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SEASON SCHEDULE

Friday, May 13, 2011:

A retrospective..............

THE WINDOW

A young couple  moves into a new neighborhood.
The next morning while they are eating  breakfast, 
The young  woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.
"That laundry is  not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash  correctly. 
Perhaps she  needs better laundry soap."

Her husband looked  on, but remained silent.

Every time  her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, 
The young woman would make  the same comments.

About one month later, the woman was  surprised to see a
Nice clean wash on the line and said to her  husband:

"Look, she has learned how to wash  correctly.
I wonder who taught her this."

The husband  said, "I got up early this morning and
Cleaned our  windows."

And so it is with life. What we see when watching  others
Depends on the purity of the window through which we  look

Friday, February 25, 2011:

It saddens me to be posting this:

Earlier this week, teammate and friend, Stephanie Martinez lost her mom. I barely got to know her more than "Stephanie's mom" and had only sat and spoken to her a handful of times. But in those few words her kindness and caring nature sang in leaps and bounds. As small as the gesture was, she helped me and Ace out without even knowing us. Our community has lost a beautiful woman and mother.

For any and all those interested, there will be a service held this Saturday, February 26, 2011, 1 pm at the Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Camarillo. Address is 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo 93012.

Thursday, December 23, 2010:

Volleyball Banquet set for Tuesday January 4, 2011. Cheescake Factory in the Warner Center. 12 noon.  Please text Janelle or Ashley and let us know if you are or are NOT going to make it.

Tuesday, November , 2010:

Great start for 1st round of playoffs for Varsity w/ a win over South Gate.  2nd round match, Wednesday, October 10, 2010, 7 pm @ Carson.  Bus will leave @ 3:30 pm.  If any F/S or JV would like to come to the match, Mr. Yi is allowing us to take you on the bus with us.  Let me know if you want to come.

Thursday, October 28, 2010:

Should we make playoffs, here are the confirmed dates:

1st round:  Monday, October 8, 2010, 7 pm

2nd round:  Wednesday, October 10, 2010, 7 pm

Quarterfinals:  Tuesday, October 16, 2010, 7 pm

All matches will be at the higher seeded teams gym. 

Wednesday, October 27, 2010:

I just got word from Van Nuys that our pool play for the JV Van Nuys Tournament will be @ Polytechnic H.S. in Sun Valley.  The address is 12431 Roscoe Blvd, Sun Valley, 91352.  See you all at 7 am.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010:

Dont forget to come cheer us on as we finish off our last league home game vs. Taft on Thursday, October, 28, 2010.  This will be our seniors last West-Valley League home game.  Let's make it a good one!

Monday, October 11, 2010:

Taft called this weekend, they are wearing pink for today's match to promote breast cancer awareness.  There is no charge to get in, just a lot of pink

Congratulations to the JV team for taking 2nd in the Sylmar Tournament this weekend!!!  Three cheers to Sara Sutherland and Jessica Martinez for making the All-Tournament Team!

Friday, October 8, 2010:

If anybody is interested, admission to #8 USC's match vs. #1 Stanford, tonight @ the Galen Center is FREE.

Dig Pink match vs. Chatsworth was an overall success.  Chatsworth exceeded their goal in raising money for a great cause despite only 28 out of 42 participating ECR teamates. Our donation of  $650 will be sent to the Side-Out Foundation.

Thank you to the following girls and their families for helping to make our Dig Pink match a success:

F/S:  Analisa Crosthwait, Katie & Kelly Martin, Caitlin Vaughan, Inbal Mizrahi, Katie Nguyen, Kelcey Henderson, Kyra Mendoza, Lauren Henderson, Megan Thorne, Natalie Castaneda, Shakeyla Small

JV:  Archel Tirtodipoero, Giselle Villela, Jourdan Henderson, Kristina Arnold, Maurine Lambert, Olivia Graza, Sara Sutherland, Stephanie Martinez

Varsity:  Danna Gal, Devorah Gold, Samantha Ayala, Taylor Jenkins, Charlotte Ruse

While I'm at it, ECR Girls volleyball also wants to thank:

Bill Arnold for getting us a 4 cases of Dasani water and 11 cases of Powerade donated by Coca Cola.

Rick Ayala for doing such a great job on our team and individual photos.

Jessica Chavez for keeping our snack table up and running for the 4th year in a row.

Friday, September 24, 2010:

Our October 5th match @ Chatsworth is a DIG PINK match.  Together with the Chatsworth Girls Volleyball team we are trying to raise $1000 to donate.  Our team has committed to selling 3 shirts each.  We all have moms and grandma's and aunts and girlfriends, somewhere, sometime, someone we know has been affected by this disease.  Please help support this worthy cause.  You can read all about it by clicking on the flyers below.  Admission will be charged.  $15 - T-Shirt + Admission, $7 - Admission, $5 - Admission if wearing pink.  All proceeds go to the Side-Out Foundation. 

Our condolences to manager, Khaila Anderson and Family.  Her grandmother passed last week.

Monday, September 20, 2010:

Congratulations to Kimmy Puruncajas for making the Venice Invitational All-Tournament Team.

My apologies to those (Bill) that clicked on the map link to this weekends JV tournament and went to Hamilton High.  I forgot last year they had to change the venue due to construction @ Venice.

Thursday, September 16, 2010:

No F/S match w/ Kennedy today.  F/S, Please wear your jersey top w/ jeans or sweats.  Bus leaves at 1:15.  Please be at the gate by 1 pm.

Friday, August 20, 2010:

Congratulations to all those that made the 2010 ECR Girls Volleyball team.  There is a mandatory Player Parent meeting 9 am, Saturday.  ECR Cafeteria.

Monday, August 16, 2010:

All those currently involved, show up to practice today and tomorrow at 4 pm.

Final tryouts are on Wednesday and Thursday during the first week of school.  (August 18 & 19) from 3 - 6 pm.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010:

Professor Lu has agreed to do a Hitting and Setting clinic for us on Wednesday & Thursday, August 11 &12, 6 - 9 pm @ Mulholland MS.  Cost is $40 for the 6 hours.  Please make all checks payable to Professor Lu.  Click here to download registration.

Final tryouts are on Wednesday and Thursday during the first week of school.  (August 18 & 19) from 3 - 6 pm.

Tuesday,July 20, 2010:

Ok girls, this was tough.  Click here for the list, see you at camp/summer vb or the last tryout when school starts. Feel free to call or text if you have questions.

Friday,July 9, 2010:

For those of you that need to get school health insurance, please see the yellow box in the column to the left, click on Insurance Coverage, this is the current company that LAUSD is working with.

Sundays will be at Hale MS for the month of July.

Wednesday,June 25, 2010:

1.  Absolute LAST LAST LAST call for late physicals.  Get it to me by 9 am Thursday and you will be saved. 

2.  Summer VB is now Monday, Tuesday and Fridays!!!!

Friday,June 25, 2010:

1.  Practice for Monday, June 28 and Tuesday, June 29 will be at Hale MS from 4-6 pm.

2.  For all those that signed up for the Conquistadore Gold program:  Beach workouts start this Saturday, 6 am.  The cost is included in your package.  For anyone else that wants to work out with us, it is $10 per 1.5 hour session.

Directions from the Valley: 

101S/E - 405 S - 10 W

exit 4th & 5th St, stay in left lane

Make a left at the light (4th st)

Right on Pico

Left on Neilson

Right on Ocean Park Blvd

Left on Barnard Way

Right into the parking lot entry then immediate right into the metered parking. 

