Lake Oswego High School. Boys Soccer Program Handbook

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1 Lake Oswego High School Boys Soccer Program Handbook Revised April

2 Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Overview... 3 Philosophy... 3 Calendar... 4 One Page Summary... 4 Activities... 5 Kickarounds... 5 Moratorium Week... 6 Tournament Week... 6 Camp Week... 7 Clearance... 8 Alumni Game... 9 Tryouts Week Jamboree Team Training Week Frequently Asked Questions Attendance Camp Week Tryouts Week Coaches Biographies Documents

3 Introduction Overview Lake Oswego High School is dedicated to proving every year that it is possible to excel in both academics and athletics. Academically, the LOHS boys soccer team has finished in the top 10 All Academic State Rankings in each of the past 10 years, including 1st place finishes in 2014 & 2009, and 2nd place finishes in 2012 & After high school graduation, nearly every player has gone on to college, with most continuing to play soccer at the intercollegiate, club, or intramural levels, at schools like Colby College, Clairmont McKenna College, Savannah College of Art and Design, Stanford, USC, Oregon, Oregon State, Notre Dame, University of Portland, The Ohio State University, George Washington University, Vanderbilt, and many many more. Athletically, the LOHS boys soccer team has finished in the top 3 in Three Rivers League in each of the past 10 years. The team has qualified for the OSAA 6A state tournament every year as well, reaching the semi-finals in 2011 & Eleven players have been named to the Oregon 6A All State team, and over 40 players have been named to the Three Rivers League All Star team, with over 10 players selected to the TRL team multiple times. Philosophy Over the past several years, the LOHS boys soccer team coaching staff has included two player/coaches from England, two former Real Madrid club player/coaches, a former Portland Timbers player, a former Portland Thorns player (who also played for the US Women's National Team), a two-time NCAA champion University of Portland player, and seven former LOHS standout players. They have been, and continue to be dedicated to providing accelerated player development and competitive teams at all levels. Their goal is to prepare every player for life on and off the field in college and beyond. The overall philosophy of the LOHS boys soccer program is to make excellence and quality our top priorities. We expect both from our players, coaches, parents, administrators, and supporters. We find that focus on excellence and quality almost always leads to success and results, whereas focus on success and results does not always lead to excellence and quality. This mentality extends well beyond the field of play. On the field, the LOHS boys soccer team coaching philosophy can be summed up in three simple phrases. "Work hard", "play quickly", and "play the way you're facing". Those that excel in all three of these elements, will develop excellence and quality on the field, almost always leading to success and results. Off the field, this coaching philosophy is heard by every player during tryouts It s nice to be important, but it s important to be nice. And this coaching philosophy is heard by every player after every Thursday night game, as follows - "Life is about choices, and it's up to you to make good decisions". 3

4 Calendar One Page Summary Lake Oswego High School Last Updated Boys Soccer Program April 16, 2018 Summer/Fall 2018 Calendar June July August S M T W R F S S M T W R F S S M T W R F S Kickarounds - LOJHS - 9:00am 6-10 Camp Week - LOJHS - 8:00am OSAA Moratorium Week 8 Fall Sports Clearance Day - LOHS 30-3 Tournament Week - LOHS - 7:00pm 10 Alumni Game - LOHS Tryouts Week - LOHS - 7:00am Training Week - LOHS & LOJHS 24 Varsity & JV1 Jamboree 27 First Day of School September October November S M T W R F S S M T W R F S S M T W R F S VAR/JV1 Games - JV2 Training VAR/JV1 Training OSAA State Tournament Playoff Dates JV2 Games - VAR/JV1 Training (tentative) Training for All Teams 4

