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Hello, Wildcat volleyball families and fans!

Our online apparel stores is open starting Thursday, July 7 and will close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2022.

I know it’s early- but if we don’t order these items this early, they don’t arrive in time for the season. We will open the online store once more in the fall but those items will likely not arrive until after the season is over. If you purchase volleyball apparel but then are not a part of our program this fall, we are typically able to offer a buy-back solution where the program purchases new, non-personalized apparel for future use.

Here is the link to view and order: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/clvb2022

We love when our athletes are as uniformed as possible in class, on the bus, in the stands, and in the gym. We ask that all 2022 high school volleyball players purchase the following items, chosen by our captains:

White T-Shirt
-BSN SPORTS Phenom Short Sleeve T-Shirt in white
OR
-Nike Legend Short Sleeve T-Shirt in white

White Sweatshirt
-BSN SPORTS Men’s Cotton Rich Fleece Hoodie in white
OR
-Nike Club Pullover Fleece Hoodie in white

Gray Sweatpants
-BSN SPORTS Men’s Cotton Rich Fleece Joggers in gray
OR
-Nike Club Fleece Pant in gray

We’ve added many more youth and adult fan apparel options this year and really have something for everyone! Please share our store with as many as you can!

Please reach out if you have any questions.
Go Wildcats!
-Coach Hannah

Hello, Wildcat families!

Our high school volleyball program offers many training opportunities through the summer and we’re so excited to be back in the gym together!

Students entering 6th-12th grades can join us on Tuesday & Thursdays through June & July for our skills camp: https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/…/volleyball-skills-camp

Students entering 9th-12th grade can join our Camp Week from 8-11am on July 25-28: https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/…/volleyball-high-school

Students entering 6th-8th grade can join our Camp Week from 11:30-1:30pm on July 25-28: https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/…/volleyball-middle-school

Students entering 2nd-5th grade can join our Camp Week from 1:30-3pm on July 25-28: https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/…/volleyball-youth-camp

All of our camps are coached by our high school coaching staff in the Wildcat Community Center. All summer training opportunities are optional and do not dictate fall team placement.

There are many other opportunities for volleyball training throughout the summer. Many of our athletes participate in the summer speed & weight program through Community Ed, college camps throughout the midwest, and summer training programs through area clubs like Crossfire, Minnesota Select, Minnesota Premier, Kokoro, etc. A GroupMe chat has been started to coordinate carpooling to these opportunities and can be found here: https://groupme.com/join_group/86874393/BiQ4tJms. Volleyball families of all levels may join this group to help coordinate rides and opportunities as desired.

Please reach out with questions and GO WILDCATS!

-Coach Hannah

The Chisago Lakes Wildcats are excited to welcome Coach Kayla Jensen to the coaching staff. Jensen will fill the 9th Grade Team and Assistant Varsity coaching role.

Jensen is a 4th grade teacher at Taylor’s Falls Elementary School, and loves being a part of the Chisago Lakes School District. Coach Hannah says, “Kayla brings high energy, a contagious smile, and significant passion to our staff. She is an experienced player who will contribute well to the 9th Grade Team and to our program as a whole. We are excited to have her join us and eager to see the impact she will have on our freshman!”

Coach Kayla says, “I’m so excited to be coaching this year! I grew up playing volleyball and it has always been a passion of mine. This past year I actually played in a league with some of the other coaches from our program! I’m pumped to be given the opportunity to learn and grow alongside you all this season. I believe that positivity, hard work, laughter, and kindness can get you anywhere you want to be in life!! Being a part of a team is something that I have always treasured and I’m so grateful I get to be on this team!! I’m looking forward to a wonderful season with you all! Go Wildcats!”

Help us welcome Coach Kayla!

Coach Lindstrom shares the following update from 9th Grade & Assistant Varsity Coach Shelby Peltier:

“Players, Coaches, and Parents,

I hope everyone has had a great start to the new year. I wanted to tell everyone that I will not be coaching for Chisago this fall. This was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. Coaching has helped me become a better person and I have learned so many great things from this opportunity. It was great getting to know all of you throughout the last two seasons, thank you for all the support, encouragement and for this amazing opportunity. I will always remember this experience and I hope to get back to coaching in the future.

If you have questions feel free to reach out (slp20015@gmail.com).

Thank you,
Shelby”

We will miss Coach Shelby and her numerous contributions to our program. We wish her the very best in her next steps in life!
-Coach Hannah

Applications for the 9th Grade Coaching position can be found here.

We are excited to announce our 2021 volleyball captains!