Parking is $2, they DO ticket.

We will be in front of the Perry's Concession stand.

Join our group on Facebook:  El Camino Girls Volleyball

Monday,June 14, 2010:

Sorry about the mix-up this Sunday girls.  We had to reschedule at the last minute.  Tried to get the word out via text messaging but didn't get to all of you in time.  This whole week, my club will be having open gyms on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6:30 - 9 pm at Mulholland Middle School and on Sunday, 11 - 3 pm at ECR.  Cost is $3 per person.  EVERYONE is welcome to participate in these open gyms.  .

Friday,June 11, 2010:

Mr. Yi asks that you put your grade G.VB at the top right hand corner of the paperwork you turn in.  Please turn in your physicals to Mr. Yi or Mr. Orlando ASAP.  If you haven't done so yet, you are already late. 

Open gym this Sunday at ECR is $3 from 11 am to 3 pm

Monday,June 7, 2010:

If anyone is interested in obtaining CPR certification (good if you babysit or if you have Freshman health), i will be hosting one this Thursday, June 10, 2010, 6:30 pm @ ECR.  Cost is $20 9typically $65 @ Red Cross and American Heart Association) Please text me w/ your name so I can put you on the list.

Alas, the long awaited tryout list.  If you are on the list, you have made it past the first cut.  Please get your physicals in to me ASAP.

Thursday,June 3, 2010:

Thank you all for coming to tryouts.  We had a whopping number of girls (115) attending the first try out for the 2010-11 season.  The list will be posted Monday morning.

Please remember to bring me your physicals ASAP.  Also attach a copy of your insurance card w/ YOUR name (not your parents name) on it.  If you don't currently have insurance or are in the midst of switching carriers, LAUSD offers an insurance plan for the student athlete.  Click on "Insurance Coverage"  in the yellow box to the left.

Friday, May 28, 2010:

Tryouts next Tuesday and Wednesday.  DON'T FORGET the BLUE cards!!!

Not sure what happened to DMG Urgent Care but a student told me their phone is disconnected,  Try this place on Topanga.

Urgent Care Woodland Hills #2

5999 Topanga Canyon Blvd

Woodland Hills, 91367

(818) 888 – 7009. 

Physicals should be $45, walk-ins welcome

Friday, May 21, 2010:

Tryout #1 is Tuesday, June 1st and Wednesday, June 2nd.  You must come to both days.

Please have your blue cards signed by your parents.

Summer Volleyball begin Monday, June 21, 2010.  Click here for more info.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010:

It's that time again!  Physicals need to be done and turned in.  Unfortunately, we will be starting school early next Fall and need to get this done ASAP.  I just received the 2010 forms from the office, download them and PLEASE get them done ASAP.

If you can't get an appointment with your Dr. immediately, you can go to the Urgent Care below.  We send ECR kids there all the time so they know the drill.

DMG Urgent Care

7257 Owensmouth Ave

Canoga Park, 91303

(818) 348 – 5678. 

Physicals should be less than $40

Tuesday, April 4, 2010:

Hope you're all having a great Spring semester!  That time is near, TRYOUT #1 is just around the corner (see left column for dates and times).  Please don't forget your BLUE CARDS.  We will be having an informational meeting sometime before the tryout during lunch.  Mr. Orlando is checking on the schedule.

For the 2010 season, we have put together a new and exciting Summer Volleyball program.  Lots of opportunities to touch a ball, play some games and condition.  Professor Lu is very excited about our camp this summer and will be bringing gobs of technical information and teaching us Olympic secrets in volleyball.  The information page and brochure and registration are up and ready to download.  Please click on the link in the yellow box to the left.

Feel free to call or text me at 818.314.6917 if you have questions about the upcoming season.

Janelle

December 4, 2009:

BANQUET:  Saturday, December 12, 2009, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm.  Gabby's house.  Address will be given in 6th period.  There is a $20 limit on your team gag gift.

Congratulations to CASSANDRA DELACRUZ for making the Los Angeles City Section Senior All-Star Team.  Game will be played on December 12 @ 12:30 pm at Carson High School.

November 18, 2009:

Check out some of our Playoff, Round 2 photo's on MaxPreps vs Granada.

November 5, 2009:

Come join us for our Round 1 Playoff game for the 2nd year in a row!  Help cheer on our #8 seeded Varsity team on Monday, November 9 at 7 pm as they battle 9th seed Kennedy.  Wear blue and show your support!

October 29, 2009:

Congratulations to last weeks Fatburger winner, Danna Gal with the most flyers collected this week.  Also, Mauree Valentine & Jackie Smith were the first players to reach Fatburger!  They win free dinner from the coaches tonight @ Fatburger.

Here's this weeks Fatburger Flyer! 

In other news, the Varsity team lost to the coaches once AGAIN!!  Thank you in advance for dinner girls....quadruple or nothing?.

October 21, 2009:

Congratulations to last weeks Fatburger winner, Cassie Delacruz!  This week, the player with the most names collected wins a prize AND the person with the most amount spent wins a free Fatburger Dinner from the coaches.

Here's this weeks Fatburger Flyer! 

October 6 , 2009:

Congratulations to last weeks Fatburger winner, Jackie Smith on the Frosh/Soph Team!  For having the most flyers with her name on it collected by the awesome Fatburger crew in Woodland Hills!!!!  Jackie gets to choose between a Fatburger T-shirt, an ECR t-shirt or a free pass to one conditioning drill.

Here's this weeks Fatburger Flyer! 

October 2 , 2009:

Our Varsity Match vs Chaminade is now available for viewing on Time Warner Video On Demand.

Step #1 - Tune to Channel 1
Step #2 - Select "Local"
Step #3 - Select "SoCal Sports" and start watching!

October 1 , 2009:

FATBURGER THURSDAYS!

Restaurant night every Thursday from 1 - 9 pm at the Fatburger in Woodland Hills (@ Ventura & Topanga Cyn).  Click on the flyer above to print and bing with you.  Come on your own mix and mingle with us while we are there.  Our team meets there 30 minutes after games or practices..  All are welcome to join in the fun.

September 24, 2009:

FATBURGER THURSDAYS!

Restaurant night every Thursday from 1 - 9 pm at the Fatburger in Woodland Hills (@ Ventura & Topanga Cyn).  Click on the flyer above to download flyer.  Team dinner right after practice.  All are welcome to join in the fun.

September 21, 2009:

Please check the change in game time for todays match vs. Chaminade.  F/S - 4 pm, JV - 5 pm and Varsity - 6 pm.

We would like to thank Kristina Arnold's family for the donation of 15 cases of Dasani water and Powerade for our snack table.  Thank you for your support!

Last Thursday's Fatburger Night yielded $90.00!  Many thanks to Val Hall and her crew at Fatburger for the great job!

September 18, 2009:

  THURSDAYS!

We will be having a restaurant night every Thursday from 1 - 9 pm at the Fatburger in Woodland Hills (@ Ventura & Topanga Cyn). 

September 11, 2009:

Thank you to all those that tried out.  We had about 130 girls tryout and some very good competition.  So good in fact, that we had planned on keeping 36 girls and ended up taking 40.   You may click on the Roster page in the menu above to see our teams.

To those of you that didn't make it.  Thank you for coming out.  We, the coaches, genuinely appreciate your effort.  This should not be the end of your volleyball career.  There are leagues, clinics, classes and clubs out there to learn and improve your volleyball game.  If you would like information on them please feel free to ask anyone of us.

