Highlands High SchoolHighlands High SchoolGirls Soccer ProgramGirls Soccer Program

Spring MeetingSpring Meeting

Wednesday, May 25th Wednesday, May 25th 6:006:00

HHS Studio TheaterHHS Studio Theater

Sign-InSign-In

Returning players, verify all informationReturning players, verify all information– If all is correct, initial the column to the leftIf all is correct, initial the column to the left– Please use the blank line Please use the blank line belowbelow your entry for any your entry for any

corrections/updatescorrections/updates

WELCOME to new potential playersWELCOME to new potential players– Please flip to the last page on any clipboard and Please flip to the last page on any clipboard and

complete the requested informationcomplete the requested information

Feel free to add players/families that you Feel free to add players/families that you know are interested but could not attend know are interested but could not attend tonight.tonight.

Coaching StaffCoaching Staff

Head Coach – Tommy KearnsHead Coach – Tommy Kearns– 1212thth season with program season with program – 33rdrd season as head coach season as head coach

JV Coach/Varsity Assist. -- Stephanie JV Coach/Varsity Assist. -- Stephanie GravesGraves

-- 5-- 5thth season with the program season with the program

Freshman Coach/Assist. -- TBAFreshman Coach/Assist. -- TBA

Varsity Assist. Coach: Nina KearnsVarsity Assist. Coach: Nina Kearns

Contact information later in presentationContact information later in presentation

Team WebsiteTeam Website

E-mail and the website are our E-mail and the website are our primary forms of communicationprimary forms of communication

Website includes a google calendar Website includes a google calendar under “weekly schedule” as well as a under “weekly schedule” as well as a printable version of our schedule printable version of our schedule under “2011 schedule”under “2011 schedule”

www.highlandsgirlssoccer.comwww.highlandsgirlssoccer.com

2011 Mulch Madness2011 Mulch Madness

Thank you to all the players and Thank you to all the players and parents that helped make phone parents that helped make phone calls and delivered mulch.calls and delivered mulch.

The Highlands Soccer Club raised The Highlands Soccer Club raised approximately $3500 .approximately $3500 .

Highlands Soccer Club Highlands Soccer Club InformationInformation

What is the HHS Soccer Club?What is the HHS Soccer Club?Banner advertising- If anyone has a Banner advertising- If anyone has a business contact that would be interested business contact that would be interested in advertising at Tower Park via a fence in advertising at Tower Park via a fence banner please contact me and I will banner please contact me and I will forward on your information. forward on your information. Concession stand projectConcession stand projectBy-laws onlineBy-laws onlineTHANK YOU to those parents who THANK YOU to those parents who volunteer their time to be members of the volunteer their time to be members of the Highlands Soccer Club organization. Highlands Soccer Club organization.

2011 Golf Fundriser2011 Golf FundriserThe Highlands Girls Soccer team is co-sponsoring The Highlands Girls Soccer team is co-sponsoring with the Williams YMCA a golf outing at Twin Oaks with the Williams YMCA a golf outing at Twin Oaks on June 17on June 17thth..We are responsible for providing 60 golfers for the We are responsible for providing 60 golfers for the event and are asking that each family within the event and are asking that each family within the program provide one golfer for the event.program provide one golfer for the event.Proceeds will go toward team equipment and Proceeds will go toward team equipment and expenses and a donation to the Kenzie Can fund.expenses and a donation to the Kenzie Can fund.The cost is $100 to play and it includes a lunch, a The cost is $100 to play and it includes a lunch, a dinner, and several golf related freebies.dinner, and several golf related freebies.There will also be a silent and live auction after the There will also be a silent and live auction after the event and we are looking for donations of auction event and we are looking for donations of auction items of any kind.items of any kind.

Spring/Summer Spring/Summer ConditioningConditioning

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

prevention/preparation exercisesprevention/preparation exercises

We condition to prevent injuries not to create them.We condition to prevent injuries not to create them.

Dead PeriodDead Period

The KHSAA mandates a “dead The KHSAA mandates a “dead period.” period.”

June 25th until July 9th. June 25th until July 9th.

This is a period of time designated This is a period of time designated by the state when coaches may not by the state when coaches may not have any contact with their players. have any contact with their players.

This is an excellent time for family This is an excellent time for family vacations or camps.vacations or camps.