5 Activities Kickarounds OVERVIEW These are the first activities offered during the summer. Kickarounds are optional activities, intended to be an allinclusive welcome back casual soccer opportunity for all players, including returning Varsity seniors through incoming rising freshmen. DATES Kickarounds are typically held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and early August. During 2018, Kickarounds are scheduled for Tue July 3 Thu July 5 Tue July 10 Thu July 12 Tue July 17 Thu July 19 TIMES 900am to 1100am LOCATION Lake Oswego Junior High School LOJHS DESCRIPTION These are (optional) largely unsupervised activities for the players. If you are expecting these sessions to be structured, supervised, and coached, then they are not for you. These sessions are meant to offer an opportunity for players to "play soccer at the park". Much of youth sports are overly structured, to the point that young athletes don't know how to go play pick-up games (of any sport) at the park, without entering into a league, joining a team, and being told what to do by a coach or supervisor. We reserve fields, and provide pinnies to returning team leaders, who will split up players into small teams. The number of teams and number of players on each team depends on how many players show up at each kickaround. Sometimes there are 20 players. Sometimes there are 40 players. There are two fields, so four teams can play at a time. A team that scores stays on their field. A team that gets scored on moves to the sideline to make room for another team, and so on. Teams are built evenly, and everyone plays. Otherwise, it's up to the players to run their own sessions. How long do they play? It's up to the players. We have reserved the field until about 1100am. A few quick logistical notes. We do not provide soccer balls, so players must bring their own. We highly recommend bringing an old one, as they occasionally get kicked over the fence and get lost. Also, players should bring a full water bottle (and get used to always bringing one). 5

6 Moratorium Week OVERVIEW Each year the Oregon Scholastic Activities Association (OSAA) designates one week during which no high school activities may be scheduled. The original intent of Moratorium Week was to create a safe week that families could use for vacations, without any fear of negative repercussions. Typically at the end of July and/or beginning of August, Moratorium Week also marks the informal transition from spring athletics to fall athletics. During the OSAA Moratorium Week, there are no LOHS activities, and all LOHS facilities are closed. This does not mean that players cannot participate in athletic activities. But it does mean that there can be no high school activities scheduled during this time. DATES In 2018, Moratorium Week is July 22 to July 28. Tournament Week OVERVIEW This is a new (optional) activity that was held for the first time last year. It was highly successful so we plan to run this again this year. This is a four-day series of evening mini-tournaments, held at LOHS, supervised by LOHS coaches. DATES Monday through Thursday July 30 through August 2 COSTS There is no cost for Tournament Week, however a player must pre-register (and pre-pay) for Camp Week, in order to participate in Tournament Week. See details about Camp Week below. TIMES 700pm to 830pm LOCATION Lake Oswego High School Lower Turf Field 6

7 DESCRIPTION As with all activities prior to the start of the OSAA fall season, our Tournament Week is optional. While it is open to any student-athlete planning to try out for high school fall soccer at any school, it is unusual for players not planning to enroll at LOHS to attend, but not prohibited. Players must be pre-registered at our Camp Week to participate in Tournament Week. Tournament Week offers a soccer experience similar to Kickarounds, but with an increased level of intensity. The emphasis is on maximizing game playing time for every player. Unlike Kickarounds, all teams will be playing at all times (there will be no team waiting on the sidelines for another team to score a goal). Monday through Thursday, we will meet at the lower turf field at LOHS. After a proper warm-up, coaches will split the players into several teams for a small-sided tournament. Typically we will play 3V3 or 4V4 games, with up to 6 games played at the same time. Each game typically runs for about 10 (fast paced) minutes with each team playing up to 6 games. Short water breaks will be mandated in between each game. (Please bring your own water bottle.) During the course of Tournament Week, we ll alternate between a single tournament bracket made up of equal teams with players of all ages, and dual tournament brackets made up of teams created by age. This provides some opportunity for Seniors/Juniors and Sophomores/Freshmen to play in separate tournament brackets. Camp Week OVERVIEW This is a five-day camp that is designed to prepare players for high school soccer tryouts. Camp Week is an optional activity, intended to provide an increasing intensity of soccer. Camp Week is more intense than Kickarounds and Tournament Week, but not quite as intense as Tryouts. This is also a coach-led activity. In Kickarounds and Tournament Week the emphasis is on playing games. In Camp Week the emphasis is on training. Coaches will lead players through exercises, activities, and games that they are likely to encounter during tryouts, and team training. The camp sessions typically start at about 8:00am each day, and conclude at about 9:45am. DATES In 2018, Camp Week will be held during the week of August 6 th Mon August 6 Tue August 7 Wed August 8 Thu August 9 Fri August 10 COSTS $150 per player. A registration form is included in the Appendix of this Handbook. The registration fees cover the cost of insurance, gas for the coaches, and any gear or equipment required. Any remaining balance is deposited into the Friends of Laker Soccer account, and used for program expenses incurred during the season (including subsidizing the end-ofseason awards banquet). We do not pay salaries to the coaches at Camp Week. This is our way of fundraising for the program. There will be an opportunity for the players to support our fundraising Program Poster, after tryouts. 7

8 TIMES 800am to 945am LOCATION Lake Oswego Junior High School LOJHS DESCRIPTION As with all activities prior to the start of the OSAA fall season, our Camp Week is optional. While it is open to any studentathlete planning to try out for high school fall soccer at any school, it is unusual for players not planning to enroll at LOHS to attend, but not prohibited. Typically, each day is organized into multiple stations, each supervised by a different coach (or coaches). Technical, tactical, and physiological elements are presented to each player, at all levels of playing ability. Stations range in intensity, and constructive coaching is offered to facilitate player development. These sessions are not only an excellent way to prepare for tryouts, they are also an opportunity to experience what training sessions will be like during the season. As with Kickarounds and Tournament Week, players are requested to bring a well-used soccer ball and a full waterbottle. In addition, at our camp, players are expected to be "properly and legally equipped". For new players, this means shinguards of appropriate size with a NOCSAE rating are required, and no jewelry of any kind should be worn. The only acceptable jewelry exception is a medical bracelet, but even this must be covered with athletic tape. These are not our rules, they are set and enforced by OSAA. So we might as well get used to them from the beginning. Clearance OVERVIEW Clearance is a process that all student-athletes must complete before being allowed on a field (or court or track or pool) for tryouts. Each player must be cleared academically, financially, and physically. Please visit the Lake Oswego High School web page to find more information about Clearance. DATE Much of the clearance process can now be completed on line. But the Wednesday during Camp Week is typically scheduled for in person clearance at LOHS. Once the exact times are set, these will be published on the LOHS website. In the meantime, you can plan for Wednesday August 8. LOCATION Lake Oswego High School LOHS 8

9 DESCRIPTION In general there are three main components of Clearance. Academic - Each player's academic transcript must demonstrate that he (or she) is on pace to graduate on time with acceptable grades. This means that incoming students must provide a transcript from their prior school. Financial - Each player must show that he has fulfilled any financial obligations to the school including activity participation fees. The school district athletic fee (in 2017) was $300 per athlete per sport, with a $1,000 maximum per family. But financial clearance is also where an unreturned textbook can cause headaches, as these show up as unfulfilled financial obligations. So get those textbooks returned. Health - Each player must provide a physician's form in his first year of participation and his third year of participation. Forms can be downloaded from the LOHS website. They're pretty standard. Your physician should be very familiar with the process. Clearance is one part of our program over which coaches have no influence. The Clearance process is entirely between the student, family, and school. In fact all LOHS coaches are instructed that no player may take the field until he (or she) is "cleared". So all Clearance processes must go through the LOHS Athletic Administration Department. Alumni Game OVERVIEW On Friday evening of Camp Week, we hold our annual LOHS Mens Soccer Alumni Game. Many alumni attend and participate in this fun contest. While this event is aimed at providing a fun and social playing experience for alumni, we highly recommend that players planning on trying out for the Varsity, JV1, and JV2 teams, attend to watch the game. Every year many former LOHS OSAA All-State and TRL All-League players return to compete, and the skill and pace of the game are both impressive. DATE In 2018, the LOHS Alumni Soccer Game will be held on Friday Night August 10 TIME 700pm until done LOCATION Lake Oswego High School Upper Turf Field DESCRIPTION This year marks the 4 th Annual LOHS Mens Soccer Alumni Game. In years past, the players arrive early to warm up. At 700pm, teams are split evenly by year of graduation into "experienced" and "younger" teams. They play 9

10 a high school regulation game of two 40-minute halves. The games have been very competitive, and fun for all participants. Tryouts Week OVERVIEW The boys soccer program is the first athletic program to take the field at Lake Oswego High School every year, starting at 700am on the first day of the OSAA fall activities season. Tryouts will continue for all five mornings of the week, Monday through Friday. The coaches realize that tryouts can be a stress-inducing activity for players (and parents and coaches), and will do their best to be as transparent as possible. You can find more information about tryouts below, and in the FAQ section. DATES In 2018, Tryouts Week will be held during the week of August 13 th Monday through Friday August 13 through August 17 TIMES 700am to 845am LOCATION Lake Oswego High School Upper Turf Field DESCRIPTION Tryouts will begin promptly at 700am. So please arrive early enough to be fully dressed in your gear, and on the field ready to go, at the starting time. As at the Tournament Week and Camp Week, players should be properly and legally equipped and should bring a full waterbottle. Unlike the Camp Week, players do not need to bring a soccer ball to tryouts. Warm-ups will begin immediately at 700am, and will be followed by small sided games. Almost all of our tryouts are held on the main soccer field at LOHS, playing soccer. We do not have any pre-requisite two-mile run requirements, or anything else like that. We will have our coaching staff observing multiple small sided games, evaluating players. Coaches for all teams are looking for a combination of attributes in a player, including both on-the-field capabilities as well as off-the-field capabilities. On the field, coaches are looking for a combination of technical, tactical, and physical skills. Off the field, coaches are looking for attitude, effort, and commitment. For all teams, off-the-field attributes can outweigh on-the-field attributes. But a player that brings both sets of attributes stands the best chance to make his desired team. The coaches are looking for players that can play technical soccer at very high speeds, make smart tactical decisions (also at very high speeds), and bring strong physical capabilities, as high school soccer is a full contact sport. The 10

