I will be holding a pre-season soccer meeting at Oshkosh West in early August, check back in mid July for the date. Once you join the program in the SportsYou app you will get an update on this as the meeting is scheduled. At this meeting I will have more information about the season schedules, team expectations, and more. The pre-season meeting is also a great time to turn in any required paperwork that you have.
During the try-out week, the players will be split into two groups. The JV group will be comprised of incoming freshman and players that played on JVB the year before. The varsity group will be comprised of sophomores through seniors that are invited to join the varsity tryout group. The groups are formed to allow for 11v11 scrimmages in each group. Being in the varsity tryout group does not mean a player is being considered for a varsity roster spot. After practices begin some players may be asked to switch groups to help even out the numbers (they will be notified after the first practice).
After teams are selected the practice schedule is up to the individual team coach. The practice schedule for the first few days can be found in the SportsYou app so please register ASAP!
BEFORE THE SEASON BEGINS, every West athlete needs to take care of the following items:
Submit a valid physical to the athletic director or if you had a physical last year submit an alternate year card. Physical cards are available at most physician offices and alternate year cards are available on this website. REQUIRED BEFORE 1st PRACTICE
View the activities code meeting (player and at least one parent) and submit the online form below the video to verify you have watched it. The code meetings will take place online and the link will be sent out in the SportsYou app. REQUIRED BEFORE 1st PRACTICE
Turn in a pink emergency card. These can be picked up at the pre-season soccer meeting. You can turn this in to Coach Callahan at the FIRST PRACTICE.
Please take care of all of these items before the start of practice. We want to begin practicing as soon as possible the first day of practice and not have to spend time taking care of paperwork. It is not a bad idea to double check with the athletic director or myself before the first day of practice to make sure you have everything done. As mentioned above, the first two items are required by the school district and the WIAA before an athlete can even practice. Teams will be selected within the first week (normally by Wednesday or Thursday) of practice. Missing practice the first day or two would not be a good start to the season.