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2025 St. Joseph Hawks Preseason
Varsity & Junior Varsity Open Practice begins on Mon. Aug. 18 @ Mary Street Fields from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm for all registered
5th, 6th, 7th & 8th graders
Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs (8/18-8/21 )
2025 Regular Season Practice Schedule
(Begins Mon Aug 26 from 6:00 - 7:15pm
Monday : JV
Tuesday : V ... (alternate V game night*)
Wednesday : V
Thursday : JV ... (alternate JV game night*)
SEPTEMBER 2025:
( No practice on Monday, Sep. 1, Labor Day )
Tues Sep 2: V
Wed Sep 3: V ... Note: Back to School Night 6th, 7th, 8th graders
Thurs Sep 4: JV ... Note : Back to School Night 5th graders
Friday : tbd
Saturday, September 6 is the SEASON OPENER *
Saturdays : JV game followed by Varsity game, AM time TBD
*The official Region 17 schedule will be posted when it becomes available
* Note: due to fading daylight, practice times will shift ~ mid-October.
* Schedule may be altered to facilitate team success
Formations are oriented starting in the back ... Goal Keeper ... 4-3-3
Formations are oriented starting in the back ... Goal Keeper ... 4-3-3
(Note: the diamond defense setup)
(Note: the diamond defense setup)
GENERAL SOCCER INFORMATION
GENERAL SOCCER INFORMATION
• Players must be registered members of St. Joseph Parish or School
• Boys & Girls entering grades 5-8 (note: we compete in the Region-17 boys (coed) league
A Region-17 JV and/or V girls division will be officially TBD providing a sufficient girls registration at a per-season basis
• Fall Sports Registration is held throughout May/June/July for
• Minimum of 13 players per team
• 2 Divisions (there may be multiple teams per division):
o JV – Grades 5 & 6
o Varsity – Grades 7 & 8
• There is no uniform deposit required, but there will be a $50 charge for lost, damaged or un-returned jerseys at the end of the season.
• Equipment supplied by family:
Black Soccer Shorts , Shin Guards, Soccer Cleats, a nightly practice ball is optional
• Pre-Season Practices start mid-August until September.
• Practices from September through October/early November* will be 2 nights per week
• Games begin in early September (Either on a practice night or Saturday Mornings until the end of October.
(Varsity Playoffs will run into early November.)
* * * * * * Athletes are expected to pre-condition in the summer and hustle always to play at an age-appropriate competitive level * * * * * *
Good Morning 2019 SJS HAWKS Soccer Families,
Good Morning 2019 SJS HAWKS Soccer Families,
I hope you have been enjoying your Summer by kicking the ball around a bit on these beautiful days. It has been sweet, but fleeting. May these final days move slowly as we approach another wonderful school year and our Fall CYO soccer season.
Our Pre-Season Training begins on Thursday, August 22nd from 6-7:30pm.
Opening Day/Game 1 is Saturday, September 7th at a TBD time.
At this time, all training sessions will be 6-7:30pm at Mary Street Fields (near Beaver Creek Elementary) in the Downingtown borough, accessible via Aston Ave.
August
22 Thursday 6-7:30
26 Monday 6-7:30
28 Wednesday 6-7:30
29 Thursday 6-7:30
September
4 Wednesday 6-7:30 ***[Back to School night for grades 6-8 @ 6:30]
5 Thursday 6-7:30 ***[Back to School night for grades PK-5 @ 6:30]
7 Saturday Opening Day Kick Off (***Details TBD)
All athletes must be prepared to Hustle and Hydrate at every practice. Shin guards are mandatory to play. Please label your gear. Bug spray may be beneficial.
St. Joseph’s School participates in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Region 17. At this time, the schedule has not been confirmed. Traditionally games will be Saturday morning or Early Saturday afternoon; some games will occur mid-week on a practice night.
Please bookmark/favorite/download the “SportsSignUp Play” app/website. It is the essential SJS Hawks Soccer primary means of communication. Please consistently mark your athlete's attendance or absence on “SportsSignUp Play” app/website for all scheduled soccer commitments.
We have a phenomenal turn out this season with 58 players! Thank You for your support.
We are eager for a few extra eyes and bodies to offer help to the team this year. The coaching staff may have unforeseeable conflicts and your additional supervision is always appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Following the Regional CYO meeting, the coaches will harmoniously construct 3-4 teams that will compete consistently during the 2019 season. Thank You for your patience and commitment to Catholic Youth Sports.
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Hawks,
Get Up, Get Out, & Go For It ! Go Get Your Daily 200+ daily touches, now !
Please prepare to complete a sustained 10 minute JOG (as a minimum) Jog with Zero stopping
(dribble, juggle, kick at a wall, pass with a buddy/sibling etc.)
Your coaches are looking forward to further developing your skills, improving your aerobic capacity, and encouraging you to Hustle as you glorify God with your efforts this season. We can't wait to witness your individual growth, joy and teamwork that will make this an uplifting experience on your path towards Christ.
May you use God’s gift of your body to achieve your very best.
St. Michael the Archangel Defend us in battle.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.
Mr.H
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Michael A. Huffman
St. Joseph's School Physical Education
SJS CYO Soccer Coordinator
mhuffman@stjosephrc.org
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