Trainees Playing College Volleyball
A. Alexander '06, Emory & Henry.
Sam Thomas, '08, Shenandoah.
Chelsea Holland, '09, Va Western.
Meghan Bolton, '09, Marietta.
Mallory Stewart,
'09, Lynchburg.
Sam Klosterman, '10, Roanoke.
Sam Ringer, '10, Juniata.
Marli Dabareiner, '10, R-Macon.
Nov 6,
2009
Maribeth got 1st team All-District, and you were a big part of that.
Thank you for the positive comments. It means a lot.
Mary Jo Kern, mother of James River player.
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2008 TRAINING AT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS:
Floyd Co High
Training Camps: March 24 and 27
Lord Botetourt High
Team Training:
Once a week throughout the season
Radford High
Player training:
Saturday October 11.
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2007 TRAINING AT
LOCAL HIGH
SCHOOLS:
Floyd Co High
Training Camps: April 2, 9, 10, 12, 19
Roanoke Catholic
Open Gyms: July 10 & 17. Player training June 8 & July 22.
Franklin County
Player Training: July 21
Lord Botetourt High
Team Training:
Aug 21, Aug 28, Sept 5, Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 24
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June 7, 2008
Eva: Thanks so much for a great player training session! Both Macie
and [her partner] really enjoyed meeting you and working with you. It was so
incredibly hot in the gym, but you kept them focused and motivated!
Hopefully, we will have a chance to work with you again soon. Thanks again!
Marie
Hobach, mother of Macie, player at William Byrd.
June 8, 2008
Sam really is great! She
is so encouraging. I wish I had a video of the girls the first time they met
with her and again tonight. Sarah was doing great serving and then Sam
started showing her to serve it short to throw the other team off. I love
it! Thanks for all you do.
Maria
Smith, mother of Sarah, a player at CS Middle
July 12,
2009.
Dani had a fantastic time
with Sam this past weekend. Even though she worked her butt off, she was
smiling the entire time and left with a confidence I had not seen in a
while.
Sylvie Peterson, mother of Dani Austin, c/o '13 at
Northside High
Aug 5, 2007
Tom, just in case you wanted
some feedback on Sam Thomas, here it is:
Julia had her best session yet tonight with Sam. She felt Sam did a better
job of explaining things than anyone else she has had. I think it really
helps that Sam was closer in age to Julia.
Sam did a GREAT job, and I just wanted you to know it.
David Lowen, father of Julia Lowen, volleyball player
at Cave Spring
July
28th, 2007
Thank you for talking Aaron into working with the girls in July, he is an
excellent instructor and Christine really enjoyed her lessons with him. He
worked her out pretty good, she was dragging when she left tonight but I
believe she gained some valuable skills.
Tommy
Surface, father of Christine, a volleyball player at Craig County High
July 2, 2007
"Wow, I wish I could duplicate Aaron. He is a terrific instructor, and quite
patient. Unfortunately, I know coaches like him don't grow on trees, but
having met him and seen him work with Aidan at least helps crystallize the
search for a coach who will be a good fit."
Frank Guilfoyle, father of Aidan and Mairan,
volleyball players at Roanoke Catholic School
July 19, 2007
"Thanks so much for all of the lessons for Kelsey over the past year.
I just wanted to let you know that she went to the JV open gyms and instead
of playing middle school this year Aaron King wants her to tryout for JV.
This is a player who didn't make the middle school team in 7th but took
lessons with you all year and then may play JV. You are the best!"
Susan Sine, mother of Kelsey, a volleyball player at
Hidden Valley High.
August 22, 2007
You are so good with the girls - funny when there's time for it, firm
when they need it. Thank you for all the hard work and working with Cailin
for so long!! When she made the CSMS team, her coach told me she was an
amazingly good setter for a 7th grader. I, of course, told her it was
because she had been working with you! She absolutely loves training with
you and looks forward to it all day long when we have a practice scheduled.
She loves goofing around with you but also takes everything you tell her
seriously. I know she would not be at the level she's at if we hadn't met
you a year ago. Thank you so much!
Susan Smedley, mother of Cailin, Cave Spring Middle School player.
Training Camp at Floyd Co High School was awesome!
April 2, April 9-10, April 12, April 19 2007, then again March 24 and 27,
2008!!! It was GREAT! I can't wait to go back!
"If a person is willing to change, she will see results.
But if a person only wantsto see results, then she won't be willing to
change."
May 20, 2008
Thank you SO MUCH for everything!!!!! Aside from your obvious
wonderful teaching and coaching, your positive encouragement and enthusiasm
means the most to Macie (and me)!
Marie Hobach,
mother of Macie, player at William Byrd.
May 28,
2008
Chesley
had a great session with Lauren on Sunday... Lauren did a great job with
her!