Janelle, Peggy and Ashley

September 3, 2009:

For those in need of insurance for the year please download paperwork here or apply online @ www.K12StudentInsurance.com.  You will not be allowed to participate without insurance coverage.

Broom Ball was AWESOME!!!!  Click on our photo page above to see a few Broom Ball antics.

August 28, 2009:

For those interested:  CPR class today for girls volleyball 10 am in B108.  $20.

Beach Conditioning Saturday, 8 am, Santa Monica. Txt me for directions. $7

Alumni Amy Edberg and current Pierce JC recruit (top ranked JC in SoCal) is out for 3 weeks with a fractured back.

.....and we are STILL waiting for the school nurse to clear us!

August 21, 2009:

Beach Conditioning Saturday 8/23, 8 am, Santa Monica. Txt me for directions. $7.

August 14, 2009:

Beach Conditioning Saturday, 8 am, Santa Monica. Txt me for directions. $7.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Practice starts Monday, Aug 17, 4 - 6 pm main gym, Mon - Fri.!! I hope you all got your paperwork in! EVERYONE SHOW UP!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009:

Couple of announcements:

1. Beach Conditioning Saturday, 8 am, Santa Monica. Txt me for directions. $7 or less depending on #'s.

2. Professor Lu has graciously agreed to do a Hitters & Setters camp on Sunday, July 26 from 10 am to 3 pm @ ECR. Cost is $50.

3. For those of you NOT interested in learning from an Olympic coach we will still have Open Gym from 12 - 3 pm. cost is $2.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009:

VB Camp is going well!!!  Looks like we may have 1 or 2 new varsity prospects.   Camp meets at 1:00 pm TODAY ONLY.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009:

* Scratch that...beach conditioning begins July 25, 8 am @ Santa Monica. Text me if you want to join. Cost is less than $7

Hi ELCO Girls Volleyball Fans,  

We are in the middle of the summer, but anxiously awaiting our girls upcoming volleyball season!  To get a jump start on fundraising for our season, we will be selling water and Gatorade or sports drinks for $1.00 during next weeks volleyball camp.  If you would like to contribute drinks to the team, please bring them Monday, July 20 at the start of the camp.  I will bring a cooler and ice, but we will need at least one more cooler filled with ice.  Any left over drinks will be saved for our snack table during our exciting 2009 season!Please email me with any questions or suggestions.  

Thank you,

Jessica Chavez

818 716-4727

Tuesday, July 14, 2009:

Beach Condtioning begins this Saturday, July 18 in Santa Monica @ 8 am.  Text me by Friday if you want to come. Cost is less than $7.  Depends on how many are doing it.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009:

I've texted and twittered and FB'd a request for information about the uniforms.  IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU MADE THE TEAM.

I NEED PAPERWORK ASAP!!!

Monday, July 6, 2009:

I need jersey size, short size, 1st choice jersey #, 2nd choice jersey#.  Msg me on FB or txt to my phone w/ your name first please.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009:

For instructions on how to complete paperwork click here.

Follow us on Twitter:  www.Twitter.com/ELCOGirlsVB

Join our group on Facebook:  El Camino Girls Volleyball

Monday, June 29, 2009:

Click here for TRYOUT #2 RESULTS

Get yor CIF & Physical paperwork done ASAP.  I will be collecting them on Friday, July 3.  Cut list will be posted tonight.

Thursday, June 25, 2009:

Get updates on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ELCOGirlsVB

Monday, June 22, 2009:

Off-Season Zero Period:  Workouts for this week has been changed to TUES & WED @ 3:30  pm

Tryout #2 this Thursday and Friday.  3:45 - 6 pm.  Bring your BLUE CARDS if you are NEW.

Download the paperwork and GET YOUR PHYSICALS DONE!!!!!!

Friday, June 12, 2009:

To all 2009 potential team members:

1.  You need to get our CIF & Physical paperwork (PDF download located in the column to left in the yellow box) done by the July 3 to be eligible by our official August 17, 2009 start date.  The school nurse will only be her the following week to clear athletes for August.  Otherwise we may or may not have enough of you ready at the beginning of the season.

2.  SCHEDULE your Physical exams with your Dr's ASAP even if you THINK you are going to make the team.

3.  Come to Open Gym!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009:

Open Gym begins.  Sundays, 12 - 3 pm @ ECR.

Sunday, May 31,, 2009:

Click here for TRYOUT #1 RESULTS

TRYOUT #1 RESULTS:  I know you've all been looking for the list.  The competition is very close, I need today, Sunday, to make the first round of cuts.  List will be up by 10 pm tonight.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009:

BANQUET tonight for those of you that paid.  Meet me at 5:30 tonight at the Barbeque King.  Address is 21799 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, 91364.  It's located in the same strip mall as Jerry's Deli, Fatburger, California Pita & Grill, Petco, etc. waaaaaaaaaaayyyy back in the deepest corner that you can find.  If you enter at the California Pita & Grill end head straight back (north) until you can't go anymore, you will run straight into it.  Call me with any questions.

Off season CONDITIONING dates (10 sessions):  Thurs 5/21, Wed 5/27, Tues 6/2, Thurs 6/4, Tues 6/9, Thurs 6/11, Tues 6/16, Thurs 6/18, Tues 6/23, Thurs 6/25.  Dates are subject to change, please continue to check the website for updates.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009:

We will be having a "Fundraising Extravaganza" on Tuesday, June 2, 2009!  It is the last day student council is permitting us to fundraise front of the main building.  We will also be selling gatorade and water as well as girls volleyball T-Shirts during our first tryout. 

We would like to begin collecting any food and drink donations to help us sell at tryouts, the fundraiser and snack tables.  Put your Costco Memebership to use!  Costco has many Gatorade, Vitamin Water and Candy coupons good through the end of May!  Please contact Jessica Chavez with any fundraising or coordination questions.

Friday, May 8, 2009:

ECR Boys Alumni game tonight, 6 pm in the Main Gym!!!  Let's help support the boys program.  Join us as we watch the old guys battle the young 'uns!  Ace bandages and ice packs w/ will be on hand.

Banquet is now scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2009.  Location to be announced on Monday. 

Wednesday, April 29, 2009:

2009 Summer volleyball camp information and application are up and ready to download.  Please click on the link to the left.

Thursday, April 16, 2009:

Fundraiser Restaurant Night! 

Tell all your friends & family to join us at

"RUBY'S DINER "

@ The Promenade

Monday, April 20, 2009, 4 pm - 9 pm

MUST bring flyer to restaurant!!!

Friday, March 27, 2009:

1.  Haven't forgotten about the Banquet, we just have to be sure people can make it.  A lot of girls are playing club volleyball and/or another sport and have conflicts with dates due to practices and tournaments.  As of right now, Tuesdays aroudn 5 pm look like the best bet. I will get back to you with a date.

2.  On the following dates after school we will be selling pizza, root beer floats and baked goods in front of the main building at school.   We need parent volunteers and players to help with the sales.  Please contact Janelle or Jessica Chavez (Marissa's mom) if you'd like to help.

April 14 & 28

May 5 & 12

June 2

3.  Fundraiser Restaurant Night! 

Tell all your friends & family to join us at

"CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN"

@ The Topanga Mall

Monday, March 30, 2009, 11 am - 10 pm

MUST bring flyer to restaurant!!!

