We provide 3 levels for boys soccer at MRHS -Varsity, Junior Varsity & Freshman
Our goal is to provide a safe and competitive atmosphere for boys to grow both on and off the field
Contact Information
Varsity Coach Tyler Isaacson tisaacson@marsd.org 732-725-7811
JV Coach Alex Cella acella@marsd.org
Freshman coach Bill Carl wcc9845@gmail.com
Middle School coach Dan Wilensky dwilensky@marsd.org
Captains 2023
Fall Game Schedule
Scrimmages
- 8/29 @ Metuchen - Var / Jv / Fr @ 9am
- 8/31 vs Midd North - Var & Jv @ 3pm / fr @ 4:30pm
Pictures
- 9/5 - Time is TBA (2:30pm or after)
Games
- 9/7 vs Colts Neck - Var & Jv @ 3:45pm / Fr @ 5:15pm rescheduled 9/30
- 9/9 vs Toms River South - Var & Jv @ 10am / Fr @ 11:30am
- 9/11 @ Henry Hudson - Var & Jv @ 3:45pm / No Fr
- 9/13 @ Freehold Boro - Var & Jv @ 4pm / Fr @ 5:15pm
- 9/15 & 9/16 - Rosh Hashanah - Off
- 9/19 vs Neptune - Var & Jv @ 3:45pm
- 9/21 @ Long Branch - Var & Jv @ 3:45pm / Fr @ 5:15pm
- 9/23 @ SJV - Var & Jv @ 10am / No Fr
- 9/26 @ Monmouth Reg - Var & Jv @ 3:45pm / Fr @ 5:15pm
- 9/27 vs Ocean - Var & Jv @ 3:45pm / Fr @ 5:15pm
-9/30 vs Colts Neck Var 11:00am JV @ 10am Fresh@11:30am
- 10/3 @ Manasquan - Var & Jv @ 3:45pm / Fr @ 5:15pm
-Oct 13 vs Lakewood 6pm Varsity
Oct 14 vs RBR 10am
-Oct 17 vs Ranney SENOR NIGHT
Game Summary
Fall 2023
Matawan 4 Ranney 2
On senior night with 17 graduating seniors honored, the huskies came up with a big win. Goals by Nico Skeete, Sal Cassano amd Noah Pagan lead the way for the victory
Matawan 3 RBR 2
The huskies finally got back on track with a big win. Goal by Nico Skeete and Eric Friedman powered the huskies by RBR.
Matawan 1 Lakewood 6
Matawan 1 Colts Neck 5
Matawan 0 Manasquan 5
Matawan 0 Ocean 3
Matawan limped into this back to back game with some key injuries and battled the best they could. Undermaned and tired from the game the day before they had not answers for the divisional game vs Ocean and lost 3-0.
Matawan 1 Monmouth 4
The Huskies went down 1-0 to Monmouth in the first 10 minutes. They quickly fought back to tie the game on a beautiful give and go between Nico Skeete (JR) and Gaven Hayward (SO). Nico Skeete finished off the play with a one time shot into the corner of the goal. Monmouth battled back with a goal right before the half to make it 2-1.
The Huskies came out fast in the 2nd half but missed to clear opportunities to tie the game but did not convert. Monmouth picked up their 3rd goal mid way through the half and finished with PK goal to win the game 4-1.
Matawan 3 SJV 2
Matawan jumped out to a 1-0 lead a few mintues into the game with his first goal of the season by Captain Noah Pagan (SR). SJV climbed back in the game and took the lead 2-1 before half.
The Huskies came out flying in the second half with numerous opportunities. They finally go the equalizer when Nico Skeete (SR) hit the crossbar and Sal Cassano (SR) put the rebound in to make it 2-2. With about 10 minutes to go in the game Andrew Battipaglia (SR) converted a free kick from 20 yards out to put Matawan ahead 3-2.
SJV was awarded a hand ball penalty kick with 3 minutes to go. Gavin Veres (SO) was up to the task and stopped the shot to the corner to preserve the win.
Matawan 6 Neptune 1
The Huskies dominated from the first whistle. 3 goals scored by Captain Eric Friedman (SR), 2 goals scored by Sal Cassano (SR), Goal scored by Nico Skeete (JR). The defense limited the shots on goal for the entire game. Many of the JV players were able to see some time in this game as well.
Matawan is now 2-0 in the division.
Matawan 2 vs Freehold Borough 0
The first divisional game for Matawan. The huskies took the lead 20 mins into the match with a beautiful pass by Andrew Battipaglia (SR) to Nico Skeete who went in on a semi breakaway to put Matawan ahead 1-0.
