Highlands High School Girls Soccer Program Spring Meeting Tuesday, April 20th 6:30 HHS Studio Theater

Sign-In Returning players, verify all information If all is correct, initial the column to the left Please use the blank line below your entry for any corrections/updates WELCOME to new potential players Please flip to the last page on any clipboard and complete the requested information Feel free to add players/families that you know are interested but could not attend tonight.

Coaching Staff Head Coach – Tommy Kearns 11th season with program 2nd season as head coach JV Coach/Varsity Assist. -- Stephanie Graves -- 4th season with the program Freshman Coach/Assist. -- Daniel Imbus -- 7th season with the program Varsity Assist. Coach: Nina Kearns Contact information later in presentation

Team Website E-mail and the website are our primary forms of communication Website includes a google calendar under “weekly schedule” as well as a printable version of our schedule under “2010 schedule” www.highlandsgirlssoccer.com

2010 Mulch Madness Thank you to all the players and parents that helped make phone calls and delivered mulch. The Soccer Booster’s raised approximately $4000 . We will also be participating in Spruce up Spring on May 2nd and selling mulch. We need a few volunteers to work a table that morning and afternoon.

Soccer Boosters Information What is the HHS Soccer Boosters? Banner advertising- If anyone has a business contact that would be interested in advertising at Tower Park via a fence banner please contact me and I will forward on your information. Concession stand project By-laws online (COMING SOON!!!) THANK YOU to those parents who volunteer their time to be members of the Soccer Boosters organization.

Spring and June Conditioning There will not be organized conditioning by the coaching staff. There will be optional conditioning that will be run by the captains. The coaching staff will drop by occasionally to observe. The first time we will work with the girls is Thursday, July 15th. Players are expected to come to try-outs IN SHAPE! Also, if a player is prone to shin splints or other leg ailments when running please be proactive about the situation. New pair of quality running shoes / professional fitting Consult Tracy or physical therapist about prevention/preparation exercises We condition to prevent injuries not to create them.

Dead Period The KHSAA mandates a “dead period.” June 25th until July 9th. This is a period of time designated by the state when coaches may not have any contact with their players. This is an excellent time for family vacations or camps.

Vacations Family vacations are a fun and important part of the summer. As with camps, it would be best to schedule vacations before July 15th. After July 15th, the absences will be considered unexcused. Try-outs are NOT to be missed. They fall at the same time every year. Once try-outs have been completed and teams have been decided attendance is mandatory unless discussed with the coaching staff. The absence of a player impacts the entire team as we practice and work to establish chemistry and cohesion, especially at the varsity level.

Physical Forms Every athlete MUST have a current physical on file before they can try-out. Physicals are good for a calendar year. You will need to submit a copy of your completed physical form to Tracy Piner Please make sure that ALL information is complete on the form, especially SSN, county of birth, and signatures. No current physical, no try-out! http://www.khsaa.org/forms/ge04.pdf

Emergency Information Form Blue Handout titled Athlete Emergency Information Form. Needs to be completely filled out and mailed in with your copy of your physical. Please make sure that everything is filled out.

Highlands Athletic Trainer Tracy Coffman’s Contact Info. Highlands Athletic Trainer Tracy Coffman, ATC 2400 Memorial Parkway Fort Thomas, KY 41075 School phone 859-815-2685 Cell phone 859-760-2930 tpiner@fortthomas.kyschools.us

Activity Fee Each player will be required to pay a $90 activity fee to participate. Please do NOT pay this until after try-outs. The check should be made payable to Highlands High School. This needs to be turned into me at the meeting in July.

Try-Out Schedule Try-outs will be open to 8th – 12th graders There will be a morning and evening session each day (morning session from 7:00am to 8:30am, evening session from 7:00pm to 9:00pm) Thursday, July 15th through Tuesday, July 20th for 9th – 12th graders (Saturday or Sunday is a possibility if any of the sessions get cancelled due to weather). Friday, July 19th (evening session only) through Tuesday, July 20th for 8th graders Includes fitness tests as well as soccer skill assessment. ALWAYS bring a light and a dark t-shirt along with your soccer/running gear!

Morning Conditioning Sessions Everyday during tryouts, Monday/Wednesday/Friday after tryouts 7:00am – 8:30am Tower Park Track Come in running gear but ALWAYS bring soccer gear Friday: Distance time trials Monday: Sprint time trials 8th graders will have fitness incorporated with their two morning sessions Monday and Tuesday of tryouts.

Running Times Long Distance (July 16th) Short Distances (July 19th) 1600m = 7:50 (4 laps) 1200m = 5:40 (3 laps) 800m = 3:40 (2 laps) 400m = 1:25 (1 lap) Short Distances (July 19th) 400m = 1:25 300m = .58 200m = .38 100m = .17 Varsity players are expected to make these times. Players may have to repeat these sessions if performance is below standard per the discretion of the coaching staff.

Evening Soccer Sessions 7:00pm – 9:00pm Thursday through Tuesday at Tower Park Evaluations and team placements will be handed out on Tuesday, July 20th

Pre-Season Meetings Information on: Bluegrass games Volunteer sign up sheets Team dinner sign ups T-shirt and uniform distribution Fee and fund collection I need either a player or a parent in attendance! Location TBA Varsity: Wednesday, July 21st 9:15pm JV/Freshman: Thursday, July 22nd 9:15pm

Bluegrass State Games July 24th – 25th All three teams will be attending Friday, July 23rd will be a morning practice Varsity team dinner at Tommy’s parents house the evening of the 24th. Hotel rooms in Lexington will be coordinated for interested families

Game Schedule Game schedule can be printed out from our website http://www.highlandsgirlssoccer.com Adding more freshman games in August Most up to date version Date at bottom to help you keep track

Important Dates Physical Forms Due: Wednesday, July 1st Varsity Camp Joy: TBA Will need drivers to and from Golf Scramble Fundraiser August 6th Twin Oaks Team Pictures: TBA Soccer Picnic: Sunday, August ? Boosters Drive: August? Field Clean-up: August?

Costs to Expect Activity fee = $90 Two preseason t-shirts (one blue and one white) = $20 24 pack drink donation for concession stand. Optional team sweats = $35 top / $ 30bottom / $65 set Varsity optional fleece = $45 with embroidery Team created t-shirts = $TBA Big sister / little sister (organized by seniors) Door decoration fund = $15 Pay online through our website!!!

Contact Information Tommy Kearns Home: 781-0504 Cell: 992-9025 (emergency use only please) TKearns_2098@fuse.net Stephanie Graves StephanieGraves10@gmail.com Daniel Imbus Cell: 393-5141 Imbusd10@yahoo.com Nina Kearns Home: 781-0504 School: 781-5900 Cell: 393-5154 (emergency use only please) NLKearns10@fuse.net

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