Etown Boys' Soccer

All boys interested in playing senior high soccer next year are asked to participate in a sub sale from R and K subs.  The forms were distributed at the meeting on Thur. afternoon.  If you did not make it to the meeting you can pick up a form from Coach Sostack at school.  Please be aware that sub forms are due this coming WEDNESDAY, MAY 29.  You can hand in your forms to Coach Sostack. If you have any questions, please call Ruby Stoltfuz at 717-580-3779.

All incoming 9th grade players (currently 8th grade)  who wish to try out for the Varsity JV program should plan to attend the first three days of Varsity preseason.  Varsity preseason begins August 12th at 7:30am at East High Elementary School.  The practice schedule is morning sessions from 7:30am to 11am  and afternoon/evening practice 5pm to 8pm.  Please watch for updates prior to the start of preseason for potential changes in training times if the turf stadium is available.

Coach Sostack

Boys who are planning to play next fall should attend a brief information meeting directly after school in Room 1950 this Thursday to discuss summer plans and the upcoming season.  All players should  plan to attend.  Go Bears!!

The Lancaster Soccer Association (LSA) summer soccer league registration is now open at www.redrosearena.com.  This fun soccer league provides the opportunity to play against older and experienced players from throughout our region.  Games are played from June 11th through July on Tuesday/Thursday evenings (6pm or 7pm).  LSA fields are at McCaskey HS fields.  Players not participating in club training are STRONGLY encouraged to sign up for this 10 v 10 league.  Contact Coach Sostack via email if you are interested in playing so he can assist with organizing the team or requesting that etown players play on the same team that is mixed with other regional players.  It is understood that summer events and vacations may conflict with some games.  Prepare for season and have fun meeting other players.

Coach Nash at Bucknell will be sending out communications regarding team camp and payment options to players  in the next week.

Players attending the Bucknell Team Camp should finalized their payment with Bucknell University directly.  High School boys  still wishing to join us for our training camp should talk with Coach Sostack.

Congratulations to Greg Weidman on his recent promotion!!  Greg has represented the boys soccer program at the Big E Booster club and now will have added responsibilities at work so we are asking for a new Big E Rep for the program.  Calling all soccer parents, we need an individual who is willing to attend the monthly meetings at the Booster Club, assist with the organizing of fund raisers, and be a voice for boys soccer.  Please email Coach Sostack if you would be interested in representing the boys program.

Special recognition to Christian Wieand, Kenny Zeager, Chris Bair, Derrick Stoltzfus, and Tommy Shank for starting the spring weight lifting program today.  Best of luck to all our players who are participating in Spring sports.  Those boys not committed to a spring sport are strongly encouraged to join us for weight lifting, agility training, and mini soccer games on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday directly after school.

The following list are the boys who have committed to train as a team at the Bucknell Team Camp.  Any players who wish join the squad for summer training should see Coach Sostack.  The coaches appreciate your team unity!

Joe Weidman, Tommy Shank, John Hernley, Chris Bair, Patrick Curtain, Danny Tierney, Derrick Stolttzfus, Alex Good, Devin Davies, Jordan Ingham, Christian Wieand, Joel Hess, Chauvin Chhay, Robbie Corbin, Kenny Zeager

Friendly reminder to players and parents that the deadline for team camp is March 8th!!  Please remember that if you need financial assistance to contact Coach Sostack.  Go Bears!!