Team List on our SHCS Athletic site:  https://sites.google.com/shcknox.org/shcs-athletics/shcs-teams/soccer-girls

Schedule & Reminders:

1. Practice Change – Monday 8/18 TOMORROW

   • Practice will be 4:00–5:00pm (earlier than usual) due to the SHCS Flag Football game.

   • After practice, stay and cheer on the Eagles vs. Clayton Bradley & St. Joseph at 5:30pm!

2. Regular Practice Schedule

   • Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30–6:00pm (except for the change tomorrow).

3. After-School Procedures

   • Athletes staying after school must check into Club Eagle until practice begins.

   • Coaches (or Club Eagle staff) will walk them to the field once the coaches arrive.

   • Please do not drop off your athlete unless a coach is already on the field.

4. GSL – Middle School League Registration

   • All players must register online with the GSL to participate.

   • Select Sacred Heart when registering.

   • Register here: Goal Soccer League – Middle School

5. Game Changer App

   • Soccer will use Game Changer for all communication.

   • Once registered with GSL, your athlete will be added to our Sacred Heart account.

   • The app will include our game schedule, updates, changes, and cancellations.

   • Please download the app to stay connected.

6. Coaches:  Brian DeBolt, briandebolt@hotmail.com and Paul Eberts, pauleberts79@yahoo.com.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

8/17/2025

1. Flag Football – Teams will be posted this evening. Please check our website for the roster.
   MS Practices start on August 12th.  Practices will be on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM-6:30 PM and Wednesdays at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.  JV and Varsity will practice together.
   Games start on August 18th.
   *Elementary Flag Football information will be coming out soon.

2. Volleyball – Teams have already been posted online and shared via email. We’re excited to announce that we will have four teams this season: JV, Varsity, and two Elementary teams.
   Next Week Practices:  JV- 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Monday (8/11)  & Tuesday (8/12)
   Varsity - 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Monday (8/11)  & Tuesday (8/12)

• The first game is Saturday, August 16th, at Feeder Fest hosted by KCHS.

• Elementary practices will begin later this month (new date, August 27, 2:30 PM)

3. Middle School Girls Soccer Tryouts – Begin next week on Monday (8/11) and Thursday 8/14) at 4:30 PM-5:30PM. [Soccer Sign Ups]

4. Cross Country – Spots are still available!
   Fun fact: Cross Country complements all sports and helps with overall conditioning. If you want to improve in your primary sport, Cross Country is a great way to do it—your coaches will thank you!
   Next practice is Saturday (8/9), 9:00 AM Lakeshore Park.
   [Cross Country Sign Up]

5. Tennis - Middle School Evaluations will be Tuesday (8/12) and/or Thursday (8/14) at 4:00 PM-5:00 PM at the Knoxville Racquet Club, 5535 Lonas Dr, 37909 (not at cedar bluff)
   [Tennis Sign Up]

Important Reminder:
All athletic participation forms must be submitted online. We do not want paper copies. Please have your parents complete all submissions through the website.

8/8/2025

Dear SHCS Families,

With several fall sports seasons starting earlier than usual and our coaches balancing their work schedules, we’re kicking off tryouts and evaluations this week and next.  

If you're interested in helping coach a team this season, we would love to have your support!   Please contact Coach Jackie at jbertucci@shcknox.org.

Flag Football
6th–8th Grade (Middle School JV/Varsity)
Tryouts: THIS Thursday, August 7, 5:30–6:30 PM, SHCS Field
Wear tennis shoes or rubber cleats and bring a water bottle.
Coaches: Scott Daniel, Harrison Huntsinger, Thomas Wilson
$150 SHCS Athletic Fee, [Sign up for MS Flag Football]

3rd–5th Grade (Elementary)
Evaluations will be announced later this week
$150 SHCS Athletic Fee, [Sign up for Elem. Flag Football]

If you're interested in helping coach a team this season, we would love to have your support! , Please contact Coach Jackie at jbertucci@shcknox.org.

