2023-24 SEHS Boys Soccer Updates

Welcome to South Eugene Soccer! One of the most competitive high school programs in the state (28 conference championships & 2 state titles over a rich 45 year history). 

Players/families will receive program information and communication from Pete by group email. To be placed on the boys soccer email list, send an email to Pete at petepetersonsoccer@gmail.com    

Please see all info, events and calendar below: 

1. AXE SOCCER CAMP- Our annual summer soccer camp is happening June 19th - 23rd; 9am-2pm! This camp is the sole fundraiser for all boys and girls soccer teams at South Eugene HS.

Every returning SEHS player will work in this camp as a camp coach/counselor. All current/returning SEHS players please make sure you’ve filled out your availability at the camp counselor link here: Axe Soccer Camp counselor signups. Our camp directors Ty Ohrtman and Jaime Aguayo will be in touch with you with follow up instructions

2. SUMMER BOYS SOCCER TRAINING

Summer Training will be held twice/week, starting in July Tues & Thur 8-10am on the turf soccer field. These are for all returning players and interested new players. 

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• Information about additional training opportunities will be sent out by email to those who are on the group email list. 

• Summer trainings are geared toward a) building program chemistry, b) increasing player technical skill and fitness, c) communicating program standards and d) familiarizing new players with coach staff. 

• The varsity head coach typically leads these trainings. At times, assistant coaches will assist as they are available.

• Summer trainings are non-mandatory but important! 

• There is no strict dress code for boys' summer training.

• Arrive on time (15 minutes early). Bring running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards, and water to all training sessions.

• South Eugene HS has many club soccer players involved in multiple programs during the summer and many families travel in the summer. At times, this means there may be a mix of player ability and experience showing up at summer training.

• All players must be registered before participating in summer training and tryouts.

• Info and link to registration

3. TRYOUT WEEK 

August 14th - 18th, for three boys SEHS teams (Varsity, JV, and JV2). 

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*Note: Seniors are not allowed to play on JV. Juniors are not allowed to play on JV2. 

*All families should avoid conflicts with our Aug 14-18 tryout week.

WHO: All players who want to play for South Eugene Soccer fall 2023 season. Players cannot miss tryouts. Families with immoveable conflicts need to reach out to me as soon as possible.

WHAT: Structure of tryouts will be alternating doubles & singles that week. A "double" is two trainings on one day (typically in the morning and then another later in the day). Recommended conditioning benchmarks will be sent out by coach’s email. 

WHEN: Aug 14-18, times TBA Team rosters will be determined by Friday Aug 18th - possibly sooner. 

WHERE: South Eugene High School turf field

*The weekend after tryouts some type of team bonding activity happens. Specifics re: team bonding events are TBA. 

The high school season starts before school starts. Missing training sessions after that point(rostering) is not ideal.

*Varsity and Junior Varsity schedules includes four league matches to southern Oregon. These require bus travel with early release (Noonish) on school days and return times near midnight. JV2 away matches can involve some early release from school but do not involve lengthy travel.

4. 2023 SEHS Boys Soccer Calendar at a Glance:

June 9, 5 PM:  Mandatory AXE soccer camp counselors orientation meeting @ SEHS turf field/ Shed.

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June 13,  6 PM : Spring soccer info night with head coaches @South Eugene cafeteria. 

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June 19-23, 9AM- 2PM  AXE Soccer Camp Monday-Friday @SEHS turf & Civic Turf  

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July - August 12, 8-10am : Summer Training: Tue & Thur mornings @SEHS turf

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July 23-29: OFF for OSAA moratorium week. No high school activities scheduled.

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August 14-18: Tryouts Week. Schedule TBA@SEHS turf

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August 18: Teams rosters announced (for Varsity, JV, JV2). Some teams may begin their own team training on Aug 18. 

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August 19-20: Team bonding weekend. Details TBA.

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August 21: Soccer Season Kick-off Potluck/meeting for all rostered boys & girls teams/families, location and time TBA

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August 25: First Games! Boys Varsity and JV play away at South Salem HS.

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Sept 6: Freshmen first day of school

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Sept 7: All other grades, first day of school

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Mid-End of Oct: Last league games for JV and JV 2. Varsity begins post-season play.

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Nov 3-4: State Quarterfinals

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Nov 7: State Semifinals

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Nov 11: State Final Match

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Nov: Date TBA. End-of-Season banquet for all boys teams @SEHS cafeteria. 

5. What are the prerequisites to participate in High School Soccer? 

(Medical, Academic, Financial)

Medical Eligibility

1. Have your child’s doctor complete a physical exam on the OSAA physical exam form. A completed form can be turned in to Pete. You must provide proof of a physical exam on the OSAA form every 2 years. Students are NOT eligible for practice or try-outs until a current physical form is received and approved by the Athletic Trainer or the School Nurse.

2. Each student must be covered by insurance, with a group policy number noted. Students are NOT eligible for practice or try-outs until insurance is secured with a policy number! School insurance policies are available, but may take up to two weeks to process. Enroll at www.myers-stevens.com/enrollment-page.

Academic Eligibility

All student athletes must be passing 2.0 credits in the current term.

1. Freshmen

   1. Previous term academic eligibility requirement waived for first term

2. Sophomores

   1. Must have earned a total of 4.5 credits

   2. Must have earned a minimum of 2.0 credits in the previous term

3. Juniors

   1. Must have earned a total of 10 credits

   2. Must have earned a minimum of 2.0 credits in the previous term

4. Seniors

   1. Must have earned a total of 17 credits

   2. Must have earned a minimum of 2.0 credits in the previous term

Athletic Fee Payment

$200 Payment can be made on-line through schoolpay. Summer training is free. Payment should be submitted after tryouts, when a player has been rostered on a South Eugene Soccer team. 

The Finance Office accepts payments by cash, check, or card. All fees must be paid or a payment plan contract signed and approved. Contact the Finance Clerk for information on available payment plans, reduced fee programs.

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CONTACTS:

Pete D. Peterson, boys  soccer head coach: petepetersonsoccer@gmail.com

School website/Schedule: Axe athletics South Eugene High school

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South Eugene Soccer club: South Eugene Soccer Club