11 coaches are also looking for players that bring a positive attitude during games, training sessions, team meetings; put forth their best effort all of the time (and not just when the coach is looking); and show commitment to the game of soccer, to the team, and to themselves. Each year the Varsity team is formed by selecting the top players that are expected to bring both on-the-field and off-the-field attributes to the program during the current fall season. Contrary to popular belief, the JV1 and JV2 teams are not formed by simply selecting the next highest ranked players. The JV1 and JV2 teams are formed by selecting the next players that are most likely to develop into a Varsity level player, either later in the current fall season or in a subsequent fall season. In other words, the JV1 and JV2 teams are not about selecting players to win JV1 and JV2 games this year. They are about selecting players to win Varsity games later this year, or next year. This is a very important factor to keep in mind, and is often the reason a player that is demonstrating a continual improvement in skills may be selected over a more athletic player whose skills are not improving. There are no pre-determined quotas when it comes to roster sizes (with the exception that a 6A team entering the OSAA State Tournament may bring a maximum of 22 players in uniform). Instead, we focus more on putting players at a level of soccer with a speed of play where they can get touches on the ball, and experience success. However, for those that are looking for numbers, in general we try to start the season with a Varsity roster of about players, and then move players up from the JV1 team during the course of the season. We may even finish the season with a roster of as many as players (with 2-3 players not in uniforms for OSAA State Tournament games). We look to start the season with a JV1 roster of about players, and the JV2 team with players. Slightly larger JV1 and JV2 roster allows us to move players from JV1 to Varsity, and from JV2 to JV1 during the course of the season. Over the course of Tryouts Week, all players are given thorough and thoughtful evaluation and consideration. Some players will be offered positions on a team they desire. Some players will be offered positions on a team they did not desire. Some players will not be offered positions on a team. The coaching staff will do its best to handle these discussions with integrity, honesty, and respect. We do not notify players of their team placement by posting rosters on a wall. We do our best to meet with them face to face. It's not always possible to do this on an individual basis, so sometimes we will have discussions in very small groups, as privately as possible. As a final note, every year the Lake Oswego Soccer Club (LOSC) forms several teams that play in a local co-ed league called Soccer-5. Most years, LOSC forms multiple teams at two levels - sophomore/freshman teams and senior/junior teams. Depending on the number of registrants, these teams can consist of all LOHS players, or sometimes a mix of LOHS and Lakeridge HS players. These teams play against West Linn, Wilsonville, Tigard, Oregon City, and Clackamas. Games are typically on Saturdays, and training sessions are usually two night per week. We strongly encourage all players not offered Varsity, JV1, or JV2 roster positions, to consider signing up for the LOSC High School soccer league. This league is so fun, we often have to remind Varsity, JV1, and JV2 players that they are not allowed to play in this league. (These are Soccer-5 league rules, not ours, although they make sense.) The point is, the high school co-ed league is extremely fun, and offers a great way to continue to experience the game of soccer. It also requires less of a time commitment, allowing players to participate in more activities. 11