Cross Country
3rd–8th Grade
All practices at Lakeshore Park (Central Pavilion)
$150 SHCS Athletic Fee, [Sign up for Cross Country]

Schedule:

• August 7 (Thu) – 5:00 PM

• August 9 (Sat) – 9:00 AM

• August 11 (Mon) – 5:00 PM (Elementary)

• August 12 (Tue) – 5:00 PM (Middle)

• August 14 (Thu) – 5:00 PM

More info coming soon from Coach Keith, keithajacksoncpa@gmail.com

K–2nd Grade
Sign-ups open later this month
$35 SHCS Athletic Fee

Tennis
Middle School (6th–8th Grade)
Evaluations: August 12 (Tue) and/or August 14 (Thu), 4:00–5:00 PM
Knoxville Racquet Club – 5535 Lonas Dr
$150 SHCS Athletic Fee + $136 Clinic Fee (via Bounx app)
USTA membership required, [Sign up for MS Tennis]

Elementary (2nd–5th Grade)
Evaluations: Week of August 18
$150 SHCS Athletic Fee + $136 Clinic Fee, [Sign up for Elem. Tennis]

K–2nd Grade (New Players)
Clinics start later this month on Mondays & Wednesdays – you pick the day
$136 Clinic Fee, [Sign up for K–2 Tennis]

Middle School Girls Soccer (6th–8th Grade)
Tryouts: August 11 (Mon) 4:30–6:00p & August 14 (Thu)4:30–6:00p
SHCS Field
Coaches: Brian DeBolt & Paul Eberts
$150 SHCS Athletic Fee + $75 GSL League Fee
[Sign up for MS Girls Soccer], *Note: A limited number of 5th graders may be approved by the league.

Elementary Volleyball (3rd–5th Grade)
We’re looking for 4 more players to form a team! No experience needed, just a great place to learn and grow. All players will have playing time.
$150 SHCS Athletic Fee, [Sign up for Elem. Volleyball]

If you're interested in helping coach a team this season, we would love to have your support! Please contact Coach Jackie at jbertucci@shcknox.org.

*Students are encouraged to participate in more than one sport throughout the year. While some sports may overlap, our coaches work closely together to ensure students have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across multiple teams. We strive to support well-rounded athletes who want to try different sports.

If you're considering doing more than one sport, check your schedule or reach out to ask how dual participation can work.

We’re excited to kick off another great season for our Eagle athletes!

Go Eagles! 

SHCS  Athletic Web Site Link

SHCS Athletic Calendar Site Link

Posted 8/5/25

We can’t wait to see everyone at the Back-to-School Bash! It’s been a busy summer in the gym, in the water, & on the field, and we’re excited to kick off our fall sports as the new school year begins.

Fall Sports Sign-Ups Are Open! (Click Here)
Please sign up for your fall sport(s) this week. More details about each sport will be shared in the next couple of days. Once you sign up, we’ll send you more specific information about your chosen sport. Feel free to stop by and chat with me at the Back-to-School Bash today—I’d love to answer any questions!

Important Updates for This Year:

• All SHCS Athletic Participation Forms will now be submitted electronically. Use the provided Google Form to upload your documents.

• Required Forms include:
  • Concussion Information
  • Cardiac Awareness
  • Parent Consent
  • Current Physical Exam

• Athletic fees will be billed to your school account once you are registered & placed on a team.
  
  

Why Sports Matter at SHCS:
At Sacred Heart, we strive for excellence in both academics and extracurriculars. Did you know that last year, 79% of our middle schoolers and 59% of our elementary students participated in sports? Let’s raise that number even higher this year!

Sports help students:

• Improve cognitive function

• Build time management and discipline

• Enhance mental well-being and reduce stress

• Develop teamwork, leadership, and social skills

• Represent our Catholic school and community with pride

• Build resilience and perseverance

• Promote lifelong physical health and wellness
  
  

Stay Informed!
Be sure to bookmark our Athletic Website—your go-to source for all team schedules, updates, and announcements. It’s updated weekly.

Don’t forget to sign up this week—try something new or return to a favorite sport. Let’s have an amazing year, Eagles!

Coach Jackie

Posted 8/2/2025