Teams may reserve 45-minute practice windows to get comfortable on the tournament courts. 

These sessions allow teams to: 

• Adjust to the facility and lighting 
• Work through travel stiffness 
• Tune offensive and defensive timing 
• Prepare for tournament play 

Practice courts will operate on a pre-scheduled assignment.  Sign up and court assignment available on VBREG. 

Where:  2300 Lobby 

All teams must complete registration prior to competition. 

During check-in captains will: 

• Pick up team credentials 
• Verify official rosters 
• Complete uniform inspection 
• Receive final tournament information 

Our Serve It Up initiative allows athletes to give back to the Kansas City community while connecting with other teams. 

Participants can contribute through several service activities. 

Mental Health Rock Painting 

Paint inspirational rocks that will be placed throughout the community to spread messages of encouragement and positivity. 

Sock Drive 

Donate new socks to support local shelters and outreach programs. Socks are one of the most requested items by those experiencing homelessness. 

Hygiene Kit Assembly 

Help assemble hygiene kits that will be distributed through local service organizations. 

Outdoor Service Opportunities 

Additional volunteer opportunities may be available for teams interested in off-site service projects. 

Athletes will have the opportunity to learn from Diana Alt and Doug Burris about career preparation, networking, and professional development. 

Resume Building - How to Write a Resume that Gets Attention 

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM 

Tips and strategies for creating a resume that stands out in today’s competitive job market. 

Topics include: 

• Structuring your resume 
• Highlighting leadership experience 
• Presenting athletic experience professionally 

Speaker: Diana Alt – Certified Career Coach 

Networking Essentials – Job Search and Networking Stategies 

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM 

Learn how networking plays a critical role in professional development and how to build authentic professional relationships. 

Topics include: 

• Networking strategies 
• First impressions 
• Professional communication 

Speaker: Doug Burris – Talent Acquisition Consultant 

Professional Development Session – Q & A Panel – From Locker Room to Career: Your Next Move 

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM 

Ask industry professionals how to network, job search, and transition successfully after college. 

Panel:  TBA 

TCU Women’s Head Coach - Jason Williams will lead a discussion on offensive tempo systems and how teams can effectively transition to a faster offense. 

Discussion topics include: 

• Evaluating whether faster tempo fits your team 
• System requirements for faster offenses 
• Training techniques and implementation strategies 

On-Court Demonstration 

7:15 PM – 7:45 PM 

TCU Women’s Head Coach - Jason Williams will demonstrate drills and offensive training concepts on court to show how teams can develop faster tempo in live play. 

End the evening with the Bounce Contest, where athletes compete to see who can deliver the most powerful bounce attack. 

Players will attempt to impress our judges with their hitting power and creativity. 

Judges: 

• Logan Weber • Jason Williams • Guest Judge 

One athlete will leave with the title of Tournament Bounce Champion.