SOCCER CONDITIONING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 IS CANCELED.

Oakton Boys soccer will be holding conditioning and weightlifting training from January 4 till tryouts on February 22. All sessions are open to students interested in trying out for the program who have completed the concussion online test and submitted their physical and emergency care card. MONDAY 545 -715 WEIGHTLIFTING ALL CLASSES.  TUESDAY 330-5 ON TRACK ALL CLASSES.  WEDNESDAY 330-5 ON TRACK ALL CLASSES. THURSDAY 6-730 WEIGHTLIFTING ALL CLASSES

THURSDAY, DEC. 17 - CONDITIONING IS CANCELED

The Oakton Boys Soccer program will begin its winter conditioning program on November 30 for all athletes interested in trying in the Spring. Listed below is the schedule for the month of November and December only.

Monday 545pm-715pm (Sophomores - Seniors only) Weightroom

Tuesday 4pm (All classes) Conditioning

Wednesday 545pm-715pm (Sophomores - Seniors only) Weightroom

Thursday 4pm (All classes) Conditioning

For all Winter conditioning we will meet 15 minutes prior to scheduled meeting time in the Gym Lobby.

All paperwork must be turned in to participate in the program.

Oakton Boys Soccer

Organizational Meeting 2015-16

October 28, 2015

• Oakton Boys Soccer Expectations for Spring Season
• Preseason Conditioning Program
  • Forms Needed
    • Emergency Care Card
    • Physical Form
    • Concussion Test – Parents and Players
  • Start Date – NOVEMBER 30^TH
  • Weightlifting Program for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
  • Running Program –ALL CLASSES
  • On the ball Training – ALL CLASSES
  • Tryouts – February 22^ND
  • Cooper Test
    • Varsity 2 Miles Goal of 12:00, Must complete in 14:00 for Consideration
    • JV 2 Miles Goal of 13:00, Must complete in 16:00 for Consideration
  • Tryout Expectations
    • All Players will wear proper Equipment (Shinguards, Cleats)
    • All Players will be dressed appropriately
    • Must bring Running Shoes, Indoor Shoes and Cleats daily
    • Will be NO LESS 20 Minutes Early to Meeting Time
    • Will be Dressed and Ready for Scheduled Start Time
  • How Teams are Selected
    • How are players selected over another –Players are selected based on Positions, Technical Ability, Understanding of the Game, Communication Skills, Personal Conduct, Chemistry with Players and Coaches, Attitude and Coachability.
      • Academic and Discipline records will be used in consideration for the program.   We expect that our student-athletes are representing the program appropriately on the field as well as in the classroom.
    • What can you do to improve your chances of making the roster – Be fit and in shape for tryouts, Work on First Touch and Work on Passing Technique. The Oakton coaching staff will be running conditioning, weightlifting, and technical training. I would strongly recommend you take full advantage of these sessions.
    • Underclassmen on Varsity – Underclassmen will be considered for the Varsity Program based on their own individual ability to compete for time at the Varsity Level. Typically, if the coaches do not see a player who is a freshmen or sophomore not getting at least 20 minutes a game or able to compete for significant time they will not added to the Varsity Roster. It’s possible they will be asked to train with the Varsity from time to time.
  • Once teams are selected how are players selected to move to Varsity from JV – Throughout the season players are evaluated during training sessions and games by the Varsity Staff and JV Staff for players who may contribute to the Varsity Program. Players may be asked to train with the Varsity from time to time. Varsity Players who are eligible to play JV may play on JV for additional playing time or Rehab session.

• Club vs High School Conflicts
  • Process for Handling Conflicts – The Oakton Staff will work players on issues with club conflicts such as tournaments or games. All players are expected to attend High School games and training sessions. There are exceptions based circumstances of the event. All requests for missing training or games must be submitted 1 week in advance to your coach via email.
• Communication with Coaches
  • Step 1: Student to Coaches
  • Step 2: Coaches to Student
  • Step 3: Student – Coach with Parents sitting in.
  • Step 4: Coach to Student with Parents
  • Step 5: Coach and Parents
• Grade Expectations for the program
  • Grade Eligibility – Must Pass 5 Classes at the end of the Fall Semester
  • If you are failing 2 Classes and pass 5 you are eligible but coaches may not let you train until you demonstrate you have your grades under control.
• School Participation Rule – All student athletes will be required to pass 5 courses during the preceding semester. All students must be in good academic standing in order to tryout. Coaches reserve right to release players due to discipline issues.
• Soccer-thon – The Boys Soccer program hosts a Soccer-Thon every year which is a combined Varsity and JV indoor event where players get pledge money for every hour the program participates in the event.
• Lettering Process – Varsity athletes only. Athletes must me on the playoff roster in order to letter.
• Where will information be posted regarding schedules and changes to the schedule: All information will be posted on the www.oaktonathletics.org under boys soccer page in news section. You can also follow the program on twitter under Oakton soccer.

Coaching Staff –

Varsity Coach – Todd Spitalny tdspitalny@fcps.edu

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