2009 - 2010 Apparel Order

Just like last year, we will be doing apparel orders over the next two weeks. All of this is optional!!!!! If you or your athlete does not want to order, then you are not obligated to do so. The girls like to have a lot of clothes with soccer on them so this is a way for them to have more gear - it is optional though!!!!! The last day to place orders is November 13th. The order forms are available for pickup in my room. The front of the shirts and hoodies is below.

Thanks,
Coach Parks

Fundraising Time HIts

From around October 1st to October 15th, we are doing a fundraiser for the soccer program. We are selling candy and hoping to raise money so that we may buy new warmups and pass down the current ones to the junior varsity team. Fundraising is a necessary evil that helps to buy equipment as well as allows us to continue to provide socks (free of charge), meals, team shirts, etc. for our student athletes. I appreciate your support in our endeavor and as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call (973-1594) or email (sparks@usd259.net)

Also, we have a team meeting tomorrow during intervention to discuss the fundraiser as well as talk about our team gear ordering options.

Thanks for all your support!
Coach Parks

Sports Physical Night at Heights - Thursday, August 6th

Thursday, August 6th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm is Sports Physical Night. Show up and get a physical done at Heights for $10. It is something needed for all sports for the 2009-2010 school year and it is cheap. Hope that many can attend - all the paperwork will be provided!

Thanks,

Coach Parks

End of Summer Session

It was a great time getting together with the team this summer. We were able to see some new faces and work out with some experienced players. After two 12-6 seasons, I think we are ready to try and outdo ourselves. It will be a tough road, with another tough schedule. I trust that our ladies are up to the challenge and I know the coaching staff will work hard to put ourselves in positions to win every game. I will keep you posted on happenings throughout the year. Thanks for all your support.

Also, thank you to Beth Arpin for donating a wonderful Lady Falcon Soccer banner. It looks wonderful and will be on display as we play this year and in the future.

Thanks,
Coach Parks

No Pick Up Soccer Today!

Due to the wetness over the last couple of days we will give the field a rest today. We will resume again on Sunday at 6:00 pm. We will probably go to around 7:15 or 7:30. For those that have come and made an effort to get better, we coaches really appreciate it!

Take care,
Coach Parks

P.S. - Go to the gym and work out! :)

First Summer Workout

Well, we had our first workout this summer on Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. It went well with 14 total players. We had some new faces along with 2 former players. At first, we started with a few drills and then played a small field game before going into a weight circuit.

We will go again on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. See you then.
Thanks,
Coach Parks

First Summer Workout - Thursday March 25th

The first summer workout is scheduled for Thursday March 25th at 10:00 am. We will go to about 12:00. We will be doing pick up games as well as some cardio/weight training. If you are dropping an athlete off we will have the 53rd street gate open. If the weather has been bad, please do not pull in as the mud will be too severe.

All athletes should have cleats, shin guards, running shoes, and water.

If you have any questions, please let me know. This is for returning players and new incoming players as well!

Thanks,
Coach Parks

Summer Workouts

The plan for summer workouts:
Thursdays: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (meet at Heights Soccer Field)
Sundays: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (meet at Heights Soccer Field)

Please bring shin guards and cleats as we will be playing pick up games. Also, please have tennis shoes on hand so that we can incorporate some weight training. The first workout is the 25th of June. Can't wait to see you then.

If you have any questions, please leave a note or shoot me an email at sparks@usd259.net.

Thanks,
Coach Parks

***All incoming freshman are encouraged to attend. We would love for you to be there so that we can get to know you!

Coach Parks' Barbeque

After a lot of going back and forth between the 13th and 14th for the end-of-the-year awards barbeque, it has been set for Sunday, June 14th at 2:00. It will be at Coach Parks' house(use map quest on the address at the bottom for directions). Food will be provided and we will hand out certificates, letters, awards, and discuss summer pick up games and weight room times. Look forward to seeing you all there. I understand it being the summer, some people won't be able to make it, but we hope we can get as many C/JV/Varsity players here. See you then.

