Skyline Women’s Soccer 2008

Pre-Season Information Meeting

June 10, 2008

Make sure you have signed up on the e-mail list.

Get your paperwork in early: all athletic eligibility clearance will be

http://www.shs.issaquah.wednet.edu/athletics/

PCFC SPORTS 2008-09	Skyline SPORTS 2008-09
Fall Sports Registration will begin at PCFC (for 9^th Graders) August 14TH — 18th 9:00 am —12:00 pm	Registration for Fall sports (grades10-12) will begin at Skyline August 11^th – 15^th For Football Athletes August 13^th thru August 21^st All other Sports-This includes Women’s Soccer 9:00am – 12:00pm

***To be eligible for first game, you must have participated in 10 Practices. Plan your schedule now so you will be able to make each preseason training and ensure you are eligible.***

- First day of Tryouts: Monday, Aug 25 (Varsity/JV will be training on Labor Day, Sept 1^st).

New Tryout Times are 3-5pm for Varsity pool; 5-7pm for all others Aug 26^th -27^th

Teams will hopefully be selected by Thursday and will distribute practice schedules then.

Varsity will have 2-a-day trainings after team is selected; Varsity & JV will practice Sat.

Here’s how to get ready for the season:

1. Exemplify Strong Core Qualities

-Eligibility and Strong Academic Standing – Be sure your paperwork is in on time so you do not miss any days of tryouts. Make sure you finish this year with high grades so you do not begin 2007-2008 on A.P. THIS SEMESTER’S GRADES DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY! Students who have below a 2.0 G.P.A. or fail one or more classes will not be eligible unless they take summer school to improve their academic standing.

-Positive attitude and coachability - committed to the success of the team

- desire to learn and open to constructive feedback to improve

-Leadership qualities in the classroom, on the field, in the locker room, and around coaches

-Effort/Work habits, desire to win

-Respect for teammates, teachers, coaches, administrators, and referees

2. Exemplify Playing Qualities

-Overall technical skills (i.e. good first touch)

-Tactical skills - ability by position

-Fitness and strength

-Speed and quickness

-Play at pace – decision-making and skill under pressure

-Attitude – the desire to improve and learn

3. Get ready this summer!

What: Olson’s Elite Soccer Camp for all aspiring soccer players - girls & boys 14-18 years old

Where: Eastlake HS Soccer Field #2 (Behind stadium) 400 228th NE; Sammamish, WA 98074

When: July 28-30, from 9-12 pm *See Flier* or contact Matt Olson - Matthew.Olson1@yahoo.com

Other options:

Attend Open Fields - Calendar to be sent out via e-mail

Join the Chiles Sport Performance workouts – Contact Kevin Chiles at (206) 225-8608 - see attachment

International Academy of Soccer Camp – July 3,4,5 & 6 @ Mercer Isl. High – See attachment