Beth Fobare,
mother of Chesley, Northside player.
July 14, 2008.
Amanda and Jessie really enjoyed their time with Lauren yesterday.
They said they liked it a great deal more and learned a lot more than at
some of the camps they have been to. It was well worth the trip and money.
We wish that we could have taken advantage of these types of sessions at lot
earlier in Amanda's vball career. Thanks for everything.
Debra Alderson, mother of Amanda, a vball player at
Westover Christian in Danville.
June 8, 2008
I
wanted to thank you for the lesson tonight. Cailin, once again, had a
fabulous time. It is so rewarding to see how much she has improved since she
started working with you. She came away feeling so good about herself
tonight. Even though nothing she did was perfect, she felt like she'd really
done a good job and that is totally a reflection of your attitude with her.
We are so fortunate to have you to train and encourage our girls! I just
can't express my appreciation to you enough!!
Susan Smedley, mother of Cailin, Cave Spring Middle School player.
Training
Our staff is only successful when the player has attained the level she wishes to reach!
Player training details can be seen here! I think it'll answer your questions!
If you want info on VIP for ages 8 - 12, please touch here.
"SCHOOL'S OUT" VIP for the younger ones is almost over! Parents saved $100! More info is here.
"FALL FUN" VIP for the younger ones is September - November! You too can save $100 on 21 hours of lessons! More info is here.
What Can Our
Staff Help You With?
Hitting Passing/Digging
Setter Training
Mental Training
Serving Blocking
Rolling/Sprawling
Young Players
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Saturday July 31 |
1-on-1 Private
Lessons.
Time
change!
5pm to 6pm Robisons < 6pm to 8pm Wilsons < 8pm-9pm Gensurowskys < LOCATION CHANGE! Coach Houser's are now at Faith Christian |
Saturday July 31 |
1-on-1 Private
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Sunday August 1 |
1-on-1 Private
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4pm - 6pm Lees&Fuhreys < 6pm to 7pm Surfaces < 7pm to 8pm Gregories < 8pm to 9pm Paxtons < |
Sunday August 1 |
Our Final "School's Out" VIP: 6:00pm to 7:05pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 7:05pm to 8:05pm 5 Spots available. VIP PARTY until 8:30!!! Thank you all for a great summer!! 1-on-1 Private Lesson. Lauren: 8pm to 9pm Wilsons < Lauren: 9pm to 10pm Kerns < |
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Tuesday August 3 |
1-on-1 Private
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Tuesday August 2 |
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Wednesday August 4 |
1-on-1 Private
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Wednesday August 4 |
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Saturday August 7 |
4pm to 5pm
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Saturday August 7 |
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Sunday August 8 |
4pm to 5pm
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5pm to 6pm Open 6pm to 8pm Stumps(Giles) |
Sunday August 8 |
4pm to 5pm closed 5pm to 6pm closed 6pm to 7pm Open 7pm to 8pm Open |
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| No need to notify us if you're bringing more players to a session. The trainers don't care how many you bring! | ||||
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Saturday August 14 |
4pm to 5pm
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Saturday August 14 |
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Sunday August 15 |
4pm to 5pm
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5pm to 6pm Open 6pm to 7pm Stumps(Giles) 7pm to 8pm Open |
Sunday August 15 |
VIP:
6pm to 7pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 7:05pm to 8:05pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 8:10pm to 9:10pm 6 Spots available. |
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Saturday August 21 |
4pm to 5pm
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Saturday August 21 |
4pm to 5pm closed 5pm to 6pm closed 6pm to 7pm Open 7pm to 8pm Open |
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Sunday August 22 |
1-on-1 Private
Lessons. 4pm to 5pm Higgs < 5pm to 7pm Lees&Kerns < 7pm to 8pm Paxtons < |
Sunday August 22 |
VIP:
6pm to 7pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 7:05pm to 8:05pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 8:10pm to 9:10pm 6 Spots available. |
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Saturday August 28 |
4pm to 5pm
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Saturday August 28 |
4pm to 5pm closed 5pm to 6pm closed 6pm to 7pm Open 7pm to 8pm Open |
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Sunday August 29 |
1-on-1 Private
Lessons. 4pm to 5pm Higgs < 5pm to 6pm Surfaces < 6pm to 7pm Tucks < 7pm to 8pm Paxtons < |
Sunday August 29 |
VIP:
6pm to 7pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 7:05pm to 8:05pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 8:10pm to 9:10pm 6 Spots available. |
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Saturday Sept 4 |
4pm to 5pm
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Saturday Sept 4 |
4pm to 5pm closed 5pm to 6pm closed 6pm to 7pm Open 7pm to 8pm Open |
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Sunday Sept 5 |
1-on-1 Private
Lessons. 4pm to 6pm Lees < 6pm to 7pm Surfaces < 7pm to 8pm Paxtons < 8pm to 9pm Hobacks < |
Sunday Sept 5 |
The First Night
of "Fall Fun"!! VIP: 6pm to 7pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 7:05pm to 8:05pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 8:10pm to 9:10pm 6 Spots available. |
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Monday Sept 6 |
1-on-1 Private
Lessons at North Cross School! 9am to 10am Open 10am to 11am Open 11am to noon Open noon to 1pm Kerns < 1pm to 2pm Open |
Monday Sept 6 |
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Saturday Sept 11 |
4pm to 5pm
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5pm to 6pm Open 6pm to 7pm Stumps (Giles) 7pm to 8pm Open |
Saturday Sept 11 |
4pm to 5pm closed 5pm to 6pm closed 6pm to 7pm Open 7pm to 8pm Open |
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Sunday Sept 12 |
1-on-1 Private
Lessons. 4pm to 5pm Higgs < 5pm to 6pm Revercombs < 6pm to 7pm Tucks < 7pm to 8pm Paxtons < |
Sunday Sept 12 |
"Fall Fun VIP"!! VIP: 6pm to 7pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 7:05pm to 8:05pm 5 Spots available. |
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Saturday Sept 18 |
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Saturday Sept 18 |
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Sunday Sept 19 |
1-on-1 Private
Lessons. 4pm to 5pm Higgs < 5pm to 6pm Surfaces < 6pm to 7pm Tucks < 7pm to 8pm Paxtons < |
Sunday Sept 19 |
"Fall Fun VIP"!! VIP: 6pm to 7pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 7:05pm to 8:05pm 5 Spots available. |
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Saturday Sept 25 |
4pm to 5pm
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Saturday Sept 25 |
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Sunday Sept 26 |
1-on-1 Private
Lessons. 4pm to 6pm Lees < 6pm to 7pm Surfaces < 7pm to 8pm Paxtons < |
Sunday Sept 26 |
"Fall Fun VIP"!! VIP: 6pm to 7pm 6 Spots available. VIP: 7:05pm to 8:05pm 5 Spots available. |
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| The Player Training Staff | |
 Tom
Houser has been
coaching volleyball since 1985. He has coached 18 varsity team, 10
JV teams and 19 Junior teams. He has won Old Dominion Region
Championships in 2006 and 2009. His stepdaughter,
Lauren, just graduated from Radford University where she was a 4-year
starter on the volleyball team (see below!) More can be seen here.
"I try to specialize in helping
players who have extensive experience reach the next level. I like
working with the player who says, 'This skill just isn't where I want it
to be. I think I'm doing something wrong, but I don't know what.'
Player training is a blast. I can't wait for each session!!"
You can contact Coach Houser at
coachhouser@yahoo.com
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April 12, 2009. Tonight was amazing. Dominique was so excited when we left, and she can't wait till Wed. I can't believe it but right now she in at the dining room table writing her 25 things to e-mail to you which will come sometime tonight. I don't know when she has been this excited about practice. All I can say is thank you. I saw improvement tonight in just the 2 hours we had, We look forward to Wed. and I look forward to see how much she improves. Sue Wilson, mother of Dominique, William Byrd, c/o '14 |
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 Devyn
Bayes is
a graduate of Ferrum College where she tried out for the vball team as a
freshman and made it! She graduated from George Washington High in
Danville and played on their team every year. Devyn has assisted
me with 17 STAR volleyball camps, and so she can help younger players as
well as the older ones. Devyn brings incredible knowledge to
training sessions, as she is a 4.0 high school and college student, just
being given the Alpha Phi Award at Ferrum in April of 2009, and being
named to the USA South All-Academic team! |
 Sam
Thomas is
a sophomore at Cape Fear Community College as a member of their
volleyball
team. She will also be the JV
coach this fall of the Topsail High JV team! She has played school vball
since the 7th grade and has played 3 years of club ball. In the
9th grade, she played on Coach Houser's
Roanoke Jrs team. She has helped
with 11 STAR
camps, and assisted Coach Houser with his 2008
Roanoke Jrs
team! She's fantastic working with the younger girls! Sam
gets an A+ for enthusiasm and making kids feel like a million dollars! |
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July 12,
2010. |
July 11, 2010.