Thursday, February 5, 2009:

We have received permission from ECR Student Council allowing us to begin our off-season fundraising.  We will be selling pizza and drinks (perhaps rootbeer floats like last year too) after school.  We will need a minimum of 10 volunteers per day.  Volunteers will be needed for the following Tuesdays:

February 17

March 10 & 24

April 14 & 28

May 5 & 12

June 2

Off-Season ZERO period is ON!  Please come ready to play on the first day of class! 

Ultrazone pictures are up!

Thursday, January 29, 2009:

• ULTRA ZONE  FUNDRAISER                                                                      We didn't sell out but we did pretty well!  I still have tickets for single games for $5 if anyone is interested.  (Normally each game costs $9)

            14622 Ventura Blvd.

            Sherman Oaks, CA  91403

            818.789.6620

• $5 tickets are good through February 27, 2009

Tuesday, January 27, 2009:

• Please join us at ULTRAZONE in Sherman Oaks and help us raise money for our programs.  Bring your friends and family.
• Date:  Tuesday, January 27, 2009
• Time:  6 - 10 pm
• All you can play $15 Pre-sale, $20 At-the-door

Tuesday, January 13, 2009:

Welcome back!  Happy New Year to all.  We have several items to be discussed.

1.  Banquet

2.  Fundraiser

3.  Off Season (Spring semester)

Monday, December 15, 2008:

Due to a popular consensus, we are postponing the banquet till January.  Girls and Parents, I need to get your $25 in if you want to have a meaningful and fun banquet.  Also, please get your $25 in for Juwan's workouts as well.

Friday, December 12, 2008:

Valley All-Star Players:  Welcome to the ECR website.  Just in case you missed it below, here is the map to Eagle Rock HS.  See you Saturday at 11 am for uniforms and warm-up.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008:

Due to predicted RAIN we are postponing the Banquet,  It will be on Tuesday, December 16, 4 pm.

Off-Season Volleyball is supposed to be during ZERO period.  If you are planning to participate, please text me.  If your friends are planning on joining, please text me their first and last names  

Come see the best players in the CITY battle in the All-Star game this Saturday, 12:30 pm @ Eagle Rock HS.    Representing El Camino this year is Sarah Maggin and alternate Amy Edberg. 

Wednesday, December 3, 2008:

Banquet, Sunday, December 14, 2008.  4 pm, meet in small parking lot at school.

I would like to thank Rick Ayala (Sam's dad) for the great photo's he took at during the Canoga, Taft and San Fernando matches and for the JV team at the Venice tournament. 

Team photo's and individual photo's are back.  They look great!  I will bring them to school this week.

Friday, November 14, 2008:

To All Parents and Athletes:

As our volleyball season comes to an end I would like to congratulate you all for getting us one more step toward a successful program at El Camino.  We will continue to meet for 6th period.  Please note, on our days with Juwan we will be working out from 6th period to 4 pm.  The date and time of our volleyball banquet will be determined by the end of next week.

Friday, November 7, 2008:

As I am sure many of you have recently heard Ashley Parker's mom, Tamra Cureton, suddenly passed away last Thursday.  There will be an upbeat memorial service for Tamra on Sunday from 12 pm - 4 pm.  Directions from Ashley:   "It's off of Rinaldi and Sepulveda, Take Odyssey Drive and go all the way up.  Address is 15600 Odyssey Drive.  phone: 818.366.6444."  

Next match vs. Narbonne on Monday, November 10 @ ECR, 7 pm.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008:

Couple of items of information for you:

1.  Practice today is from 2:30 to 4 pm, then off to Amber Awni's birthday party @ 5 pm.

2a.  Varsity is seeded #6 in playoffs.  We play Kennedy this Thursday, November 6 @ 7 pm @ El Camino.  Please tell all your friends to come and support us.  Please join us for a late team lunch before our match on Thursday at CPK right after school.

2b.  We need donations and volunteers for the snack table for Thursdays match.

3.  Picture Day finally got rescheduled.  Friday, November 7 @ 4 pm in the main gym.  Fill out PHOTO ORDER FORM, bring cash or make checks payable to Janelle Lau.

4.  Restaurant Fundraiser

Tell all your friends & family to join us at

"CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN"

@ The Topanga Mall

Thursday, November 6 2008 11 am - 10 pm

MUST bring flyer to restaurant!!!

Click on flyer to print out

Friday, October 17, 2008:

Picture Day on Monday, October 20, 2008.  Please come dressed in your uniform.

Tell all your friends & family to join us at

"CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN"

@ The Topanga Mall

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 5 pm - 10 pm

MUST bring flyer to restaurant!!!

Click on flyer to print out

Tuesday, October 14, 2008:

Tell all your friends to join us at

"THE HABIT"

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 5 pm - 9 pm

MUST bring flyer to restaurant!!!

Click on flyer to print out

Thursday, October 9, 2008:

A couple of notes for the next couple of weeks:

1.  Professor Lu will be doing a defensive clinic this Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm.  Cost:  $10

2.  Our away game vs. Granada Hills has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 22.  This means we will be playing back to back matches (Wednesday & Thursday)

3.  We will be going to Pierce College this Friday to watch Pierce play Santa Monica City College at 7 pm.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008:

Hello ECR Volleyball Fans,  

The snack table has been a huge success!  For this Thursday's game against Granada, we really need more candy, water, Gatorade and soda.  Please let me know if you can contribute anything.  See you Thursday!  

Jessica Chavez

(Marissa's mom)

Sunday, September 28, 2008:

A great big THANK YOU to all those that attended Ruby's night.  It was a great success!  Also, we really appreciate the donations that have been coming in for the snack tables.  With the monies raised we have purchased our very own ball cart and 20 more practice balls.  Keep on fundraising girls!

	Double sided ball cart	$377
	20 Tachikara SVSWSC Practice balls	$600

Tuesday, September 23, 2008:

RUBY'S NIGHT 

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 4 pm - 9 pm

MUST bring flyer to restaurant!!!

Click on flyer to print out

Wednesday, September 17, 2008:

PARENTS, support our girls!  Please join us in an afternoon of fun. On Friday, September 26, the Frosh/Soph team will be playing a volunteer PARENT team and we NEED YOU to volunteer!!!  The J.V. wil be playing FACULTY & STAFF.  The Varsity will be playing the ALUMNI.  Please call Janelle @ 818.314.6917 to reserve your spot today!!!

Tuesday, September 15, 2008:

Website photo pictures tomorrow during 6th w/ Samantha A's dad.

Congratulations on a great first game ladies!  Keep up the hard work!

A few of us will be attending the CSUN vs UCLA match tonight @ 7 pm Game is at CSUN.  Cost:  $3 (last year's prices)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008:

Please staple all paperwork together, write volleyball at the top of the front page and turn in to Mr. Yi as soon as possible.

UNIFORM PICK-UP SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 9:00 AM. @ ECR.  Please be sure to have your $125 paid.  Bring an extra $40 if you want the duffle bag.

Monday, September 8, 2008:

MAKE-UP MANDATORY PLAYER PARENT MEETING TONIGHT 6 pm, gym.  You will need to bring me cash or a check made out to ECR Girls Volleyball for $125. This will cover the fee for the team Jersey, spandex shorts and a pair of socks.   ECR Girls Volleyball Duffle bags may also be purchased for $40.

Monday, September 1, 2008:

All last minute and follow up paperwork items shall be turned in during the first 2 days of tryouts.  You will not be allowed to participate past the tryouts.  PLEASE remember to also include a copy of your insurance card with the athlete's name on it.

For those without insurance please click here for school coverage.

