Coaching Staff
Tim Zitur: Varsity Head Coach
Patrick Hopkins: Varsity Assistant Coach
Lance Murgatroyd: Junior Varsity Head Coach
Oliver Smith: Reserve Head Coach
Tim Trainor: Freshman Head Coach
This year, we will have three teams: Varsity, JV and Reserve. Varsity will take the best players from grades 9-12; JV will be the best remaining 9th and 10th and some 11th graders; and the Reserve will be made up from 9th -12th graders who love soccer. All teams have tryouts and possibly cuts. Varsity may call on players from JV (most likely) or Reserve (less likely) in case there is a need for some support during the season.
During the regular season, the teams play local Singaporean school teams, S-league youth teams and other ex-pat school teams (ACSIS). The Varsity is also involved in a league tournament and exchange with IASAS schools (ISM, ISB, TAS, JIS, ISKL, SAS).
Practice and games are Monday to Friday, with some weekend games/practice. This Saturday, Varsity and JV will practice/tryout 8:30-10:30. All players are expected to play all days, M-F. Practice is usually 4:15-6pm with an activity bus leaving at 6:15 pm. An occasional morning practice may be scheduled. Game days and times will vary. Reserve will practice a few less days in the week.
The season runs from August 14th to the second or third week in October.
Each team will be carry about 18 players. This will vary, depending on the quality of players.
Important Dates: Mark your calendar.
Varsity Boys Soccer Exchange: Jakarta, September 12th, 13th and 14th
IASAS Tournament, @ ISKL (Kuala Lumpur): Oct 16th -18th. Travel will be on the 15th and 19th. THIS IS THE FIRST WEEKEND OF FALL BREAK. Please make plans with your family. You will return Sunday late afternoon.
First Season Awards AFTERNOON Tuesday, Oct 28th 3:30: All players from all teams are expected to attend. Dress sharp! Bring clothes to school. Note this is a change in time over previous years.
Varsity/JV
Thursday, August 14th (4:15pm-6 PM)
Friday, August 15th (3:30pm-6 PM)
Saturday August 17th (8:30-10:30 AM)
Reserve: Monday, August 18th - Wednesday, August 20th (4:15 PM - 6 PM)
All players should be ready to practice at 4:00 with the following items:
Soccer cleats (boots) or turf shoes. Tennis/running shoes will not be allowed for tryouts, but may be used for some conditioning exercises.
Shin guards
Water jug
New players: If your shipment hasn’t arrived, make plans to have proper equipment. Queensway Shopping Center is a good place to go and bargain. Alternatively, try to borrow equipment.
A physical is needed by all members of the team. Dr Tan at Woodlands Clinic is available at 3-4 PM and on Saturdays. Call for availability (6365-4770). Turn your card into Athletics Office and physical into the nurse.
Try outs- you are trying out for the Boys Eagle Program. Once teams are selected, you are expected to participate on that team. Quitting will result in losing next season’s sport.
Do your best at all times, on the field and in the classroom.
Respect others.
Emphasize sportsmanship. Swearing and inappropriate language, as well as flagrant play will not be tolerated.
Respect the fields. They are in great shape-keep them that way.
Be on time and make every meeting.
Be chemical free.
Get your forms and money in early. Physicals should be done this week. You have to bring in a card signed from your parents. You can call Dr Tan at Woodlands Family Clinic (6365-4770) to find a time to get a physical. Bring the physical form with you.
Soccer balls will be counted during and after practice. Please help in keeping track of soccer balls by chasing your own ball and making sure that we get it back. Remember, there is always another option to practicing if we don’t have any soccer balls! Only captains and coaches are allowed in the equipment room.
No athletic bags in the hallways or offices! Lockers and locks are available for non- PE players from the Athletic Office. Everyone can get a locker. There will be no compassion for lost or stolen items for bags left out.
On match days, be at the field ready to go 45 minutes prior to the game.
AP Biology/ Band concerts, etc. need to be communicated with your coach. We don’t know that you will miss, so you have to communicate with us.
MUN is not permitted at the same time as soccer. Choose one or the other.
No outside sports clubs are allowed during our season. You will have to get special permission from your soccer coach before you try to participate (for example, you do NOT go to Rugby training during our season).
Have proper equipment everyday.
Soccer cleats (boots) or turf shoes. Socks are a must.
Shin guards
Soccer Gear
Water Jug
No visible underwear!