Sam was fantastic. What a great asset she is to your team! Greysen and
Emily loved her. Hope we get to work with her again before she goes back
to NC. See ya next week! |
Jessica Washburn. Jessica is a Physical Education teacher at Callaway Elem, where she teachers children aging from Pre-K-5th grade. She was an assistant coach on the NRV 15 National Junior team this past season. She graduated from Ferrum College in 2009, where she played volleyball all 4 years. At Ferrum, Jessica earned Academic All-Conference in 2007 - 2009. Jessica graduated from Franklin County High School in 2005, where she played 2 years of J-V, and 2 years of Varsity. During her off-seasons at FCHS, she played 2 years of Roanoke Juniors. |
 Lauren
Clary is a graduate of
Radford University
where she started on the volleyball team her freshman
year as an OH, and the other years as either the Libero or a DS, and
finished her career back as on OH. She graduated from Cave Spring
in 2006 where she was 1st team all-state as a senior and first team all-Timesland.
She won two AA state championships while at Cave Spring. Lauren
has made the Dean's List at Radford each of her eight semesters and
graduated Magna Cum Laude. |
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June 22, 2010.
My daughter attended
the sessions yesterday at North Cross with Jessica Bowles. This was her first
real instruction in volleyball. Jessica did a very good job in giving
instruction but also keeping it fun. Bre said that she loved the training. We
have signed up for the $200 VIP. |
Aug 28, 2009. Whoa Nellie! Tom, in their first game this afternoon, my daughter had 7 (yeah SEVEN) serves in a row! A couple of ‘em went across like a bullet. Extra special thanks and more high fives for the excellent work and training from Lauren Clary! David Maddox, "Overly Proud" father of Lauren, Hidden Valley c/o '14. |
Alan Griffith
has also been with Roanoke
Juniors since the start. He is a long-time player and an expert at
the MB position. He was one of the assistant coaches on Roanoke
Juniors first National Qualifying team in 2006. Pictures can be
seen
here.
He is presently one of the assistant coaches at Roanoke College.
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March 20, 2010.
"It was amazing Coach Alan helped me so much in one hour! I wanna
do it again!" |
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July 31, 2006 "You're our secret weapon!" |
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June 16,
2010 Thanks for today's workout! I had a lot of fun. Your great!! |
June 15, 2010 I just wanted to say thank you for all the help that you gave me last weekend!! It really boosted my confidence and improved my game! I have been going to camp this week and when we work on hitting almost all go in and they aren't just being tapped over! I've even gotten 1 or 2 kills on some kids that are older and have been playing longer! I have been able to do this because of all of your help! Thank you again and I hope to see you soon!!!!! You are the best! | ||
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May
22, 2010 "We're so glad to have you!" |
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Oct 25,
2009
I've seen you turn mediocre volleyball
players that are good athletes into awesome players. Your skills as a coach have them growing two years worth of skills in one season I am glad you have a training program that she can participate in because the time she has with you definitely builds her confidence and keeps her smiling and positive! That is the most important thing for us right now! So keep up the good work! |
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| Jan 4, 2010 [My daughter] made the team!!!!!! She is excited. She was the only one there that could set middle 1's and that's due to your help at her last lesson. | May 22, 2010 [My daughter's] work with you, in my thoughts, is critical not only to improve her skills, but also to regain her confidence and belief in her abilities. | ||
| Oct 22, 2009 Thanks for everything you have done for [my daughter] over the years. Every game I see her do things that you have taught her. When she is playing back row she always looks at each girl on the back row and tells them. "I've got to this point and to this point". It makes me smile. The other day when she called "Cindy take it, Cindy take it" I thought of you. | |||
| Sept 11, 2009 Lauren Clary really helped open up my daughter’s serves. And where Lauren left off, Devyn picked up! She really helped my daughter to focus and fine tune, not just her serves, but her style and form. She really helped to refine her serve. In Thursday’s game, my daughter had 7 consecutive serves on her first time up, and her next time up, she had 6! Lost count, but she claims that at least half of them were aces (I was on the road receiving phone calls every 2 or 3 minutes, so I couldn’t keep track either). Pass this on to Devyn, because my daughter could tell she really helped in her form to be more consistent and accurate!!! | |||
| Sept 10, 2009 My coaches totally noticed that i changed a bunch & i told them i went to you. one of my coaches even knew exactly who you were from shamrock & they both thought it was great. thanks again!Lauren Clary really helped open up my Lauren’s serves. And where Lauren C. left off, Devyn picked up! She really helped Lauren to focus and fine tune, not just her serves, but her style and form. She really helped to refine her serve. In Thursday’s game, Lauren had 7 consecutive serves on her first time up, and her next time up, she had 6! Lost count, but Lauren claims that at least half of them were aces (I was on the road receiving phone calls every 2 or 3 minutes, so I couldn’t keep track either). Pass this on to Devyn, because Lauren could tell she really helped in her form to be more consistent and accurate. It’s all in the toss… | |||
