2013 Senior Tribute

 

Jessy Davis

 

Parents:   Grayson and Julia Davis, Kurt and Suzanne Fisher, and Cally Ross

 

After HS:  going to college and majoring in psychology

 

Highlight of her Senior Year:  all the good laughs with the girls and finally beating Stansbury!!

 

Favorite quote:  If you look good, you feel good; if you feel good, you play good.  -Deion Sanders

 

Advice to teammates:   to not get frustrated.  It goes by way too fast, and you don't want to waste time being mad.

Lisa Sandberg
 
Parents:   Kendall and Teresa Sandberg

 

After HS:  Serve an LDS mission and then attend Utah State University

 

Highlight of her Senior Year:  My favorite thing has been learning from my teammates and coaches how to improve my volleyball skills and character

 

Favorite quote:  "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain."

 

Advice to teammates:   keep a positive attitude because it is a lot more fun and you improve a lot quicker if you don't get super frustrated.


As I have spent time contemplating the remarkable qualities that you each have , I have noticed that there are many commonalities.    As captains of the team this year,  each of you has lead in kindness.  People don't always remember what you say or do, but rather how you made them feel.  I can truly speak for your teammates that they all felt your friendship and love you because of it.  The both of you have been so positive, open for change, and coachable over the years.  The thing I will miss the most are those big smiles.  No matter the mood on the court, in practice, or sideline timeouts, you two always had the most infectious smile on your faces.  It has been a joy.  Lastly, considering both on and off the court, Lisa and Jessy, you have been an example to me in my life for showing great resilience. I am honored to have had the chance to coach and learn from you.  Great job and good luck in all you pursue.   - Coach O
 

Team Day '13

The GHS Volleyball Program has selected as our 2013 service project to hold a Dig Pink Event.

Where:  GHS Gymnasium
When: Oct. 1, 6:00pm in our home match against Tooele HS
Why:  To bring awareness to breast cancer and donate to research
Goal:  minimum $1000

Please visit our site to help donate.   Click:   GHS Side Out Donation Web Page


We would love to see you come cheer us on for this event.  Wear Pink!!!  We will have a goodie/drink table, and also be raffling off  2 designer sunglasses -- Bebe Enticing at retail value over $150 ea. 

In Black Rose and Brown Rose colors, including interchangeable magnets, solid pink or pink rhinestones and with a stylish case.  Designed on behalf of Suzie Orman in support of the Bright Pink organization, focused on risk reduction and early detection of breast cancer.  Courtesy of  Spectrum Eye Care.

ALL proceed go to the Side-Out Foundation!!!!

We are off to a great start.  We've already had some tough successful wins and a few losses that we have learned a lot from.  Our progress is on point.  Keep it up ladies!

Athletes: come one, come all!

GHS female volleyball tryouts are August 12.  Session 1 begins 7:30am (be punctual, meaning early--net and shoes ready, warm-ups begun).  Session 2 is at 6:00pm...both to be attended.  Earlier open gyms and conditioning days to lead up to tryouts are offered--MWF at 7:30am.  We encourage your participation to best prepared for the 12th!!  Spread the word and bring your friends. 

Upon making the team, there will be mandatory 2-day practice schedule prior to school starting. 

For more information regarding open gym time/dates contact Coach Orgill at  sorgill@tooeleschools.org

GET INFORMED!

Very important 2013 Summer\Fall information and Tryout packets are available at the GHS front office if you were unable to go to the parent meeting (ask Trudi H.)   Get the info ASAP because some deadlines are coming up!

 Early development brings early success.  Contact  sorgill@tooeleschools.org  for open gym times/ training during the Summer

Parent Meeting Introduction

*Parent/Athlete & Coaches Meeting
(for ALL next year's athletes, grades 9-12th, interested in trying-out for volleyball for 2013 season)

      Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30,  Rm # 40 at GHS (in new hallway down from library)

Meet the new coaches and get informed about important requirements for Summer events and upcoming 2013 season.  Forms and critical dates/times will be given.  Come to also learn how to personally save money while participating.  VERY IMPORTANT TO ATTEND!

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2012 Season - Roster & Scores

Players to Honor

3A State Championship Tournament Results

http://uhsaa.org/gvolleyball/2012/2012%20VOLLEYBALL%203A%20BRACKETS.pdf

Senior Night Tribute

Tuesday, October 16 vs. Ogden HS

 "Leaders don't create followers;  they create more leaders."   - Tom Peters

Here are a bunch of Seniors who have made the year outstanding.  I haven't coached a group this lively and have enjoyed my time with them; they have made it a pleasure.  These five Seniors have worked hard to achieve the goals that they have set for themselves.  They have been reliable on the court and off.  This year has been success mostly due to the example, dedication, and leadership of these young ladies.  I have been impressed with their friendship, even under pressure, and their inclusion of the younger athletes.  They are truly ladies with positive individual qualities--each being strong attributing members to the working dynamic of our team.  They make good choices in life and keep a high standard.  Great job, and we coaches will always remember the Granstville High School 2012 volleyball season for the dedication the Seniors have given to jump start the program's successes.

State Tournament Information

Home Webpage (state tourney tickets here, too)
http://www.uhsaa.org/fall-sports/volleyball.html


2012 3A State Tournament Bracket:
http://uhsaa.org/gvolleyball/2012/2012%20VOLLEYBALL%203A%20BRACKETS.pdf


Current Standings for all Regions:
http://www.deseretnews.com/sports/high-school/sport/standings/6/volleyball

*Game Time Change*

Grantsville at Stansbury HS October 11 (this week only)

Fresh/Soph - 3:30
Varsity - 4:45
JV - 6:00

2012 TEAM Day

Each year, the Granstville Volleyball Team does a T.E.A.M day--in two parts.  Part one consists of a service project where we look outside our gym and find needs in the community.  Part two has some fun bonding/learning time all together as a team.

 

 

Part  I

We wanted to spend some time in both Grantsville elementary schools promoting reading to the younger students.  For about a half hour we read to them in their classroom and gave them bookmarks saying, "GHS Volleyball digs reading," with our team photo on it on one side and on the other side explaining that sports exercises the body and reading exercises the mind.  It was great working with the children, and we coaches really enjoyed watching the volleyball players interact with them.  After the bell rang, we became teacher/faculty aids for the afternoon.  We did a variety of stapling, copying, organizing, laminating, sorting, tearing, and even scrubbing the floors.   Good teachers are always in need of help.  They work very hard and for many hours outside of the normal work day.  We wanted to take a little load off by serving them with whatever they needed.  It was a great day, and the girls were very cheerful and hard-working!  Here were the responses we got from the principals:

"Thank you—and please thank ALL your girls for coming to help us last Friday! You guys were  TERRIFIC and we really

  appreciate your help—especially with my magnet board!!  You are welcome any time!!!"      - Jeff

             "The kids loved it!!! Thank-you for thinking of us."       - JoAn

 

 

Part II

 

The next morning we loaded up and hit a BYU volleyball match.  Amongst the enjoyment of watching a fun game, the players were given learning assignments per say.  According to their report back, they caught on.  Following the game and with very empty bellies, we headed to the PIE Cafe--"all you can eat" was taken literally by some players! 

Fun times and good company!!

 

Coach's Corner: Davis Tourney JV Report

The Davis Tournament was a really good learning experience for the girls. We played a lot of matches and learned a lot of things that we can improve upon this season. By the end of the tournament the girls were starting to work together really well. The most important thing that they learned and improved upon this tournament was the importance of talking. It may have taken them till the last match, but I don't think I have ever heard them talk so much or so loudly as the last few games!

                                                                                                - Coach Warr