The selection process is not easy. We follow the same process as many programs at CLHS and using recommendations from the Minnesota State High School League:

1. Each spring, all returning Varsity are emailed an application and an explanation of the process. They have two weeks to submit applications to our coaching staff including short essay questions, references, leadership experience, and ideas for the program.
2. The coaches review the applications, discuss our experiences with each applicant, reach out to references provided by the applicants, and ask the applicants follow-up questions when necessary. Then the coaching staff makes the captain selection based on athlete’s leadership experience, mentorship capabilities, work ethic in the gym, and other notable qualities. There is no voting by players (this becomes a popularity contest). All applicants are notified if they made it or not. All captains must apply each year, even if they were a captain the year before.
3. From there, the captains meet weekly with the coaching staff all summer to prepare for the 2021 season. They go through a leadership book study (this year it’s Energy Bus by Jon Gordon), their handbook/expectations, and multiple planning tasks (apparel selection, social calendar, virtual training, promotions, etc.). They also help write curriculum for our program this fall where they will lead weekly lessons from our summer reading to help develop our program’s team-oriented skills.
4. The captains also meet weekly with the coaching staff during the season for communication and connection to the team. They will continue planning events for the group, helping mentor and teach the younger girls, and representing the program as a whole to the community.
   
   Our 2021 captains are as follows:

Avery Dresel: “I am submitting an application to be a captain for the Chisago Lakes Volleyball program because I think it is very important to set a mature, hard working example for the younger grades in the program. I believe I can demonstrate to the best of my abilities what a dedicated volleyball player and leader looks like. A sports program thrives upon unity and collaboration. Without a captain of the team, how would these characteristics continue to reoccur in the program?”

Kalley Vugteveen: “I think I would benefit the program by providing leadership and organization to the program. I want to provide an example for younger girls coming into the program of what a successful student athlete looks like and get to know our program better.”

Allison Gregory: “I would like to be a captain of the Chisago Lakes volleyball program because I love taking the role of leadership and I want to make a comfortable environment for the whole entire program. I don’t want any girls to feel left out or not wanted. We are all one team, not 4 teams, we’re in it together. I would also love to be a role model for the whole program with how to act, show leadership, and having a great attitude.”

Ashley Peltier: “I want to be captain of the Chisago Lakes Volleyball Program because when I was in 8th grade and got pulled up to the JV team I was nervous because I was the youngest person in the whole program and didn’t really know anyone. After the first week I already felt like part of the family thanks to the captains. I want to help the incoming volleyball players and the returning players feel like one big family.”

The coaching staff is very pleased with our group of 2021 captains. “After losing 9 outstanding seniors last year, the question of leadership was a concern for this season. These captains have stepped up tremendously already and we know they will do great things for 2021!” says Coach Hannah. The captains have already been working hard this summer and are excited for what the 2021 season has in store.

See more about the expectations and requirements of captainship here.

Your chance to purchase Chisago Lakes Volleyball gear is here!

Take a look at our online catalog for a full selection of Wildcat Volleyball items. The online store closes on July 15, 2021 at 11:59pm with a guarantee to receive items 5 weeks after that.

All high school players are asked by the captains to purchase the Nike Club Pullover Fleece Hoodie in gray, the Nike Club Fleece Pants in gray, and the BSN Phenom Short Sleeve T-Shirt in green. We wear these items as a team at games and tournaments.

Spread the word to family and friends- we love to see fans in our gear! As always, reach out with any questions.
-The CLVB staff

The Chisago Lakes Wildcats are excited to welcome alumna Nicole Johnson to the coaching staff. Nicole will fill the B-Squad and Assistant Varsity coaching role.

“Nicole brings a passion for the game, depth of knowledge, and natural teaching and coaching ability to the staff. She is an experienced setter, hitter , and leader who will contribute well to the B-Squad team and to our program as a whole. We are very excited to have her join us!” Coach Hannah said.

Nicole played volleyball for Chisago Lakes from 6^th grade through her graduation in 2014 (fun fact- her and coach Hannah played together!). From there, she played and served as the team president for the club volleyball team during her time at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh where she earned an accounting degree. Since she graduated from college in 2019, she’s worked in the Accounting Department at CBRE and was just accepted at Bethel University to pursue her Master’s Degree in Education. “Volleyball was and is a major part of my life and has helped me build strong characteristics such as leadership, teamwork, and a strong work ethic that I hope to bring to my fellow coaches and athletes.”

Help us welcome Coach Nicole!

Summer camp registrations are open! We’d love to have you in the gym with us. Take a look below at the optional opportunities below and follow the links to register.

Skills Camp Series (Current 5th-11th grade, Tuesday & Thursday mornings): https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/…/volleyball-skills-camp

High School Camp Week (July 26-29): https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/…/volleyball-high-school

Middle School Camp Week (July 26-29): https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/…/volleyball-middle-school

Youth Camp Week (July 26-29): https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/…/volleyball-youth-camp

High School Speed & Strength: https://isd2144.ce.eleyo.com/…/strength-speed-training…

Reach out with any questions! Go Wildcats!
-Coach Hannah

For the first time, we are making volleyball training available to 3rd-5th grade students in the spring. We are so excited for this opportunity!

We will train on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:30-8pm from March 16- April 29 at the WCC. The camp will be run by the high school coaches and players. Athletes will learn skills and have scrimmage opportunities. All athletes will also receive a t-shirt.

Link to register is here. Email Coach Hannah with any questions!