| Sept 9, 2009 [One girl] was using her arms in her approach in last night's game which she hadn't been, and both she and [the second girl] tried and completed several 'quicks'. That's a big step! They usually won't even try them. Coach told my daughter to jump serve a couple last night and she got aces with those, so the girls were excited at the 'payoff' from working with Devyn. From my perspective, I really liked how Devyn questioned them and made them think through what they do and don't do. My daughter has had that some, but that was new to the other two to actually examine why they do what they do.they totally noticed that i changed a bunch & i told them i went to you. one of my coaches even knew exactly who you were from shamrock & they both thought it was great. thanks again! | |||
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Aug 26,
2009 It's people like you who make this world a brighter place
for our young people and their parents, so thank you for all you do and your passion for it.Deleigh was using her arms in her approach in last night's game which she hadn't been, and both she and Kylene tried and completed several 'quicks'. That's a big step! They usually won't even try them. Coach told Hannah to jump serve a couple last night and she got aces with those, so the girls were excited at the 'payoff' from working with Devyn. From my perspective, I really liked how she questioned them and made them think through what they do and don't do. Hannah has had that with her jo coaches, but that was new to the other two to actually examine why they do what they do. |
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| Aug 26, 2009 Nikki Johnson was wonderful! She really helped my daughter .... I wish we had discovered you earlier! | Sept 2, 2009 She is rusty. She is wondering if you had anytime to work with her. I looked on your website and you are all booked. She needs you! | ||
| Aug 24, 2009 [My daughter] is on the A team. They play first game today. Serve is working well and her back row play is very solid. Her confidence is way up! | Aug 24, 2009 Thanks for caring. You are a great trainer and [my daughter] would love to play for a coach like you some day. | ||
| Aug 8, 2009 Thank you thank you for all you have done for [my daughter]! To see her go in and have to perform for a new coach and team while feeling shy and tentative, only to see her take everything you, Lauren and Sam have shown her, is fantastic. Serve is working well and her back row play is very solid. Her confidence is way up! | |||
| Aug 6, 2009 [My daughter] had planned to tell you she made varsity on Sat night, but I just couldn't wait! Many many thanks to you for sticking with her these past years in helping her with Volleyball and giving her your life lessons talks. They really do listen to what you have to say. | |||
| May 20, 2009 [My daughter] went to a hitters session taught by a former USA volleyball player who her coach set up. Afterwards she said "I learned a little, but most of it Coach Houser had already showed me" I thought that it was great that you had already taught her the same thing. She also liked the way you taught it better. | |||
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June
3, 2009. PLEASE
email me the next time you have an opening. [My daughter] was very upset when i told her you were booked for the summer |
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April 26, 2009. Thanks for the lesson. I had a blast. cant wait to work with you again! |
April 28, 2009. She really enjoyed the last session. Normally she frowns at personal instruction but you hit a home run with her. |
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April 26, 2009.
She wants to train with you
because she feels like you can help her be the best. |
May 7, 2009. My daughter was definitely happier with her hitting this week. I thought it was the best I've ever seen her do. |
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April 25, 2009. "We were going to enroll in the JMU Individual Skills camp, but we decided to use that money to work with you. We think we'll accomplish more with you in a one-on-one setting." |
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April 24, 2009. "Everyone at our school has been seeing how much my daughter has progressed with her playing and asked her what her "secret" was. So, when she told them it was YOU, I guess they've started knocking on your door!" |
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April 13, 2009. You are a great coach because you take the time to explain yourself, she told me that was the best part of the lesson. Sue Wilson, mother of Dominique, c/o '13 at William Byrd |
Feb 18, 2009. Guess when we saw that opening on the website, it was just our lucky day. I know if you don't grab it as soon as it goes up, it's gone. You are such a good coach you are in high demand. | ||
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January 6, 2009. You need to be a college coach. You have a gift that needs to be cultivated and shared. One of my biggest regrets in this whole volleyball world is [my daughter] never having the opportunity to be on one of your teams. Dang. |
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October 27, 2008. Timberlake won the VACA championship, it was great. My daughter got in a lot of great hits. I couldn’t help but think of you and how you helped her! We’ll see you soon. |
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August 17, 2008. Thanks for the great lesson on saturday. [My daughter] said it was the best ever. she also says you're an awesome coach. Thanks again! |
October 26, 2008. My daughter as very "pumped" about her training session with you last night. She was just thrilled to be back in the gym with you! We really appreciate YOU! |
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August 5,
2008.
heyyy Coach Houser!
