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Potomac Middle School

3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026

703-221-4996 #323

“Staff, Students, and Parents Working Together as One”

Dear Lady Panthers and Parents,

Your child has shown an interest in the Girls’ Soccer Team at Potomac Middle School. Tryouts will begin on Tuesday April 6, 2010 and the final team will be selected after tryouts on April 8th, 2010. I will choose approximately 17 students for the team because of our supply of uniforms and so that players have a better opportunity to play in the game.

All candidates after having a physical exam on file will go through the same try out procedures. Prior experience for the game of soccer and an understanding of the rules are not prerequisites. The girls will be evaluated in the following areas:

Running endurance and speed
Ball control while dribbling and trapping
Passing and shooting technique and accuracy
Supporting other players on the field
Marking up of opponents
Vision to create a play or open up space on the field
Most of all attitude, cooperation, and effort

Try outs will begin immediately after school and end at 5:00 PM each day. All of the girls must either have transportation provided at 5:00 PM or take the activity bus home. Please be prompt in picking up your child. Potomac Middle School students are not allowed to walk home.

If selected for the team, your child will be expected to stay daily until 5:00 PM for practice. On home game days she is also expected to help out with equipment storage. In the event that there are any exceptions to the schedule or practice days, the coach will give as much advance notice as possible. The school will provide the uniform, but your child must be equipped with her own cleats and shin guards. A schedule of games will be provided to each team member along with other important information on our first practice day which is April 9^th, 2010. The season will continue until June 4th, 2010.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding tryouts for the girls’ soccer team, please feel free to contact me at Bergergy@PWCS.edu or between 8:15AM and 9:10 AM at 703-221-4996 #323. Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Ms. Bergeron

Girls’ Soccer Coach

Bring To Tryouts:
Water Bottle with your name on it
Wear PE uniform with your name
Wear Sweats and knit hat for comfort
Any medications needed
Have sneakers for indoors; Cleats outdoors

Soccer Workout for Tryouts

Daily Drills

· Stretch Daily!!

· Jog 10 min continuously

· Juggling with a soccer ball 5 min

· 50 touches on top of ball

· 50 touches between feet

· 20 ball hops side to side

· Dribbling using moves 5 min

· Inside of foot and instep pass against a wall or with partner -both 50 times each

· Toss ball up and trap using foot trap, thigh trap, chest trap -20 times each

Other Important Information

Sleep 8 hours a night

Rest

Drink WATER!!!

Eat Healthy

(Limit your soda and junk food intake. Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, meat, and healthy carbohydrates.)

Expectations Of Each Soccer Player Include The Following:

Players are encouraged to maintain good academic and conduct standards.
Players are expected to report all injuries to the coach so first aid can be administered.
Players are expected to take care of the equipment issued to them. Practice and game gear are to be returned at the end of the season. If equipment is lost, students/parents are responsible to pay for the cost of the gear. Game uniforms are not to be used as PE clothes.
Players will be responsible for providing their own water, shin guards, and cleats during the season.
Players should be picked up at 5 P.M. after each day of practice. Players should be picked up at approximately 6:00 P.M. after home games and 6:30 after away games.
I strongly recommend that all members of the team travel to and from an away contest on the bus. However, the coach can release a player to their parents or guardians by signing out on the roster clipboard.
Players are expected to make all practices and games. If a player misses practice because of a punishment, this will be counted as an unexcused absence.

Once a player is on the team and has disciplinary problems, the following actions will take place…

Detention

1^st offense-may not start or play

2^nd offense- may not start or play

3^rd offense- suspended one game

4^th offense- off team

Unexcused Absences from Practice

1^st offense- warning for player; parent contact; may not start or play

2^nd offense- off team

*Must give a note to the coach as soon as possible and notify coach before a missed practice or portion of practice.

*Student should bring a pass when coming from a detention or other activity in the school building.

* If no note is provided, then unexcused absence

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1^st offense- Suspended one game

2^nd offense- Off team

In School Suspension

1^st offense- Suspended one game

2^nd offense- Off team

Out of School Suspension

1^st offense- Subject to administrative and coaches review with a possible removal from the team.

“Staff, Students, and Parents Working Together as One”

"The greatest achievement is making the most of our potential"

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