VacationsVacations

Family vacations are a fun and important part of Family vacations are a fun and important part of the summer. the summer. As with camps, it would be best to schedule As with camps, it would be best to schedule vacations before July 15th. vacations before July 15th. After July 15th, the absences will be considered After July 15th, the absences will be considered unexcused. unexcused. Try-outs are Try-outs are NOTNOT to be missed. They fall at the to be missed. They fall at the same time every year. same time every year. Once try-outs have been completed and teams Once try-outs have been completed and teams have been decided attendance is mandatory have been decided attendance is mandatory unless discussed with the coaching staff. unless discussed with the coaching staff. The absence of a player impacts the entire team The absence of a player impacts the entire team as we practice and work to establish chemistry as we practice and work to establish chemistry and cohesion, especially at the varsity level. and cohesion, especially at the varsity level.

Physical Forms Physical Forms

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

Emergency Information Emergency Information FormForm

Titled Titled Athlete Emergency Athlete Emergency Information FormInformation Form..

Needs to be completely filled out Needs to be completely filled out and mailed in with your copy of your and mailed in with your copy of your physical.physical.

Please make sure that everything is Please make sure that everything is filled out.filled out.

Tracy Coffman’s Contact Tracy Coffman’s Contact Info.Info.

Highlands Athletic TrainerHighlands Athletic Trainer Tracy Coffman, ATCTracy Coffman, ATC

2400 Memorial Parkway2400 Memorial ParkwayFort Thomas, KY 41075Fort Thomas, KY 41075

School phone 859-815-2685School phone 859-815-2685Cell phone 859-760-2930Cell phone 859-760-2930

tpiner@fortthomas.kyschools.ustpiner@fortthomas.kyschools.us

Activity FeeActivity Fee

Each player will be required to pay a Each player will be required to pay a $90 activity fee to participate. $90 activity fee to participate.

Please do Please do NOTNOT pay this until after pay this until after try-outs. try-outs.

The check should be made payable The check should be made payable to to Highlands High SchoolHighlands High School. .

This needs to be turned into me at This needs to be turned into me at the meeting in July.the meeting in July.

Try-Out ScheduleTry-Out ScheduleTry-outs will be open to 8th – 12th gradersTry-outs will be open to 8th – 12th gradersThere will be a morning and evening session each day There will be a morning and evening session each day (morning session from 7:00am to 8:15am, evening (morning session from 7:00am to 8:15am, evening session from 7:00pm to 9:00pm)session from 7:00pm to 9:00pm) Friday, July 15th through Wednesday, July 20Friday, July 15th through Wednesday, July 20thth for 9 for 9thth – – 1212thth graders (Sunday is a possibility if any of the graders (Sunday is a possibility if any of the sessions get cancelled due to weather).sessions get cancelled due to weather). Monday, July 18Monday, July 18thth (evening session only) through (evening session only) through Wednesday, July 20Wednesday, July 20thth for 8 for 8thth graders graders

Includes fitness tests as well as soccer skill assessment.Includes fitness tests as well as soccer skill assessment. – ALWAYS bring a light and a dark t-shirt along with ALWAYS bring a light and a dark t-shirt along with

your soccer/running gear!your soccer/running gear!

Morning Conditioning Morning Conditioning Sessions Sessions

Everyday during tryouts, Everyday during tryouts, Monday/Wednesday/Friday after tryoutsMonday/Wednesday/Friday after tryouts

– 7:00am – 8:15am7:00am – 8:15am– Tower Park TrackTower Park Track– Come in running gear but ALWAYS bring Come in running gear but ALWAYS bring

soccer gearsoccer gear– Saturday: Distance time trialsSaturday: Distance time trials– Monday: Sprint time trialsMonday: Sprint time trials– 88thth graders will have fitness incorporated with graders will have fitness incorporated with

their two morning sessions Tuesday and their two morning sessions Tuesday and Wednesday of tryouts.Wednesday of tryouts.

Running TimesRunning Times

Long DistanceLong Distance

(July 16th) (July 16th) – 1600m = 7:50 (4 1600m = 7:50 (4

laps) laps) – 1200m = 5:40 (3 1200m = 5:40 (3

laps) laps) – 800m = 3:40 (2 800m = 3:40 (2

laps) laps) – 400m = 1:25 (1 400m = 1:25 (1

lap)lap)

Short Distance Short Distance

(July 19th)(July 19th)– 400m = 1:25 400m = 1:25 – 300m = .58 300m = .58 – 200m = .38 200m = .38 – 100m = .17 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 SessionsEvening Soccer Sessions

7:00pm – 9:00pm Thursday through 7:00pm – 9:00pm Thursday through Tuesday at Tower ParkTuesday at Tower Park

Evaluations and team placements Evaluations and team placements will be handed out on Wednesday, will be handed out on Wednesday, July 20July 20thth

Pre-Season MeetingsPre-Season Meetings

Information on:Information on:– Bluegrass gamesBluegrass games– Volunteer sign up sheetsVolunteer sign up sheets– Team dinner sign ups Team dinner sign ups – T-shirt and uniform distributionT-shirt and uniform distribution– Fee and fund collection Fee and fund collection

I need either a player or a parent in I need either a player or a parent in attendance!attendance!

