FITNESS DAYS                                                                                                    MONDAY 24th & Tuesday 25th AUGUST Time: TBD TECHNICAL SESSIONS THURSDAY 27th – SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST Staples HS football field                                                                       Wakeman Fields Time: 10- 12pm , 5-7 pm Thursday – Sunday MONDAY 24TH AUGUST FITNESS TEST 1 – MAN UNITED TEST – Varsity team pass level is level 18. JV team pass level is 16 and Freshman team pass level is level 15. This entire test lasts for 20 minutes.

• It is a 100yard run, players sprint 100yrds then recover on the way back.
•  The levels are counted by the amount of minutes you are running e.g. 1 run is one minute; 10 runs are 10 minutes.
• If you miss the line you will be given 1 warning. If you miss the line the second time you are eliminated.
• YOU MUST COMPLETE THE LEVEL TO GAIN THAT SCORE. If eliminated on level 17 your score is level 16 as that is what level you have completed.  

Level/Minutes	Sprint time	Recovery time
1-10	25 seconds	35 seconds
11	24 seconds	36 seconds
12	23 seconds	37 seconds
13	22 seconds	38 seconds
14	21 seconds	39 seconds
15	20 seconds	40 seconds
16	19 seconds	41 seconds
17	18 seconds	42 seconds
18	17 seconds	43 seconds
19	16 seconds	44 seconds
20	15 seconds	45 seconds

TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST FITNESS TEST 2 – 300 YARD SHUTTLE X2 – Varsity pass level is 58 seconds or below for round 1 and 60 and below for round 2, JV is 59 round 1 and 61 round 2. freshman level 60 round 1 and 62 seconds and below. This entire test is 300 yards. Players start on the end line, sprint to the 50 yard line and back three times. This must be done at 100% intensity for the whole test. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF PLAYERS FAIL THE FITNESS TESTS AND THEIR SOCCER ABILITY SHOWS ENOUGH TO GET THEM ONTO ONE OF THE THREE TEAMS, THEY WILL NOT RECEIVE THEIR UNIFORM UNTILL THEY PASS THE FITNESS TESTS. MAKE UP TESTS WILL BE ORGANIZED FOR MONDAY 31^ST AUGUST.

DAY 1 SESSION 1: THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST 10AM – 12PM

Individual Technical stations

Players will be divided into groups by position and will move through the stations 20 minutes on each. Stations will be set up to test individual ability in the fundamental skills of the game. 

1. Passing and first touch (short and long passing)
2. Dribbling (speed and tight area)
3. Heading (attacking and defending)
4. Shooting and finishing (power and finesse) 
5. 1v1s (attacking and defending)
6. GKS With ROSS (GK Coach) for gk specific session

TECHNICAL session PART 2: Thursday 27TH AUGUST – TEAM STATIONS

Players will be divided into groups by the position they will tryout in and will be judged next to others in their position. Stations will be set up to test ability within a team.

1. Possession squares and possession to targets (Central Midfield players)
2. Heading, Defending, Long passing (All Defenders)
3. Crossing and Finishing (GKs, Wide midfielders & Forwards)

Midway through, Central midfielders will move on to finishing. Wide Midfielders & forwards will play against the defenders in crossing and finishing. Defenders will defend attackers attack. 

DAY2 Session 1: FRIDAY 28th AUGUST 10 am-12 Pm

8v8 small sided games, Players will have the opportunity to compete against all levels

SESSION 2 DAY 1 : THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST, 5PM – 7PM

CONDITIONED GAMES

Players will be split into teams of 5 and will play small sided games. Every game will have a different condition added to it to test player’s ability in different ways.  For example:

1. Every player must touch ball before a team scores.
2. Three passes before going to goal.
3. One touch finishes only.

DAY 2 SESSION 1: FRIDAY 28^TH AUGUST, 10AM-12PM, 8v8/9v9 games All players will be divided into teams of 8 or 9 and will play within a team shape. Games will last for 20 minutes each. Aiming to play 4/5 games with their team. Coaches will choose the teams. Players may be moved from one team to another during the session.

DAY 2 SESSION 2: FRIDAY 28^TH AUGUST, 5PM – 7PM,

11v11 Games

These 11 v 11 games will be divided equally to give all players the chance to show their ability in the real game setting with return varsity players.                                                                                              

DAY 3 SESSION 1 & 2: SATURDAY 29^TH AUGUST, 10AM – 12PM & 5PM -7PM

11V11 GAMES

This day is divided into two sessions. Morning Session is 2 hours of 11v11 games where every player will have plenty of opportunity to impress the coaches one final time prior to final decisions. *after the morning session coaches make final decisions on cuts. 

Afternoon session all players who made it will return for further 11v11 games for final team placement evaluations.  TRYOUT DAY 4: SUNDAY 30^TH AUGUST 10AM -12PM SESSION ONLY– 11 V 11 GAMES  THIS WILL ONLY BE USED IF WE FEEL IT IS NECESSARY!    Please note: Cuts do happen and are not easy for anyone, information on how the cutting process will work IS AS FOLLOWS: *CUTS TAKE PLACE AFTER THE SATURDAY MORNING SESSION – THAT GIVES EVERY PLAYER 2 FITNESS SESSIONS PLUS 10 HOURS OF SOCCER SESSIONS TO IMPRESS THE COACHES. 

