Badger Region High Performance
Thank you for your interest in the 2012 Badger Region High Performance program! Our teams have won six gold medals in the last two years and have consistently finished in the top 10 in their divisions every year. We’re looking forward to continued success!
What is High Performance?
USA Volleyball has a national High Performance program in place to identify athletes with the potential to become future National Team members. Within the Badger Region, the goal of our High Performance program is to further develop the top players in the Region for their future volleyball pursuits and expose these players to the same training methods of the USA Volleyball National Program while also representing Badger Region at the national HP Championships.The BRHP is essentially a region all-star team and last year we had more than 300 student-athletes participate in the highly-competitive tryouts. See below for age groups and registration information.
Age Groups:
The 2012 Badger Region High Performance teams (5 total) will be made up of the following age groups:
National and Regional Boys – Born in 1995, 1996 and after
International and National Youth Girls – Born in 1996 and 1997
National Select Girls – Born in 1998, 1999 and after
These age groups are set by the FIVB, the international governing body of volleyball.
The Badger Region High Performance (BRHP) program consists of three parts: tryouts, camp, tournament. From the tryouts (more information below), 24-36 males and females at each age level will be selected to participate in the camp (Girls: July 13-15 at UW Green Bay; Boys: TBD - July). From the camp, the BRHP teams will be selected to compete at the national HP Championships, this year scheduled for July 24-28 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2012 Badger Region High Performance teams are as follows: (an athlete only needs to attend one):
*Girls: Friday, March 16 at the Expo Center at State Fair Park, West Allis
(Alternate: Friday, March 30 at the Frontier Airlines Center, Milwaukee)
*Boys: Friday, March 30 at the Frontier Airlines Center, Milwaukee
(Alternate: Please contact the Region office to schedule.)
Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m., tryouts start at 6:00 p.m. It is anticipated that tryouts will last approximately three hours. Athletes should wear volleyball apparel (including athletic shoes and knee pads, if preferred), and will be provided with a numbered tryout t-shirt.
The pre-registration cost for BRHP tryouts is $35 and the deadline is March 16 at NOON for the first weekend and March 28 for the second weekend. Walk-ins will be accepted on the day of the tryout for a cost of $70.
To pre-register, please complete the BRHP Athlete Tryout Application, done online (registration is closed for 2012) (please be aware there are two screens, one for information and a second for the $35 payment).
After registration, you will be sent a confirmation email that also contains a link to the medical form (also found here). This medical form needs to be completed and brought to tryouts.
Non-USAV members may also try out by registering online for a one-event membership ($10), with the starting date one day prior to the tryout date, and then completing the online form. If you are selected to the camp, an additional $37 will apply for a full membership. Please contact the Region office with questions.
Individuals selected for the BRHP camp will be posted on the Badger Region website and will be identified by their tryout t-shirt number. Please click HERE for the girls selections and HERE for the boys selections.
The cost for the BRHP camp will be $300 and will include housing and meals. Individuals will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the camp.Girls camp will be July 13-15 at UW Green Bay. Boys camp will be July 13-15 at Lakeland College.
The Badger Region subsidizes much of the cost for those athletes chosen to participate in the HP Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, including entry fee, staff and officials cost and uniforms. The athlete will be responsible for transportation, hotel and food costs, but these will be coordinated by the Badger Region office to ensure the teams travel and stay together, as athletes are required to stay with the team. The expected cost will be determined as soon as possible. If any athlete feels they may not be able to participate because of cost, they should contact the Badger Region office at 414-443-1011 or colleen@badgervolleyball.org or jarmsondyer@badgervolleyball.org .
BRHP Coaches
Coaches for the Badger Region High Performance program are some of the best and brightest in the Region. If you are an Impact-certified coach and would like to help with tryouts, the BRHP camp and/or the BRHP team, please fill out the Badger Region HP Coaching Application and email it to Jen Armson-Dyer in the Badger Region office (jarmsondyer@badgervolleyball.org) and the correct HP chair, either Chad Schreiber (boys / schreibercp@gmail.com) or Paul Schlomer (girls / pschlomer@edgewood.edu).
Thoughts on the Badger Region High Performance Program From Parents and Players:
"It gives an opportunity for volleyball players to play at the highest level. They are playing with phenomenal athletes and it's great to see a group of kids who just meet each other come together and be very successful. Badger Region is respected at that tournament and you can feel the positive rep they have been building over the years the minute you walk into the gym."
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"The togetherness and camaraderie of the Badger teams is fun to watch and part of what sets them apart from other regions. Everyone is there to support each other -- boys and girls teams alike. The new friendships the kids develop are great."
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"The overall experience for a player is 2nd to none. It gives the girls the opportunity to play in an International level tournament. Working with new coaches and different kids each time to get new perspectives .It was competitive, organized and fun."