Friday, August 29, 2008:

Join us for a get together at the beach on Sunday, August 21 to play some recreational VB with friends and family. We will be meeting in the small parking lot at ECR at 9:30 am and caravaning out there. Pack a towel, some lunch and a lot of water. We will grab a court or 2 depending on the number of families.

Conditioning will continue throughout the season. 

As a heads up for parents:  If your daughter makes the team, there is a mandatory PARENT AND PLAYER meeting on Friday, September 5 in the gym at 6 pm.  You will need to bring me cash or a check made out to ECR Girls Volleyball for $125. This will cover the fee for the team Jersey, spandex shorts and a pair of socks.   ECR Girls Volleyball Duffle bags may also be purchased for $40.

Monday, August 25, 2008:

REMINDER:  August tryouts are cancelled due to gym floor resurfacing.  Last and final tryouts are during the first week of school, on Wednesday, September 3 and Thursday, September 4.

Thursday, August 14, 2008:

WOO HOO!! Way to condition ladies!!!  No more summer school.  Conditioning with Juwan is moving to Tuesdays and Thursdays at 930 am.

Professor Lu's Hitter's and Setters camp this Sunday from 10am to 3 pm. Cost is $50. 

Tuesday, August 5, 2008:

It's crunch time!!!  Conditioning starts this Thursday.  We will be meeting for the whole month of August on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 pm at ECR.  Cost for the training is $70 ($10 per session, must be prepaid).  Please call, text or email me @ 818.314.6917 for info..

Those of you that still need to bring in your physicals, CIF paperwork and copy of your Insurance card with your name on it, please do so immediately.

AUGUST TRYOUTS are cancelled.  

Tuesday, July 29, 2008:

Join the South Valley Summer Volleyball League for more playing experience.  Meets on Sunday's from 10 am- 12 pm @ ECR and 7 pm - 9 pm @ Mulholland MS.  Link to www.southvalleyvolleyball.com for more information.

Thank you to all 46 2008 El Camino VB Camp attendees.  So well that Professor Lu has been kind enough to add a Setter's and Hitter's Clinic to our agenda!  

El Camino Real HS

SETTER'S & HITTER'S CLINIC

Sunday, August 17, 2008

10 am - 3 pm

Cost: $50

(Make checks payable to Professor Lian Lu)

Limited spots available

(2008 Camp attendees given priority)

Sunday, July 20, 2008:

Tryout #3 Results

REMINDER - Tryout #4 have been tentatively rescheduled for Monday, August 25 & Tuesday, August 26..

Tuesday, July 15, 2008:

Tryout #2 Results

REMINDER - Tryouts this Thursday and Friday, 2:30 - 5:30pm.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

REMINDER - Tryouts this Thursday and Friday, 2:30 - 5:30pm.

Thursday, July 3, 2008:

South Valley Volleyball Summer Clinics begin next Wednesday, July 9.  All clinics are taught by collegiate level players and/or Olympic level instructors.  Please visit the website for information.

For Varsity Summer League Players, click here for directions to Granada Hills. Please be there at 4:40 pm.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008:

Professor Lu will be running a clinc for us at Mulholland M.S. on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from 6 - 8:30.  $5 Donation for Professor Lu is appreciated.

Sunday, June 29, 2008:

PAPERWORK is due July 14th! 

Friday, June 27, 2008:

We are in LUCK, Professor Lu has agreed to do a clinic for us on Sunday @ ECR from 10am - 1pm.  Cost:  $10 Donation for Prof. Lu.

All returning players MUST complete Physical and CIF forms by July 14th.  Click on "Physical & Clearance" forms to the left to down load. 

Thursday, June 19, 2008:

All Potential Varsity Players:  Summer League will begin July 3, 10, 17, 24.  Cost: $10

All potential JV & Frosh/Soph Players:  You should be at open gym at least 2x a week.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008:

Still need HELP selling leis for graduation.  Please call me if you are available.  We will be meeting at 5 pm in front of the gym. 

Tuesday, June 17, 2008:

Thanks to Kelly G., Lissie V. and soon to be alumni, Cameela C. for helping out with the pizza today.  

Thursday is our next BIG fundraiser, we will be selling orchid lei's before graduation.  I will need a few of you to help out with this.  I am pretty sure this will take all of 30 minutes to sell out.  Let me know if you are available.

Thursday, June 12, 2008:

Thank you to all the 5th period kids.  You guys have been my best off season class yet.  I appreciate all the hard work and discipline you've displayed.  I hope you learned a little bit of volleyball.  I will be in the small gym for the final.

We did a great job with the Rootbeer Float fundraiser this past Tuesday!!!  Don't forget

Those of you trying out for the team.  I strongly suggest you come to the open gyms at the times listed in the column to the right.

Any returning players from last year, please come to any open gym and get your paperwork for your physical and CIF rules.  They MUST be completed and turned in by July 14.  Please schedule your physical NOW!!!

ITEMS required:

Friday, June 6, 2008:

Hey girls, we almost lost our privilege of fundraising on campus.  Next event, let's be sure to pick up all the trash (ours or other,whatever is in the area) and make sure everything fits INTO the trash bins.  If they don't, let's get another trash bin.

Sunday, open gym @ ECR from 12 -3 pm. Cost:  $1

Monday, Professor Lu clinic @ Mulholland from 6-9pm. Cost: $5

Please call or text me (write your name in the message please) at 818.314.6917 to let me know if you would like to attend the clinic.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008:

Whoops!  We can't sell pizza during lunch!!  Apparently that's a big problem.  So we will stick to afterschool.  Don't forget, next Tuesday, pizza, drinks AND rootbeer floats.

Monday, June 2, 2008:

Last minute update:  Professor Lu just called and offered to come to my Club practice and do a clinic for me.  If you are available tonight from 7-9pm, we will be holding a volleyball clinic at Mulholland Middle School on the southwest corner of Balboa and Vanowen. A donation of $2 for Prof. Lu is greatly appreciated.

Click here for results of Tryout #1.

Sunday, June 1, 2008:

Results of Tryout #1 will be posted Monday morning.

We need volunteers to help sell pizza after school on Tuesday.  Remember it's a short day, we get out at 1:44.

Thursday, May 29, 2008:

Tryout dates are set, please see schedule to the left. 

Pizza sales went well!!  We raised over $150.  We will be doing the same on Tuesday, June 3 and June 10.  Rootbeer floats will also be served on June 10. 

Friday, May 23, 2008:

Sorry ladies, I was told after school today that we have to do the first week pizza selling day on Wednesday, May 28, after school.  So far I have 4 volunteers to work the table, Brenda Serpas, Ashley Parker, Jasmine Cassell, and Vanessa Delnavaz. 

Ok, ladies, our fundraising efforts are now in full force!!!  Thanks to Jessica (Marissa's mom) and Francine (Jackie's mom) we will be selling pizza's AFTER school in front of the main entrance on Tuesday, May 27th.  I will need 8 volunteers for that day.  Contact Janelle @ 818.314.6917 or see me during lunch and/or 5 period at the gym. 

Tuesday, May 20, 2008:

Congratulations to ECR Varsity Boy's VB for taking 2nd in the CIF City Championships!

Fundraising to start soon!  We will be selling Rootbeer Floats in front of Albertson in the near future.  We will also be having a PIZZA fundraiser as well.  There will be sign up sheets for volunteering next week.  Please be sure to sign up.  We also need parents to volunteer to be supervisors during our events.  More info to come!!!