The second half was back and forth. Matawan broke through in the 60:00 when a shot from Andrew Battipaglia (SR) took a free kick that was saved by the Freehold GK but Aiden Lugo (SR) kept the rebound alive to cause an own goal by Freehold.
A solid defensive effort by the back four (Eric Friedman, Owen Nappi, Evan Coco and Kevin Pomsanam) and Gavin Veres in goal.
Matawan 4 vs Henry Hudson 0
The Huskies jumped out to a 1-0 lead on the Aiden Lugo (SR) first goal of his Varsity career assisted by Sal Fassano (SR). Sean Hart assisted on another first goal of his Varsity career Gaven Hayward (SO) to give the Huskies a 2-0 lead at half time.
Matawan dominated the second half hitting multiple cross bars and near misses for goal. Sean Hart (SR) scored on an unassisted goal followed by Andrew Battipaglia (SR) unassisted free kick goal.
Gaven Veres recoded his first Varsity shutout.
Matawan 0 Toms River South 4
Opening day and an important SCT group game. TRS jumped out to a 1-0 lead on a breakaway goal just 5 minutes into the game. TRS followed up with its second goal a few minutes later. The Huskies settled in and began to get its footing for the final 20 minutes of the half.
The second half was much of the same. 2 goals by TRS and the game finished 4-0.
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Chris Dhume Alumni Game
Chris Dhume Story
Chris Dhume, a resident of Aberdeen, played recreation and travel soccer with Aberdeen Matawan Soccer Club for many years, and continued to play soccer on other area travel teams. Chris played soccer for Matawan Aberdeen Middle School and Matawan Regional High School, too. In his four years on MRHS’s soccer teams, Chris scored more than any other player in MRHS history. Of his total of 28 goals, 13 goals were scored in his senior year. Chris wished to continue his education after graduation by attending college to become a teacher, perhaps in early childhood education. Unfortunately, Chris Dhume passed away on January 22, 2011, at the age of 17, during his senior year of high school due to bacterial meningitis. To those who had watched him play soccer, Chris Dhume exemplified skill, determination, sportsmanship, dedication, hard-work and strength. He had a true passion for soccer and earned the respect and admiration of his teammates, coaches, teachers, and spectators alike.
When: July 12
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Matawan Regional High School
Who: Former MRHS soccer players and friends
Cost:
$15 to play includes t-shirt
$10 for a t-shirt
$3 entry fee
All proceeds go to the Chris Dhume memorial fund.
For additional information contact Val Dhume 732-546-1585
2024 Chris Dhume MRHS Alumni Game
Booster Club
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Forms and Documents
Travel Release Form(PDF)
Workouts
Workout #1
Running Description:
You will start by sprinting 100 meters.
After the sprint, there will be no rest time and you will immediately shuffle 100 meters as slowly as you need to in order to catch your breath. Try not to walk!
Without any rest, you will then sprint 100 meters again.
You will repeat this sequence as many times as recommended below.
Running Workout for Advanced Athletes: Eight 100 meter sprints and 100 meter shuffles with no rest at all.
Running Workout for Intermediate Athletes: Four 100 Meter Sprints and Four 100 meter shuffles with no rest in between, 5 minute break, and then another Four 100 meter Sprints and Four 100 meter shuffles with no rest in between
Running Workout for Beginner Athletes: Two 100 meter sprints and Two 100 meter shuffles with no rest in between, 5 minute break, Two 100 Meter Sprints Two 100 meter shuffles, 5 minute break, Two 100 Meter Sprints Two 100 meter Shuffles, 5 minute break, Two 100 meter sprints Two 100 meter Shuffles.
Options 1: If you can make it to a track, then sprint the straight-aways and shuffle recovery on the curves
Option 2: If you can make it to a soccer/football field, Sprint from one end to the other and shuffle recover your way back to your starting point
Option 3: Find a road our sidewalk in your neighborhood that is as flat as possible, sprint that distance and shuffle recover your way back to your starting point
Strength Workout: Today's strength training will focus on chest and shoulders. You should be able to complete all exercises in your home with no special equipment. Watch the videos below to see the exercises.
Advanced Athletes: Do 3 sets of 10 reps for every exercise below
Intermediate Athletes: Do 3 sets of 8 reps for every exercise below
Beginner Athletes: Do 3 sets of 5 reps for every exercise below
1) Regular Push Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lGsFOhiAnE&feature=youtu.be
2) Decline Push Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S10u35asL8&feature=youtu.be
3) Lateral Push Up. If you are feeling good, try the advanced lateral push up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn_qqCAP2Yo&feature=youtu.be Regular
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK-ozzU8pE8&feature=youtu.be Advanced
4) Push Up off the Ground (Shoulder) Push up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzODVb_dCdI&feature=youtu.be
5) Slow negative Push Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc0ST4hDAMI&feature=youtu.be
WORKOUT #2
Running Description:
Today you will go on a longer slower run. Make sure you can keep a steady jog going for a long period of time.
