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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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 “2010 schedule”

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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!

11. 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.

12. Highlands Athletic Trainer
Tracy Coffman’s Contact Info.
Highlands Athletic Trainer
Tracy Coffman, ATC
2400 Memorial Parkway
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
School phone
Cell phone

13. 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.

14. 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!

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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?

22. 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!!!

23. Contact Information
Tommy Kearns
Home:
Cell: (emergency use only please)
Stephanie Graves
Daniel Imbus
Cell:
Nina Kearns
Home: School:
Cell: (emergency use only please)

24. Questions?