Summer Training

This summer we plan to offer weekly Skills and Scrimmage nights on Wednesdays throughout the summer for returning JV, Varsity and Sparkle players. These sessions will be held at Memorial Park from 6-8:30pm and begin June 24th. Session activities will vary from pickup to formal clinics and will be led by a program coach or guest coach.

In addition, Assistant Coach Josh Heacock will be preparing a summer training program for all prospective players. While much of the program will be completed individually or in small groups, Josh will also run in-person sessions over the course of the summer Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm at Chyzowych Field.

TeamSnap registration is required for both of these programs. Use this link to register for both programs: https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/66614

NOTE: If you want to participate in both programs, you will need to register for each individually. After you add one program to your TeamSnap cart, click the “Back” button and select the other option. Each program costs $20 (for the entire summer).

Skills & Scrimmage Nights

Weekly skills, drills, pickup games, scrimmages, and clinics led by CHS Ultimate coaches and guest coaches
Who:	Returning JV, Varsity, and Sparkle Motion players (high school)
When:	Wednesdays, June 24 through the summer, 6:00–8:30 PM
Where:	Memorial Park
Cost:	$20 for the entire summer

Summer Training Program

Individual and small-group training program designed by Assistant Coach Josh Heacock, plus in-person training sessions
Who:	All prospective CHS Ultimate players (middle school and high school)
When:	Thursdays, 4:30–6:00 PM throughout the summer
Where:	Chyzowych Field (could change)
Cost:	$20 for the entire summer

All returning 68s and new players should sign up for at least one week of Maplewood Ultimate Camp (MUC) if at all possible. MUC consists of three one-week sessions (8/10-14, 8/17-21, and 8/24-28) held at Maplecrest Park and will be Monday-Friday from 9a-12p. https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=3

FALL

This fall we anticipate offering two competitive teams (Varsity & JV) and a developmental team (68s). As we have had for the last few years, we expect to have a large pool of potential players competing for a finite amount of roster spots. That means that tryouts will be competitive. Varsity and JV roster spots must be earned and seniority is not a guarantee of placement.

Below is some important information about tryouts and expectations, as well as some advice that can help set you up for a successful tryout and season.

Registration

The first step toward a successful fall is to Register for the 2026-27 Season so we can be sure to keep you in the loop regarding tryouts, workouts, practices, etc. You will not be able to participate in any summer activities until you are registered (after a grace period running through 6/30). Register on TeamSnap using this link (a $10 registration fee is due at registration): https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/65652

Pre-Season and Tryouts

Open program practices for returning players (from all open HS programs/teams) will begin prior to the first day of school (the week of 8/24-28). We recognize that many families will have travel plans during these days, consequently, these practices are not mandatory, but anyone who is in town on these dates should attend. The first mandatory tryout-practices of the year will be the first week of school (9/1-3). The tryout period will run approximately two weeks. Specific dates and times will be communicated later in the summer, but you can anticipate that practices will be at Memorial Park sometime between 3:45-6:30.

We will run an array of drills and scrimmages during tryout practices that are designed to facilitate coaches’ evaluation of player’s skills and potential. We will also conduct our pre-season combine during tryouts, including speed (40 yard dash), agility (three-cone drill) and endurance (beep test) evaluations..

Players should aim to reach/exceed the following targets/benchmarks:

• Varsity: beep test – level 10+ | 40yd – <5.5 sec | 3-cone drill – <8 sec
• JV: beep test – level 9+ | 40yd – <6.0 sec | 3-cone drill – <8.5 sec

These benchmarks are intended to present players with a goal to train toward over the course of the summer and will provide metrics that can be used to assess individual improvement over the course of the season (we may repeat these evaluations intermittently over the course of the year so you can gauge your progress). Tryout preparation advice and suggested workouts will be distributed soon.

These combine evaluations will play an important part in roster decisions, but are not make-or-break. Players will be evaluated on the basis of skill/aptitude, spirit, game sense, rules and strategic knowledge as well as their speed/athleticism. Each player will receive specific feedback at the end of the tryout process including rationale for team placement.

In addition to on-field performance, we are looking for players to demonstrate the following:

• Attitude: Are you positive? Do you encourage others? Do you complain or take each challenge on with determination?

• Teamwork: Do you support your teammates on and off the field? Is it clear that you care about the team as a whole? Do you stick with the team during stretches, on the sidelines, etc.

• Sideline behavior: During scrimmages/drills, are you paying attention and encouraging your teammates? Are you paying attention to what’s happening and ready to provide constructive feedback? You should be focused on the field AND off the field. 

• Resilience: How do you respond to challenges and mistakes?

• Responsibility: Do you come to tryouts prepared and on time? Do you hold yourself accountable? 

If you have any questions about summer expectations or the tryout process, please reach out.

Best,

Coach Sean and the rest of the open coaching staff