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"Gettting to work with great area college coaches and playing with girls from all over WI was awesome. Also having the opportunity to watch the other Badger Region teams, along with teams from all over the country/world was an incredible experience."
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“My daughter was fortunate enough to play on the Girls National Select team that brought home the Gold. It would be very easy to sit back and say that this program is great just based on the success this team had, and all the Badger Region teams for that matter. However, I've discussed this program with my daughter to get her take on how she liked/disliked it. Here is her list:
Likes:
* Fast paced, exciting tryouts.
* The opportunity to practice/play with some of the Region’s best that she normally has to play against in club.
* The three-day camp allows the girls to bond and form long lasting friendships on and off the court.
* The opportunity to stay with the team at the tournament, again further forming that bond.
* The coaching at the camp and tournament was some of the best she's had.
* Having all the Badger Region teams cheering for each other at the Tournament was particularly special
Dislikes:
* The tournament went way too fast (Honestly that's all she had)
All in all it was a great experience for my daughter and for us as parents.”
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“I want to start first by saying that the High Performance experience for my daughter was GREAT! Wow. This was the first year for my daughter and to be honest I was very happy when she made the camp in Green Bay, that alone was a great experience for her. Then to actually play on the championship team was so wonderful. I was pleased with the tryout process and my daughter said the coaches were great and she learned a lot. She made a lot of friends and experienced some excellent volleyball. I have no negative things to say. Thank you to everyone for giving my daughter this opportunity and taking such good care of her and teaching her so much.”
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“We were awe struck by the talent on the Select team. Our younger daughter really has her work cut out for her if she is hoping to make that team next year. We were glad that the coaches told her what she needed to work on. They were very honest with her, which we appreciated. She said that she liked how the coaches demonstrated techniques for the girls rather than just "telling" them what to do. We felt that the youth team was made up of the best athletes, regardless of their size or position. It was a wonderful experience for our older daughter to be exposed to the "next level of play.” She has gained a lot of confidence over the last two years and is slowly coming out of her shell. We were glad to see that a cross-section of clubs were represented on both teams. You mentioned that as a goal from the beginning and you were able to achieve it. Thanks again for all your hard work. We were proud to be a part of such a first class organization.”
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“Overall, it was a very positive experience. The venue was good, the coaching was good, and the boys enjoyed themselves. A good job was done blending serious competition with the right amount of freedom and enjoyment. The coaching staff seemed to handle things well.”
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“Our most important feedback would be how excellent all the coaches were. They all have a way of knowing how to encourage the girls to exceed beyond what they think they are capable of and give feedback in a way the players both understand & can use. "Couldn't ask for better coaches" is what my daughter said. She also told us that she learned to be a better player even though it was a very short amount of time she had with them.”
BRHP Success
In 2011 both of our boys teams claimed Gold Medals and all three of our girls teams had good showings (click here for full results). In 2010 our four Region teams earned two Gold Medals and finished with a 26-5 combined record (click here for full results).
2011 Badger Region High Performance Team Roster – International Youth (13th Place Finish at the HP Championships)
Anna Aycock
Sara Connell
Alyssa Dawson
Jennifer Fassbender
Kellan Flynn
Mikaela Gunderson
Alyssa Kurth
Rebecca Mastey
Tessa Weber
Emily Wineinger
Head Coach: Paul Schlomer
Asst. Coach: BJ Bryant
2011 Badger Region High Performance Team Roster – National Youth (4th Place Finish at the HP Championships)
Kayla Dejong
Rycki Ebert
Johanna Egerer
Natalie Jaeger
Jacqueline Kocken
Katelyn Malcheski
Jessica Meichtry
Lauren Pfeifer
Madeline Schmitz
Megan Waas
Head Coach: Paul Schlomer
Asst. Coach: Ryan Schopf
Asst. Coach: Natalie Wildes
2011 Badger Region Girls High Performance Team Roster – Select (5th Place Finish at the HP Championships)
Haley Barnes
Clara Baumann
Abby Becker
Mary Dodge
Morgan Kath
Gina Pezze
Rhiannon Prentis
Grace Schlicht
Quinn Spieker
Jo-Leigh VerVelde
Head Coach: Erik Hoeksema
Asst. Coach: Leslie Newell
Asst. Coach: Sarah Thompson
2011 Badger Region Boys High Performance Team Roster – Regional Youth (1st Place Finish (Gold Medal) at the HP Championships)
Logan Baerenwald
Parker Baerenwald
Dominic D'Amato
Greg Hohl
Joseph Humpal
Max Kilpin
Nelson Milbach
Jonathon Caleb Mobile
Jacob Tenaglia
Nicholas Wildes
Head Coach: Shane Reid
Asst. Coach: Jacob Kujak
Asst. Coach: Michael Ziegler
2011 Badger Region Boys High Performance Team Roster – National Youth (1st Place Finish (Gold Medal) at the HP Championships)
Dayton Erickson
Conrad Kaminski
Matthew Klingspohn
Mitchell Lahmann
Nick Manning
Gregory Mattern
Alec Redich
Andrew Schilz
Elliott VanDyke
Tyler Wills
Head Coach: Chad Schreiber
Asst. Coach: Jacob Helgeson
Asst. Coach: Michael Voight
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2010 Badger Region Teams Win Two Gold Medals at HP Championships!