Thursday, May 15, 2008:

Congratulations to ECR Varsity Boy's VB.  They will be playing for the City Championship at CSUN this Saturday, May 17 @ 5pm.  Put on your El Camino gear and cheer them on!!!!!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008:

Please remember to have your BLUE CARD filled out and signed by your parent or legal guardian.  BLUE CARD may be obtained from the main office at ECR.  You will NOT be allowed to tryout without the BLUE CARD.

For the 2008 Fall season please note that all physical, transfer  and grade paperwork MUST be completed, signed and turned by Friday, August 1, 2008.

Final cuts will be made during the first week of the Fall semester.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008:

First tryouts for volleyball is as follows:

Thursday, April 24, 2008:

PLEASE NOTE - Prof. Lu Volleyball Camp is July 21 - July 25

Friday, April 11, 2008:

Beach is cancelled..........

Monday, April 7, 2008:

Beach Conditioning this Saturday, same time, same place.  Let me know if you would like to be there.  Feel free to call for details.

Don't forget your $3 for Friday.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008:

1st person to come up to me and scream, "I LOVE VOLLEYBALL" tomorrow (Wednesday) gets a ECR Athletics hand towel.

Beach Conditioning this Saturday, same time, same place.  Let me know if you would like to be there.  Feel free to call for details.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008:

Beach Conditioning is BACK!!!  We will be south of the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday morning 8:30 am.  Please call or text Janelle if you are coming or for directions.  818.314.6917.

Congratulations to Off-Seasoner, Naghmeh who attended Professor Lu's clinic last Sunday and won the off-season volleyball FURB-A-LICIOUS shirt.  There were 11 off-season girls in attendance -- Kelly Gegenheimer, Brianna Grissom, Devorah Gold, Genna Gold, Nedda Amini, Sarah Maggin, Marissa Chavez, Naghmeh, Jackie Silver, Samantha Santiago and Jessica Villela.  Hope you learned a lot!

BTW, I also wanted to mention how proud I am of you girls.  All the new kids held their own against the JV boys!  The old kids did a great job!  And the semi Varsity rocked!  Whoo-hoo!!! 

Wednesday, March 12, 2008:

National and Olympic FIVB Coach, Professor Lu, will be conducting a volleyball clinic at ECR this Sunday from 10 am to 1pm.  If you are interested in attending please bring a$5 donation. All past players and Off-Season players are welcome.

The first Off-Season person to show up on Sunday and says, "I BELIEVE" receives an Off-Season volleyball shirt.

Monday, March 3, 2008:

I guess we will NOT be in the gym for lunch and 5th this week.  Apparently the DANCE team is going to Natioinals this week and need to practice during lunch. 

Congratulations to Marissa Chavez!  Lunch is on me.

Sunday, March 2, 2008:

We will begin lunch + 5th period practices this week.  Please come to the gym by 12:50pm.

I'm checking to see who reads this for the information.  The first person in off-season to either tell me what is different about the site or say the word perseverence will get lunch brought for them on Tuesday, March 4.

Monday, February 25, 2008:

For those of you that contributed to our basket for the Friends of ECR benefit coming up, thank you for your effort.  We put together 2 baskets for the silent auction.  The first basket has a PEZ and Superhero ICON theme ($200 value).  The second basket has a volleyball theme.  Included in it is a volleyball, an ECR Girls VB sweatshirt and T-shirt and a gift certificate for private volleyball lessons ($200 value).  Thanks again for helping out!. 

For all those planning on trying out for the 2008-09 high school season, ALL physicals will be due on August 1st 2008.  Please keep checking this website for Tryout dates.  The first tryout will occur at the end of the 2nd semester, most likely at the end of MAY.

Friday, February 8, 2008:

Beach conditioning, Saturday, February 9.  8 am  - 9:45 am.  $10 per person. 

Wednesday, February 6, 2008:

First day of the semester girls....how are you all feeling?  A little sore?  It's good to see so many new faces.  Remember,

1.  Always dress

2.  Run

3.  No cheating

4.  Ask questions if you don't know

5.  All you have to do is try your best.  If you do that, you have an A in the course.

Monday, February 4, 2008:

Check out the photos from the Frosh/Soph Chuck E. Cheese party.  Girls, feel free to send more pics.

Remember, tomorrow is the first day of the second semester.  We will be meeting starting during lunch and 5th period.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008:

Congratulations to the Frosh/Soph team for having the most participants!!!!  Again a big "Thank You" to Danielle from Cross-Country for helping us out as well.  How does Monday, February 4, 1:30 pm, Chuck E. Cheese sound?  Frosh/Soph captains please contact your team.

Thursday, January 24, 2008:

Almost there!  First team closest to 100% by Monday January 28 gets pizza!

Saturday, January 19, 2008:

Beach Conditioning to start back up on March 2.

New photo's have been posted.

Friday, January 18, 2008:

"Friends of ECR" Dinner Dance Fundraiser. 

Don't forget to bring in your $$$ for the theme basket.  We will be putting together ONE FANTASTIC basket.  We want to represent the ECR Girls Volleyball team so full participation is appreciated.  Let's thank Cross Country runner, Danielle, for helping out.. 

Wednesday, January 16, 2008:

If you haven't done so already, please remember to bring in ALL your collected money and remaining Baja Fresh/Quizno's tickets.

Monday, January 7, 2008:

Happy New Year to all!  For those of you curious, yes, we will be dressing today!  I'm sure after 3 weeks of vacation you are dying to workout!!

Just a reminder, off-season volleyball (Spring Semester) will be during lunch and 5th period.  On short days it will be 5th and lunch.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007:

Message for All Parents and Players: 

On behalf of all the Coaches and the Administrators I would like to THANK YOU for supporting our program. It was a tough season; considering the improvements we've made, the losing record was not at all what any of us had expected. However, you can be rest assured that all the teams and coaches that we played in tournaments and in league have taken notice of our improvement. Every coach and a few opposing team parents have come up to me or one of our administrators at one time or another in disbelief of the quality and materialization of our program.  The future looks bright.

I would also like to express our gratitude and appreciation for your efforts in helping us fundraise for tournaments and for new equipment. For those of you that attended the parent meeting at the beginning of the season you know that our budget from the school totals a whopping $1000. If you recall, all tournament registration costs $200 per tournament to enter. This year your support and monetary donations have allowed the Varsity, JV and Frosh/Soph, to participate in a total of SEVEN sanctioned local tournaments.  We have also purchased much needed equipment (antenna’s, ball pump, game balls, score books, etc), first aid supplies (athletic tape, ice packs, etc.) and have created a great snack table (food donations, time and supervision) for our team earn more funds during our home matches!  This snack table generated anywhere from $100 - $300 at each home game. 

Once again, THANK YOU for your support!

In the last 2 days, I have received several phone calls from concerned parents regarding SIX at SIX and various other issues.  I would like to now take the time to address a few of those questions accordingly.  Please click here for the Question and Answer page.

Monday, November 12, 2007:

Happy Veterans Day!  Hopefully you're all at home catching up on some sleep.  This weekends BEACH CONDITIONING went well, click on the photo page to see pics.  We had EIGHT out of THIRTY-NINE show up.  For those of you that always wonder about playing time..FIVE of the attendees are Varsity starters that come to every open gym, clinic, function we have.  Hmmm, is there a corrolation? 

Our BANQUET is this Saturday, November 17, 2007 @ 2 pm.  We are meeting in the small parking lot at ECR.  I am planning something a little different this year, please be sure to be on time. 

