Preseason
Preseason runs from August 24-August 31 for fall season varsity sports.
Preseason is an intensive program for new and returning students who are interested in playing a varsity-level fall sport. Preseason athletes return to campus early for training and conditioning. Preseason participation is by invitation only. Interested students should contact the head coach of their sport no later than July 1 to be considered for the preseason roster. Names cannot be added to the preseason rosters after this date.
Preseason will begin on the morning of August 24 and will run through August 31. There is a required meeting for ALL preseason athletes at 1:00 p.m. on August 24. General Questions? Contact athletics@georgeschool.org.
Preseason Schedule
Saturday, August 24, 2024
- 9:00 a.m. | New Student-Athlete Registration at the FAC
- 10:00 a.m. | Returning Student-Athlete Registration at the FAC
- 11:00 a.m. | New Student Campus Tours
- 12:00 p.m. | Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. | Welcome Meeting in the FAC
- 1:45 p.m. | Family Goodbyes
- 2:15 p.m. | Fall Team Meetings (various location in the FAC)
- 3:00-5:30 p.m. | Practice #1
- 6:00 p.m. | Dinner
- 7:30 p.m. | Dorm Events
Sunday, August 25, 2024
- 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
- 8:30-11:00 a.m. | Practice #2
- 12:00 p.m. | Lunch
- 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Practice #3
- 5:30 p.m. | Dinner
- 8:30 p.m. | Dorm Meetings
Monday, August 26, 2024
- 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
- 8:30-11:00 a.m. | Practice #4
- 12:00 p.m. | Lunch
- 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Practice #5
- 5:30 p.m. | Dinner
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
- 8:30-11:00 a.m. | Practice #6
- 12:00 p.m. | Lunch
- 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Practice #7
- 5:30 p.m. | Dinner
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
- 8:15-11:00 a.m. |Teams help with new student move in (boarding and day athletes)
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
- 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Team Sessions/Meetings (NO PRACTICE); New Students will be attending Orientation during this time slot.
- 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Dinner
- 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Practice #8
Thursday, August 29, 2024
- 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
- 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Team Sessions (NO PRACTICE)
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
- 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Dinner
- 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Practice #9
Friday, August 30, 2024
- 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
- 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Team Sessions (NO PRACTICE)
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m. | Lunch
- 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Dinner
- 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Practice #10
Saturday, August 31, 2024
- 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
- 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Practice #11 or Scrimmage Time
- 12:00 p.m. | Preseason Ends
Sunday, September 1, 2024
- No Sports
Monday, September 2, 2024
- First day of classes; Afternoon practices will begin at 3:30/3:45 p.m. on this first day. Tryouts begin.
FAC Meeting Locations:
Boys Soccer: Atrium in FAC
Cross Country: Wrestling Room
Field Hockey: Classroom 181
Girls Soccer: Classroom 182
Girls Tennis: FAC Conference Room
Rowing: Movement Studio
Volleyball: Performance Gym
All preseason athletes should bring:
- Workout clothing
- Socks
- Towels for the dorm and the gym
- Sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle/sports drinks (fill stations will be available)
- Rain gear
- Bathing suit
- Sweat clothes or tracksuit
- Several pairs of shirts/shorts for each day
- Flip-flops or sandals
Boarding preseason athletes should also bring:
- Sheets/blanket
- Pillow and pillowcase
- Fan
- Towels
- Money (for clothes washing and incidental expenses)
Coach Contact Information:
Cheer (Co-ed): Robyn Weisser
Cross Country (Boys and Girls) : Mike Sherman
Equestrian (Co-Ed): Tiffany Taylor
Field Hockey (Girls): Kim Stone
Rowing (Co-ed): Patrick O’Dunne
Soccer (Boys): Glenn Curry
Soccer (Girls): Ginna Lewing
Tennis (Girls): Elena Harris
Volleyball (Girls): Kurt Ruch