12 Jamboree OVERVIEW Prior to the beginning of the non-league fall season, LOHS boys and girls Varsity and JV1 teams may participate in one Jamboree. A Jamboree consists of a round-robin schedule of games between multiple teams. Each team may play up to two games of 30 minutes each. In 2018, Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, Clackamas, and Sherwood high schools will be participating in our Jamboree. DATES In 2018, our teams will participate in a Jamboree on Friday August 24. TIMES Game schedules will be distributed to families when available, but for planning purposes, games can start as early as 800am, and can finish as late as 400pm. Please plan on keeping this date open on your calendars. LOCATION The Jamboree is co-located at Lake Oswego High School and Lakeridge High School. Boys and girls teams alternate location each year. DESCRIPTION OSAA does not permit teams to schedule ad hoc scrimmages or "friendly" games against other teams. Instead, they allow each team to participate in one "Jamboree" that consists of no more than two games of 30 minutes each. We use these short games as a small warm up for the season. This is also an opportunity for us to see a handful of JV1 players compete for a short period of time at the Varsity level. And it is also an opportunity for use to see a few JV2 players compete at the JV1 level. Having players participate in the Jamboree is something we take very seriously. Coaching to win these 30-minute scrimmages is not something we take very seriously. We are more interested in measuring all of the on-the-field and offthe-field attributes that we evaluate at tryouts, during Jamboree games. This year, as in prior years, there will be four teams participating in the Jamboree. Since each team is only allowed to play two games, Lake Oswego HS will not play against Lakeridge HS, and Sherwood HS will not play against Clackamas HS. This is a convenient format, as these pairs of teams are in the same leagues, and don't prefer to play each other in a preseason Jamboree format. 12

13 Team Training Week OVERVIEW The Varsity, JV1, and JV2 teams will train during the week between tryouts and the start of school, with the exception that the Varsity and JV1 teams will participate in the Jamboree on Thursday. Being able to participate in this week of training is extremely important, as there is a very short time between tryouts and non-league games, during which the players (and coaches) can get to know each other. All fall school athletic teams will be training during this week, including boys soccer, girls soccer, football, volleyball, and cross-country. Please make this week a priority, as much as you make tryouts a priority. DATES In 2018, the Varsity, JV1, and JV2 teams will train from Monday August 20 through Friday August 24. TIMES/LOCATIONS Actual team training times/locations will be communicated to families as soon as possible. Please be aware that due to field shortages and high student-athlete participation rates (across all fall sports), we often won t know our times/locations until the last minute. Here are typical (but not confirmed for this year) training times/locations. Varsity Team 715am to 900am LOHS Upper Turf Field JV1 Team 515pm to 700pm LOHS Lower Turf Field JV2 Team 515pm to 700pm LOJHS DESCRIPTION Some notes about team training sessions. Typically our training sessions run for about one and a half hours, maybe slightly longer, but not much. We believe that with proper preparation, it should only take about 90 minutes to hold a successful session. As coaches, this means that we come to training sessions with a planned progression of exercises that focus on a specific objective (such as finishing, defending, attacking, passing, etc.). We request that players also prepare for training sessions by arriving on time, bringing water bottles, being properly equipped, and beginning warm-ups on time, on their own. 13

14 Frequently Asked Questions Attendance Q - What happens if my son cannot attend tryouts (August in 2018) or team training (August in 2018) or a training session during the season? A - There are several parts to the answer to this question. Life is about choices Unlike coaching staffs in many other sports or at many other schools, we do not have a mandatory "you must attend every day of tryouts and training, or you cannot play" rule. We also do not have a mandatory "you must attend every practice or you cannot play in a game" rule. We understand that life is about choices, and each player and his family need to make the choices that are best for them. Who are we to say that tryouts and training for a high school athletic activity are more important than a family commitment? Who are we to criticize for prioritizing a family vacation or dentist appointment over a youth athletics activity? Accept the consequences of your choices While we definitely respect the choices and priorities each and every player (and family) makes, please do keep in mind that many players and families (and coaches) indeed choose to make their fall athletic activity their top priority. Many (in fact, most) families arrange to take their summer vacations or attend camps in June or July, so as not to conflict with the annual August ramp up in preparation for the fall season. Many families also do their best to arrange doctor appointments, dentist appointments, college visits, or other commitments, at times that don't conflict with their fall athletic activities. So here's the point. This is not to say that we believe that fall athletics should be given your top priority. This is saying that many families actually do make fall athletics a top priority, and coaches (of any sport) can't help but recognize this commitment. What if I miss a day at tryouts? Keep in mind that the coaches evaluate on-the-field attributes (technical skills, tactical knowledge, and physical ability) as well as off-the-field attributes (attitude, effort, commitment). It's only natural that a player that attends every day of tryouts (and training) demonstrates a high level of commitment (and attitude and effort). A player that misses tryouts or training demonstrates a lower level of commitment (and attitude and effort). It's unavoidable that the nature of tryouts is relative, so tryout attendance can't help but impact a player's overall evaluation, positively or negatively. Life lessons We as coaches are often reminded to use every opportunity as a life lesson. Our players (and their families) get to make choices about the priorities in their lives (as do we), but must respect the consequences that come with those choices. Some people will choose to balance many different activities that could include multiple sports in addition to music, drama, art, dance, and many other endeavors (and let's not forget about academics, the most important activity of all). Some people will choose to focus their attention on one (or a few) endeavors. Those that balance many endeavors can become proficient in many things, and this is an excellent way to lead one's life. Those that focus on fewer endeavors can become expert in them, and this is also an excellent path to follow. No one should have to apologize for choosing either path, and should be proud to walk down either one. Conclusion In some respects, it might just be simpler if we said that every day of tryouts and training are mandatory, thereby relieving the players and families of these decisions. However, we don t presume to know what's best for you and your families, so we leave the decisions about your priorities up to you. But please remember that missing a tryout day, training session, or other fall athletic activity is a choice you make, that indicates a lower level of commitment than other players that choose not to miss these activities. 14

