Volleyball: The Coaches Corner
Here's the 2026 Volleyball Coaches Meeting Recap

Troy Farley • FCA Sports Leagues Director
June 10, 2026

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Welcome to the Weekly Coaches Corner Recap 🏐

This is your one-stop spot for everything you need as an FCA Sports Volleyball Coach. Whether you attended one of our Coaches Meetings or are catching up afterward, you'll find key dates, expectations, resources, and next steps below.

Thank you for saying "yes" to investing in athletes and families this summer. We believe sports are a powerful platform to Engage, Equip, and Empower people through the Gospel, and we're excited to see how Jesus uses you this season.

Action Items

Attended a Coaches Meeting?

Thank you for joining us this week. We are grateful for your willingness to serve and lead.

Missed Both Coaches Meetings?

Please contact Troy as soon as possible by replying to this email.

If we do not hear from you by Friday, we will move forward with other coaching candidates for those teams.

Until we hear from you and complete the required coaching process, you are not cleared to coach this season.

Upcoming Dates

Week of June 22 Practices Begin
Week of July 6th Games Begin
Season Concludes August 13th
Picture Day Details coming soon
Have Questions? Reach Out!

Volunteer Onboarding (VIP)

Hannah will be reaching out to every coach regarding volunteer onboarding requirements.

This includes:

  • VIP Registration
  • Background Check
  • Child Abuse Prevention Training
  • E3 Training

Please watch for her email and complete these items as quickly as possible so we can prepare for the season.

Questions? Reach out to Hannah directly: HFiocchi@fca.org

This Seasons Chapel Theme

Proven: Faith That Holds Up Under Pressure

| John 15:8

We’re all trying to prove something: our spot on the team; being captain material; being accepted by our peers; earning success and accolades; even love. We put time and energy into doing all we can to fit into these spaces, but it leaves us exhausted and unfulfilled.

But we don’t have to keep striving to prove our worth; God has proven everything for us through His Son Jesus Christ. We simply receive what has already been done for us. We are proven in Him.

Learn what it looks like to go from living for approval to living from the love of God with this 4-Day Devotional — What Are You Trying to Prove?

FCA Sports Coaching Expectations

As an FCA Sports Coach:

  • Be Positive
  • Be Prepared
  • Be an Example
  • Communicate Well with Parents
  • Develop Athletes On and Off the Court
  • Create a Fun and Safe Environment
  • Help Athletes Take Their Next Step with Jesus

Remember our E3 Strategy

Engage: Build relationships with athletes and families.
Equip: Use practices, devotionals, and conversations to point athletes/families toward Jesus.
Empower: Challenge athletes and families to live out their faith beyond the season.

Resources

Coach's Corner: Weekly coaching encouragement and ministry resources while in season.

Parent Corner: Resources to help families grow beyond the game.

The FOUR: A simple way to share the Gospel using four biblical truths. Learn more HERE.

TeamSnap App: Communication, schedules, rosters, and season updates.

Looking Ahead

Over the next two weeks we'll be:

  • Completing volunteer onboarding
  • Preparing for practice week 1

Thank you again for serving with FCA Sports. We are praying for you and looking forward to seeing how Jesus works in and through our coaches, athletes, and families this summer.

Stay Connected

  • Troy Farley — Director of FCA Sports leagues happening year-round across the Tri-Cities (tfarley@fca.org)
  • Amber Lewis — Engagement Lead helping oversee schedules, games, and administration (amberlewis@fca.org
  • Hannah Fiocchi — VIP Specialist assisting with volunteer onboarding and FCA requirements (HFiocchi@fca.org)
  • Zach Lewison — Game Day Coordinator helping practices and games run smoothly. (zlewison@fca.org)
  • Michael Groth — FCA Volleyball Specialist helping with rules, structure, and coaching best practices. (mgroth@libertychristian.net)

