Highlands High School Girls Soccer Program Spring Meeting Wednesday, May 25th 6:00 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 –12 th season with program –3 rd season as head coach JV Coach/Varsity Assist. -- Stephanie Graves -- 5 th season with the program -- 5 th season with the program Freshman Coach/Assist. -- TBA Varsity Assist. Coach: Nina Kearns Contact information later in presentation

Team Website 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 “2011 schedule”

2011 Mulch Madness Thank you to all the players and parents that helped make phone calls and delivered mulch. The Highlands Soccer Club raised approximately $3500.

Highlands Soccer Club Information What is the HHS Soccer Club? 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 THANK YOU to those parents who volunteer their time to be members of the Highlands Soccer Club organization.

2011 Golf Fundriser The Highlands Girls Soccer team is co- sponsoring with the Williams YMCA a golf outing at Twin Oaks on June 17 th. We are responsible for providing 60 golfers for the event and are asking that each family within the program provide one golfer for the event. Proceeds will go toward team equipment and expenses and a donation to the Kenzie Can fund. The cost is $100 to play and it includes a lunch, a dinner, and several golf related freebies. There will also be a silent and live auction after the event and we are looking for donations of auction items of any kind.

Spring/Summer 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 Friday, 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. 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!

Emergency Information Form 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.

Tracy Coffman’s Contact Info. Highlands Athletic Trainer Highlands Athletic Trainer Tracy Coffman, ATC Tracy Coffman, ATC 2400 Memorial Parkway 2400 Memorial Parkway Fort Thomas, KY School phone Cell phone

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 8:15am, evening session from 7:00pm to 9:00pm) Friday, July 15th through Wednesday, July 20 th for 9 th – 12 th graders (Sunday is a possibility if any of the sessions get cancelled due to weather). Monday, July 18 th (evening session only) through Wednesday, July 20 th for 8 th 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 – 8:15am –Tower Park Track –Come in running gear but ALWAYS bring soccer gear –Saturday: Distance time trials –Monday: Sprint time trials –8 th graders will have fitness incorporated with their two morning sessions Tuesday and Wednesday of tryouts.

Running Times Long Distance (July 16th) (July 16th) –1600m = 7:50 (4 laps) –1200m = 5:40 (3 laps) –800m = 3:40 (2 laps) –400m = 1:25 (1 lap) Short Distance (July 19th) (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 Wednesday, July 20 th

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 All Teams Thursday, July 21 st 9:15pm

Bluegrass State Games July 23 rd – 24 th All three teams will be attending Friday, July 22 nd there will only be a morning practice Varsity team dinner at Tommy’s parents house the evening of the 23 rd. Hotel rooms in Lexington will be coordinated for interested families

Bluegrass State Games We have a block of rooms at the Hilton Suites Lexington Green, which is located at the Nicholasville exit off of New Circle Road. Each suite has a sitting room with a loveseat size pull out, bedroom, bath, two 32” flat screen TVs, a wet bar, and refrigerator. We have a block of rooms at the Hilton Suites Lexington Green, which is located at the Nicholasville exit off of New Circle Road. Each suite has a sitting room with a loveseat size pull out, bedroom, bath, two 32” flat screen TVs, a wet bar, and refrigerator. There are two options in reserving and paying for your room Group Rate-$120 for a King bedroom suite, $130 for a Double bedroom suite. Contact the front and ask for the Highlands HS Soccer Team before June 22. Cancellations must be made 7 days before arrival. 2. Pre-Pay Option-$99 for king, $110 for double. Contact Sarah Lanham or 2. Pre-Pay Option-$99 for king, $110 for double. Contact Sarah Lanham or THE PRE-PAY OPTION IS NON-REFUNDABLE!!! THE PRE-PAY OPTION IS NON-REFUNDABLE!!! This hotel is located close to the Fayette Mall, two movie theaters, and several restaurants. It also has several gathering areas inside for players and or parents to socialize along with an outdoor pool and outdoor seating. Hotel webpage: Hotel webpage:

Game Schedule Game schedule can be printed out from our website 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 6 th Twin Oaks Team Pictures:TBA Soccer Picnic:Sunday, August 14th 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 –Cell: Stephanie Graves Nina Kearns –School: –Cell: (emergency use only please)

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