Fall Athletics Information

As the school year winds down and summer begins, student athletes at Urbana High School are gearing up for the fall sports season. “The Echo” has assembled everything you need to know about tryouts and how to prepare for each of the seven sports.

*To be eligible for all sports, student athletes MUST register for the fall sports season and pay the fifty-dollar athletic fee to be eligible at tryouts by AUGUST 21, 2010 in the Main Office. A current physical must also be presented in addition to signing an Athletic Participation Form and confirming the student has valid health insurance. Don’t wait until the last minute, and be sure to make sure you have all necessary information filed for eligibility.

1. Football

Players: Male and Female

Tryout Date: August 11, 2010

Summer Opportunities: It is suggested that players attend the strength and conditioning sessions that will run from June 7, 2010 from 4-6 p.m. and finish on July 29, 2010 in addition to the contact practices that begin on June 14, 2010 from 8-10 a.m. and end on July 29, 2010. Other summer options include seven-on-seven games at Rantoul High School every Wednesday in July and various football camps are offered by colleges in the area for players to improve their skills.

Coach Contact Information: nwatson@usd116.org

“The main difference between this year’s season and last’s is this summer we will offer two sessions of training a day to allow maximum time on the field and on the track and in the weight room,” Head Coach Nathan Watson said.

2. Soccer

Players: Boys

Tryout Date: August 11, 2010

Summer Opportunities: Starting June 15, 2010, practices will be held every Tuesday through Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. until July 22, 2010 for aspiring players.

Coach Contact information: rblackman@usd116.org

“Players should be at tryouts on time and ready to get in shape…Most of all, show up and be ready to try hard,” Head Soccer Coach Randy Blackman said.

3. Tennis

Players: Girls

Tryout Date: August 11, 2010

Summer Opportunities: Players are expected to play during the summer, whether through the Atkin’s Tennis Center, the Urbana Park District, or private lessons. Hitting with a friend or teammate is also suggested. Girls should additionally train so they are able to run a mile in under ten minutes.

Coach Contact Information: mwelch@usd116.org

“I expect the girls to know how to keep score and be able to run the mile in under ten minutes at tryouts,” Head Tennis Coach Melissa Welch said.

4. Cross Country

Players: Boys and Girls

Tryout Date: August 11, 2010

Summer Opportunities: Workouts for Cross Country will occur every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6-8 a.m. starting June 15, 2010 and ending July 30, 2010.

Coach Contact Information: rhunt@usd116.org

“Be ready to work hard and give one hundred percent at Cross Country,” Head Cross Country Coach Renee Hunt said.

5. Golf

Players: Boys and Girls

Try Out Dates: August 11 and 12, 2010

Summer Opportunities: Players should practice over the summer by playing rounds of golf and improving their general skills and knowledge of the game.

Coach Contact Information: cmmcfarl@yahoo.com

“I expect players to have a thorough grasp of the game of golf and its rules and to be very coachable,” Head Golf Coach Chad McFarland said.

6. Swimming

Players: Girls

Tryout Date: August 11, 2010

Summer Opportunities: Practice every Tuesday and Thursday from June until the end of July; time to be announced later.