Cajun Sports Association · Lafayette, LA
Coach Quick Reference Card
CSA Girls Volleyball · Grades 1–6
www.csalaf.com · Volleyball Director: Stephanie Abdalla
Side 1 — Rules & Game Day
Side 1 — Rules & Game Day
Serving Rules by Grade
| Grade | Type | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | UH only | 10 ft | 3 serves each, no matter what |
| 3rd | UH or OH | UH: 15 ft · OH: 10 ft | Player chooses |
| 4th | UH or OH | 20 ft | — |
| 5th | UH or OH | 22 ft | — |
| 6th | UH or OH | End line (30 ft) | — |
Match Format
- Best 2 of 3 sets · Sets 1&2 to 25 (cap 30) · Set 3 to 15 (cap 20)
- Rally scoring — point every rally
- Win by 2 (until cap)
- 2 time-outs per team per set · 1 min each
- 5-in-a-Row Rule (gr. 3–6): server stops after 5 pts in a row
- Coin toss opens the match: winner picks serve or side
- Set 2: other team serves first · Set 3: new toss, new lineup OK
- Switch sides for set 2 · Set 3: switch at 8 pts
Court Positions & Rotation
4
LF
3
MF
2
RF
5
LB
6
MB
1
RB/SRV
Rotation: Clockwise ↻ · Pos 1 serves · Side-out = rotate before serving
Common Faults (Point to Opponent)
- Ball lands in-bounds on your side
- Ball sent out of bounds or outside antenna
- 4 contacts (max is 3)
- Double contact (same player, twice in a row)
- Carry / Lift / Throw
- Net touch while ball is in play
- Center line violation (interfering with opponent)
- Rotation fault (wrong position at serve)
- Serving fault (foot on/over line; ball doesn't cross net)
- Back-row attack above net height in front of 10-ft line
Net Heights
| Grade | Net Height | Ball |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 6 ft 0 in | Soft Touch / Volley-Lite |
| 3–4 | 6 ft 6 in | Volley-Lite |
| 5–6 | 6 ft 6 in | Volley-Lite / Standard |
60-Min Practice Structure
Maximize ball contacts. Minimize lines. If players stand still >60 sec, restructure the drill.
Season Phase Roadmap
| Phase | Weeks | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Foundation | 1–3 | Platform, underhand serve, rotation |
| 2 — Development | 4–6 | OH serve, setting, serve receive |
| 3 — Application | 7–9 | Pass-Set-Hit, game play, tournament |
Team Composition Rules
- 6 players per side · Min 4 to start
- 15-min grace period · Then forfeit
- Late player: rotate in at next rotation
- Borrowed players: same division · Max 4 · Can't start unless needed for min
- Equal playing time required · No player sits out more than 1 rotation/set
Cajun Sports Association · Lafayette, LA
Coach Quick Reference Card
CSA Girls Volleyball · Grades 1–6
www.csalaf.com · Volleyball Director: Stephanie Abdalla
Side 2 — Conduct & Emergency
Side 2 — Conduct & Emergency
🚨 Emergency Protocol
1. Stop play. Clear the court. Stay calm.
2. Assess. Do NOT move player if head/neck injury suspected.
3. Call 911 for every head injury, or if serious, unconscious, or unsure.
4. Administer first aid only if trained. Kit: Front Desk.
5. Contact parent/guardian first (emergency contact on roster).
6. Then notify Volleyball Director once player is stable.
7. Document: time, injury, actions, contacts. Incident Report forms: Front Desk.
Concussion Rule
When in doubt, sit them out.
- Any head blow → call 911; remove from play immediately
- Symptoms: headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, light sensitivity
- No return to play same day. Ever.
- Written medical clearance required to return
Key Contacts
| 911 | Life-threatening emergency |
| Front Desk | Comeaux Rec Center: first aid kit, Incident Report forms |
| (337) 291-8400 | LPRD Main Office, Comeaux facility staff |
| 1-855-452-5437 | Louisiana CPS Hotline |
| (337) 298-6117 | Stephanie Abdalla, VB Director |
| cajunsportslafayette@gmail.com | |
Non-Negotiable Coach Standards
Violation = immediate removal from coaching role
- No physical contact beyond instructional demonstration
- No yelling at, belittling, or humiliating players
- No profane/sexual/discriminatory language
- No 1-on-1 with a player without another adult present (Two-Deep Rule); a 16–17 assistant is not the second adult
- No personal DMs/texts/social media with players; GroupMe/text group is for parents only
- No alcohol or substance use at any CSA event
- No retaliation against anyone who raises a concern
- No failure to report known/suspected child abuse
Sideline Rules
- Max 1 head coach + 1 assistant on sideline
- Stay on bench side · Do not cross 10-ft line
- No arguing with officials — ever
- Manage parent sideline conduct
- Deliver coaching calmly and constructively
Communication Ladder
| Player issue | Coach → Director (same day if serious) |
| Parent concern | Parent → Coach → Director → CSA Board |
| Injury/incident | Coach → Parent first → Director once stable |
| Cancellation | Director → Coach → Parents (2 hr min) |
Player Expectations (Quick)
- Attend every practice & game; notify coach if absent
- Arrive ready: proper attire, water, attitude
- Game day: jersey, any athletic shorts, knee pads, hair tied back
- No jewelry (except medical alert)
- Listen when coach speaks — stop, face, listen
- Call "mine" before every contact
- Cheer for teammates on the bench
- Handshake line after every match — win or lose
Parent Spectator Rules
- Stay in spectator areas — no court access
- Cheer positively only — no negative comments
- Do NOT coach from the stands
- Do NOT approach officials during/after games
- No profane or abusive language — zero tolerance
- 24-Hour Rule: wait 24 hrs, then go to the coach about game concerns or a referee's call
- Pick up within 15 min of session end; running late: call or text coach
Conduct Consequences
| Minor violation | Verbal warning; correct before continuing |
| Repeated minor | Parent notification; possible removal from session |
| Unsportsmanlike | Removal from game; parent notification |
| Fighting/threats/abuse | Immediate removal; suspension pending Director review |
| 2nd major offense | Removal from program; no refund |
Skills by Grade — Season Goals
| Grade | Key Skills by Season End |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | Platform form, underhand serve, call "mine," rotate, sportsmanship |
| 3–4 | Pass to target, serve progression, Pass-Set-Hit concept, downball, communication |
| 5–6 | Consistent pass, overhand serve (5th: 22 ft · 6th: end line), overhead set, 3-step approach, W-formation serve receive |
Top Drills — Quick Reference
| Drill | Grade | Skill |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper (pairs) | 3+ | Pass-Set-Hit loop |
| Queen (King) of the Court | 3+ | All skills, competition |
| Serve & Shag | All | Serving reps |
| Toss-Pass-Set-Catch | 3+ | Pass-Set sequence |
| Down the Line Passing | All | Movement + passing |
| Serve Receive Triangle | 4+ | Serve receive |
Pre-Season Coach Checklist
- ☐ Background check cleared
- ☐ SafeSport training complete (safesport.org)
- ☐ Coach Agreement signed & returned
- ☐ Handbook reviewed
- ☐ Roster + emergency contacts received
- ☐ Curriculum guide reviewed