You can access the GHS Athletics page for registration information and forms. All paperwork must be submitted through the athletic office. The coaches will not accept any paperwork the day of tryouts. Go to top corner for website.
To register for tryouts, please visit the GHS Athletics page. The GHS Athletics page is an extremely valuable resource to use. This site is organized and published by our Athletic Director, Trish Witkin and the Assistant Athletic Director, Ashley Kitchens. It outlines the registration process and has links to required forms for student-athletes. Registration will be open on July 14, 2025. You will need to complete all the necessary forms and have an updated physical on file with the athletic office (in addition to one you may have provided to the school nurses).
WHEN ARE THE TRYOUTS?
The tryouts for the 2025 GHS Soccer Team will begin on Monday-August 18th.
Tryout Schedule: Subject to change!
Monday 8/18 through Wednesday 8/20
SESSION 1
Location: Baldwin fields at GHS
WHO-ALL GRADES
BRING-water, snack, cleats, shinguards
WEAR: Sneakers, Royal shirt, black shorts, black socks.
We will announce what to wear at the end of each session.
TBA Arrival
TBA check in
TBA a.m practice (All grades)
SESSION 2
LOCATION: GHS TURF
WHO-Grades 10, 11, 12 and any 9th graders invited to attend
TBA Arrival
TBA check in
TBA pm
Criteria for making the team: technical/tactical ability; field awareness; attitude; ability to motivate self/others; fitness; mental toughness and ability to work well with others.
DRIBBLING: All Players should be familiar with the following dribbling skills and be able to perform them daily at practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFZc9IjTaeA
Passing: All players should be able to pass with both feet and be able to find feet during passing drills as well as possession drills.
All players trying out for the team will need to complete a timed 1 mile run (4 laps around the track) under 7 minutes for, 40 yard run, 300 yard yard sprint (:55). Players that want to be considered for varsity should run the 1 mile in 7 minutes or under. If you are not in shape, it is hard to compete and play soccer.
No, not all players trying out for the three teams (Freshmen, JV, Varsity) will be selected.
Here are some additional exercises that we will do...
1 Max Acceleration
This drill is designed to improve your speed over 5m and 10m. Stand on the sideline. On command, sprint as fast as you can to the 18-yard box (around 12m). Walk back slowly and repeat three times. Add variation by starting side-on or with your back to the pitch.
2A Sustained Speed
This series of drills are designed to improve your speed over 20m and 30m.
Start on the sideline of the 18-yard box. Jog to the six-yard sideline then sprint at a maximum effort to the other side of the six-yard box. Ease off to the 18-yard sideline, turn and repeat. Rest for 60sec and then repeat for five times in total.
2B Sustained Speed
Start on the sideline. Jog to the 18-yard box and run as fast as you can across the box, before easing off and jogging to the opposite sideline. Turn and repeat. Rest for 90sec and repeat for four times in total.
2C Sustained Speed
This drill requires a partner. Place markers 30m apart. One player begins with the ball on the start line, and the other player starts 1m behind. The drill starts with the first touch of the ball. Both race to the 30m point. The ball player must have five touches of the ball in the 30m. Walk back slowly, change roles and repeat. Perform the drill five times for each player.
3A Agility
This is also done with a partner. Set up a four-point, Y-shaped course with 5m between the markers. Player A sprints from the base of the Y to the midway marker 5m away, checks to the right marker and then returns to the start. When they’re back, player B starts. Alternate checking to the left or right marker. Do two sets of six sprints for each player, resting for 3min between sets.3B Agility
Another partner drill. Set up markers 5m apart, two to the left and two to the right, so you zigzag forwards, with start and finish markers in the middle of the zigzag pattern. On the command, sprint as fast you can to each marker, then jog back from the finish. Then your partner goes. Do two sets of six sprints for each player, resting for 3min between sets.4 Endurance
A final partner drill. This is performed at 80-90% of your speed capacity. You both start on the sideline. Player A runs to the 18-yard box and back, player B then does the same. Then repeat for the near-side six-yard box sideline, far-side six-yard box sideline, and far-side 18-yard box sideline. Rest for three minutes and then repeat once more. Build up to a total of five reps over time.