The RRHS Boys Soccer Program consists of 3 teams that play a full schedule of games in the fall, from August to early November. All boys enrolled in Rio Rancho High School are eligible to tryout if they have at least a 2.0 GPA for the previous semester (except incoming 9th graders), no serious discipline problems, and all of the required paperwork.
“Everyone
plays hard on game day. Champions play hard every day.”
OFF-SEASON TRAINING:
JUNE (and July 1)
FITNESS: Mondays and Wednesdays,
10:00 -11:30am (later time
allows for World Cup!)
RRHS gym weight room; to
improve speed, strength, and agility
(The gym will be closed in
mid July, so we’ll do all field days then)
SOCCER: Tuesdays 10:00am – 11:30 am - skills work, bring your own ball!
(Alternate field: high
school lower field behind gym)
JULY ***Notice the time change!!! (World Cup will
be over)
FITNESS: Monday, July 5 and Wednesday, July 7, 9:00 -10:30am,
RRHS gym weight room – Last
weight room days!
The gym will be closed
starting July 12, so we’ll do all field days thereafter
SOCCER: Tuesdays 9:00am – 10:30 am - skills work, bring your own ball!
CAMP WEEK: July 26 – 30, every
morning 8:00am – 10:00am at the fields,
Every evening a scrimmage at Sandia Prep
against other schools
(There
will be unofficial pick-up games with CHS, Tues at CHS and Thurs at RRHS, 6:00
– 7:30pm)
NOTE: Off-season workouts and camps are
optional. Attendance at summer workouts
and/or camps does not guarantee a spot on the team. Tryouts are
required.
PHYSICALS :
All players are required to have a current physical exam
on file before being allowed to participate in school athletic activities. This
physical must be done after May 1st.
*** PHYSICAL DAY***
(Everyone there will be a
volunteer so BE NICE and PATIENT!)
Who: RRHS and Cleveland HS athletes
When: Thursday, May 20th, 4:30 – 6:00pm for
RRHS athletes (go early)
Where: Cleveland HS front office health center
Cost: $20.00 (checks to CHS Athletics)
Bring your physical packet!!! (must have parent signature
to get physical)
RRHS BOYS CAMP WEEK: July 26 – 30
(This is somewhat different
this year, so read carefully)
Morning training: 8:00am – 10:00am,
at RRHS; fitness and skills to prep for tryouts
Evening Scrimmages: by
invitation, at Sandia Prep against other schools, times TBA;
There will be a small fee for the week to help cover
referees, etc. (hopefully only about $10), pay Mon.
REQUIRED PAPERWORK: Packets
can be picked up from the Athletic Office at RRHS or downloaded from the RRPS
Athletics website and must be turned in before the player can
participate in tryouts!
- Physical Form (signed by doctor, after May
1) - Proof of insurance
- Permission to Practice form - Grade
check (except for incoming 9th graders)
TRYOUTS:
(Show
up in good physical condition with Permission to Practice slip; attend ALL
sessions of tryouts)
Monday Aug. 9, 6:30am at
RRHS behind the gym (Fitness Test)
Tuesday Aug. 10, 6:30am, hopefully on new fields at the high school!
Mon – Fri. Aug. 9-13, 4:30 –
7:30pm, hopefully on new fields at the
high school!
NOTE: Players must have all paperwork turned in prior to tryouts to
participate.
SELECTION
OF PLAYERS:
Players will be selected by the
coaching staff based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: FITNESS, SKILLS, SIZE/STRENGTH/SPEED,
POSITION, DEDICATION, and ATTITUDE.
COSTS:
Upon making a team, each player will purchase at least one Practice Set (shorts, 2 shirts, socks) for $70 or less, depending on fundraising success. However, if a player makes a team and cannot afford to pay, we will make other arrangements. Money is not a requirement to play soccer at RRHS.
EXPECTATIONS OF RRHS SOCCER
PLAYERS:
·
Full effort and good behavior in the classroom
·
Attend ALL practices, games, and team functions (with a positive
attitude)
·
Wear team colors at practices and games
·
Exemplary conduct at all times, on and off the field
FUNDRAISING:
Players may be asked to participate in fundraisers over the summer (t-shirt sales, car washes, etc.).
IMPORTANT DATES:
May 20 – Physical Day
May 31 – Senior Day
June 1 – summer workouts start
June 11 – World Cup begins!!!
July 11 – World Cup final!!!
July 12 – RRHS gym closed
July 26 – 30 - RRHS Boys Camp Week, includes Prep scrimmages for varsity candidates
Aug. 2- 6 - RRHS Pre-Season camp; new players are encouraged to attend to get a feel for tryouts; mornings at RRHS; run by Coach Balzis (RRHS Girls Head Coach)
Aug. 9 – 13 – TRYOUTS!!!
Aug. 12 – First day of school
You, Parents, are a vital part of our soccer program. We want, and need, any and all positive participation we can get from you.
EXPECTATIONS:
·
Make sure players are taking care of business in the classroom
·
Make sure players are eating healthy food (No junk food ) and getting enough sleep
·
Attend games and support players in a positive manner
·
NO negative comments from sidelines or stands during games
·
Any labor or expertise you can provide to help finish our field complex
·
Participate, at your comfort level, in the Booster Club and/or its
activities.
FOR MORE INFO AND DETAILS ON
ALL OF THE ABOVE:
www.ramsoccer.org
Please feel free to contact us with any questions, problems,
suggestions, or donations.
Dave Hesser 994-3504 (h) dave.hesser@hp.com
Jimmy Wenzel 417-2043 (cell)
jamesw85@gmail.com