Congratulations to our four Badger Region teams at the 2010 High Performance Championships in Wisconsin Dells! The Girls' International Youth Team finished with a 6-1 record after falling to Team Florida in the gold medal match, with Kaitlyn Hastings (Best Digger) and Jenni Fassbender (Best Attacker) picking up all-tournament honors. The Boys' National Youth team defeated the Ohio Valley Region team in four sets to win the gold medal, as they lost only four sets in nine matches during the tournament. The Girls' National Select team also took home the gold medal after outlasting Southern California Region Red in five sets. The Boys' International Youth team closed out the week winning its last two matches to win the bronze bracket. Overall our teams were 26-5. A big thanks to all the players and coaches for a great showing!
2010 Badger Region High Performance Team Roster – International Youth (2nd Place Finish (Silver Medal) at the HP Championships)
Michelle Witt
Becca Mastey
Shawn Hotson
Alyssa Dawson
Kaitlyn Hastings
Kellan Flynn
Emily Wineinger
Jenni Fassbender
Mikaela Gunderson
Hannah Kren
Sara Blaiser
Jackie Kocken
Head Coach: Paul Schlomer
Asst. Coach: BJ Bryant
Asst. Coach: Natalie Wildes
2010 Badger Region Girls High Performance Team Roster – Select (1st Place Finish (Gold Medal) at the HP Championships)
Haley Barnes
Clara Baumann
Abby Becker
Victoria Brisack
Mary Dodge
Sydney Kunz
Gina Pezze
Rhiannon Prentiss
Robyn Robers
Grace Schlicht
Quinn Spieker
Joleigh VerVelde
Head Coach: Christine Paciero
Asst. Coach: Leslie Newell
Asst. Coach: Erik Hoeksema
2010 Badger Region Boys High Performance Team Roster – International Youth (10th Place Finish at HP Championships)
Dayton Erickson
Eric Harke
Noah Mader
Brian Hoffman
Sam Spence
Alec Redlich
Jim Schultz (captain)
Bruin Armwald
Brett Kaczmarek
John Jablonowski
Head Coach: Kyle Olmstead
Asst. Coach: Mike Ziegler
Asst Coach: Abby Schultz
2010 Badger Region Boys High Performance Team Roster – National Youth (1st Place Finish (Gold Medal) at the HP Championships)
Tim Heyrman
Dan Casper
Trevor Novotny
Matt Klingspohn
Tyler Wills
Alex Judkins
Kyle Rodhe
Greg Duma (captain)
Dominic D'Amato
Conrad Kaminski
Chris Patterson
Caleb Mobile
Head Coach: Chad Schreiber
Asst Coach: Jacob Helgeson
Asst. Coach : Mike Voigt
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2009 Boys Youth National Team Participants (4th Place Finish at the HP Championships)
Bruin Armwald
Greg Duma
Dayton Erickson
Jack Geary
Matt Machi
Noah Mader
Dillion Martinez
Kyle O'Connel
James Schultz
Dane Maier
Head Coach, Chad Schreiber
Ass't Coach, Jacob Helgeson
Ass't Coach, Michael Voight
2009 Girls Youth National Team (11th Place Finish at the HP Championships/International Division)
Erika Beck
Kelli Browning
Frankie Carroll
Veronica Chandre
Amanda Dettmann
Taylor Golabowski
Janelle Hobbs
Stephanie Kirchner
Alyssa Kujawa
Erin Lehman
Meredith Ludwig
Carissa Whalen
Lyndsay Zabkowicz
Head Coach, Rob Wolter
Ass't Coach, Rob Koehler
Ass't Coach, Natalie Wildes
2009 Girls Select National Team (3rd Place Finish (Bronze Medal) at the HP Championships)
Abigail Becker
Alyssa Dawson
Jenni Fassbender
Kellan Flynn
Mikaela Gunderson
Kaitlyn Hastings
Chelsea Lee
Madaline Lobenstein
Becca Mastey
Allison Roth
Michelle Witt
Emily Wineinger
Head Coach, Paul Schlomer
Ass't Coach, Sara Thompson
Ass't Coach, B.J. Bryant
Boys Chair, Chad Schreiber, schreibercp@gmail.com
Girls Chair, Paul Schlomer, pschlomer@edgewood.edu