15 Camp Week Q - Is the Camp Week mandatory? A - No, the Camp Week is an optional activity. Per OSAA regulations, no high school fall sports programs may offer mandatory activities before the first day of the fall season. And Tryouts are typically scheduled to begin on that first day. Therefore any activities that precede that day must be (and are) optional. Q - Is the Camp Week only for LOHS student-athletes? A - No, the Camp Week is open to anyone hoping to prepare for tryouts at any high school. In the past we've had players attend from other high schools, or even an occasional 8th grader that was capable of competing with other high school players. But neither is common. Q - Does it cost any money to attend the Camp Week? A - Yes, the Camp Week usually costs about $150 per player. The fees collected are first used to pay for liability insurance and coaches' gas expenses. All remaining fees (usually over 90% of the total) are deposited into the Friends of Laker Boys Soccer account that is used to purchase equipment for the teams. Tryouts Week Q - What can I do to prepare for Tryouts? A - The week prior to Tryouts, we offer a five-day camp that is explicitly designed to prepare players for high school soccer tryouts. This is an optional activity where we assemble a group of coaches to lead players through exercises, activities, and games that they are likely to encounter during tryouts. The camp sessions typically start at about 8:00am each day, and run about 90 minutes in duration. The week prior to Camp Week, we offer a four-day tournament series of evening sessions that also provide an excellent way to prepare players for high school soccer tryouts. Q - What should I bring to tryouts? A - Make sure you bring proper soccer attire including boots and shinguards. Also please bring a full waterbottle for sufficient hydration. You do not need to bring a soccer ball to tryouts. Q - What should I expect at tryouts? A - Tryouts will begin promptly at the appointed starting time, typically at 700am. So please arrive early enough to be fully dressed in your gear, and on the field ready to go, at the starting time. Warm-ups will begin immediately, and will be followed by small sided games. Almost all of our tryouts are held on the upper turf field at LOHS, playing soccer. We do not have any pre-requisite two-mile run requirements, or anything else like that. We will have our coaching staff observing multiple small sided games, evaluating players. 15

