Parents/Players,

Players are to report to Conestoga High School gym at 10:30am.  Senior squad players have a tournament fee of $11 each and junior players have $10.  Please bring cash so we can make payment on site.  You must complete the permission form and bring with your cash payment.  The tournament starts at 11am and the final game will be around 5pm.  You are asked to wear your Etown gray t-shirts from this past season (“strength in brotherhood”).  We will use training vests for some games.  Please report on time so we can collect money and forms.  Goalkeeper may wear their own colored shirt but should also bring the required t-shirt for possible field play.  Contact Coach Sostack with questions:  james_sostack@etownschools.org

Parents and Players,

The Etown Boys Soccer program is offering “Soccer Sunday” – an opportunity to train and play from 1-3pm in Daubert Gym.  This week Coach Elder and Coach Joey will be coaching!  Come sharpen your indoor skills as well as build chemistry playing with fellow etown soccer brothers.  Remember, Championships are won in the off season.  You can enter Daubert Gym from the back entrance – doors will be open.  Grades 7-12.

Throughout the winter, we hope to offer special sessions to help build players skills as well as have fun playing futsal.

Parents/Players:

The following is the current list of players that expressed interest in playing in the CV Futsal Tournament on February 17th beginning at 11am.  Contact Coach Sostack if you wish to participate at james_sostack@etownschools.org RE:  CV Tournament 

Senior Squad:  Ben Oyler, Sam Becker, Hayden Musser, Adam Evans, Caleb Gerber, JJ Oberholtzer (gk), Carlton Wise, Daniel Tema, Alex Long,

Junior Squad:  Tyler Bell (gk), Evan Ott, Tavan Schoenberger, Chaz Mowrer, Owen Mowrer, Dominic Santana (gk), Lo So, Ty Molloy,  Jake Power, Jared Stout

Players,

Please contact Coach Sostack if you are interested in playing in the annual Conestoga Valley High School Indoor Tournament on February 17th beginning at 11am.  The cost will be divided among the players (should be inexpensive!!).   Keep your touch on the ball and play against some of the best teams in the LL League.  Contact Coach Sostack at james_sostack@etownschools.org   RE:  CV Indoor Tournament.   Please let me know by January 22nd if possible.  Grades:  upcoming freshman (8th) – 11th grade.  Please list your grade when confirming by email.  Go Bears.

Parents/Players,

Save the Dates!  These are the training opportunities offered by the Varsity/Jr. High program during the summer months.  There may be other opportunities announced as we approach summer as well spring time!!!  Remember – “championships are won in the off season”.  Heart, dedication, discipline, and commitment are essential to the success of Etown Boys Soccer.

OPEN GYMS/PICK UP on the turf:   Beginning JUNE 3rd.

Awaiting confirmation from the athletic department but in the past we have offered this Mondays/Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm throughout the summer.

SUMMER TEAM CAMP:  BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY –  SESSION 1  JULY 7 – 10, 2019.

Grades 9* – 12.  Cost:  $475.  Per the request of the returning varsity players we have reserved a team spot at Bucknell University.  To off set the cost we will be offering a spring fundraiser to assist players/families with this cost.  *Freshman requesting to participate must receive coach approval.  Contact Coach Sostack at james_sostack@etownschools.org with questions.

QUAD CAMP:  HEMPFIELD HIGH SCHOOL – JUNE 24 -27 : 6 – 8:30PM

Grades 7 – 12.  Cost $TBD ($10-$20).  Jr. High and Sr.  High training with college coaches.  Important and inexpensive opportunity to have first class training as a team working on both individual skills and team formations.  Each session ends with a game.  Participating school programs are Hempfield, Penn Manor, and Manheim Central.

ETOWN EXCEL STRENGTH AND AGILITY TRAINING with Coach Liskey:  ALL SUMMER

Grades 7-12.  Cost $TBD.  Coach Shawn Liskey offers excellent training that makes a difference on the field of play!!!  The program is offered for the entire summer in the mornings.  More information will be forthcoming.

Varsity and Junior Varsity Preseason :  August 12th , 2019.  Morning/Evening training sessions.  9th graders are encouraged to try out for the Varsity program!!

Jr. High Preseason:  August 19th, 2019.  Later Afternoon training sessions.

Parents/Players,

For winter strength training players should meet in the high school weight room.  Boys should change in the high school locker room in the old gym.  Go Bears!!

Boys Soccer Players – Grades 7 -12

“Championships are won in the off season”.  Under the direction of Coach Derr, Etown HS strength coach, the boys soccer program will begin its off season strength and agility program on January 14th and 15th from 3-4pm.  These first two days will introduce the program and lift techniques.  The winter program will officially begin after the high school finals (and MLK holiday) on January 23rd and run every Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 3-4pm.  The program will vary to keep it interesting and fun while gaining strength and speed.  When the small gym is available we will train on touches.  Now is the time to invest in the program’s future by demonstrating commitment to your fellow soccer brothers and coaches.   No excuses!