Freshman: In order to participate on the Newton South High School Soccer Team, you must conduct yourself in a responsible fashion at all times. You must abide by the policies and conditions described in the Newton South Student Athlete Handbook, as well as team rules and decisions made by the coaching staff, athletic director and administrators. These are baseline expectation, for some more will be expected, and everyone is expected to push themselves beyond these guidelines: Specifically, you must agree to: Work as hard in the classroom and on the field Communicate proactively with teachers Maintain a minimum B Average Bring a Positive Attitude Give your teammates constructive criticism Complement and Encourage your teammates Willingly follow instructions Be in shape Come into season fit (run in the off season) 7 minute mile Come into the season strong (go to the gym in the off season) 20 push ups per minute 25 sit ups per minute Support your teammates Encourage them Hold them accountable Assume good intentions Come prepared for practice and games Ball, Cleats, Shin Guards, etc Ready to go when practice starts Appropriate attire Positive Mindset Mentally prepared at all times Communicate with Captains and Coach If missing practice, game or team function email coach and captains Try to Attend all Team Functions Team dinners Offseason Training Sessions Any team event deemed important by captains or coach Exert maximum effort is Running through the lines Come off the field tired Refrain from the use of cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, and any other illicit substance or activities
Build Soccer IQ Time permitting watch Varsity games Watch Soccer on TV Read the daily soccer digest Respect opponents and the referee Don t talk back to the referee by any means words or hand gestures Don t get into fights on the field Be respectful on the bench Maintain self control Ballboy Varsity games Follow coach's direction Win, lose, or draw behave the same Take the bus and sit with your team on the bus Participation on any athletic team is a privilege. The privilege will be determined by coaches, the athletic director, and administration based upon academic performance, athletic performance, and acceptable behavior at school, on the pitch and in the community. You and you parent s/guardian s signature below will indicate that you have both reviewed the Newton South Student Athletic Handbook, and are prepared to accept the policies and guidelines stated above. Failure to comply will result in suspension and potentially expulsion from the program. Student Signature: Student Name (Print): Parent/Guardian Signature:
Junior Varsity: In order to participate on the Newton South High School Soccer Team, you must conduct yourself in a responsible fashion at all times. You must abide by the policies and conditions described in the Newton South Student Athlete Handbook, as well as team rules and decisions made by the coaching staff, athletic director and administrators. These are baseline expectation, for some more will be expected, and everyone is expected to push themselves beyond these guidelines: Specifically, you must agree to: Work as hard in the classroom and on the field Communicate proactively with teachers Maintain a minimum B Average Bring a Positive Attitude Give your teammates constructive criticism Complement and encourage your teammates Willingly follow instructions Be in shape Come into season fit (run in the off season) 6 minute 30 second mile Come into the season strong (go to the gym in the off season) 30 push ups per minute 35 sit ups per minute Support your teammates Encourage them Hold them accountable Assume good intentions Come prepared for practice and games Ball, Cleats, Shin Guards, etc Ready to go when practice starts Appropriate attire Positive Mindset Mentally prepared at all times Communicate with Captains and Coach If missing practice, game or team function email coach Attend all Team Functions Team dinners Offseason Training Sessions Any team event deemed important by captains or coach Exert maximum effort is Running through the lines Come off the field tired
Refrain from the use of cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, and any other illicit substance or activities Continue to Build Soccer IQ Implement team tactics into team play Understand your positions role within the team Time permitting watch Varsity games with specific attention to your position Watch Soccer on TV with specific attention to your position Read the daily soccer digest with specific attention to your position Respect opponents and the referee Don t talk back to the referee by any means words or hand gestures Don t get into fights on the field Be respectful on the bench Maintain self control Returned uniform from previous season Follow coach's direction Win, lose, or draw behave the same Take the bus and sit with your team on the bus Participation on any athletic team is a privilege. The privilege will be determined by coaches, the athletic director, and administration based upon academic performance, athletic performance, and acceptable behavior at school, on the pitch and in the community. You and you parent s/guardian s signature below will indicate that you have both reviewed the Newton South Student Athletic Handbook, and are prepared to accept the policies and guidelines stated above. Failure to comply will result in suspension and potentially expulsion from the program. Student Signature: Student Name (Print): Parent/Guardian Signature:
Varsity: In order to participate on the Newton South High School Soccer Team, you must conduct yourself in a responsible fashion at all times. You must abide by the policies and conditions described in the Newton South Student Athlete Handbook, as well as team rules and decisions made by the coaching staff, athletic director and administrators. These are baseline expectation, for some more will be expected, and everyone is expected to push themselves beyond these guidelines: Specifically, you must agree to: Work as hard in the classroom and on the field Communicate proactively with teachers Maintain a minimum B Average Bring a Positive Attitude Give your teammates constructive criticism Complement and encourage your teammates Willingly follow instructions Be in shape Come into season fit General running times Double complex 15 minutes 6:20 minute mile Come into the season strong (go to the gym in the off season) 50 push ups per minute 50 sit ups per minute Support your teammates Encourage them Hold them accountable Assume good intentions Come prepared for practice and games Ball, Cleats, Shin Guards, etc Ready to go when practice starts Appropriate attire Positive Mindset Mentally prepared at all times Communicate with Captains and Coach If missing practice, game or team function email coach and captains If you have any questions, email or ask a captain or coach Attend all Team Functions Team dinners Offseason Training Sessions Any team event deemed important by captains or coach Exert maximum effort is Running through the lines
Come off the field tired Refrain from the use of cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, and any other illicit substance or activities High level Soccer IQ High level understanding of team tactics Comprehensive understanding of positioning and role with regards to your position Discuss how to best combat opposing tactics during practice Able to effectively adjust tactics at coach s direction Read the daily soccer digest with specific attention to your position Respect opponents and the referee Don t talk back to the referee by any means words or hand gestures Don t get into fights on the field Be respectful on the bench Maintain self control Returned uniform from previous season Follow coach's direction Win, lose, or draw behave the same Take the bus and sit with your team on the bus Participation on any athletic team is a privilege. The privilege will be determined by coaches, the athletic director, and administration based upon academic performance, athletic performance, and acceptable behavior at school, on the pitch and in the community. You and you parent s/guardian s signature below will indicate that you have both reviewed the Newton South Student Athletic Handbook, and are prepared to accept the policies and guidelines stated above. Failure to comply will result in suspension and potentially expulsion from the program. Student Signature: Student Name (Print): Parent/Guardian Signature: