Etown All Star Players showcase talent for college coaches. Coach Shuck coaches Red LL League All Star team.

1. Game details – Location Donegal High School – 1025 Koser Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552; Kickoff of the first match is 1pm.  Gates open at 12:15. .  Games are 45 min.  It will be a round robin.  Each team will get the equivalent a full 90-minute match
2. There is a $5 admission for parents and fans

Brody Yakscoe, Dylan Bell, Drew Stark, and Nicholas Houck will be playing in this annaul all star showcase game.

Picture: All Star Banquet 2024 (left to right): Coach Sostack (Lifetime “Lanny Ammon” Service Award), Coach Shuck, Nicholas Houck (1st Team), Brody Yakscoe (1st Team), Drew Stark (2nd Team), Drew Bell (2nd Team), Finn Grinnell (Academic All Star), and Coach Wells.. Elizabethtown was awarded the Sportsmanship Award for 2024.

Parents and Players,

We are asking our Bears family to sell 3 t-shirts to support this worthy cause. See link for details: https://redcard.squarespace.com/redcardcancer/. T-shirts are $16.50 and can be purchased at the following link: https://ascsoccercorner.tuosystems.com/stores/rcc2024boystees
Please let patrons know to click on “SECTION 2”. Choose “Pick Up” option vs. “Ship”.
The DEADLINE for T-shirt purchases is next Wednesday, August 28th. THIS IS THE VERY LAST DAY FOR ORDERS: Players shirts are free and ordered by Coach Sostack. Email questions to juliesostack@gmail.com

Parents/Players,

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our annual team picnic this Saturday held at Etown Park. A great opportunity for families to spend time together!! Each grade level is asked to prepare and share the following items:

Seniors : BBQ

Juniors: Desserts

Sophomores and Freshmen : Side dishes

Each family is asked to bring your own beverage as well as your plates and utensils. Send questions to Coach Sostack at james_sostack@etownschools.org

Hi Soccer Families,

We are asking for your help in making the concession stand a continued success for Etown Boys Soccer!  Please take a moment to view and sign up to donate items and time to the stand.  It’s a great way to raise funds for our team and get to know other soccer families!

Donations to Concession Stand

Volunteering in Concession Stand

Thanks,

Michelle, Maureen, Amy & Molly

(with guidance from Super Soccer Mom Linda)

Parents,

First round of spirit wear orders will be captured 8/19 and will be delivered Friday 8/30.  We will do another round of orders the following weekend after JH soccer is finalized. Please use the following link to visit the spirit wear store to order your swag!! https://stores.inksoft.com/eahs_boys_soccer_24/shop/home

Parents/Players,

Please review the preseason “twice a day” schedule on the district system Abiterlive: https://arbiterlive.com/Teams/Schedule/4634546 There is a change in the morning training time on Tuesday (8/13) and Thursday (8/15) from 8:30am to 8am. We will conduct warm ups on the grass prior to training on the turf. Please arrange your transportation to the new times, Remember that beginning of training times are “on the field” and ready to train – not arrival time. Tryouts for the Junior Varsity/Varsity teams will be conducted 8/12 and 8/13. All players are reminded to wear a blue or grey t-shirt (“Etown” shirt preferred), proper soccer shorts (no basketball, etc.), proper soccer socks, cleats, shin guards (must be worn at all times), and running shoes. In addition, you are required to bring a LARGE water container (with printed name) and a protein snack to each preseason training session. Remember you are recommended to drink 16-24 fl oz of water two hours prior to training and another 7-10 fl oz consumed 20 minutes prior to the actual session. Program questions? Email Coach Sostack – Head Varsity Coach at james_sostack@etownschools.org.

Save the Dates:

Preseason Start Date: Monday, 8/12, at 8am (Turf Stadium)

Team Uniforms : Wednesday, 8/15, at 11am (Gym Equipment Room)

Team Pictures: Thursday, 8/16, at 7pm (Turf Stadium)

JV/Varsity Team Family Picnic: Saturday, August 24th at 6pm (Elizabethtown Park)

Seniors Only,

Seniors are requested to submit a bio for the Fall Program published by Big E Booster club. Here is the google form link to submit your information:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWKjgbLjfTAay2x7ny-yDBZq602mi59w9-Ca4dilZ3phhu3Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Players/Parents,

“Championships are won in the off season” – time to mark your calendars and prepare to defend the Section 2 title. Now, more than ever, the program will require a strong commitment from returning and upcoming players as we return to 4A classification and Section 2 adding two more powerhouse programs (CV and Cocalico) for the 2024 season. The following are the school program offerings to develop players to win a championship. 

Summer 2024: Grades 7-12 : Quad Camp : Evenings 6-8:30pm : June 17th – 20th

Summer 2024: Grades 9-12 : Bucknell Team Camp (Overnight) : July 14th – 17th

Weight Lifting Program Details: Coach Derr and Coach Sostack have developed a program specific for soccer players to build strength and prevent injuries. Full team commitment is expected lead by upperclassmen – no excuses. The program begins January 8th with instruction on proper techniques and evaluation. The following is the six week cycle (M/W/F) for winter lifting:

January 8th, 10th, and 12th: Instruction and Evaluation

January 17th: Team Building

January 22nd – February 29th: Start 6 week lifting program: note there will be a mixture of team building incorporating speed development and “brotherhood” on some 3rd day cycles. 

NEW: Sunday Evening Futsal at Etown HS!!! Final details forthcoming but we will be offering indoor futsal to build team chemistry and develop footwork/passing by playing indoor soccer. Go Bears. 

Questions can be directed to Coach Sostack at james_sostack@etownschools.org