Running Workout Advanced Athletes: 3-5 Miles
Running Workout Intermediate Athletes: 2-3 Miles
Running Workout Beginner Athletes: 1-2 Miles
Option 1: If you can make it to a track, Run on the track. Remember 4 laps is equivalent to 1 mile
Option 2: If you can make it to the high school, Run the C-Loop path. 1 Loop for beginners, 2 loops for intermediate, and 3 loops for advanced.
Option 3: Find a loop in your neighborhood. If you're not sure about distance then keep a steady jog for 10-12 minutes for beginners, 15-20 minutes for intermediate, 20-30 minutes for Advanced
Strength workout: Today you will do 7 minutes of crunches and 6 minutes of planks. This will work on muscle strengthening and stabilization. The crunch and plank routines are shown with videos below.
Advanced Athletes: Do 7 minutes of crunches no rest, take a 5 minute break, do 7 minutes of planks with no rest
Intermediate Athletes: Do 3-4 minutes of crunches, 2 minute break, 3-4 minutes of crunches. Take a 5 minute break and do the same breakdown with planks.
Beginner Athletes: Take a minute of rest after every crunch, 5 minute break, then take a minute rest in between every plank.
Crunch Routine:
2 Minutes Side Oblique Crunches (One minute each side)
Plank Routine
One Minute Hand Plank and Shoulder Touches (Hold a hand plank for 10 sec, Shoulder touches for 10 sec, Hold for 10 sec, Shoulder touches 10 sec. Repeat for 1 minute)
2 minutes Side Plank and Side Crunches (One minute each side) (Hold for side plank for 10 sec, side crunch for 10 sec, hold for 10 sec, side crunch for 10 sec. Repeat for 1 minute)
Work hard during crunches. If you are too tired during planks, drop the planks to 30 sec each.
Workout #3
Running Description:
Today you will do a Stride-Sprint-Glide routine for 150 meters at a time. You will map out roughly 150 meters for yourself. You will Stride for 50 meters, immediately transition into an all out sprint for 50 meters and Immediately transition into a glide for 50 meters. You will take a slow walk back to where you started and you will repeat the process as many times as stated below.
Stride- 50% running effort really focussing on your body control, breathing, running technique
Sprint - 90-100% effort going as fast as you can, take your mind out of it and let your body do the work
Glide- 25% effort of slowing down, catching your breath, and relaxing your body into the finish line
Running Workout Advanced Athletes: Eight 150 meter stride-sprint-glides with no rest except your walk back recovery between runs.
Running Workout Intermediate Athletes: Six 150 meter stride-sprint-glides with no rest except your walk back recovery between runs. (If you are feeling too tired after the first three, then take a 5 minute break before the last three)
Running Workout Beginner Athletes: Four 150 meter stride-sprint-glides with no rest except your walk back recovery between runs. (If you are feeling too tired after the first two, then take a 5 minute break before the last two)
Option 1: If you can get to a track, then start in the middle of the curve (Usually this spot lines up perfectly with the football field goal post) Stride until you get to the strait away, Sprint half way through the straight away, Glide the rest of the straight away until the finish line
Option 2: Find approximately 150 meters of a straight or slightly curved path in your neighborhood and try to break it up into three equal parts so you can run the different components of the routine.
Strength Workout: Today we will do a combination of squats and lunges to work on our quads and hamstrings.
1) 3 sets of 15 reps Heel Elevated Goblet Squat (Make Sure your heels are a good 1 inch or more off the ground and make sure to not fully lock out or straighten your legs on the way up. Keep the burn on the quad.
Heel Elevated Goblet Squat Video
2) 3 sets of 12 reps on each leg. One Leg Split Squat (You will do one of these for each leg so you will do these twice)
3) 3 sets of 15 reps Glute Bridge (Really try to engage the muscles in your upper hamstring and glutes. If you feel your lower back burning, then you're doing it wrong)
4) 3 sets of 10 reps on each leg. Reverse Lunge/Russian Deadlift (Notice That I am doing this with the same leg planted at all times. You will do this movement for each leg so you will do this twice)
Reverse Lunge/ Russian Deadlift Video
5) 3 sets of 10 reps Jump Squat
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BALL Workout Week #1 CLICK HERE
BALL Workout Week #2 CLICK HERE
BALL Workout Week #3 CLICK HERE
BALL Workout Week #4 CLICK HERE
BALL Workout Week #5 CLICK HERE
BALL Workout Week #6 CLICK HERE
BALL Workout Week #7 CLICK HERE
BALL Work out Week #8 CLICK HERE
GK Workouts
Formation video HERE
Review the two plays below
Corner Kick Play-Chin CLICK HERE
Free Kick -Barca CLICK HERE
Summer Schedule
See below for a general breakdown of the summer schedule leading up to the fall season. This includes incoming freshman.
