Parents,

I was advised that many of you have received an email from Coach Brandt (Bucknell) advising you that Etown HS is not attending the Bucknell team camp. THIS IS NOT CORRECT! We are in the process of building a team and fully plan to participate. The coaching staff wishes to thank those players who have expressed interest. We plan to post player names of the team attending my next week. If you have any questions please email Coach Sostack at james_sostack@etownschools.org.

The Big E Booster Club is seeking a new treasurer to assist with the club financials. Any person who may express a desire to help or has questions can contact the President of Big E, Lynn Williams, directly at 717-689-6330.

Below is a description of the responsibilities:

The Treasurer is responsible for processing all sports’ check requests and make deposits.  It is the Treasurer’s discretion on how to coordinate with reps in order to receive the check requests and deposits.  It is also the Treasurer’s discretion on when to make the bank deposits.  All these transactions are entered into the QuickBooks program used by the Big E then filed in the appropriate sports’ folder.  Every month the accounts need to be reconciled in QuickBooks by using the bank statements provided online by Northwest Bank.  Yearly taxes are prepared by Hollinger Services and the Treasurer will provide May financials to them per their request.  The Treasurer also maintains the key for the post office box and should make routine visits to the post office to pick up mail (once a week seems to work).  Additionally, the Treasurer maintains a key to the Concession Stand and may assist on picking up deposits in the lock box.   The time per week the Treasurer may spend on Big E business fluctuates during the sports seasons but roughly one may spend <1-3+ hours a week.  Be advised that a Big E laptop and printer are provided to the Treasurer to conduct said business.

The following are scholarship opportunities for senior boys: Contact the guidance department ASAP to get further information.

Brian Savage Memorial Application

Senior, 2.5 GPA, Member of the boy’s soccer team

Big “E” Booster Club, John Lehman Scholar Athlete Award Application

Any graduating senior student of the Elizabethtown Area High School may apply for the Big “E” Booster Scholarship that meets the criteria stated below:  GPA of 3.0 (or 83%) or higher  Earned at least 5 Varsity Letters within High School career with at least one earned during the student’s senior year.  Attending any Post Secondary Educational Institution or Trade School  Completes Application and Essay  Submits the Application by the deadline date

Parents/Players,

We need to confirm our team camp reservation with Bucknell University. Team camp is for grades 10-12 with possible option for upcoming freshmen to attend. Please email Coach Sostack at james_sostack@etownschools.org to confirm your intent to train at team camp. RE: Bucknell Team Camp. Please state (1) Name (2) Grade (3) Preferred playing position. Using funds from our Big E Booster account, we will reduce the cost by $100 for each player attending. Upcoming freshmen boys should express their interest. Off season training is essential to building chemistry and brotherhood. Championships are won with off season commitment! Please email Coach Sostack with any questions. Bucknell information:

2024 Bucknell HS Boys Soccer Team Camp:

Dates:           Sunday, July 14-Wednesday, July 17

Times:           Check In on the 14th from 11:30-1:00, with camp starting at 1:15

                      Camp done at noon on the 17th

Cost:             $490 per person Resident Camper (will reduce to $390 using booster funds)

# of teams:    16 

Varsity lettermen and those who made special orders please see Coach Sostack, Room 1950, to pick up your “Back to Back” championship hoodie. Go Bears!!

Junior Varsity players that wish to order a championship hoodie should order by February 5th: Use this link to order.  https://stores.inksoft.com/eahs_boy_soccer_2023/shop/home. It’s the first item on the order page. 

Varsity players have already submitted your hoodie sizes to Coach Sostack which are paid by Big E Booster club – so don’t order. 

Players/Parents:

From January, 14th – March 3rd we will be offering off season futsal in the old gym on Sundays starting at 6pm and finishing at 7:30 pm.

All high school players and incoming freshman are invited. This is a great opportunity for boys to come and continue to develop their skills as well as continue to build brotherhood with their teammates.

Make sure to remember to bring or wear flat shoes as we will be playing on a basketball court.

Any questions contact Coach Shuck (bs012@lvc.edu) or Coach Wells (jereme_wells@etownschools.org)

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

Congratulations to the following Etown players who received All Star recognition this past Sunday at the LL League All Star banquet. 1st Team: Hayden Flory, Caleb Garcia, Noah Locke, Zach Verghese. 2nd Team: Aidan Bradley and Emery Morgan. Academic All Star: Trevor Nolen

First and Second Team All Star seniors will play at the All Star Game(s) this Sunday, Nov. 12th at Donegal HS – 1pm. Admission is $5.

The Junior High boys learn our core values program before a game. Be sure to visit the principles that promote a positive culture – boys soccer.

Picture credit: Inga Washington