Some FAQ answered:

Do you “cut” players? Are there tryouts?

No, we do not cut players. All players who attend and conform to team/school rules and expectations have a place in the WABS family. That said, there is only so much room on the bus and we have to fit a Varsity and JV team on it. As a result:

a) All players will train in either a GOLD (Varsity) group or BLUE (JV) group. These groups will be delineated each day by performance, attendance, technical ability, effort etc. Both groups will do the same drills, same conditioning, same technical and tactical program and both will get instruction from all coaches.

b) For each Varsity game – a group of 18-20 will be selected as needed and as earned. For each JV home game – all JV players will attend and ALL will play roughly equally. For JV away games – a smaller roster will need to be chosen and the same metrics that are used to select for Varsity will be applied here.

c) Varsity is highly competitive and decisions here will be made with the best interest of the success of the team in mind as opposed to participation. JV emphasis is similar (we want to succeed and win here just as much) but we also have a secondary goal of ensuring participation of ALL our JV players.

*Play hard, attend all functions, listen well, give your best to the team to earn your minutes and time on the field every day!

What about uniforms? What are they like?

a) We wear our blue and gold jerseys / blue shorts and socks at home or our third kit black jerseys and shorts and socks. Depending on final numbers we may to wear a few plain blues on the field as well as we have 38 standard blue and golds. We will see.

b) We wear our whites for away games which may include blue shorts depending on captain preference. White jerseys and socks are mandatory when away. Everyone will be issued a white away uniform.

What do I wear for practice?

As of now, comfortable T-Shirts and Shorts. Practice shirts on the way!

Getting Approved

As we work to get everyone approved and on the PIAA roster for 8/17, a few points that bear mentioning:

1. I as coach do not have the authority to approve players for the roster. The registration goes to the athletic director and I get a list each day as to who is registered and who is approved. We now have 47 players registered which is amazing!

2. Some registered players are still not approved by athletics. I email and call to get information but they are busy as the sports season start up. If a player is not approved I do not know the reason and I would encourage you to reach out to the athletics office to find out why so it can be fixed prior to season starting. Here are players on this list as of now who are not approved as of this post and might want to call:

Brycen

Naseem

Ethan

Yasser

Jose

Adam

Jayden

Big Luke

Steve Palinkas

Great job to all above getting registered-we just have to get you approved. It may just be a backlog. Here is the contact info for athletics:

Athletic Department

First Week of Practice Notes for Parents/Players

1. We start practice on Monday 8/17 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM each day all week. On Wednesday we are scheduled for pictures around 9:00 AM so they will need to be there at 8:45 AM on 8/19. All practices and events from 8/17 on are mandatory.

2. Arrive to practice at least 15 min early to get cleats on and jump into juggling groups

3. ONLY players on the most recent PIAA roster are permitted to practice. These are players who have registered and submitted an approved PIAA physical on arbiter. I cannot make any exceptions. Get this done tomorrow!

4. If a player is to miss for an excused absence (see team rules and regs), players/parents must communicate this to me IN WRITING prior to that practice on the google form found in the “Parent/Guardian” section. It is a brief form. Telling me on the field is not the thing to do as I will forget. Use the form please.

5. Uniforms will be handed out on Tuesday. I ordered more through the school so that we all match – V and JV. We will see tomorrow if they came in. If not, we will make do or schedule another round of individual pics later in the season.

Calendar and Schedule Changes

I have updated the calendar and schedule (with the latest info in arbiter) as game dates and times have changed a little (2 games) and a few have been added (A JV match against LL and Varsity match against ND-ES).

We are still looking to add two Varsity matches and maybe an extra JV or two and I will update as soon as I know. I spoke with the AD yesterday about some potential opponents. We are getting close!!!!

Help!

Fresh bounties for PIAA Physical and Arbiter registrations! Wawa gift card if you can help the following get their registrations and physicals uploaded and or have them contact me regarding their status:

  1. Adam A
  2. Jeremiah RB
  3. Tyam L

Time is truly running out! We need these guys!

Commitment is a life skill!

1. Decide now if you are desiring to play with us this season. First though, know what that means. Do not start and stop on us when things get tough or you are not getting playing time or if we struggle. Commitment is thick and thin, I’ve got your back kind of stuff. Sports bring us together because we face a common enemy – the mission! What does this look like:

a. Present every day – practice or game (unless excused absence)

b. Physical/Registration done on time and players are ready to perform on August 17th

c. Players have worked hard to be in their best possible shape for their team.

d. Players have a growth mentality to earn starts and playing time. We have an open mind about our players and if you want to impress us – you can but we make no promises of starts or playing time. EARN IT! <– life lesson

e. Attack the mission with positivity, kindness, and humility.

2. I love all the guys – whether I saw you once this summer or 15 times. I hope you all come out – not for me – but for you. Memories you will get from playing are priceless. So, throw your hat in the ring, make your choices, get those physicals done, and get ready to make history starting August 17.

Update 8/11

1. 7 Attendees this morning for captains practice! Connor, Braden, Dillard, Rogan, Yahriel, Jose, Ben Taube, and Stevie B. Great job being there boys. Thank you for leading this Braden.

2. Men who still need to register:

Tyam

Adam

James D (should be in on wednesday)

Ethan (active work on getting him cleared)

Juan

Rogan

Jeremiah B

Naseem

If you know these fellows, CALL THEM. TEXT THEM. HELP THEM. HAVE THEM CALL ME. I am calling and texting and doing all I can. Please direct them to THIS WEBSITE (Parent/Guardian) tab. We have only a few days left.

3. Check back here daily for information and instructions.