Players are required to purchase 2 training shirts for the summer session.
The boys soccer program consists of 3 levels; Varsity, JR Varsity and Freshman teams.
See below for a general breakdown of the summer schedule leading up to the fall season.
-June 26 – Aug 7: 8V8 Summer League Monday nights between 5pm-9pm Tinton Falls.
-July 11 – Aug 17: Summer Training sessions Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00am at Strathmore
school. Primarily directed by the Captain(s) but attended by the coaches. Optional practices but
highly recommended.
-July 14: Alumni Game Inter Squad Scrimmage at 5:00, Alumni Game follows (7:00pm). All players from last year’s Varsity & JV must attend unless you are on vacation.
-August 12 – August 13: Capelli HS Invitational Tournament @ Tinton Falls Players will be invited to participate in this tournament. You will be notified one week prior to the tournament if you are included in the roster for the tournament.
-August 21 – 24 Pre-season Camp/Tryouts MANDATORY*
Weekdays: 7:00 – 9:30 am at Strathmore School
-August 25 Varsity/JV team announced. All freshmen make the team
-August 28 Practices continue daily 7:00am-9:30am
Scrimmages to be announced
- 8/29 @ Metuchen - Var / Jv / Fr @ 9am
- 8/31 vs Midd North - Var & Jv @ 3pm / fr @ 4:30pm
**Off Labor Day Weekend***
To be added to the email list so that you are notified of any updates regarding the high school soccer program email Coach Tyler tisaacson@marsd.org
visit our website for up to date in information https://sites.google.com/marsd.org/mrhs-athletics/fall-season/boys-soccer
Family ID
To the Parents/Guardians of a Student Athlete:
In order for high school and middle school students to participate in a sport, marching band, color guard, winter guard, challenger, intramurals or Special Olympics programs, they must have an approved athletic physical packet on file with our offices.
There are 2 parts to completing the Athletic Physical Packet.
Step 1 – Turn in an up to date athletic physical completed by your personal physician to the School Nurse. The deadline for submitting sports physical paperwork for participation during the summer months and during the 2022-2023 school year is June 6th.
Our school nurses will be collecting sports physical paperwork at one district location at the high school main entrance on June 6th from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.
Important: After submitting an updated sports physical, registration in Family ID is required before the start of each season; Summer, Fall, Winter, & Spring.
Please be sure to contact your school nurse or the Athletic Office by e-mail at athletics@marsd.org if you should have any questions concerning the expiration date of your child’s sports physical.
Step 2 – Register in “Family ID” before the start of each season. Summer registration takes place in May, Fall registration takes place in July, Winter registration takes place in October, and Spring registration takes place in February. If you are a 3-sport athlete, you will have to register in Family ID 4 times - Summer / Fall / Winter / Spring.
Students at Lloyd Road that will be attending the Middle School next year, are required to turn in their sports physical paperwork to the Nurse at the Middle School.
Following Summer registration, it is required that before each Sports Season - Fall / Winter / Spring, that registration through “Family ID” be completed again.
Family ID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for our programs more efficiently. When families register through Family ID, the system tracks your information in your Family ID profile. You enter your information only once for each family member for multiple uses and multiple programs
A parent/guardian should register by clicking on this link:
https://www.familyid.com/organizations/matawan-aberdeen-regional-high-school
Follow these steps:
To find your program, click on the link provided by the organization above and select the registration from under the word Programs
Next click on the green Register Now button and scroll, if necessary, to the Create ACCOUNT/LOGIN green buttons. If this is your first time using Family ID, click Create Account. Click Log In, if you already have a Family ID account.
Create your secure Family ID account by entering the account owners first and last names (parent/guardian), E-mail address and password. Select I Agree to the Family ID Terms of Service, Click Create Account.
You will receive an email with a link to activate your new account. (If you don’t see the email, check your e-mail filters (spam, junk, etc...)
Click on the link in your activation E-mail, which will log you in to FamilyID.com
Once in the registration form, complete the information requested. All fields with red* are required to have an answer.
Click the SAVE & CONTINUE button when your form is complete
Review your registration summary
Make sure that you print the Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Forms and the physical in the Agreement section of Family ID.
At any time, you may log in at www.familyid.com to update your information and to check your registration(s). To view a completed registration, select the “Registration” tab on the blue bar.
SUPPORT:
If you need assistance with registration, contact Family ID at: support@familyid.com or 888-800-5588 x1. Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be returned promptly.
If you have any additional questions, please email athletics@marsd.org