Malia Bailey has organized a Junior Racquetball Team that is open to any junior in the state who is willing to make the commitment to be a team member and follow the team guidelines. The team meets monthly at the Greenbrier North YMCA (Chesapeake). The team practices are filled with racquetball instruction, physical conditioning, application, rules review, etc. Please see information below for team guidelines, goals, cost, and contact information.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Junior Racquetball Team is to develop racquetball skills, improve fitness levels, and promote sportmanship among any junior in the state who is willing to make the commitment to be a team member and follow the guidelines listed below.
The ultimate goal is to prepare a Team to represent the State of Virginia at Junior Nationals each year. Team members will be encouraged to attend Junior Nationls but this is not a requirement to be a part of the team.
All participants must have a basic knowledge of the game (this is not a beginners clinic) and must have exceptional enthusiasm to play and to learn.
Team Coach:
Malia Bailey…29 time national champion, former professional player, former US Team member, former US Team coach. There will be assistant coaches in order to provide more personal attention.
Guidelines:
· We will meet once a month throughout the year.
· We will work together as a team as well as individuals. Our goal is to raise the level of our racquetball game while learning sportsmanship and team work and will encourage one other.
· We will plan to achieve a higher fitness level and mental strength.
· We will play hard and work to the best of our abilities.
· We will respect the coaches and other team members.
· We will represent our team in such a manner that will make us stand out among others.
· We will accept the responsibility of our own actions.
· We will work on the things we have learned between sessions so that we will be ready to go for the next one.
· As we move forward we will add to these guidelines as a team as well as discuss awards and consequences for desireable and undesireable actions.
Workout Routine:
· 45 – 60 minutes for Physical Conditioning.
· 45 minutes for Racquetball Instruction.
· 45 – 60 minutes for Application.
· 30 minutes for Talk Time.
· The times may vary from session to session.
· We will go over rules and application of rules along with how to referee.
Cost:
There is a fee associated with team membership. We are looking to obtain sponsors to help defray costs.
Contact:
Malia Bailey – phone (757) 423-4584 (H), email xl2b1@cox.net