Tuesday, October 30, 2007:

Yes I am the bearer of bad news.  I got the call from the seeding committee, Varsity did not make it into playoffs :-(.  I guess 0-10 was too difficult to fight for.  Girls don't let this discourage you,  we're going to come out swinging next year.  All the coaches in our league have noticed us and know how far we've come and where we are going. 

Pictures this THURSDAY @ 2:30, come in uniform, bring your ORDER FORM and money. 

Our first BEACH CONDITIONING session with Juwan Smith is scheduled for Saturday, November 10 @ 8:30 am.  It is NOT mandatory.  But please let me know if you are planning on attending the session.  I will have the exact location posted by next week.

Saturday, October 27, 2007:

Hey JV!  Way to end on a great note!  Earl, the Varsity Girls and I couldn't be more proud of you!  Way to figure it out.

And yes, again, the photographer had to cancel.  I guess that's the price we pay for professional yet inexpensive photos.  Sorry girls.  He is scheduled to be here on Thursday, during 6th period.

BTW, just want to let you all know that the season MAY NOT be over just yet.  The West Valley League coaches will be meeting tomorrow to sort out records and scores.  The seeding committee will meet on Tuesday, October 30.  We will have the official answer to our demise or our perpetuation first thing Wednesday morning.  Keep your fingers crossed.

Our volleyball BANQUET is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 17.  Beginning at 2pm.  Details to follow. 

Monday, October 22, 2007:

Ok, as you know, the photographer couldn't make it through traffic last Thursday.  We have rescheduled our team photos for this Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 3:00 - 3:30 pm.  Please remember to wear your uniform and bring in your money.  If you've lost your ORDER FORM, you may download it here.

Congratulations to the Varsity team for their Epiphany.  They were 4-4 in this weekends tournament.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007:

We will be taking our team photos this Thursday, October 18, 2007 from 3:30 - 4 pm.  Please remember to wear your uniform and bring in your money.  If you've lost your ORDER FORM, you may download it here.

THANK YOU TO THE FAMILY OF Brianna Grissom for registering with e-Scrip

Your generous snack bar donations has helped purchase the following for our volleyball team:

	Court Cleaner for our very slippery slidey gym floor.	$395
	11"x17"  hand towels for game days	$100
	3 Spalding Antennae Packages	$300

Monday, October 15, 2007:

Congratulations to the F/S team for making it to playoffs in their tournament this weekend.

Saturday, October 6, 2007:

Please check the Roster webpage to see if your picture is posted.  If not, it means I didn't have one....or I didn't think you would appreciate the one I have of you.  You can ask me to take a photo of you at practice.

Parents:  If you have photo's of any of the games or any team functions, please feel free to email them to me for posting.

Sunday, September 30, 2007:

Thank you to those that have continued to support our CARWASH and donate drinks, chips and candies for the SNACK  BAR during home games and every day during 6th period and after school.

Your generous donations helped purchase the following for our volleyball team:

	9 Molten Pro Touch V58L NFHS Indoor Volleyballs. This year, our league's governing authority, the Los Angeles City Section, switched to this ball as the official ball for playoffs.	$450
	Tachikara Porta-Pump Inflator (electric ball pump)	$59.95
	100 instant cold ice packs for away games and tournaments	$42.00
	Hot Water dispensing Pot for hot snacks to be served at HOME games, during 6th period and after school.	$56.17

Thursday, September 27, 2007:

1)  Since the Boy's Basketball team has continued to show their support of us by attending our home games we will be helping them out tonight by eating at THE HABIT on Ventura Blvd. Our team will plan on being there at 7pm tonight to eat and support Boy's Basketball. 

2)  Spirit Pack orders & money due Monday.  If you've lost the one handed out in practice, you may download the order form here.

3)  Please download and distribute CARWASH flyers to all your friends and family members. 

4)  Please continue to bring in your snack donations to be sold at the snack table during home games.  Parents, we appreciate all the time you put into volunteering at the table during matches.  Please email Linda Schwartz (Lauren's mom) to find out when you can volunteer.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007:

1)  F/S please get me your snack schedule.

2)  Carwash this Sunday, 9/30. 

3)  Spirit Pack orders & money due Monday.  Download order form here.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007:

THANK YOU TO THE FAMILIES OF Rebecca Schieffer, Lauren Schwartz and Kaylee Hill for registering with e-Scrip! 

-- Doreen Hill (eScrip Coordinator - Girls VB). 

Please encourage your parents to sign up.  Link to the fundraising page to see how.

Friday, September 21, 2007:

If any of you or your parents would like to write a little write up of each game I will be more than happy to post it.  When the regular season starts next Monday, I will post all the game scores.

Congratulations to the following team captains:

F/S:  Sadaf Azami, Hillary Kaplan & Sashia Palaez

JV:  Angela Rezai & Veronica Pak

VARSITY:  Amy Edberg & Cameela Cruz

Wednesday, September 19, 2007:

Varsity Stats are posted on MAXPREPS, click here to view.

Saturday, September 16, 2007:

No CARWASH this Sunday.  Postponed until Sunday, Sept 30, 2007.

This Monday's Match vs. Van Nuys is at ECR.

Please link to our revised FUNDRASING page for information.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007:

Please link to the FUNDRAISING INFO page for all the latest and greatest fundraising information.

Sunday, September 9, 2007:

Several of you have told me it is impossible for your parents to be at the meeting at 4 pm on Monday.  There will be another

MANDATORY player and parent (for those of you that can't make Monday) meeting on Tuesday, September 11 @ 6 pm.

Friday, September 7, 2007:

FINAL ROSTER

Congratulations to all those that made the team. There is a

MANDATORY player and parent meeting on Monday, September 10 @ 4 pm.

Varsity - Birmingham Officials Tournament meeting time 7:30 am

Tuesday, September 4, 2007:

I've had a couple of phone calls today regarding Wednesday.....please come dressed....ALWAYS unless I specifically tell you otherwise.

For those making the VARSITY team we will be playing in the Birmingham Officials Tournament on Saturday, September 8.  PLEASE get you paperwork in!!!!!

Sunday, September 2, 2007:

For all those making the FINAL cut next week, there will be a MANDATORY player & parent meeting on Monday, September 10 @ 4 pm in the main gym.

The following players have turned in their paperwork BUT need to get me a copy of their insurance card with their name on it:

Kelly Gegenheimer

Hillary Kaplan

Veronica Pak

Jessica Villela

Friday, August 31, 2007:

Tryout #3 Results

Please remember you cannot even practice if your paperwork has not been cleared by the school nurse.

PAPERWORK Required:

     1.  Pre-Participation Physical w/ Dr's stamp

     2.  CIF Clearance (blue sheets, if you are a transfer, please be sure

         to fill out transfer paperwork with Mr. Yi)

     3.  Copy of Insurance Card (w/ your name on it)

Thursday, August 23, 2007:

I know all you incoming Freshmen have questions regarding 6th period.  Unfortunately, I have been told that I cannot post final rosters until the beginning of the year, nor are tryouts over.    

REMINDERS:  1.  Tryout #3 next week, Mon., Tues, Thurs.

                      2.  YOU NEED TO TURN IN YOUR PAPERWORK!!!

Wednesday, August 15, 2007:

TURN IN ALL PAPERWORK ASAP!!! 

     1.  Pre-Participation Physical

     2.  CIF Clearance (blue sheets)

     3.  Copy of Insurance Card (w/ your name on it)

If you have not yet picked up the paperwork you may download it here.  Again, let me remind you, this is not a guarantee that you've made the team.  We can start practicing but you cannot participate until all that paperwork has been cleared by Mr. Yi.