16 Q - What criteria are used by the coaches when selecting Varsity, JV1, and JV2 teams at tryouts? A - Coaches for all teams are looking for a combination of attributes in a player, including both on-the-field capabilities as well as off-the-field capabilities. On the field, coaches are looking for a combination of technical, tactical, and physical skills. Off the field, coaches are looking for attitude, effort, and commitment. For all teams, off-the-field attributes can outweigh on-the-field attributes. But a player that brings both sets of attributes stands the best chance to make his desired team. The coaches are looking for players that can play technical soccer at very high speeds, make smart tactical decisions (also at very high speeds), and bring strong physical capabilities, as high school soccer is a full contact sport. The coaches are also looking for players that bring a positive attitude during games, training sessions, team meetings; put forth their best effort all of the time (and not just when the coach is looking); and show commitment to the game of soccer, to the team, and to themselves. Each year the Varsity team is formed by selecting the top players that are expected to bring both on-the-field and off-the-field attributes to the program during the current fall season. Contrary to popular belief, the JV1 and JV2 teams are not formed by simply selecting the next top players. The JV1 and JV2 teams are formed by selecting the next players that are most likely to develop into a Varsity level player, either later in the current fall season or in a subsequent fall season. In other words, the JV1 and JV2 teams are not about selecting players to win JV1 and JV2 games this year. They are about selecting players to win Varsity games later this year, or next year. This is a very important factor to keep in mind, and is often the reason a player that is demonstrating a continual improvement in skills may be selected over a more athletic player whose skills are not improving. Q - How many players are selected for each team? A - There are no pre-determined quotas when it comes to roster sizes (with the exception that a 6A team entering the OSAA State Tournament may bring a maximum of 22 players in uniform). Instead, we focus more on putting players at a level of soccer with a speed of play where they can get touches on the ball, and experience success. However, for those that are looking for numbers, in general we try to start the season with a Varsity roster of about players, and then move players up from the JV1 team during the course of the season. We may even finish the season with a roster of as many as players (with 2-3 players not in uniforms for OSAA State Tournament games). We look to start the season with a JV1 roster of about players, and the JV2 team with players. Slightly larger JV1 and JV2 roster allows us to move players from JV1 to Varsity, and from JV2 to JV1 during the course of the season. Q - What are my options if I am not offered a roster spot on any of the Varsity, JV1, or JV2 teams? A - Every year the Lake Oswego Soccer Club (LOSC) forms several teams that play in a local co-ed league called Soccer-5. Most years, LOSC forms multiple teams at two levels - sophomore/freshman teams and senior/junior teams. Depending on the number of registrants, these teams can consist of all LOHS players, or sometimes a mix of LOHS and Lakeridge HS players. These teams play against West Linn, Wilsonville, Tigard, Oregon City, and Clackamas. Games are typically on Saturdays, and training sessions are usually two night per week. High School Club Coed Soccer offers an excellent way to continue playing soccer. This league is so popular, that we constantly have to remind HS Varsity, JV1, and JV2 players that they cannot participate in this league (per Soccer-5 League rules). 16

17 Coaches Biographies Fraser Morrison Varsity Head Coach The Lake Oswego High School's Boys Soccer Program is led by Coach Fraser Morrison, who brings a wealth of soccer experience, as both a player and a coach. Coach Morrison played league representative soccer in his hometown of London, during his youth club soccer career, and attended the University of Luton where he helped its intercollegiate soccer team reach the quarterfinals of the British Universities Challenge Cup. Fraser began his coaching career in England, coaching for Princes Park Youth Football Club, prior to accepting a position at Goal Line Soccer Clinics, where he ultimately became Director of Camps in Oregon and Washington. In 1999, Morrison returned to England where he completed his degree while coaching for two professional soccer clubs, West Ham United Football Club and Barnet Football Club. At West Ham he was their Football-in-the-Community Coach. At Barnet he coached their Girls 87 Center of Excellence team, and assisted with their Women's FA Premier League team. After returning to the US, Morrison became the Director of Youth Development at the Oregon United Soccer Academy in Eugene, where he coached multiple teams to Oregon State Championships. In 2005, Fraser became the Director of Coaching at Lake Oswego Soccer Club, where he oversees the operation of the entire club. Fraser is a co-founder of the Crossfire Oregon Soccer Club where he also serves as the Director of Coaching. Fraser has also served as a United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) Region IV Staff Coach, and has also been an Oregon Olympic Development (ODP) Staff Coach for several years. In the Fall of 2006, Fraser became the Lake Oswego High School boys soccer team head coach, where his mantra of "quality & quickness" has been his consistent message to all of the players on all of the teams. He was selected Three Rivers League Coach of the Year in 2007 and He is a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National "A" licensed coach, and he also has a USSF Youth license and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. Alan Cox Varsity Assistant Coach In 2011, Alan Cox joined the Lake Oswego High School boys soccer program staff as an assistant coach focusing on player development. Originally from Hastings, England, Alan played for Manstwo FC in Devon, and was named Season MVP in 1999 and He attended Ivybridge College in Devon, and was team captain from 2000 to 2002, while leading them to two cup finals. Alan also played for Hastings United FC in the Doctor Martins Premiere league. Alan also brings extensive coaching experience to the LOHS boys soccer program. At the intercollegiate level, he was an assistant coach for the University of Nevada - Las Vegas Rebels womens soccer program. At the club level he was the age group director of FC Las Vegas, served as the head coach of the Nevada Olympic Development program, and was a staff coach for the Region IV ODP program. Prior to moving to Las Vegas, Alan spent four years in Eugene, where he was Director of Coaching at the Oregon United Soccer Academy (OUSA) and was the Director of Future Stars at the Lane County Fall Soccer Academy. At the high school level, Alan has also coached at Churchill, Sheldon, and Wilson High Schools. He currently coaches at the premier level at the Lake Oswego Soccer Club and the Crossfire Oregon Soccer Club, and holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National "B" License. 17

