Player & Parent
Handbook
CSA Girls Volleyball
CSA Volleyball · Player & Parent Handbook
Welcome to CSA Volleyball!
We are so glad you are here. Whether this is your daughter's first time touching a volleyball or she has been playing for years, she belongs in this program. CSA Volleyball is a place where every girl gets to play, learn, compete, and have fun — in that order.
This handbook has two parts. The first part is for the player — your daughter. It speaks directly to her about what it means to be a CSA volleyball player. The second part is for the parent — it covers what we need from you to make this the best possible experience for your daughter and her team.
Please read this together. Talk about it. Ask questions. And then sign the acknowledgment at the end so we know you are both on board.
Hey, CSA Volleyball Player — This Part Is for You!
You signed up for volleyball. That was a great decision. Here is what you need to know about being a CSA volleyball player — and what we expect from you this season.
What You Will Learn This Season
Every week at practice, your coach will teach you real volleyball skills. By the end of the season, here is what you will be working toward — based on your grade:
| Your Grade | Skills You Will Learn |
|---|---|
| 1st & 2nd Grade | How to make a passing platform, underhand serve, call the ball, rotate, and cheer for your teammates |
| 3rd & 4th Grade | Consistent passing, serve progression, the Pass–Set–Hit sequence, court positions, and downball hitting |
| 5th & 6th Grade | Overhand serve (5th grade from 22 feet, 6th grade from the end line), setting, full approach hitting, serve receive formation, and team defense |
The CSA Player Pledge
As a CSA Volleyball Player, I Pledge To:
What to Bring Every Time
Practice
- Athletic clothes (any color)
- Non-marking athletic shoes
- Sealed water bottle
- Knee pads (recommended)
- Good attitude
Game Day
- Your CSA jersey (required)
- Athletic shorts (any color)
- Knee pads (required)
- Hair tied back
- Non-marking athletic shoes
- A drink in a sealed or capped bottle
No Jewelry Rule: All jewelry must be removed before you play — earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces. Medical alert jewelry is the only exception. This is a safety rule, not a style rule.
What Happens If You Break the Rules
We are not here to punish anyone. But there are standards, and they exist to protect you and your teammates. If a player repeatedly disrespects a coach, teammate, or official — or behaves in a way that is unsafe — the following steps will happen:
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1st Issue | Your coach talks to you privately. You get a chance to correct it. |
| 2nd Issue | Your parent is notified. You may sit out part of a practice or game. |
| 3rd Issue | The Volleyball Director gets involved. A meeting with you and your parent may be required. |
| Serious Conduct | Fighting, threats, or abusive language result in immediate removal from the session, pending Director review. |
CSA Volleyball · Player & Parent Handbook
What We Need from You
Your daughter's experience in this program is shaped by three things: her own effort, her coach's guidance, and your support. You are a critical part of this team — even from the bleachers. Here is what we ask of you.
Your Role at Games
The CSA Parent Standard
- Cheer positively. Cheer for your daughter's team. Cheer for good plays by either team. Keep it positive, always.
- Don't coach from the stands. Your daughter has a coach. Conflicting instructions from the bleachers confuse players and undermine the coach. Trust the coach to do their job.
- Don't argue with officials. Officials make mistakes. So do coaches. So do parents. Arguing with officials at a youth rec game teaches your daughter the wrong lesson. If you have a concern about a referee's call, wait 24 hours, then take it to your coach.
- Stay in spectator areas. Do not enter the court, bench area, or warm-up zones during practice or games.
- Model sportsmanship. Your daughter is watching how you behave. Be the example you want her to follow.
- No profane or abusive language. Ever. At any CSA event. This is a zero-tolerance standard.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
- Do not drop off your daughter more than 15 minutes before the scheduled start of practice or games.
- Pick up your daughter within 15 minutes of the end of the session. Coaches are not responsible for supervising players after the session ends.
- If someone else is picking up your daughter, notify the coach in advance.
- If you are running late, call or text your coach immediately. Do not leave your daughter unattended.
Communication — The Right Way
We know you care deeply about your daughter's experience. When something comes up, please follow this communication ladder:
| Your Concern | Who to Contact First |
|---|---|
| Playing time, team dynamics, practice questions | Your daughter's coach — allow 24–48 hours for a response |
| Coach conduct or unresolved team issue | Volleyball Director: Stephanie Abdalla (cajunsportslafayette@gmail.com) |
| Program-level issue | CSA Board (via www.csalaf.com) |
The 24-Hour Rule: Please wait at least 24 hours after a game before reaching out to your coach about a concern that arose during the game, including a concern about a referee's call. Emotions run high. A calm conversation is always more productive than an immediate reaction.
Key Program Information
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Season Length | 9 weeks · Fall and Spring seasons · 1 practice per week + weekly games |
| Facility | Comeaux Rec Center, Lafayette, LA · practices and games |
| End-of-Season Tournament | All teams participate · Single elimination · Week 9 · Trophies for champions and finalists |
| Cancellations | Communicated via CSA platform/email · Minimum 2 hours notice when possible |
| Uniforms | CSA jersey provided · Shorts, shoes, knee pads are family responsibility · Knee pads required on game day |
| Questions | Contact your coach, or email the Volleyball Director at cajunsportslafayette@gmail.com |
Acknowledgment & Sign-Off
By signing below, both the player and parent/guardian confirm that they have read this handbook and agree to uphold the standards of the CSA Volleyball program.
Player Acknowledgment
"I have read the CSA Player section of this handbook. I understand what is expected of me and I agree to be a good teammate, work hard, and represent CSA with pride."
Parent / Guardian Acknowledgment
"I have read this handbook in full. I agree to support the CSA Volleyball program, follow the parent conduct standards, and model the sportsmanship we expect from our players."
Return this signed page to your coach at the first practice. Keep the rest of the handbook for your reference throughout the season.