Coach Parks
1703 N. Pine Grove
Wichita, KS 67212

End of Season Items

What a great season. Unfortunately it ended the same way it did in 2008. A loss to Goddard in the Regional Championship game cost us a trip to state. We will miss our six seniors(Megan, Ashley, Sofie, Peggy, Christina, and Erika!). A couple of items I would like to update you on below:

1. Banquet - The banquet will take place at my house in the form of a bar-b-que. It will either be June 13th or 14th...not 100% sure yet. It is here where we will present awards and certificates and eat with the players one last time. It is only a player bar-b-que. I don't think I have enough space for 45 athletes and then more(sorry!).

2. Uniforms - For the most part, all uniforms are in. I was thrilled that they were turned in in such a timely fashion.

3. All City Awards:
Offense - 1st Team: Selby Polley
Offense - 2nd Team: Allison Totty
Honorable Mention: Lamya Scott and Kinzie McCarthy

Defense - 1st Team: Rebekah Ramstack
Honorable Mention: Sarah Mohesky and Megan Kassick

Goalie - Honorable Mention: Ashley Simon

Congratulations Ladies!

4. Thank you to John Loomis for his time as C-Team coach. He is stepping down to pursue his true passion - coaching golf. He will be the new Head Coach for both the men and women. Good luck three-fifths!

5. Thank you to all who helped with lunches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is awesome for the kids and for me too! A personal thank you to Debbie for taking care of all the concession issues and being a wonderful representative for our program with the booster club!

6. Pick up games and weights will be part of our summer conditioning program. We will keep the girls posted on when these will begin! We hope to see them all in the weight room!

Have a great summer!
Coach Parks

Thoughts - May 6, 2009

This week(tomorrow) we approach our 14th game of the season. Dodge City comes to town for a big set of games(JV and Varsity). Next week, we finish with West(Senior Night) and then the season finale with Bishop Carroll at Carroll. It has been a long journey and hopefully longer still as we go into the playoffs. I sometimes find myself in a weird situation. I came to Heights almost two years ago with the hopes of turning the program around. We have made unbelievable strides and each year have accomplished different things. I find my own competitive desires so strong that I stress about things that are out of my control. I wish I wouldn't do that, but those of you who know me personally, know that that is just part of my personality. I look forward to what these ladies are going to accomplish in the next month and hope that I can control my own competitive nature.

Coach Parks

Manhattan

This Friday, the varsity and junior varsity teams will be traveling to Manhattan for games. The busses will leave Heights at 12:30. We are unsure of the exact time for the return that night. We will have the athletes call with cell phones when we are about 45 minutes out.

On a blog note, the blog site has been giving me some fits so I have struggled to get things posted. I want to list the remaining varsity and junior varsity games below:

4/28 Northwest(H) 4:15/5:30
5/1 Manhattan(A) 4:30/6:00
5/4 Derby(H) 4:15/5:30
5/7 Dodge City(H) 4:15/5:30
5/12 West(H) - Senior Night 4:15/5:30
5/14 Bishop Carroll(A) 4:15/5:30

Thanks,
Coach Parks

Thanks!

In the two years that I have been at Heights, one of the most important things to the soccer programs are the parents. It is at this time of year that I feel so tired and stressed. Between teaching a full day and then trying to find ways to outwit other coaches, it can be a tiring process. But tonight, rather than have to worry about game day meals and things like that(parents have done a tremendous job helping the girls with that!), I can focus on what will be the biggest game of the year for us thus far. So, for everything that you parents do and for the fact that you believe in what our program is doing, I say: THANK YOU! You make my job easier.
Coach Parks

Remaining Schedule for 2009 - Also the JV/C Team Tourney this Weekend!

Our schedule has been altered slightly. I am posting the new schedules below. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for all of those who have had questions concerning the games on April 28th and May 7th.
JV/Varsity
4/20 Topeka West Home 4:15/5:30
4/21 North Home 4:15/5:30
4/23 KMC Away(Stryker) 5:15/7:00
4/28 Northwest Home 4:15/5:30
5/1 Manhattan Away 4:30/6:00
5/4 Derby Home 4:15/5:30
5/7 Dodge City Home 4:15/5:30
5/12 West Home 4:15/5:30
5/14 Bishop Carroll Away 4:15/5:30

Thanks, Coach Parks

Tourney Bracket for 4/24 and 4/25
Friday at 5:30 pm is our first tournament game at Northwest High School
Our other games depend on whether we win or lose.