18 Mark Olen Program Coach Head Coach Morrison is assisted by Coach Mark Olen, who also has several years of playing and coaching experience. Mark played club soccer for a Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) club team, and he played high school soccer for a Belmont High School team that was Middlesex League Champion and Eastern Massachusetts State Finalist his Senior year. He played collegiate soccer at MIT in Cambridge, and continued to play for several years for AD Belmonte in a Boston area industrial soccer league. After moving to Oregon in 1993, Mark continued playing soccer for several more years, for the Mentor Graphics' Talons soccer team. In 1995, Mark began coaching soccer at the Lake Oswego Soccer Club (LOSC), and joined the non-profit organization's board as recreational soccer coordinator. Since then he has continued his role on the board in several positions, and currently serves as the club's president. Mark and Fraser also founded the Crossfire Oregon Soccer Club, and both continue to serve on its board. Mark has also has continued coaching youth soccer at several levels from recreational through competitive soccer, most recently including high school soccer. He joined the LOHS coaching staff with Morrison in the Fall of 2006, and has helped Morrison build a program that is competitive and inclusive at the same time. Mark holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National "D" License. Garrett Marcum JV2 Head Coach Much of the Lake Oswego High School boys soccer program's success over the past several years has been due to Coach Garrett Marcum. Garrett's responsibility has been to provide a steady stream of skilled players for Coach Fraser Morrison's varsity team. Each year Marcum's focus has been on the development and preparation of players for future varsity teams. Many of his players progress quickly enough to be promoted to the varsity team before the current year is even over. But not only does Coach Marcum excel in development and preparation, his teams have experienced repeated success as well. It's not surprising as Garrett was an all-state player at Crescent Valley High School, where many of his records still stand. He averaged over 2 goals per game during his junior and senior years, leading his teams deep into the OSAA state playoffs, including winning the state championship his senior year in Born in San Diego, Garrett also played club soccer at the highest premier levels, travelling to Europe multiple times to play in international competitions. After graduating from Crescent Valley HS, he went on to play Division I mens soccer at the University of Portland, where he was a four year starter. After graduating from UP, he went on to play for the Portland Timbers for four years, before retiring from professional soccer. Sergio San Jose JV1 Head Coach Mike Olen JV1 Head Coach Dalton Chambers JV1 Assistant Coach David Falson JV2 Assistant Coach Armand Alija JV2 Assistant Coach Tom Olen Goalkeeper Coach 18

19 Documents Camp Week Registration Form Lake Oswego High School Boys Soccer Skills Camp Registration Form Player Name: Parent Contact Phone Number 2018/2019 Grade in school: Emergency Contact Number (if different) Camp will run Monday through Friday, August 6-10, at Lake Oswego Junior High School from 8:00am to 9:45am. Players should bring water, an inflated soccer ball (but not a new expensive one), shin guards, soccer cleats, running shoes, and a good attitude. (Remember, it's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice.) The cost of the camp is $150. If paying by check, please make check payable to Friends of Laker Boys Soccer. You can mail your registration and check to Friends of Laker Boys Soccer, NE Butteville Road, Aurora, OR Thanks! Questions Please lakersoccer@outlook.com MEDICAL CONSENT & RELEASE OF LIABILITY 1. I authorize all medical, surgical, diagnostic and hospital procedures as may be performed by a treating physician for my child if I cannot be reached in case of emergency. 2. I agree that neither myself nor my child will bring any claims of any kind against Lake Oswego School District or its agents, staff, or sponsors as a result of any injuries, expenses or damages that myself or my child may suffer in connection with the program, whether such claims, known or unknown, arise in the future. 3. I agree that Lake Oswego School District retains the right to use photographs taken of members at the Camp for advertising and publicity purposes only. 4. I understand that no one is authorized by Lake Oswego School District to alter, modify, or waive any of the terms of this agreement in any way. PARENT SIGNATURE DATE: NAME OF MEDICAL INSURANCE: INSURANCE ID# (SSN) GROUP # PHYSICIAN PHONE# PLAYER MEDICAL INFORMATION CONTACT LENSES? DATE OF LAST TETANUS SHOT: ALLERGIES? LIST MEDICINES TAKEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ANY OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION 19