Just a reminder that sports physicals for the 2017/2018 school year will be available for $30 on June 1 in the gym at the MHS. These are good for all sports, and for the entire year. Why not know it out early. 

Effective with the March 27 match vs Cosby, All Varsity players are expected to ride the Team bus to and from each away match. Aside from transport by emergency personnel, there are no exceptions. 

The following documents are needed signed by player AND parent(s) in order for you to participate in any preseason training sessions starting in January and tryouts in February.
   - VHSL physical form (4pgs)
   - Concussion forms (2pgs)
   - Insurance information
   - Sportsmanship form (CCPS)
   - HCA form (for Athletic Trainer)
**ALL of these forms will be turned into Coach Chuck Johnson
***if you played a fall or winter sport all of these forms are already in the system, BUT you must notify the head coach if you have already participated in a fall or winter sport.

Due to the inclement weather cancelation on March 1, the Boys Varsity and JV players will need to meet Coach Kaiser after school in the team room (boys) for the purpose of locker/lock issuance. This is required by the Director of Student Activities.  

Potential Squad Members - 

Offseason conditioning has already started! For those of you interested in trying out for either the Boys Varsity or JV squads, and you were unable to attend the first "get-to-know-you" meeting in August - please send an email to Coach Johnson at CEJ2200@aol.com ASAP. Please include your name, year (e.g. Sr, Jr, So, Fr), and include "Interested in Trying Out for Manchester Boys Soccer" in the subject line. A detailed training regimen will be sent to you. 

We are working toward holding another meeting for those interested in trying out in the Spring, and who were unable to make the August meeting. We are attempting to set this up for after school, and on school grounds. 

Also, if you have not already done so please sign up on the email fan list to receive updates on the program. 

Thanks,

Coach Chuck Johnson

Chuck Johnson has been selected to be the next varsity soccer coach at Manchester High School.  Coach Johnson brings over 12 years of experience coaching youth soccer in ages ranging from kindergarten to high school as well as special needs athletes.  He currently hold a "D" license issued by the United States Soccer Federation.  He is committed to creating a family atmosphere within the Lancer soccer program.  Boys' interested in playing soccer next year are encouraged to contact the school ASAP to provide email contact information as Coach Johnson is anxious to meet with prospective players and begin a conditioning program in preparation for next season.

I am including additional information for the upcoming tryouts that will be conducted February 21-23 from 2:15-4 on the field near the bus loop below.

Evaluation Criteria: 

1. 1st and 2nd touch
2. Passing accuracy
3. Field awareness & decision making
4. fitness level

Also, attendance is mandatory all three days, and all forms must be turned in to the coaches prior to participating in any tryouts. Athletes who participated in fall or winter sports do not need to submit another set of forms, but must inform coaches of this information. 

Athletes should bring tennis shoes, studs, and guards to all three days of tryouts. 

Finally, please see below regarding eligibility based on grades (from Mr. Cassem). Athletes trying out must bring a copy of their second semester report cards to tryouts.