Questions about Schedules

Our schedule has been altered slightly. I am posting the new schedules below. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for all of those who have had questions concerning the games on April 28th and May 7th.


JV/Varsity
4/20 Topeka West Home 4:15/5:30
4/21 North Home 4:15/5:30
4/23 KMC Away(Stryker) 5:15/7:00
4/28 Northwest Home 4:15/5:30
5/1 Manhattan Away 4:30/6:00
5/4 Derby Home 4:15/5:30
5/7 Dodge City Home 4:15/5:30
5/12 West Home 4:15/5:30
5/14 Bishop Carroll Away 4:15/5:30

Thanks,
Coach Parks

Heights v Northwest Game Rescheduled

Due to the the weather, our game against Northwest (JV and Varsity) has been rescheduled for April 28th. Both games will be replayed at Heights at the usual times. We will resume on Monday and get a game plan ready for our Tuesday game against South. Have a great weekend

Coach Parks

Titan Classic

Well, the 2009 Titan Classic is over. We walked away with a record of 1-2. Obviously not what we wanted. Hopefully a better showing next year. I think we played well in two of the games and lost a little edge in one of them. Now the focus shifts to East who we play tomorrow. The game is at East. Both JV and Varsity will play with the JV going first at 4:00.

Coach Parks

Heights 5 Southeast 1

On March 26th, the Lady Falcons started their season with an impressive win against city league foe Southeast. It was a terrible weather day, but the ladies were able to play well enough for a win. One positive about the game is that all five goals were scored by different players - Monica McCarthy, Selby Polley, Molly Crouch, Allison Totty, and Kinzie McCarthy. Our next game is on Tuesday, March 31st at 3:30 pm. We will be playing in the Titan Classic at South High.

It was also a great week for the JV and C teams as well. The JV team beat the Southeast JV 1-0 on a goal from Tori LaForce. The C team started the wins off on Wednesday with a 3-1 win over Southeast.

Also, the previous week had the Lady Falcons featured on Channel 12 as this past weeks "Rising Star". I have attached a link below if you have yet to see it. What a great compliment to our program - congrats ladies.

Coach Parks

https://owa.usd259.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.catchitkansas.com/Global/category.asp?C=108643

C TEAM SCHEDULE POSTED - FIRST GAME WEDNESDAY!

Over Spring Break the C team schedule was finalized. It is up and running on viewmyschedule.com or you can simply click on the link below to take you there. Our first game is a home game this Wednesday at 3:30. Come out and support as we kick off a great C-Team season. Go Falcons.

http://www.digitalsports.com/team/id/546101/page/schedule.aspx

Coach Loomis

Practice Schedule - Spring Break!

It was a great turnout at the Parent Meeting and it was great seeing familiar faces as well as new ones. I have had some inquiries about when practices are over Spring Break so I wanted to put it out there on the blog.

Thursday (19th) 1:00 to 3:00
Friday (20th) 9:00 to 11:00
Saturday (21st) 9:00 to 11:00

One week from Thursday is our first game: @ Southeast.

Have a great remaining break!
Coach Parks

2009 Parent Meeting

This Thursday (March 12th) will be our parent meeting. It will take place in D103. A classroom near the gym. We will have people in the commons to assist you on where to go. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm. It shouldn't take more than 30-40 minutes. This is a great time to meet the coaches and for us to get to know you.

If you have any questions, please give me a call (973-1594)
or sparks@usd259.net

Thanks,
Coach Parks

Good First Week - Some Odds and Ends

Well, the first week of the 2009 season is done. What a great week for Falcon soccer, we had around 60 girls try out for the team! A twenty person jump from last year. A couple of things that are important from last week and for the upcoming weeks:

1. All athletes must have shinguards at all times. Starting Monday, we will have to sit athletes who do not have appropriate equipment (we are beginning more contact drills and need to be careful).