• RETURNING PLAYERS WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1PM-2PM (SATURDAY AUGUST 29ST). IF YOUR PLAYERS NAME IS NOT ON THE LIST, YOU WILL NOT RETURN FOR THE EVENING SESSION.  
• IF YOU DIDN’T MAKE THE CUT YOU WILL RECEIVE FEEDBACK AFTER WE CONCLUDE TRYOUTS – MONDAY 31^ST AUGUST VIA EMAIL.

Summer recommended programs: High School Preseason Camp will be run by SOCCER T.I.P.S. They are the official Partners of Staples High School Girls Soccer. The coaches include: Stuart Dick (University of Bridgeport, Yale, Fairfield U, Iona & St. Johns, CFC) Ross Stride (University of Bridgeport & Fairfield U, CFC & Chelsea Piers) Darren Gourlay (Staples HS, Kings HS, Chelsea Piers) Ross Peebles Brown (Staples HS, Hopkins HS, Shoreline) REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO COME SOON. The camp runs from August 17th to August 21ST (9am – 12pm) @ Wakeman Fields. Body Blast is our fitness related program: www.bodyblasted.com or email G at bodyblastg@gmail.com Tryout registration is now open!! Please visit the staples High School website and click on athletics. You will find the girls soccer registration page. Fill out and submit all required information. You cannot tryout until all information is submitted. 

http://shs.westport.k12.ct.us/

REGISTRATION FOR PRESEASON & BODY BLAST COMING SOON!!!

Below is a list of a few must knows for tryouts!!  1) When you take part in the fitness tests, your score is your score and that is how it will remain. I know most players work really hard in the summer preparing and may feel they under performed. Unfortunately these things do happen but are the fitness tests the defining factor to making a team? the answer is no – there are 6 more tryout sessions between now and Saturday evening so players have a huge chance to prove their worth between now and then.  2) On Thursday we begin the technical aspect to tryouts. The timing of tryouts is from 10-12pm and 5-7pm every day but that does not mean show up at 10. Try to be there 20-30 minutes prior to the session on the first day as registration for numbered pinneys will have to be given out to every player.  3) If possible, just as tryouts begin, I will hold a parents meeting with everyone that is there. If you are dropping your child off I ask that you hang around for 10 minutes so I can explain a few things to you all.  This quick meeting will mainly cover the selection and cutting process and the timelines of when we aim to have tryouts concluded.  *CUTS TAKE PLACE AFTER THE SATURDAY MORNING SESSION – THAT GIVES EVERY PLAYER 2 FITNESS SESSIONS PLUS 5 SOCCER SESSIONS TO IMPRESS THE COACHES. IF YOUR PLAYER DOES NOT MAKE THE TEAM FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1PM-2PM. IF YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL YOUR PLAYER WILL NOT RETURN FOR THE EVENING SESSION.  IF YOU WANT TO DISCUSS REASONS WHY YOUR PLAYER DIDN’T MAKE IT, I WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TALK AFTER WE CONCLUDE TRYOUTS. 4) I noticed that some parents watched the fitness testing (which I don’t mind). With that being a short session I don’t care if people hang around and watch rather than driving all the way home to come right back again. However, once the tryouts begin on Thursday through Saturday NO Parent will be able to stay and watch. Tryouts provide enough pressure on these kids so we try to eliminate as much of that as possible.  5) If your Daughter has sat out of any sessions so far due to injury, we require you to take a doctors note to the trainers office prior to the session beginning. If you have not seen a doctor, I advise you to see the trainer before the tryout so you can be cleared. Monitoring injuries is hugely important and I will not allow people to try out without going through the correct protocol.  6) If you have not passed or ran the Man United test or the 300s – there will not be another opportunity to do so during the tryout days. The only other time you will be able to do it is if you make one of the teams and your coach requires you to pass a certain level to gain your uniform. Unfortunately, we do not the time available to facilitate a make up test prior to the season starting.  Thanks, see you all soon

Staples Girls Soccer is very pleased to announce that the school has opened fall registration for all sports. We are hoping and planning that the season goes ahead as normal with the dates and times (listed below) but please understand that given the current circumstances, they may be subject to change.  Important dates to save.

• Preseason Camp – August 17th – August 21st, 9am – 12pm (either @ Wakeman Fields or Long Lots)
• Try-out Fitness Testing – August 24th & 25th, 8am – 10am (Subject to change depending on venue – Staples Football Stadium or PJ Romano Field)
• Try-outs on field – August 27th – August 30th, 10-12pm & 5-7pm ALL FOUR DAYS. Please see attachment for try-out breakdown. 

Fall sports registration opens June 1. Click to register. Try out schedules will be posted on a continuing basis. Staples Athletics.. Registration closes on August 9th for football and on August 19th for the remaining sports.
 Physical Examination Requirements:

• In consultation with the Connecticut State Medical Society, Sports Medicine Committee, the standard of physicals being valid for a 13-month period prior to the start of the season will remain.  If you do not have a physical you will not be permitted to participate.  Some doctors’ offices have resumed well visits.    
   
• Completed physical examination forms must be on file in the School Health Office,attached to your registration or emailed to sskutnik@westportps.org.  
   
•  A physical exam covers the student for 13 months from the exam date. A student’s eligibility will terminate once a physical has reached the 13-month limit.   

​ALL TRY OUT DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE COVID 19 GUIDELINES. PLEASE REMAIN FLEXIBLE BUT THANKFUL WE WILL BE BACK ON THE FIELDS SOON.