment night if possible, and by Monday 11/15 at the latest.

With the new process, we wanted to make sure you have as much detail as possible.  We look forward to seeing you on Friday! 

Thank you,

For 15s & up, Orientation and Fitness Evals will be in one session. 

Orientation and Fitness Evaluations are this Saturday, November 14th at Cobb Atlanta Volleyball. 

ORIENTATION INFORMATION

We are only allowing one parent per player. Please bring a chair and dress according to the weather because the meeting will start outside in the back of the CAJ. Please park in the front and walk to the back of the building.

The purpose of orientation is to get a detailed description of everything that will happen during your club season. We will talk about hotels, tournaments, team chemistry, expectations, and more!

After the meeting outside, your team will be directed into the building for your team meeting. We will have assigned areas for each team, please look for your coach or a sign with your team name. Before you enter the building, your temperature will be taken. Following that, you will be asked to scan a QR code for a short survey. Finally, we ask that you and your player put on a mask before entry!

FITNESS EVALUATIONS

Each season, players are evaluated on the following 6 exercises and have opportunities throughout the season to retest to improve their previous "score". The first fitness evaluation is a base-line. Please show up promptly at your assigned time.

Vertical Jump

Broad Jump

T-Drill

Touch 6

Pushups

Box Test

Each of these exercises tests a different aspect of a player's fitness level. Because of the fitness assessments, fitness instructors and players have baseline data and a more complete understanding of each player's strengths and areas that they can improve. There will be opportunities for players to retest every 6 weeks to see the growth and improvement they have made. These dates will be listed on the calendar and will not be mandatory, but it is a great chance to see a player's progression throughout the season. 

In the fitness area, there are "Fitness Level Boards" where players may achieve different levels based on their scores on the above 6 tests. These levels are designed to not only recognize athletic achievements but to help each player stay motivated throughout the season during fitness sessions and to complete the mandatory take-home fitness each week. To make an "overall level" a player must achieve levels in several of the individual categories. 

Full Season Dress Code:

Athletic/Running shorts

Tennis shoes

T-Shirt

No spandex

**If you have any questions please email Kelsey Bennett our Fitness Coordinator kelseybennett@cobbatlanta.com

CAJ Phase 4- Return to Training

Setup

• Completed during Phase 1
• Balls/Carts - carts and balls sanitized between every session. All contaminated volleyballs will be placed at the side of the fitness area. All clean volleyballs can be found in our storage room.
• Check-in area set up with staff, Infrared Thermometers, and Check-in Sheet
  • Activities Provided
  • Small-Group Clinics & Camps
  • Large-Group Clinics & Camps
  • Fitness
  • Jump Training
  • Strength Training
  • Court Rentals
  • Tournaments
  • Tryouts
• Coaches do not touch players
• CAJ Staff are required to wear a mask - masks will be provided if needed.   

Athlete Entry Procedures

• Athletes will arrive and enter through the front door 10-15 minutes before the posted time. 
  • For group activities over 15 players, there will be two check-in lines: 
  • Unpaid players will enter through the right door and proceed to the front window to pay
  • All paid players will enter through the left door and check-in at the table in the lobby
• Please follow all directional signage, guiding ropes, and floor stickers
• If the front doors are closed, please wait to enter until a staff member props open the doors. When the doors are closed, this is a sign that the staff is not ready for players to enter the building.
• Only one guardian may enter the building to assist with check-in. No spectators will be allowed unless otherwise stated. After assisting your player with check in, please exit through door four to the right of the front lobby doors (directional signs will be in place).
• Once checked in, sanitize hands and proceed directly to the assigned court.
• All non-necessary items will be left in the car
• It is suggested that players wear long sleeves
  • Optional:  Players can wear gloves to protect themselves from touching any volleyball or a mask during play. 
• A Staff Person will check-in players at the table directly inside the front lobby.
• A staff person will wear a mask and will take the athlete’s Temperature with an infrared thermometer
• Staff will check in players using a check-in sheet documenting the following:
• Date, Name, Temp Taken (Y/N) - if no or above 100.4 F athlete must leave, Self Reports Free from Symptoms of Illness, Self Reports Free from Known COVID Contact, Time In, Court Assignment, Staff Responsible, Activity
• Players will check-in using a QR Code on their phone/a parent’s phone
• Sanitize hands before leaving Check-In

During Session Procedures

• Go directly to your assigned court
• If you need to use the restroom during your session, the central bathroom and lobby bathrooms are now open to players to use. 
• The kitchen bathroom on Court 3 is reserved for office staff only. 
• Place all personal belongings and put on any gear in your assigned 6 ft space

Athlete Exit Procedures

• Return all balls to the proper cart at the end of the session
• Exit through the BACK DOOR on your designated court
  • Door 1: Fitness 
  • Door 2: Gym 1
  • Door 3: Gym 2 & 3
  • Door 4: Chiropractor/Athletic Training/ARC Room
• For sessions under 15 players, parents will park in the back lot and let your player find your car.
• For sessions with 15 players or more, we will be releasing players in a carpool style. The first car will pull up to the stairs by Door 3. Staff members will take player names and release players accordingly.
• Sanitize hands before exiting