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August 3, 2008. Coach told her that I'm the most improved player on the whole Varsity team! At team camp at everyone was impressed with my serving and how much I've improved. We played tournaments on the last day and I started!! I wanted to thank you so much for helping me get better and being so encouraging. You'll have to come see us play this season so I can show you what I can do! |
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April 16, 2008. [Kate Feldman] changed my daughters entire level of confidence and outlook on V-ball. My daughter left feeling good about herself and that's huge at 12 yrs. old! |
November 26, 2008 We had so much fun today in the gym. It felt right!! |
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April 11, 2008. Your enthusiasm is absolutely wonderful -- thanks!!!! |
May 27, 2008. [My daughter] had a rec game tonight and her serves were awesome.. Thanks a bunch. We had so much fun today in the gym. It felt right!! |
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May 22, 2007. I like the way you constantly talk and instruct while you are showing. You explain it in ways she can understand and put to use. You don't get mad at her if she screws up. You just say, don't worry, try it again, they say good, and it makes her want to work harder.Your enthusiasm is absolutely wonderful -- thanks!!!! |
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May 7, 2007. You tell her what she does wrong, but you tell it in a positive way that doesn't hurt her feelings. Makes her want to work harder. and you praise her when she does it right. She was so proud of those pancakes!! She always leaves your training feeling tired but good about herself. |
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May 17, 2007. I love you as a coach and friend.....you keep it up and with your guidance [my daughter] will be a star and a power to recon with at [her high school] and Junior travel squads for the next 3 years (college too)!!!! |
May 20, 2007. Thank you for the card and also for doing such a great job working with [our daughter]. This is the best thing we have done for her. I know if she keeps working with you and challenging herself, she will make it to the next level. |
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May 7, 2007. [My daughter] was really pleased with the work. Thanks again. What great spirit and enthusiasm you bring to the court -- she loves that!!!!! |
May 7th, 2007. Thanks for working with me this afternoon. I really feel good about myself and how much you help me to improve. Looking forward to next Sunday! |
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And one more......May 7, 2007. I just wanted to let you know that we had a great session with Shannon last night. She let the girls lead the session - kept asking them what they wanted to work on. [My daughter] had a great work out and [her partner] had her serving & hitting the best I've seen her do! I would recommend Shannon to anyone who asks. |
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April 22, 2007. "[My daughter] really enjoyed her time with Keesha. She said that Keesha was more helpful than anyone has ever been. |
April 23, 2007. Gosh, it sure was nice to be back in the gym with you!! You seem to be able to build [my daughter's] confidence more than any one else! |
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April 30, 2007. Thanks for all you do. I appreciate all you do for my daughter. She thinks you are awesome. It is so funny to watch you work with her and the things you notice that she does. I have watched her for years and never noticed!!! I always knew she had more hitting potential and wondered why she was not hitting harder. I think she is on the right road with you. You are really helping her with her form so she can break some of those bad habits and move on to a higher level. Thank you!!!!! |
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Oct 8, 2006. " I'm so glad she's been able to work with you over the past couple of months! I've seen a lot of improvement in her skills as well as her confidence. She absolutely loves volleyball and seems to be willing to work pretty hard to improve. " |
November 1, 2006. "And haven't you been working with my teammate?? I think so, especially because I've seen a HUGE improvement recently--harder hits, more confidence, and better serves. It's awesome!!" |
Nov 12, 2006. " My wife said you had a great session with [our daughter]. With your help she'll start to reach whatever potential she is destined to reach. Thanks for your enthusiasm, support and coaching." |
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May 14, 2006. "My daughter had such a good time with your lesson last night. She was pumped when she left. Thanks for being so positive with her. She even told me that she wanted to call her new coach and have a meeting with her, maybe even a session with her to show her what she can do. Now, that really is positive!!!" |
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Aug 7, 2006. "Try outs started today! It went pretty well...my coach noticed an improvement on my digging/serving/hitting and I think that I'm noticing a difference as well. Thanks for all of your help!!!!!" |
Sept 20, 2006. [My daughter] enjoyed flying on her stomach at practice - in fact she did it at the last game - and she said after that game - "thanks to Coach Houser teaching me I was able to put it into practice" |
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Sept 18, 2006. "Thanks for working with the girls last night. All the positive encouragement should help them play much better today!!! You have really taught them so much this year." |
July 11, 2006. " I just wanted to tell you how much I really do enjoy working with you. Even when I mess up, you help me not get down on myself. The thing that encourages me most is when you tell me that even though I messed up, other things were correct. This really makes me want to work harder. Thanks a lot!" |