2. Blue Cards need to be turned in ASAP. These cards are extremely important if any athlete is seriously hurt. It allows us coaches to have contact information quickly and it allows us to know where to take your daughter if she needs quick medical care.

3. Parent Meeting - Trying for the later part of the week. I originally had the meeting planned for Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 pm. I asked my wife at home how that day sounded and she didn't say a word, only gave me an interesting glare. She reminded me that it wouldn't be the best idea to have it on her birthday - I am such a romantic. Suffice it to say, I needed to change the date. Sorry, more on Monday for sure about the date of the parent meeting.

4. First Game is March 26th. This is a game for both varsity and junior varsity teams. It will be at Southeast. The following week we will begin the Titan Classic against Salina Central on Tuesday (March 31st at 3:30 pm). The Titan Classic is a tournament at South High and we will play on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of that week.

5. Spring Break practices - Spring Break for students begins next Friday. We will practice only three days over Spring Break. The days are Thursday(March 19th), Friday(March 20th), and Saturday(March 21st). The times are to be determined.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. The easiest way is via email: sparks@usd259.net or by calling my school room directly at 973-1594.

Coach Parks

Tomorrow's Meeting

TOMORROW WE ARE HAVING A MEETING AT LUNCH. WE WILL BE DISCUSSING ISSUES CONCERNING THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE! TOMORROW'S MEETING WILL HAPPEN DURING BOTH LUNCHES. ATHLETES WITH 5TH HOUR LUNCH NEED TO MEET IN COACH PARKS' ROOM (A157). ATHLETES WITH 6TH HOUR LUNCH NEED TO MEET IN COACH LOOMIS' ROOM (A109). THEY NEED TO BE THERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT WE CAN GET STARTED AND DONE QUICKLY. WE START PRACTICE ON MONDAY, THE TIMES ARE GENERALLY 3:30 TO 5:30 DAILY. SO EXCITED, CAN'T WAIT

Parks

Lunch Meeting - Wednesday the 25th

Next week on Wednesday(25th), we will be having a lunch meeting during both 5th and 6th hours to discuss the final details of what kids should be ready for come the first day of practice. The first day of practice is March 2nd. We will practice everyday from 3:30 to 5:30 (approximately). All athletes should have the following:

Shorts
Shirts
Socks
Shin Guards
Cleats
Water

In their bag, they should all have sweats (tops and bottoms) and anything else to keep them warm should the weather turn cold. They should also have a pair of running shoes with them everyday! If you have any questions, please post a comment or give me a call at 973-1594.
Thanks,
Coach Parks

PHYSICALS!!!!!!!!!!!

Parents:
Our first day of practice is March 2nd. It is less than a month away! Please have a current physical on file prior to the first day of practice. I have forms if anyone needs them (have your daughter come to room A157). As is every year, the first week of practice will be evaluating skills and placing athletes on either varsity, junior varsity, or c-team rosters. THERE ARE NO CUTS. Every athlete who tries out makes one of the teams. I will also keep you posted on the date of the parent meeting (this is during the first week of practice).

Take care,
Coach Parks

2009 Varsity and Junior Varsity Schedules

The following is the 2009 Varsity and Junior Varsity Schedules. Note that the three games in the Titan Classic(Varsity Schedule only) are to be determined. As we get closer to the season, we will update the blog to show the date and time of our first Titan Classic game. Can't wait for the season to start (practice begins March 2nd)!http://www.digitalsports.com/team/id/546100/page/schedule.aspx (Varsity 2009)http://www.digitalsports.com/team/id/546099/page/schedule.aspx (Junior Varsity 2009)

Meet the Coaches (2009)

Steve Parks

Varsity Head Coach
2nd Season at Heights (12-6 last year)
5th Season overall

Family: Married (Joanna) with
two kids (Lydia and Sammy)

Education: Mathematics degree (Bethel College)
Masters of Educational Administration
and Supervision (Wichita State University)


Laura Brotherton
Junior Varsity Coach
2nd season at Heights
4th season overall

Family: two wonderful dogs, Ninja and Belle :)

Education: B.S in Business Administration (Friends University), currently working on a Masters of Science in Leadership and Management (Friends University)

