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2027 Conditioning will begin January 4th with Tryouts starting Frebruary 1st. All those planning to participate in conditioning and tryouts will need to have all of their PlanetHS Paperwork and the ERBC & GCS Transportation forms complete. You will NOT be able to attend conditioning or tryouts until all of these are finished (All Items Are Below in RED)!
General Information:
Conditioning & Tryout Sessions are closed to all parents and family members.
*If your parent drops you off, please have them drive through, drop you off and exit on to Devenger Road (They will need to take the driveway around the field to the exit) and if you are driving, please park along the fence.
- Enter ONLY off of Hudson Road, please do NOT enter the complex from Devenger Road.
- Please bring your own water bottle as we will NOT be providing water.
- Cleats and shinguards are MANDATORY.
- Each of you will be assigned a tryout number and will receive this on Monday, February 2nd (number is to be pinned to the right side of your shorts). It is your responsibility to keep up with this number each day and to return it to me on Wednesday, February 4th when we finish.
- After Monday and Tuesday Tryout Sessions, please depart the facility quickly (and please make sure your parents are there to pick you up on time).
- Wednesday - each of you will receive a letter informing you of the result of your tryout. Please do not open this letter until you have left the complex.
- Training will start on Thursday for those who make the JV and Varsity Teams.
- Any player who was not chosen for a spot on the JV or Varsity Team that would like more clarification will need to set-up an appointment with Coach Craig.
Evaluation Process:
The Three Main Areas we as a coaching staff will be evaluating you on:
1) Technical Ability
First Touch, Second Touch, Weight and Accuracy of Passes, Spatial Awareness when it comes to receiving the ball (Away from Pressure and Into Space) as well as the ability to finish opportunities.
2) Tactical Ability
General decision making such as When To Pass, When To Dribble, Movement Off The Ball, Timing of Runs, etc.
3) Physical Fitness
Conditioning sessions are NOT mandatory, but are highly encouraged so that you will be able to showcase your talents without being hindered by poor fitness.
4) Coachability / Sportsmanship
How do you react to constructive criticism? Do you follow the instructions of the coaching staff or do you do your own thing? How do you react to upperclassmen providing you peer feedback? What is your behavior towards to your teammates? Competitors? Do you look to build each other up, or tear them down?
*I know many of you will be nervous...take a deep breath and just play. I know it sounds easy, but once you get into it, you'll be fine!
Tryouts Schedule:
2/2/2026 - Monday from 4:20 - 6:00
2/3/2026 - Tuesday from 4:20 - 6:00
2/4/2026 - Wednesday from 4:20 - 6:00
Tryout Location:
If you click this link it should open up your Map Application on your phone and direct you to the field. If you cannot find it, it is on the corner of Devenger and Hudson Roads across from St. Giles Presbyterian Church and St. Peter's Church.
You'll need the following forms and information BEFORE you will be allowed to participate in preseason conditioning and training! All items below are hyperlinked. Questions? Just let me know!
Athletic Department Documentation (scroll down and click on "Eastside High School Athletic Form Requirements 26-27")
ERBC Waiver Form (Print and Return to Coach Craig)
GCS Off-Campus Parent Permission Form (Print and Return to Coach Craig)
2027 Eastside Lady Eagles Soccer Questionnaire (Complete Online)
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