<p> North Hunterdon Boys Soccer Coach Simpson email [email protected] and [email protected]</p><p>Summer Training- Must register to participate.</p><p>Anticipated ?’s and Answers- Question- Is it mandatory that I attend the summer practice sessions?</p><p>Answer- Summer training is not mandatory but will help you to get in shape and improve your skill level. If you have a family vacation, a legitimate family obligation (see below), or have a club soccer game please notify me ahead of time.</p><p>Question- What if my family and I will be on vacation or have a family obligation during a practice night?</p><p>Answer- Enjoy your family vacations. Please extend the courtesy of notifying me ahead of time. You do not need to reorganize truly important family events for the summer training sessions. </p><p>Question- By attending summer training sessions does it guarantee me a spot on the team?</p><p>Answer- We expect fierce competition for roster spots and many difficult decisions will need to be made. We have many returning varsity players as well as several players from the JV and Freshmen teams who will be competing for the final roster spots. The summer voluntary training sessions are there to help you improve your skills and develop stronger overall team play and unity. By participating in these sessions it will hopefully increase your skill level and enhance your chances of making the team. However, it does not guarantee you a spot on the fall roster. It is very important that you understand this possibility before you commit to a rigorous summer workout. </p><p>Question- What else can I do during the summer to enhance my chances of making the team?</p><p>Answer- Speed training, conditioning, ball skills, juggling,and playing the game. Work on enhancing your speed, agility, and core strength. be eligible to play in our first scrimmage. Please make sure your Health Office and Athletic Requirement Forms are signed completely and turned in. If this deadline is missed it could impact your ability to tryout. </p><p>Seniors- We know many seniors like to visit colleges during the fall. We encourage you to schedule your college visitations prior to the week of tryouts and following the conclusion of our season in November. </p><p>Academics/Behavior- Please remember that while you are quality athletes, the soccer field is an extension of the classroom. Playing soccer for North Hunterdon is a privilege, not a right. If you fail to meet behavioral and academic expectations you may face the consequence of seeing that privilege revoked. We are very proud of the academic success of our soccer players. We are also very proud of the positive reputation our players have around the school and community. Remember, that you represent our team and our school when you wear North Soccer clothing. You are expected to carry yourselves with dignity and class. You are expected to work hard in the classroom and be respectful at all times to the teachers and staff of North Hunterdon High School. Failure to meet these expectations will not be tolerated! Conditioning Requirements- We expect you to work yourself into peak playing shape for the fall season. When preseason/tryouts begin we will time you in a 1 ½ mile run (6 times around the track). We would like you to complete the run within 9 ½ minutes. If you cannot make the cutoff time you will have extra conditioning sessions beyond our regular regimen and you may jeopardize your spot on the roster. We highly recommend you attend the speed training and workout programs made available to you. In addition we would like you to do the following conditioning program:</p><p>Sunday: 2-3 miles at a moderate pace. </p><p>Monday: Practice at North 7pm to dark or roughly 9:30pm</p><p>Tuesday: Hills-2 minutes at half speed, recover downhill with a light jog or walk Do this 5 times for a total of 10 minutes running uphill.</p><p>Wednesday: 6 x 800m at a moderate pace, 400m recovery walk</p><p>Thursday: Practice Timed Run- 1 ½ mile within 9 ½ minutes</p><p>Friday: 2-3 miles at a moderate pace. Try jogging with a soccer ball.</p><p>Saturday: Hills 2 minutes at half speed, recover downhill with a light jog or walk Do this 5 times for a total of 10 minutes running uphill.</p><p>Juggle/Dribble/Cutting/Shoot Workout:</p><p>1) Juggle up to 500-1,000 touches-not consecutive, keep juggling and adding touches until you reach 500- 1,000</p><p>2) Dribble- set two cones or markers 7 yards apart for Figure-8 dribbling. Do sets of 25 Figure-8’s. A complete Figure-8 (up and back) counts as 1.</p><p>3) Cutting- use same two markers; do 5 sets of 10 cuts. A cut is simply dribbling the ball to the line and turning to change direction as quickly and cleanly as possible. Each cut counts as 1; do 5 sets of 10 cuts including cuts with inside foot, outside foot, bottom of foot, stepover turn.</p><p>4) Shooting- 25 instep/laces strikes with left and right foot against a net or wall</p><p>Communication- </p><p>On the topic of communication we sincerely hope that you feel free to talk to us. A positive relationship between coach and player exists when there is communication. If you speak to us in a mature and respectful manner we guarantee you will receive a mature and respectful response. Questions regarding playing time etc should be handled at an appropriate time and place between you and the coaches. Please understand that we will place the interests of the team above your personal individual interests. This is the nature of a team sport and you must understand this when you make your commitment to play for our TEAM. Remember that roster spots will be highly competitive this year. Playing time is earned at practice, not during games. If you believe that you could not tolerate the possibility of being cut or accept a role on either the Varsity or JV as a non-starter, you may want to reconsider the work planned for you. If this is a possibility please seek me out so that we may communicate. I will respect your decision.</p><p>Parents- Please remind your parents that while we are together as a team, parents are encouraged to be away from the sidelines and attendance at tryouts/practices is not encouraged. This is to try and limit any distraction and to prevent any problems among players, parents, and coaches. Also, remember questions, concerns, problems should be handled between the players and coaches first. Emails, phone calls to coaches should occur following a conversation between player and coach. </p><p>Coaches Note- We are obviously excited to be your coaches. North Soccer has an outstanding tradition of winning and good sportsmanship that we shall continue. The nucleus for a successful season is here. Expectations should be very high for all involved with North Hunterdon soccer. The foundation for a winning team begins with a winning attitude. Commit yourselves to doing all that you can to improve your skills, speed, strength, endurance, and attitude and there is no limit to the success we will experience together. We will do all that we can to make success a reality. </p>