SPRINGBROOK BOYS SOCCER
Welcome Prospective Soccer Player,
It’s time to put some work in for the new season. The season is less then three months away. The program has enjoyed recent success reaching the quarterfinals last year. We already have a large group of returning under-classman striving towards this year’s success. We want YOU to be at your best and the only way to do that is to put in the work now.
The most important time for our team is now – June through August. This preseason can be the key to our success. Remember, players all over the state are improving their skills & fitness levels, getting ready to begin the season at their best and help their teams be in position to challenge for the ultimate goal – the Maryland State Championship. At Spring brook, we want you to make the same efforts to prepare. As an individual, your efforts between now and August 10 will help determine how successful we, as a unit, can be. As coaches, we will be doing our part to make sure the season is a success by collaborating with other coaches and strategizing to give our teams the best chance for achievement.
Believe it or not, what you put into your body makes a huge difference in the results you achieve. If you commit to eating right and drinking plenty of water, you have the chance to get into the best shape of your life.
We’re excited to have you as part of the family and look forward to growing together to be the best we can be. Forms will be collected August 9th, leading into our first practice on August 10th at 8:00 am AT WHITE OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL. Please see the attached calendar for other important dates.
Remember,
Don’t play to get in shape, get in shape to play!!
Come out on August 10th and be a part of the tradition! See you then!!
On behalf of Springbrook Soccer,
Coach Gonzalez
SPRINGBROOK BOYS SOCCER
Practice/Tryout Information
Coaches:
Varsity JV
Darrell Gonzalez Christian Castillo
(240) 997-9105 (301) 332-9103
v Make sure to have your physical examination completed PRIOR to August 10. You won’t be allowed to practice without it. Make your appointment early!!
v Forms will be collected on Tuesday, August 9 from 5-6 PM at Springbrook.
o Physical (clearance form)
o Parent/Student Contract (signed)
o Medical Card
o Concussion/Sudden Cardiac Arrest Packet
*Your ECA fee must be paid by mail or online.
v Bring all of these items to practice on Wednesday, August 10 at 8:00 AM at White Oak MS:
o WATER
o Running shoes
o Cleats
o Shin guards
o Extra socks/shirts/shorts
o Snacks (optional)
v Check the PRESEASON CALENDAR (in this packet) for practice/scrimmage times. We expect that with your commitment to this program you understand your obligation to attend all sessions.
v We would like to have as many players as possible to grow the soccer family and tradition we’ve been working to establish, so if you know of anybody who might be interested, bring them along!
Have a productive summer. See you in August!
Criteria for Becoming a Member of the Springbrook Soccer Program
A Varsity Soccer player must:
1. Complete all necessary paperwork on time.
2. Be academically eligible.
3. Be physically fit – you must have the ability to maintain a high level of endurance for an extended period of time.
4. Have strong stick skills – dribbling, passing, shooting, stopping. You must be able to execute these skills in both a practice and game situation.
5. Display a positive attitude and dedication to the team. You must show good sportsmanship and be a motivated player. You must work well with other players and be able to take direction from the coach.
6. Play a position that the team needs (i.e., we don’t want 10 forwards and only 2 defenders).
Players who do not meet these criteria, regardless of grade level, may be placed on the JV team or cut from the program completely.
To earn a varsity letter, a player must attend 80% of all team events (practices, meetings, study halls, fundraisers, etc.) and 80% of games. Any player who attends school is expected to attend that day’s practice or game. Any JV player moved to the varsity team by midseason is eligible for a varsity letter.
The following tests will be conducted as part of tryouts:
1. 100 yard dribble & 100 yd back - end line to end line
2. Dribble for time
3. 10 cone weave & sprint dribble return for time
4. 20 yd WIDE weave - 5 yard width for time
5. Beep test (20 meter shuttle run test)
6. 1-mile timed – 6:30 goal
7. Intermediate runs of 10,15,20 yards
Springbrook Boys Soccer Expectations
As a player I will…
v Train and play to the best of my ability
v Have a positive attitude and never quit
v Win without boasting and exemplify sportsmanship
v Respect officials and accept their decisions without question
v Only give positive encouragement to fellow teammates
v Arrive prepared for all games and training sessions, i.e. proper mental attitude and equipment
v Respect my coach, teammates and opponents
v Learn and obey the Laws of the Game
v Practice soccer skills and condition on my own
v Notify the coach if I will be tardy or unable to make a practice, game or meeting
As a player I will never…
v Allow my enthusiasm and commitment for soccer to override my responsibilities to my education
v Use profane or vulgar language
v Use a controlled substance unless prescribed by a physician
v Leave the field or a session without the permission of the coach
v Disregard any instructions of my coach
v Forget that I represent Springbrook High School
Player Information Form
Name:______
DOB:______
Phone#:______Email:______
Grade:______GPA:______
Trying out for: Varsity or JV
Primary Position:______
Secondary Position:______
Third Position:______
Club Soccer: Y or N ( U13 and up)
Teams:______
Have you played High School soccer last year: Y or N
If Yes,
School:______
Varsity or JV (Circle One)
# of Years:______
Springbrook Boys Soccer Preseason Calendar – 2016
Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / SaturdayAugust 7 / 8 / 9
Forms collected 5:00-6:00p at SHS / 10
V/JV: 8-11 am Practice @WOMS
*Expectations
*1 mile test
*Juggle test / 11
V/JV: 8-11a
*1 mile test / 12
V/JV:8-11a
*20min Warm-up
*11v11
*First Cut* / 13
V/JV: 8-11a
*Technical Warm-up
*Circuit Training
11v11
14
OFF / 15
V/JV: 8-11a
*Functional Test
*Intermediate Runs
11v11 / 16
V/JV: 8-11a @SHS Track (1000 meters)
*First Day of 2-day
*Final Cut
4-6p @WOMS
*Technical Warm-Up
*Tactical Drills / 17
V/JV: 8-11a @SHS Track
*warm-up
*200 meter runs (6)
*Tactical Work / 18
V/JV: 8-11a @WOMS
*Warm-up
*Tactical Work / 19
Scrimmage:
@SHS v RMHS
Varsity 7:30 p
JV 6p / 20
V/JV: 8-11a
@SHS Track
*Warm-up
*500 meter runs
3-5p@WOMS
*Warm-Up
*Tactical Work
21
OFF / 22
V/JV: 8-11a @SHS
*Circuit Warm-up
*intermediate Runs
4-6p @WOMS
*Warm-Up
*Tactical Work / 23
Scrimmage:@ Bishop McNamara
Varsity 2p
JV 4p / 24
V/JV: 8-11a @WOMS
*Warm-up
*Recovery/Tactical / 25
Scrimmage:@SHS v Watkins Mill
Varsity 7:30p
JV 6p / 26 / 27
28
OFF / 29
Scrimmage:@ High Point V/JV 5:15pm / 30 / 31 / Sept 1 / 2 / 3