John Loomis
C-Team Coach
1st season at Heights
1st season overall

Family: Married (Gina) with two kids (Madison and Jackson)

Education: Bachelors Degree in Sports Business

and Education (Wichita State University)

Thursday (February 5th) Conditioning

Due to Parent Teacher Conferences, there will be no conditioning on Thursday, February 5th, 2009. We will resume again next Monday at the usual time!
Thanks,
Coach Parks

2008 Roster

As a parent myself, it is nice to see my kids' names in/on things. I thought it would be nice to post the roster from last year and also the letter winners. It is nice to remember the history of Falcon Soccer and then to build on that for the future.

We continue to condition Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30. Please encourage your student athlete to attend. Also, this week (February 3rd and 4th) are Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30 to 4:30. Please use this time to visit with our athletes teachers and establish a lasting rapport with them so that they are successful this semester.

One month from today is when we start our first practice(March 2nd)! Please contact me if there are any questions or concerns: (316) 973-1594 (work) or sparks@usd259.net.

Thanks,
Coach Parks


Heights
2008
Varsity Roster
1 Rebekah Ramstack 10 D
2 Kelsey Gresham 10 M
3 Ashley Simon 11 GK
4 Megan Kassick 11 D
5 Amber Conde 12 D (University of Kansas)
6 Erika Choriego 12 M (Friends University)
7 Monica McCarthy 10 F/M
8 Amy Bauer 12 D (Friends University)
9 Erika Albertson 9 F/M
10 Selby Polley 10 F
11 Cortney Deneen 10 F/M
12 Sarah Mohesky 10 D
13 Shelly Delacruz 9 M
14 Tarika Chappell 12 F (Friends University)
15 Sarah Anderson 11 M
16 Haylee Schmidt 10 M
18 Allison Totty 9 D
19 Peggy Albertson 11 M/GK
20 Samantha Delacruz 9 D
21 Camille Sonderreger 12 M/D (Switzerland)
22 Molly Crouch 10 F/M

2008 Season Awards

Last year was a great year for the Lady Falcons. We were 12-6 overall and were so, so close to qualifying for State. Wanted to post the awards from last season in case anyone was not in the loop.


Individual Honors/Placers
Selby Polley
1st Team All City (offense), All Metro, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State
Rebekah Ramstack
1st Team All City (defense)
Tarika Chappell
2nd Team All City (offense)
Megan Kassick
2nd Team All City (defense)
Monica McCarthy
Honorable Mention All City (offense)
Erika Choriego
Honorable Mention All City (offense)

Sarah Mohesky
Honorable Mention All City (defense)
Amy Bauer
Honorable Mention All City (defense)
Ashley Simon
Honorable Mention All City (goalie)

Photos of Last Season

Thanks to Mark Mohesky(Sarah's dad) we have a ton of action shots of the girls. Below is a link to a website that has games shots from last year. I hope that you enjoy!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kidvid/

2008 Varsity Season Stats

Here are the stats for last season. If you need help reading them or struggling with the abbreviations, then please let me know. (Sorry for the inconvenience but I had to take the link for the stats off the blog because it was experiencing some difficulties...hope to have it back up soon. Coach Parks)

KU CAMP INFORMATION - 2009

Many players and parents have asked about camps that KU is offering in 2009. I have provided a link to the KU Athletic page that lists all soccer camps and their dates for this year. One that is coming up prior to our season is a day camp in February. Stay posted for more information on other camps at other sites.
http://kuathletics.cstv.com/camps/kan-camps-soccer.html

2009 Varsity Schedule -2009 Junior Varsity Schedule
The following is the 2009 Varsity and Junior Varsity Schedules. Note that the three games in the Titan Classic(Varsity Schedule only) are to be determined. As we get closer to the season, we will update the blog to show the date and time of our first Titan Classic game. Can't wait for the season to start (practice begins March 2nd)!
http://www.digitalsports.com/team/id/546100/page/schedule.aspx (Varsity 2009)
http://www.digitalsports.com/team/id/546099/page/schedule.aspx (Junior Varsity 2009)