June 21, 2006. "hey coach houser!! ive really been working on my jump floater at the volleyball camp this week and im getting pretty close to 95%!! thank you for teaching it to me, its been very useful. i look forward to our next session and cant wait to learn more tricks and techniques. hope youre having a great summer! |
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July 9, 2006. "I just wanted to thank you for working with my daughter on Saturday. The clinic was excellent and she picked up several pointers that she can work on to improve. I also want to thank you for your positive upbeat approach with the girls. It is obvious that your passions include both youth and volleyball. Your enthusiasm is catching." |
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June 27, 2006. "[My daughter] was so happy that she learned so much. She is anxious to have more lessons so I will keep an eye on your website for available times. Thank you again and again!!!! |
May 11, 2006. "After the training session last night, I asked my daughter if anything you told her was different or hard to change or contrary to anything she'd been taught and she said, "No, and besides, even if it was, if HE says it, I know it must be right. |
June 13, 2006. "[The girl you trained tonight told her mom that] she learned more in those 2 hours than in any camp she'd ever been to! So I know they are happy!" |
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December 5, 2006. "I LOVE YOU COACH HOUSER!!!!! THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT COACH. YOU ARE SO COOL I HAD ALOT OF FUN AND LEARNED ALOT AT THE SAME TIME ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!! " |
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July 21, 2006. "I picked my daughter up this afternoon from a volleyball thing, and the head varsity coach said that he has never seen such improvement in a player and had no idea she was going to be able to do the things he's seeing her do. Said he was going to hold her up as an example of someone who works for what she wants. Woooooooooohhoooooo!! He noticed!!!! I'm so proud of her. And thanks for all your work with her." |
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email me at
coachhouser@yahoo.com
October 30,
2007
Just had to let you know we won tonight.....and also to thank you again for
your great help with Chelsea......Her passing was great tonight..... her
serves were awesome and her hits were good. Thanks to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep
it up........ you know what you're doing and it shows in the girls you
teach.....
Cindy Holland, mother of Chelsea Holland,
volleyball player at Franklin Co.
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to reserve training time.
High school
girls who come to player training will be pushed and stressed. A girl
will leave knowing that there are parts of her game that she needs to
improve on.
Middle
school girls or rookies who come to player training will be shown the
fundamentals that are used throughout the country. The trainers will
continue to reinforce them until they are mastered!
June 22, 2010
My daughter attended
the sessions yesterday at North Cross with Jessica Bowles. This was her first
real instruction in volleyball. Jessica did a very good job in giving
instruction but also keeping it fun. Bre said that she loved the training. We
have signed up for the $200 VIP.
Kevin Lockhart, father of Bre, after
attending their first VIP.
June 14, 2010
Alyssa really enjoyed the VIP. I asked
her what was the favorite thing …. and she said all of it. Devyn was great and
the other kids were so friendly and welcoming.
Gidget Woodward, mother of Alyssa, after
attending their first VIP
May 8, 2010
Anna loved Alan. he was great!! i hope his schedule will open up so we can get
him a few times in july. he told me some things to watch for as well...isnt
that great!! (: Thanks again-she really felt like it helped
her and i definitely did. she has never had any training and she really needs
some individual help since she is basically just starting. i want her to learn
the correct way.
Lori Lipes, mother of Anna East, HV c/o '14 after working
with Alan Griffith
April 19, 2010. Brittany really enjoyed Alan. She learned
alot, we will continue to schedule with him. Brittany
really enjoyed her session with Alan. She loved that he talked "tall"
with her & he have played middle hitter. It gave him instant
credibility with her. This translates in teenage lingo to " I will
listen ". Excellent!!!!! See you again soon.
Sharon McCormick, mother of Brittany, Jefferson Forest, c/o '11
March 20, 2010
"It was amazing it helped so much in one hour! I wanna do it again!"
Madison Morris, William Byrd c/o '14 after working
with Alan Griffith
February 20, 2010
While we are at it, go ahead and reserve her spot for all the VIP sessions on 3/21
and 4/11 please. I do hope you continue this program...it is fabulous.
Michelle Newberry, mother of Greysen, Lord Botetourt c/o
'16
November 21, 2009
Please feel free to share Stacey's story. Training and Juniors
took her from being cut from JV in the 8th grade to a starting varsity
player as a freshman. :) She was all smiles when I asked
her how it went. The training she has gotten from both you and Devyn has
really boosted her confidence in her game. Big thanks to you both!!
Christi Paxton, mother of Craig County player, Stacey
Zysk
October 31,
2009
I am glad you have a
training program that she can participate in because the time she has with
you definitely builds her confidence and keeps her smiling and positive!
That is the most important thing for us right now! So keep up the good work!
Gladys Gensurowsky, mother of Madison, c/o '11 at William Byrd High
August 23, 2009.
Devyn's sessions were
very good! The three girls that attended her sessions visibly improved at games.
One really did super! At the last game, best serves of the game.
Devyn is professional, helpful, informative.
Ina Link,
mother of Annice, c/o '13 at Cave Spring Middle.
October 26, 2009
I continue to hear your name with such enthusiasm from players and
parents that I wanted to personally contact you.
