Mission Statement:
Houston Attackers Volleyball Club (HAVC) is a youth organization whose goal is to enhance the lives of young women by providing first class training, team commitment and dedication in a competitive environment. Our objective is to develop a state of the art program the produces first class athletes/students striving to reach the highest level that can be attained. HAVC offers a positive and fun atmosphere while providing quality training.
Commitment:
Participating in the HAVC program requires a commitment of time and effort from each individual. HAVC demands strong dedication to teamwork, personal and team skill development, good sportsmanship and respect of others at all times. Athletes participating in the HAVC will be noticed not only for what their talents and skill on the court, but also by the manner in which they conduct themselves off the court.
Club Goals:
Houston Attackers Volleyball Club (HAVC) will provide and build on the fundamental skills players need in order to be successful as a team and compete at higher levels. We will develop in each athlete a positive attitude toward teammates, coaches, opponents, referees and parents.
HAVC is committed to providing a highly competitive environment to prepare players to compete at any level. Not only are fundamental skills imperative, but attitude also. Many high school coaches look at the players response to criticism and desire to learn. HAVC wants to emphasize these skills and provide players with a realistic sense of competing at the higher level. Communication is important between players, coaches and parents. However, HAVC emphasizes the coach/player communication. We encourage players to ask questions and handle any problems with the coach. Parents do not need to address coaches unless the situation cannot be resolved between player and coach. This is developing real life skills for application in high school and the real world.
With our coaches, staff, parents, and players working together, we will achieve all of our goals.
Players wishing to be a part of the HAVC experience should:
· Possess a great attitude
· Have a desire to learn
· Set goals to become a better all-round player
· Make a commitment to team, practice & tournaments
· Give 110% + to practices & tournaments.
Parents and players who are a part of the HAVC experience will:
· Possess a great attitude
· Understand, Appreciate, and Commit to the HAVC Mission, Commitment, and Goals
· Desire to be a part of and participate in a team-based organization
Coaching Staff
Tarsha Kelly (Director/Coach)
Tarsha’s passion for volleyball began very early. As a player, Tarsha’s volleyball career includes being a 2 year letterman and team co-captain at Mayde Creek High School. In addition to bringing on the court experience Tarsha also brings a winning attitude and experience as a club coach at local, state, and national levels. Beginning her coaching career at West Side Volleyball Association, she has been coaching club volleyball for 9 years, with the past three years as the Director and Founder of Houston Attackers Volleyball Club. In Houston Attackers first year as a competitive Volleyball club, we took strides to becoming a force to be reckoned with. 99% of our players had never played club before however we competed at a very high level and had lots of opportunities to win matches. In the second year we had 100% return rate and pulled out some of the close matches and turned them into wins. Ending the season at the pinnacle of our game, Houston Attackers 16’s over came some heartbreaking losses on the first day of the Lone Star Qualifier and turned it into and undefeated second day.
Rotavia Garvie (Coach)
Rotavia Garvie is a graduate of Katy High School. She was a 3 Year volleyball letterman and went on to play Division II Collegiate volleyball in Georgia on athletic scholarship. Rotavia received Player of the Year in the SIAC Conference during her volleyball career and continues to play adult volleyball through the USAV adult volleyball league. Rotavia began her coaching career with Texas Select in 2003 as the 12 yr old developmental and 13 yr old coach. She later went on to coach the National 16 yr old team in the 2005-2006 Club season for Texas Select who placed 25th out of over 100 teams in the Colorado Crossroads Tournament. During this tournament one of her players was offered 3 scholarships to division I schools. Rotavia enjoys coaching so much that she has recently joined West Memorial Jr. High to be their 7th A Volleyball coach. Rotavia has a plethora of volleyball knowledge and is eager to join the Houston Attackers Volleyball Club.