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Fall Sports Game Day
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FCA Coach's Corner | Picture Update! Coaches, Your picture date and time are listed below. COACHES: If your team has pictures NEXT WEEK (September 21–23), please pick up picture packets BEFORE your game THIS WEEKEND so you can hand them out to your families. Pick up picture packets at the concession stands by the white trailer next to the small fields. If your team has pictures on Saturday, September 26, or the following week, please pick up packets before practice next week and hand them out at practice. Please share your picture date and time with your team so everyone is prepared. Picture packets will also be available on-site when you check in for photos. All photos will be taken in the Bethel Gym Lobby. Please note: no retakes will be offered. Monday, September 21, 2026 4:30 PM — BA1 Cheetahs 4:45 PM — BA6 Lions 5:00 PM — GB1 Eagles 5:15 PM — GB5 Ducks 5:30 PM — GA1 Bunnies 5:45 PM — GA2 Foxes 6:00 PM — BB2 Rattlesnakes 6:15 PM — BB6 Crocodiles Tuesday, September 22, 2026 4:30 PM — GA3 Raccoons 4:45 PM — BA2 Panthers 5:00 PM — GC2 Sea Turtles 5:30 PM — BA3 Tigers 5:45 PM — BB3 Alligators 6:00 PM — BB4 Geckos 6:15 PM — BC2 Wildfires Wednesday, September 23, 2026 4:30 PM — GA4 Bears 4:45 PM — BA4 Leopards 5:00 PM — GB3 Falcons 5:30 PM — GA5 Fawns 5:45 PM — BB5 Iguanas 6:00 PM — GC3 Polar Bears Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:05 AM — GD1 Tulips 10:20 AM — GD6 Poppies 10:35 AM — GD4 Lilies 10:50 AM — BD2 Cockroaches 11:20 AM — BD1 Titan Beetles 11:35 AM — BD3 Scorpionflies 12:30 PM — BB7 Lizards 12:45 PM — BB10 Cobras 1:05 PM — BD5 Hornets 1:20 PM — BD4 Tarantulas 1:50 PM — GD7 Daffodils 2:05 PM — GD5 Daisies 3:05 PM — GD2 Roses 3:20 PM — GD3 Sunflowers Monday, September 28, 2026 4:30 PM — BB1 Turtles 4:45 PM — GC8 Puffins 5:30 PM — GB2 Cardinals 5:45 PM — GC1 Dolphins 6:00 PM — BC1 Tornadoes Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:30 PM — BA8 Cougars 5:45 PM — BB9 Komodo Dragons 6:00 PM — BC3 Hurricanes Wednesday, September 30, 2026 4:30 PM — BC4 Tsunamis 4:45 PM — BC6 Volcanoes 5:30 PM — BA7 Jaguars 5:45 PM — GC4 Penguins Thursday, October 1, 2026 4:30 PM — GA6 Squirrels 4:45 PM — GB4 Owls 5:00 PM — GC5 Seals 5:15 PM — BC5 Earthquakes 5:30 PM — BA5 Pumas 5:45 PM — GB6 Parrots 6:00 PM — BB8 Chameleons 6:15 PM — GC6 Orcas 6:30 PM — GC7 Manatees VOLUNTEER ONBOARDING If your FCA volunteer onboarding is still incomplete, please get this finished. Hannah is continuing to follow up with coaches who have outstanding steps. Please respond to her and help us get everyone across the finish line. This is an important part of providing a safe and prepared environment for every athlete and family. MEET YOUR FCA SPORTS TEAM We're here to serve you throughout the season. If you have questions or need help, reach out. Troy Farley — Leagues Director tfarley@fca.org Zach Lewison — Associate Director zlewison@fca.org Amber Lewis — Operations Coordinator amberlewis@fca.org Hannah Fiocchi — Volunteer Coordinator hfiocchi@fca.org Preston Jonas — Flag Football Coordinator prestonjonas123@gmail.com You're not coaching alone. We're in this together. Win The Day, Troy Farley FCA Sports Tri-Cities

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Volleyball: The Coaches Corner
Welcome to the Weekly Coaches Corner Recap 🏐 This is your one-stop spot for everything you need as an FCA Sports Volleyball Coach. Whether you attended one of our Coaches Meetings or are catching up afterward, you'll find key dates, expectations, resources, and next steps below. Thank you for saying "yes" to investing in athletes and families this summer. We believe sports are a powerful platform to Engage, Equip, and Empower people through the Gospel, and we're excited to see how Jesus uses you this season. Action Items Attended a Coaches Meeting? Thank you for joining us this week. We are grateful for your willingness to serve and lead. Missed Both Coaches Meetings? Please contact Troy as soon as possible by replying to this email. If we do not hear from you by Friday, we will move forward with other coaching candidates for those teams. Until we hear from you and complete the required coaching process, you are not cleared to coach this season. Upcoming Dates Week of June 22 Practices Begin Week of July 6th Games Begin Season Concludes August 13th Picture Day Details coming soonHave Questions? Reach Out! Volunteer Onboarding (VIP) Hannah will be reaching out to every coach regarding volunteer onboarding requirements. This includes: VIP Registration Background Check Child Abuse Prevention Training E3 Training Please watch for her email and complete these items as quickly as possible so we can prepare for the season. Questions? Reach out to Hannah directly: HFiocchi@fca.org This Seasons Chapel Theme Proven: Faith That Holds Up Under Pressure | John 15:8 We’re all trying to prove something: our spot on the team; being captain material; being accepted by our peers; earning success and accolades; even love. We put time and energy into doing all we can to fit into these spaces, but it leaves us exhausted and unfulfilled. But we don’t have to keep striving to prove our worth; God has proven everything for us through His Son Jesus Christ. We simply receive what has already been done for us. We are proven in Him. Learn what it looks like to go from living for approval to living from the love of God with this 4-Day Devotional — What Are You Trying to Prove? FCA Sports Coaching Expectations As an FCA Sports Coach: Be Positive Be Prepared Be an Example Communicate Well with Parents Develop Athletes On and Off the Court Create a Fun and Safe Environment Help Athletes Take Their Next Step with Jesus Remember our E3 Strategy Engage: Build relationships with athletes and families. Equip: Use practices, devotionals, and conversations to point athletes/families toward Jesus. Empower: Challenge athletes and families to live out their faith beyond the season. Resources Coach's Corner: Weekly coaching encouragement and ministry resources while in season. Parent Corner: Resources to help families grow beyond the game. The FOUR: A simple way to share the Gospel using four biblical truths. Learn more HERE. TeamSnap App: Communication, schedules, rosters, and season updates. Looking Ahead Over the next two weeks we'll be: Completing volunteer onboarding Preparing for practice week 1 Thank you again for serving with FCA Sports. We are praying for you and looking forward to seeing how Jesus works in and through our coaches, athletes, and families this summer. Stay Connected Troy Farley — Director of FCA Sports leagues happening year-round across the Tri-Cities (tfarley@fca.org) Amber Lewis — Engagement Lead helping oversee schedules, games, and administration (amberlewis@fca.org Hannah Fiocchi — VIP Specialist assisting with volunteer onboarding and FCA requirements (HFiocchi@fca.org) Zach Lewison — Game Day Coordinator helping practices and games run smoothly. (zlewison@fca.org) Michael Groth — FCA Volleyball Specialist helping with rules, structure, and coaching best practices. (mgroth@libertychristian.net) Subscribe and never miss an FCA Sports Update again!Subscribe Here Win The Day, Troy Farley FCA Sports Leagues Director

Troy Farley

FCA Sports Leagues Director