Official weblog, with news of new plans, events and glimpses of life inside VTS.
Christmas Newsletter
Jim Stone - Tuesday, December 20, 2011
New Website is Up and Running
We are very happy that our new website is operational. There are new programs to go with our Silver and Gold memberships. In a nutshell, we want to make our site flexible enough to meet your needs. Along with the video library, we are offering an Interactive level that will allow coaches to interact with VTS staff. This could include instructional webinars, practice or match analysis, discussion of teaching methodology, etc. Generally, you can select the needs of your club coaches and we will develop a program to meet those needs.
Our Custom Level will allow the coach to create a user package to meet the needs of their team or program. There is not a specific cost for this level, as it will depend on the services provided. This could include, but not be limited to, developing folders for their team or club, VTS doing statistical analysis of their team, skill analysis of team members, opponent scout video, etc. On the VTS site there is an area for you to write a brief description of your needs. We will get together, work out a package, then provide a cost estimate.
Feel free to call VTS if you have questions.
On a different note, tied into the new website, we will be bringing all records and methods of payment inside the VTS site. We hope this happens in a seamless manner, but there might be some glitches as I get up to speed on the new system. If at any time, you need information on your membership status, let me know.
AVCA Convention
Had a wonderful time in San Antonio. Of course, when in Texas, you eat waaay too much beef. The experience at Fogo de Chao was memorable. Thanks for all who stopped by the VTS booth. Lots of new faces stopped by and were very interested in getting involved with VTS. It was also really nice to meet current members of the site. It's always nice to put a name (or in the case of Dartfish TV, an e-mail) with a face. There was great feedback on the site and what we are doing.
Jim Miret and I did a presentation on skill development. This was video based and I'll put the video up on the site in the upcoming days. I just need to do a voice over so you can hear what was being emphasized on the video.
Upcoming Video
In the upcoming days, I'll be editing some great instructional video on setting done by Laura Davis Johnson, former AVCA National Player of the Year and member of the USA National Team. Laura worked with the young setters at Front Range for a couple weeks. There was some great work done by the young players and they improved significantly in the time that Laura spent with them. Laura worked with the players a lot on efficient footwork patterns and, of course, lots and lots of reps. Laura pays great attention to detail and I'm sure you'll find some great teaching keys in the videos.
Happy Holidays from VTS
I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. I'll be at the Olympic Training Center from the 26th thru 30th working with the Youth players at the Holiday Camp. There are not enough times where good players can get together to work together and compete against one another in a practice atmosphere. In the perfect world, these opportunities would be offered throughout the year for the top players. If anyone is in the area, feel free to stop by the OTC and we might put you to work.
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