Rockwall Volleyball: November 2012

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Fall Sports Banquet December 13

Dear Parents,

Our Fall Sports Banquet will be held Thursday, December 13^th at 6:30 PM in the Rockwall High School Cafeteria. We will be recognizing the accomplishments of our Volleyball, Cross Country, and Football teams.

There is no charge for all Varsity team members, but parents, dates and other guests will be required to purchase tickets. The tickets will go on sale starting November 26^th in the RHS Athletics office; the cost will be $12. In order to give a firm number to the caterers, there will be a deadline of December 11^th for the purchase of the tickets.

The Jacket Backers have planned a nice evening, and we believe it will be a great night of honoring these student athletes for their achievements. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call.

Jacket Pride,

Scott Smith

Athletic Director

Head Football Coach

Monday, November 5, 2012

Post season All-District Awards!!

It was tough to see the season come to an end, but the team had a great year! We did have some players receive individual awards. Congratulations to these athletes!! Thanks again for your support. Go Jackets!!

Rebecca Floyd             District Outstanding Setter

Chaney Garcia             District Newcomer of the Year

Ashlyn Broussard         First Team All District
Lindsey Wheeler          First Team All District

Jacqueline Ullmann      Second Team All District

Kelsey Gaertner         Honorable Mention All District
Bailey Smith              Honorable Mention All District

Varsity Coach Damon Wilson bio

Damon Wilson began a career as a competitive volleyball player in 1988 when he converted from a walk-on member of the basketball team to a freshman outside hitter at Howard Payne University. In 1989 he was named captain and player/coach of the men's club team. He served in that position until his graduation in 1993.

In 1993 he was offered the Women's Head Coaching job at HPU and coached both men and women's teams until 1997. The women's team's won three consecutive conference championships from 1994-96. The men's team became one of the best in the state of Texas, finishing 3rd in the 24 team Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association in 1997.

Coach Wilson received his masters from Tarleton State University in 1997 and became the head women's coach at TSU in July of the same year.

After a four year stint in Stephenville, Damon moved back to Dallas to pursue a career in stand-up comedy and coached with a brand new club in the Dallas area, Skyline juniors. His 2001 17 and under team finished first in the North Texas region and qualified. His 2002 his 16 and under team finished first in the region and qualified. His 2003 group finished 2nd in the region and qualified for the open division of 15 and under.

Coach Wilson took the job at Crandall High School in 2004, Leading that team to two district championships and one regional semi-final berth in his four years there.

In 2006 Coach Wilson began coaching with another brand new club, Dallas Premier. In 2007 his Premier 16's qualified for the open division and had an outstanding Junior Olympic performance, handing eventual national champion Laguna Beach its only tournament loss and later advancing through bracket play to the semi-finals, earning a bronze medal.

In 2008, Damon took the head coaching job at Rockwall High School and helped the team earn its first two playoff wins in his first season.

In 2010, Coach Wilson also began coaching with Impact Volleyball Club leading their youngest age group and also began coaching with the 692 beach volleyball club.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Fall Sports Banquet December 13

Monday, November 5, 2012

Post season All-District Awards!!

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