Tammy Moushegian, mother of a player at Salem
August 6, 2009
Lauren is pretty stoked about making the team. During tryouts, the
coach told her she could tell that she’d been really working on her serve.
High five to Lauren Clary! Thanks again for all of your hard work and
enthusiasm for these girls!
David Maddox, father of Lauren, a player at Hidden Valley
June 22, 2009
Thank you so much!! You have helped me so much. I would do my serve and
never know what I was doing wrong. Now I know what to do and how to fix it.
Also my short serve is so much better and I hope I get to use it a lot this
season. My hitting has changed from hitting out of the court to know to
getting on top of the ball and bringing both hands up and not doing any of
that stupid stuff that is only going to hurt my swing. Good luck to you and
your team at Miami!!
See you soon when you have another lesson open.
Sadie Wallace, Franklin County c/o '10
May 9, 2009.
Thanks so much for the
lesson tonight. You are soooo good with the girls. Your patience with them
is great. I like the way you make the drills fun, instead of them dreading
them they can't wait to do them. Dominique was pretty tired when we got home
tonight so I know she had a good workout. I can see her improve with every
lesson. She has wanted to try to jump serve since she saw the Olympic teams
doing it. She has tried to do it before but couldn't quite get it, but the
way you showed her to do it was great.
Sue Wilson, mother of Dominique, William Byrd, c/o '14
April 2, 2009
Emily had a great lesson
last Sunday - fun & educational. She really felt like she got a lot out of
it. We will definitely request Sam again."
Amy Fulton, mother of Emily, c/o '14 at Cave Spring
February 19, 2009
I wanted to let you know
how much Erin enjoyed her session with Devyn on Sunday! We feel that it was
a great practice and Devyn was very good with her, in assessing where she
was and helping her improve on the many points they worked on. Erin
definitely wants to work with Devyn, again, and I will let you know what
works for us!
Sabrina
Lee, mother of a Central Academy Middle School player
November 26, 2008
Stacey has improved so much since starting with you guys! She had the
talent for it, but I'm so excited to see her do better and better and I know
she is excited! Stacey said she got a good workout and Lauren taught
her some things that she hadn't been shown before, which is great!
Christi Zysk, mother of a Craig County Middle School girl.
Aug 23, 2008
Brianas serve is
awesome..hasn't missed one yet in any of her games...thanks for all your
help..will be glad when she can have more sessions with you..keep us in mind
if you have cancellations.
Krista Blakeney, mother of Briana of William Fleming High
Aug 14, 2008
Madi's success is a credit to both you and Sam. She has had such a
good time and made tremendous progress. If you have a way of getting in
touch with Sam, please let her know that the girls made the team and we
truly appreciate all Sam did. She is great! We definitely look
forward to working with you more in the future as we travel down this road.
I have a feeling that we are only at the beginning.
Laura Billings,
mother of Madi, a member of the Cave Spring Middle team
August 1, 2008. Please let Lauren know
that her tips really worked for Jackie. She has worked really hard all week
and is now not only serving correctly but they are actually going deep. We
really appreciate all of her help.
Rhonda Boehling, mother of Jackie, a 9th grader at
Salem High School.
July 20, 2008. Chesley has
improved so much and I was really worried about her with the time off for
her surgery, etc. But thanks to YOU she has progressed so far and learned so
much! You are so patient, kind and a tremendous teacher…I’m just so glad
that we were able to get her in to work with you! Thank you for everything!
Beth Fobare, mother of Chesley, Northside High volleball player.
July 7, 2008. "My girls were so motivated when
they left player training! They improved tremendously in two hours because
of the attention and concentration given to their weaknesses. Coach
Houser knows the game but also realizes the critical importance of being
attentive to the player, recognizing her strengths and weaknesses, then he
explains what can be done to make the player better. Explanations were
given as to why you do certain things. We drove the distance and paid the
extra money because he is worth it. As far as coaching goes, we have not met
anyone that "coaches" as well as COACH HOUSER. They are fortunate to have
him as a coach because they are getting the best, we are fortunate that he's
close by and doing what he loves. Thanks Coach Houser for enjoying your job,
keep it up, it's contagious!" --Bedford Mom
April 16,
2008
Your program
is changing lives Coach Houser and God Bless you for all of your hard work!!
Lynn Irby, mother of Lyndsay.
May 12, 2008
"It is such a pleasure
watching the girls enjoy and learn so much in their sessions. Julia
truly enjoys the game and she enjoyed her sessions with you so much. She and
[her partner] both talked about how much they learned in that hour. Thanks
again for all you do."
David Lowen, father of Julia and Sarah, students at CS
Middle
September 10,
2007
Thanks so much for all
you do. I don’t think you realize what a positive impact you have on the
girls.
Cathy Sutphin, mother of Alyson, volleyball player at
Pulaski County
