Head Varsity Soccer Coach:  Mary Beth Pickering

www.ncrams.com

Pickering1@optonline.net

966-1337 (H)

Captains:  Jenny Simpson JCsimp91@aol.com 249-9758 (C),

Paulina Rodriguez paulrod198@yahoo.com 273-9229 (C) and

Clare Ashforth clarebear52@aol.com 273-1529 (C)

JV Soccer Coach:  Christen Veach

Freshmen Soccer Coach:  Elizabeth Harrington

New Canaan High School Girls Soccer

Coaches Expectations of Players

              I.      Prior to Tryouts:

·        Fitness:  It is expected that the athlete comes into preseason fit and ready to go.  The coaching staff does not want to spend the preseason getting you in shape.  Getting in good physical condition takes at minimum 4-6 weeks at least 5-6 times a week for 30 minutes.  The calendar provides a workout schedule for the athlete to follow if a guide is needed.

·        Captains Practice:  This is an opportunity for the athletes to improve their strength, conditioning and ball skills.  The times are on the calendar.  Keep in mind that this is not mandatory, but is a great way to get to know other athletes and come to preseason prepared.  All practices will start at the track field at NCHS.  The captains this year are Jenny Simpson, Paulina Rodriguez and Clare Ashforth (contact info is on the first page).

·        Sports Council Camp:  The dates are on the calendar.  This is not mandatory, but is a great way to get to know the athletes prior to the start of preseason

           II.      Paperwork for Tryouts

·        Parent Permission Form

·        Sports Medical Release Form

·        Both forms must be in before August 18^th.  If you don’t have them before tryouts you can’t participate.  The earlier you hand them in the better.

         III.      Tryouts:

·        Tryout Requirements:

a)      Attendance:  the athlete is expected to attend the entire practice (the entire practice even if you are injured)

b)      Be on time and ready to play

c)      Have a size 5 inflated soccer ball, shin guards, cleats, sneakers and water (water and soccer balls are not supplied)

d)      Wear the team practice gear (red t-shirt, black short and white sock or grey t-shirt, black shorts, and black socks).  This can be purchased at Athletic Shoe Factory in town

e)      Be fit and ready to run the gauntlet on the first day of tryouts

·        Tryout Assessments:

Fitness/Gauntlet:

a)      Mile:  run the mile within 6 minutes 30 seconds

b)      Rest one minute

c)      ½ Mile:  run within 3 minutes 15 seconds

d)      Rest one minute

e)      ¼ Mile:  run within 1 minute 30 seconds

f)        Rest one minute

g)      10 40 yard dash sprints with 20 second rest between each sprint.  The object is not to let your time go down.

·        Selection Process

a)      Technique (Ball skills, receptions, passing, maintenance of possession, shooting, etc.)

b)      Tactics and Reaction to the game (Anticipation, team play, support, judgment and decision making, etc.)

c)      Athleticism and Movement (Sprinting speed, quickness, overall coordination, etc)

d)      Defensive Skills (Tackling, marking, positioning, recovery, shadowing, regaining possession, etc.)

e)      Conditioning (Fitness Test, etc)

·        General Rules

a)      Be on time- if practice starts at 4:00, you are expected to be ready to begin practice at that time, not arrive at that time

b)      Have necessary equipment for each practice in proper condition

o       Cleats, shin guards, water, size 5 ball, sneakers, etc      

c)      If you are not going to be at practice, the head coach must be notified by phone

d)      Expected to be at every practice and game for the season (8/23-10/23, varsity players are expected to play into November for tournament play)

e)      Have Fun

·        Team Responsibilities

a)      Remember Your Main Responsibility  Is To Your Family

b)      You have a responsibility to your schoolwork.  This will always come first.  You are expected to work to the best of your ability and to follow all school policies

c)      You have a responsibility to your coaches and your teammates to be hones and adhere to a commitment to be at all practices, game and team activities on time

d)      You have a responsibility to abstain from the use of tobacco, alcohol and all other illegal substances

e)      You have a responsibility to exhibit good sportsmanship at all times

f)        Please remember that you are representing New Canaan High School, your coaches and your teammates.  Be proud that you are a member of this team and present yourself accordingly

g)      Failure to live up to these responsibilities may lead to suspension or dismissal from the team

August 2008

September 2008