SWHS SOCCER 2013 PRE-SEASON PREP December 3, 2012

The Program  11 consecutive playoff appearances  Three Coastal Plains Conference championships (21-0 since joining conference)  Three state finals appearances  Two state championships

Training Dimensions  Psychological  Tactical  Technical  Physical

Pre-Season Objectives  Build/maintain fitness base  Re-acquire/maintain technique  Develop rapport with prospective teammates and coaches  Develop familiarity with activities to be used during tryouts

Pre-Season Fitness Days  December 10, 12, 14, 17, and 19 from 2:45-4:00 p.m.  Emphasis:  Stretching  Ladder work  Distance runs  Anyone can attend  Wear running shoes; there will be no soccer on these days

Pre-Season Training Emphasis  Proper warm-up and stretching  Ladder/hurdle drills  Individual ball skills  Dribbling  Passing and receiving  Heading and finishing  Small-sided games (3v3 to 5v5)

Pre-Season Training Dates  Training will be from 2:45-4:15 p.m. on:  January 3, 8, 10, 24, 29, 31  February 5, 7  Players must have completed physicals on file with the school  Players must wear cleats and shin guards  Players must sign up for sessions in advance; only 10 people per session

Pre-Tryout Requirements  Turn in an up-to-date physical  Earn at least three credits during the fall semester  Meet county attendance requirement  Provide running shoes, cleats, NOCSAE-approved shin guards, and socks

Tryout Process  Feb. 13 (3-5 p.m.): Emphasis on speed/agility/quickness, dribbling, juggling, 2v2 to 4v4 games  Feb 14 (3-5 p.m.): Distance run, emphasis on passing, 6v6 games  Feb. 15 (3-5 p.m.): Emphasis on speed/agility/quickness, finishing, 11v11 game  Defense will be a point of emphasis daily  A list of players selected will be posted at school by 7 p.m. on Feb 15  We have scrimmages on the morning of Feb. 16!

Expectations  Scrimmages Saturday, Feb. 16  Mandatory parent meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19  Train or play every weekday and some Saturdays  Training sessions last from 2:45-4:45 p.m.  Game time will typically be 6 p.m.  Soccer must be a priority during the season  All grades must be passing during season; average must be “77” or above