Ideas of what to say at volleyball banquet?

Question

I am a freshman high school volleyball coach and they have their awards banquet tonight. Basically I have to call each girl up and say a little something about them and give them a certificate. Then I after kinda have to say something about the team as a whole and thank them.

Any ideas of what to say? I have some stuff that I've though of ie: hard worker, smart player, reliable, consistant, team player, coachable, etc.

I need stuff along those lines. Also any tips on not sounding like an idiot on the microphone... Im super nervous and stressed out for this!!!

Answer 1

I suggest the first thing to do is set everyone, including yourself at ease with something funny...like:

"Welcome, everyone to the ____________Awards.  I just have a few things to BOUNCE off you before we get started.  I think all the girls will agree they had a real BALL this year, and tonight we will reward their hard work and great efforts.  Keep in mind Volleyball is a lot easier to watch than it is to play..."

Answer 2

well, I know it's tonight, so this is pretty much impossible, but for my team, our coach had us write some good things about each girl, and that is what she read. She also put in some stuff of her own.

I know this isn't much help, but you can use it next year! lol.

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Answer 3

you could say thank you all for letting me coach you and the you could say who has come the farthest (like the one who wasten't maybe the best @ the beginning but has come A LOTE farther!!)

Answer 4

make it sappy but funny

"every time you step on the court it's one last game you will ever play. for some of us this wil be our last time playing. I'm glad i got to play with you guys as some of the last games of our lives. We created the meaning of team and played as one. Off the court we were friends and on the court we were more than that...we were teammates."

that would be nice

good luck with your speech, picturing people in their underwear never works. just focus and don't stare at the paper the whole time, you'll do great

Answer 5

persistant, always gave it her all, most agressive in a game (in a good way) , confident player, the team enjoyed her company, leader, friendly,

you can say something like

This year I have learned a lot, from this experience as a coach, from the girls, and I also learned a lot about myself. They have taught me many things, as I have tried to do the same. Next year we will grow as a team, and advance. I know we will do better, as we have bonded as a team and as friends. Thank you. Goooo....____________!!! (whatever you guys are, we are PANTHERS)

Answer 6

Don't worry Too much. Just try and be funny. Well if your a Girl coach You can definetly Have fun with this. Like Best dressed at practice, cattiest, ect.

Of course Do the usual for the parents but make it fun for the kids too.

My coach printed up I think I am, but I am not certificates Along with the hardest worker, smartest player, ect.

For example this one kid got I think I am the next snoop dog but really I am the next wayne brady.

IF thats too much just add humor to your speech when you call them up.

For example" When She wasn't too busy texting on her phone she had a mean Spike that even I was scared of"

" When Ashley actually made it to practice on time She was a Real team player"

hahaha

Humor is the best way to go.

Answer 7

Try to be as funny as possible. You are allowed to exaggerate.

For your defensive-minded player you can say she is always running after any wild pass, even if the ball travels through the door of the gym she can get it back. The DS/Libero would be a perfect carpet that covers the whole court from corner to corner. Your hitter appeared to be someone staying in the air swinging 100 times in one second (or your blocker a volley-bee), and your setter with quick feet who can run to any corner and slide on the floor while setting the ball third floor high to the hitter... just some wild imaginations that keep parents/players laugh and could make your girls think that they will definitely try those next time.