Location Location TBATBA

All Teams All Teams Thursday, July 21Thursday, July 21stst 9:15pm 9:15pm

Bluegrass State GamesBluegrass State Games

July 23July 23rdrd – 24 – 24thth

All three teams will be attendingAll three teams will be attending

Friday, July 22Friday, July 22ndnd there will only be a there will only be a morning practicemorning practice

Varsity team dinner at Tommy’s Varsity team dinner at Tommy’s parents house the evening of the 23parents house the evening of the 23rdrd..

Hotel rooms in Lexington will be Hotel rooms in Lexington will be coordinated for interested familiescoordinated for interested families

Bluegrass State GamesBluegrass State Games  We have a block of rooms at the Hilton Suites Lexington Green, which is located 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 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 with a loveseat size pull out, bedroom, bath, two 32” flat screen TVs, a wet bar, and refrigerator.  bar, and refrigerator.  

There are two options in reserving and paying for your room.There are two options in reserving and paying for your room.1.1.          1. 1. Group Rate-$120 for a King bedroom suite, $130 for a Double Group Rate-$120 for a King bedroom suite, $130 for a Double

bedroom suite. Contact the front desk @ 859-271-4000 and ask for the bedroom suite. Contact the front desk @ 859-271-4000 and ask for the Highlands HS Soccer Team before June 22. Cancellations must be made 7 Highlands HS Soccer Team before June 22. Cancellations must be made 7 days before arrival.days before arrival.

   2. Pre-Pay Option-$99 for king, $110 for double. Contact Sarah Lanham 2. Pre-Pay Option-$99 for king, $110 for double. Contact Sarah Lanham

859-271-7107 or 859-271-7107 or sarahsarah..lanhamlanham@@hiltonhilton.com.com 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 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 restaurants. It also has several gathering areas inside for players and or parents to socialize along with an outdoor pool and outdoor seating.parents to socialize along with an outdoor pool and outdoor seating.

  Hotel webpage: www.lexingtongreen.hilton.com Hotel webpage: www.lexingtongreen.hilton.com

Game ScheduleGame ScheduleGame schedule can be printed out Game schedule can be printed out from our website from our website http://www.http://www.highlandsgirlssoccerhighlandsgirlssoccer.com.com

Adding more freshman games in Adding more freshman games in AugustAugust

Most up to date version Most up to date version – Date at bottom to help you keep trackDate at bottom to help you keep track

Important DatesImportant DatesPhysical Forms Due: Wednesday, July 1stPhysical Forms Due: Wednesday, July 1stVarsity Camp Joy: Varsity Camp Joy: TBA TBA – Will need drivers to and fromWill need drivers to and fromGolf Scramble Fundraiser August 6Golf Scramble Fundraiser August 6thth Twin Twin OaksOaksTeam Pictures:Team Pictures: TBATBASoccer Picnic:Soccer Picnic: Sunday, August 14thSunday, August 14thBoosters Drive:Boosters Drive: August?August?Field Clean-up:Field Clean-up: August?August?

Costs to ExpectCosts to Expect

Activity fee = $90Activity fee = $90

Two preseason t-shirts (one blue and one white) = $20 Two preseason t-shirts (one blue and one white) = $20

24 pack drink donation for concession stand.24 pack drink donation for concession stand.

Optional team sweats = $35 top / $ 30bottom / $65 setOptional team sweats = $35 top / $ 30bottom / $65 set

Varsity optional fleece = $45 with embroideryVarsity optional fleece = $45 with embroidery

Team created t-shirts = $TBATeam created t-shirts = $TBA

Big sister / little sister (organized by seniors)Big sister / little sister (organized by seniors)

Door decoration fund = $15Door decoration fund = $15

Pay online through our website!!!Pay online through our website!!!

Contact InformationContact InformationTommy KearnsTommy Kearns– Cell: 992-9025Cell: 992-9025– TKearns119@gmail.comTKearns119@gmail.com

Stephanie GravesStephanie Graves– StephanieGraves10@gmail.comStephanieGraves10@gmail.com

Nina KearnsNina Kearns– School: 781-5900School: 781-5900– Cell: 393-5154 (emergency use only Cell: 393-5154 (emergency use only

please)please)

Questions?Questions?