Parkland Girls Soccer: From the Coaches

Tuesday, September 9
Update from Coaches 090908

Players & Parents

Thank you again for your time last night.  I tried to go through the info quickly and although there wasn't a lot of questions during, there were plenty afterwards so I thought it would be good to recap.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.  We are extremely excited about our upcoming season, and although now only 174 days away, it will get here quickly.

  • Emails - if you are receiving this email and no longer wish to - please reply and request to be removed from it.
    • If you see someone is missing from the list, or would like to add a spouse - please reply and we will add you or your friend
  • Team Website - www.eteamz.com/phsgsoccer
  • www.highschoolsports.net
    • At no cost - open an account and select sport and gender and you will be notified by email on cancellations and re-scheduled games as they happen. 
  • Junior & Seniors - aspiring to play collegiate at D1 or D2
    • www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
    • Register - $50
    • Print out forms and take to guidance counselor at PHS
    • Code 9999 to send SAT scores to the NCAA
    • SEE MR. ROBERTS WITH QUESTIONS
  • Charitable Work - All Voluntary
    • Penn Dot Adopt-A-Hwy:  We will send out an email when we will be doing this in October.
    • 5k run for Breast Cancer - See Nicole Goodwin and also check our website.
    • Center-City - WOW - 35 players signed up for this.  We know you can't make every week, but what a great pool of players to pull from.  A separate email will go out to you on this.
  • Booster Club
    • Get involved early and help build the program
    • Email Deb Goldberg to ask questions to take to monthly meetings. wegold4@aol.com
    • Monthly meetings will be set shortly and posted on website
    • Don Friedman is Booster Club Lead Coordinator - foxfried@aol.com
  • Academics
    • This is a huge priority.  We are very proud of the fact that the past two years the average GPA of both JV & Varsity has been over a 3.85.  Coach McQuillan is in Room B-217.  Don't wait till you fall behind…if you need help - PLEASE ASK US - Coach McQuillan will guide you to all the school resources we have at our disposal.
    • Incoming Freshman - if soccer is the only sport you'll end up playing at PHS…get off to a great start academically and develop studying habits and time management skills now.  We go 6 days a week come March and you need to be able to accomplish your academic workload all the while compete at your highest ability on the field.  Look to your upper classmen for guidance, Coach McQuillan or myself.
  • Strength & Conditioning
    • We offer a voluntary program for players that have the time and desire to work on those areas we feel important to be best prepared for the demands of a high school season.
    • Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30pm
    • Thursday (starting 9/18) from 4:00-5:00pm
    • Activity Bus available afterwards
    • Good weather - meet next to the right of tennis courts, near practice softball field.
    • Bad weather - meet in hall outside of weight room
    • Have Spikes & Sneakers - no shinguards.
  • Independent Weight Training
    • I will send out the training program we use, designed by Mr. Boyer (PanAm Games medalist) as soon as I can.
    • Technique is crucial to safe lifting.  Please see us or other trainer at your gym to demonstrate proper technique.
    • If using free weights, please make sure you have a buddy working with you (spotter)


Again, we can't even begin to tell you how excited we are about next season.  A remarkable nucleus of talented players returning at all grades.  Together some pretty neat things can start to occur as we feel we have turned the corner and the Parkland Girls Soccer Team can once again be the leader in the Valley.  Last year was a great season in all aspects and we are energized to keep that momentum going.  Be a part of it.

Remember to check your emails and website.  All the best to players participating in other PHS Sports and activities and best of luck in your club seasons.

Coach Haddad, McQuillan, Bus and Figueroa