Thursday, August 9, 2007:

Thankyou Mr. Delbick for holding the CPR Certification Class.  Also, a thank you to the following girls for attending the class:  Kaylee Hill, Olivia (Kaylee's friend), Makena (Kaylee's other friend), Sasha Palaez, Cassie Delacruz and Cameela Cruz.

For the CPR Certification Class, we will meet at Paul Delbick at his classroom, T33 @ 1 pm today. 

Monday, August 6, 2007:

More information for today.  Please get your physicals done ASAP!!!  According to Athletic Director, Mr. Yi, you will be allowed to tryout but not allowed to practice until they are done. I would like to officially start workouts in 10 days.

I will be taking a CPR certification class with Mr. Delbick on Thursday @ 1pm on campus.  If anyone is interested (parents included) please call Janelle (818.232.6021) immediately.  Cost is $20 (this is REALLY inexpensive),  It especially good for those of you that babysit.  You can tell the parents that you are CPR certified.

Congratulations on a successful Volleyball Camp and Carwash!!!  I hope you learned a lot from Professor Lu.

We broke the bank at the carwash again, we reached our goal and surpassed last years total! 

Please note:  I have added an additional OPEN GYM on Monday's at Mulholland MS from 6:30 pm - 9 pm.

Thursday, August 2, 2007:

It's the 4th day of Volleyball Camp with Professor Lu and the girls are learning and gaining a lot of volleyball knowledge by the minute!  With 32 camp participants, we have a record number of girls participating this year.  Last year we had 12.  The best thing about this is that Professor Lu is generous enough to give back a percentage of what we pay, to our program and the more participants we have, the bigger the percentage.  We are on our way to building a GREAT girls program.  I want to thank each and every one of you for your dedication!

If the CARWASH information wasn't clear before, I am clarifying it now.  Please show up at ECR in the small parking lot off of Valley Circle to help wash cars this SUNDAY, from 9 - 4 pm.  We will begin washing at 10 am.  As much of your time and help that you can give is needed.  We will be selling snacks and refreshments to all waiting carwashees. 

In order to expedite the student/athlete process, you have been given paperwork (physical, parent consent, etc.).  These forms must be filled out and approved by the nurse and Athletic Director prior to the first match or you will not be allowed to play.  However, it does NOT mean that you have made the team.  I thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

Friday, July 27, 2007:

TRYOUT #2 RESULTS

Those of you making the cut please schedule a physical within the next couple of weeks.  I have the paperwork to fill out.  You may pick up the paperwork to be filled out by your doctor, your parents and yourself, this Sunday, July, 28 from 12-3pm (during OPEN GYM @ ECR).  All paperwork must be turned in (to Coach Janelle) ASAP.

Tryout #3 on August 27, 28, 30, 2007 is MANDATORY.  Unless arrangements have been made with me, you will be AUTOMATICALLY CUT if you are not at tryouts.

Thanks to senior, Cameeela Cruz the......

CARWASH is SCHEDULED

Sunday, August 5, 2007.  ECR small parking lot.  10am - 4pm

This is a team fundraiser.  It is mandatory that you participate.  Please download the flyer to the right and pass them out to your classmates, friends and family.   You may obtain the blue pre-sale tickets from me.

Thursday, July 26, 2007:

4 more days till camp!

Friday, July 20, 2007:

Great job at Summer League yesterday ladies!  I already see much improvement in all of you.  Keep it up. 

REMINDERS:  1.  Tryout #2 next week

                      2.  Prof. Lu's Camp July 30 - August 3

Wednesday, July 18, 2007:

Turn in your registration for the VOLLEYBALL CAMP now!  You are all expected to attend.  

Tuesday, July 10, 2007:

There is a BLOG page set up for you, the players and parents to voice your opinions, your comments, ask for information from teammates, coaches, other parents, etc.  PLEASE USE IT.

CORRECTION - Granada Hills Summer League, Thursdays, 4:30 - 9 ish.  It's pool play, 3 matches, 2 games to 25.   Please call Coach Janelle @ 818.232.6021 if you'd like to participate and be added to the SUMMER ROSTER..

Please note, you are NOT allowed to wear anything w/ EL CAMINO or the ECR logo on it.

Friday, July 6, 2007:

If anyone is interested in playing in the Granada Hills Summer League on Thursdays beginning next week (July 12) please contact me immediately and plan on attending Sunday's open gym from 12:00 - 2:30pm.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007:

For those of you planning on pursuing a college career in athletics please be sure to register yourself RIGHT NOW with the NCAA Clearinghouse. 

Sunday, June 24, 2007:

For ALL (this includes those that played last year) those that made the first cut, I am trying to get organized and jump ahead of the game.  Please send me your uniform jersey size (and # preference, if you have one) as well as your compression short size.  You can email me at coach@elcogirlsvb.com.

Wednesday, June 20, 2007:

CARWASH CANCELLED

Tuesday, June 19, 2007:

The CARWASH fundraiser is now CANCELLED until we can find a place for it.  Pizza Hut said they don't do it anymore.  I will keep you posted.  If anyone has any ideas or connections to place please let me email me your suggestions.

Friday, June 8, 2007:

Send in your registration for the Advanced & Elite Camp now.  Spaces are filling fast.

Tuesday, June 5, 2007:

For anyone interested, I will be holding an OPEN GYM on Mondays at Mulholland Middle School for the next 4 weeks (June 11, 18, 25 & July 2) from 6:30-9pm. Cost is $2 ($1 if you have an ECR student ID card).

Monday, June 4, 2007:

The FIRST CUTS are now posted.  All those that made the cut should show up to TRYOUT #2 on Monday, July 23 and Tuesday, July 24.

All those that were cut, If you think your were unfairly evaluated you may take the summer to improve and tryout ONE last time at the beginning of the Fall sememster in September.  You may attend camps, clinics, classes, open gyms or just plain practice on your own to improve your skills. 

Thursday, May 31, 2007:

Thank You all for trying out for the 2007-08 El Camino Girls Volleyball Team.  You all worked very hard.  The FIRST CUTS will be made by Monday, June 4th.  It could be sooner, please keep checking the site.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007:

1.  Bring your own water to tryouts OR drink from the tap.

2.  Wear appropriate athletic shoes. NO Vans, sketchers, converse, etc. 

3.  Wear appropriate athletic atire. 

4.  BRING YOUR SIGNED BLUE CARDS or a parent with you to sign it on the first day.  You will NOT be allowed to participate without it!!!

Friday, May 18, 2007:

It is official, tryout dates are confirmed.  See flyer to the right and the table below for correct dates.

Thursday, May 17, 2007:

Yes, it's always something.  Due to ECR scheduling conflicts Tryout #1's dates and times may be changed.

Please note, you cannot get out of 6th period to tryout (I was wrong, go figure).

Wednesday, May 16, 2007:

Annual El Camino Volleyball Camp with Professor Lu is scheduled for July 30 - August 3.  Please click on the link below for a brochure and registration.  Spots are filling up quickly, send in your registration now!!

If you're interested in improving over the summer please click here for other non-El Camino programs and skills clinics.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007:

2007-08 Tryout Dates:

You are required to attend all tryout dates.  There will be cuts after each tryout session.  If you are cut, but are serious about playing, you will have one last chance, during Tryout #4, to come back, show me what you've worked on and to prove that yoiu deserve to make the team.