Emerald Coast Middle School * ATHLETIC PROGRAMS “GET INVOLVED!”
All athletic programs require a current sports physical. Forms are available in the front office & registration packet. As ofAugust 8, 2016
Athletic Program / Coach / Who can Participate? / When do we practice? / Tell me more…Baseball / TBA / 6th – 8th Graders / After School Practices & games
(SPRING) / Baseball is a Spring Sport.
Basketball
Boys & Girls / Boys – Michael Howell
Girls – Alanah Gamwell / 6th – 8th Graders / Practices & Games are afterschool
(FALL) Oct-Dec / Basketball is a contact sport and a great opportunity for your students to “get involved.”
No previous experience is necessary.
Cheerleading / Meghan Miller / 6th – 8th Graders / Practice & games are after school / Cheerleader is a compound word…cheer + Leader and truly reflects the role served at ECMS! The squad leads the school in spirit, camaraderie and pride!
Cross-Country / Nancy Parker
Willie Parker / 6th – 8th Graders / Practices & Meets are held after school and on some weekends
(FALL) Sep-Oct / Cross-Country is a running sport. Cross-Country meets will be held with other middle school teams in our area. No experience is necessary to join the team. This is a great opportunity for students to “get involved” and in shape!
Color Guard / Andrea Plunk / 5th – 8th Graders / Practices are held after school & perform at home football games
(Fall) Aug - Nov / Color Guard provides support for school spirit and preparation for High School Band
Dance Team / Autumn Dowdy / 5h – 8th Graders / Practices & performances are after school. Tryouts will be held in the SPRINGof each year. / Students work together, Perform at school functions and provides school spirit.
Football / Matthew Brooks
TBA / 6th – 8th Graders / Practices & Games are after school.
A summer program is also held for
Conditioning. (FALL) July-Nov / Football is a contact sport and one which demands a great deal of physical conditioning. ECMS football is a great way to get “connected” and learn that hard work leads to success!
Soccer
Boys & Girls / Boys-TBA
Girls-Kim Ruck / 6th – 8th Graders / Practice & games are after school
(FALL) Nov – Dec / Soccer is a competitive team sport and is great for both boys and girls.
Softball / TBA / 6th – 8th Graders / Practice & games are after school
(SPRING) Feb-Apr / Softball is a team sport and a favorite among many young ladies.
Track / Nancy Parker
Willie Parker / 6th – 8th Graders / Practice & Games are held after school.
(SPRING) Feb-Apr / Track is running sport.
Tennis / Kim Ruck / 6th – 8th Graders / Practices & matches are after school
(SPRING) Feb-Apr / Tennis is a life-long sport that many individuals enjoy for a lifetime.
Volleyball / Alanah Gamwell / 6th – 8th Graders / Practice & Matches are after school
(FALL) Aug-Oct / Volleyball is a competitive sport and a favorite among our young female students.
Golf / Kendall Griner / 6th – 8th Graders / Practice & games are after school
(SPRING) Mar-April / Tennis is a life-long sport that many individuals enjoy for a lifetime.