High School Athletics

Latest News

Baseball Team Advances to State Tournament

The St. Louis Park High School baseball team advanced to this year's State Tournament with a 7-0 victory over Hopkins on Monday, June 6. It will be the school's first appearance in the State Baseball Tournament since 1952. The team received the No. 5 seed in the Class AAAA State Tournament and will play a quarterfinal game against the No. 4 seed Maple Grove at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14 at CHS Field in St. Paul. Click here to purchase tickets, which can only be purchased online. Click here to watch a Fox 9 story on the team.

Senior Tommy Tight Qualifies for State Golf Tournament

Senior Tommy Tight will represent St. Louis Park at the State Golf Tournament on June 14-15 at Bunker HIlls Golf Club in Coon Rapids. Tight is scheduled to tee off at 8:51 a.m. in the first round on Tuesday, June 14.

Hokenson Named Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year

Senior baseball player Kris Hokenson has been named the Star Tribune's Metro Player of the Year. As Star Tribune reporter Ron Haggstrom explains, "Hokenson has been outstanding for the Orioles the past two seasons. A lefthander, he is one of the best two-way players in the country, excelling on the mound and at the plate." Click here to read the entire article. Hokenson plans to play baseball at the University of Minnesota next year.

Important Links

Calendar

Registration

Strength & Conditioning

Athletic Training

Hall of Fame

MSHSL

***Please note that until the new website is fully functional, athletes and families should continue to use www.gopark.org until further notice.***

The philosophy of St. Louis Park Schools is to encourage the emotional, physical and intellectual development of each student. To that end, the St. Louis Park Schools have established a comprehensive program of student athletic activities, and all students are urged to participate in a variety of activities.

Administration

Andy Ewald, Athletic Director Brittani Schroeder, Assistant Athletic Director Rob Griffin, Athletic Coordinator
952-928-6118 952-928-6026 952-928-6027
ewald.andy@slpschools.org schroeder.brittani@slpschools.org griffin.robert@slpschools.org

MSHSL Sponsored Sports

Fall Sports

Football

Coaching Staff
Jason Foster, Head Coach, jayfost70@gmail.com
Clint Ewald, Offensive Line Coach, clintewald@gmail.com
Jack Swanberg, Quarterbacks Coach
Rob Griffin, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, griffin.robert@slpschools.org
Alex Polk, Defensive Backs Coach, polk.alexander@slpschools.com
Robert Walker, Defensive Line Coach
Scott Glover, Running Backs Coach
Brandon Gatzke, Volunteer Coach & Data Analysis
Elijah Noterman, Wide Receivers Coach, Freshman Offensive Coordinator
Trent Walsh, Defensive Line Coach, Freshman Defensive Coordinator

Fall registration is now open. A physical must be on file with the Athletic Office prior to registration.

2021 Schedule

Boys Soccer

Coaching Staff
Chato Alvarado, Head Coach, chatomn@gmail.com
Pat Hartman, Assistant Coach, hartman.patrick@slpschools.org
Anson Opara, JV Coach, ansonopara@gmail.com
Jose Leon, B Squad Coach
Miguel Angel Ocampo, C Squad Coach

Welcome to both our returning and new players! We all are looking forward to a fun and great fall season.
Players MUST be completely registered to be able to try out (or to participate in the program).
Captains practice: August 2-5 & 9-12 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Louisiana Oaks (3400 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park, MN 55426).
Tryouts: August 16-18, 2021. Please click on the "Tryout Information" link for more details. Again, players MUST be completely registered to participate in the tryouts.

Questions? Please contact Chato at
chatomn@gmail.com
612-419-5425

Girls Soccer

Coaching Staff
Anne Beaton, Varsity Head Coach, anne.beaton@gmail.com
Becca Harrison, Varsity Assistant Coach, reharrison@wisc.edu
Payton Goulding, Varsity Assistant Coach, payton.goulding@gmail.com
Jill Merkle, JV Coach, merkle.jillian@slpschools.org
Megan Felton, C Squad Coach, megfelton12@gmail.com
Luke Anderson, Goalkeeper Coach, la.anderson1999@gmail.com

Welcome!

Our goal is to climb to the top of the Metro West conference. We know it will take collective courage to get there. And, we know that we need everyone to achieve our goal. We are better together, which means we have made it a priority of our program to invite all students interested in playing soccer to come out and join. We have a spot for you and we are ready to help you compete, learn, and have fun!

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, August 2: Captains' Practices Start @ Louisiana Oaks | Detailed Schedule here

Monday, August 16: Fall Tryouts Start @ Louisiana Oaks - Players must register before tryouts.

Volleyball

Coaching Staff
Sam Hanlon, Head Coach, samanthadschroeder@gmail.com
Sami Knott, Assistant Coach, samiknott@gmail.com
Sydney Schulz, JV Head Coach, sydneyschulz49@gmail.com
Stephanie Richardson, 9A Head Coach, richardson.stephanie@slpschools.org
Stephen Zins, C Team Head Coach, doczchiro@aol.com
Adriano Martins, B Team Head Coach, mart5267@umn.edu

2021 Fall Tryouts
Monday, August 16th-August 17th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 18th
5:30-7:00 p.m.

Grades: 7-12 (incoming)
High School Activity Center

Players are required to attend ALL tryout sessions!
Practices with your team will start Thursday, August 19th
All practice and game schedules will be posted soon!
Questions? Contact Coach Sam Hanlon

Boys Cross Country

Girls Cross Country

Girls Tennis

Coaching Staff
Andres Gamero, Head Coach, gamero.andres@slpschools.org
Greg Holmbeck, JV Coach, holmbeck.gregory@slpschools.org

Welcome to our 2021 Girls Tennis season! The St. Louis Park Tennis program has made tremendous strides over the past several years both in the numbers of players out for the sport and also in our successes. We, as coaches, are committed to creating a strong, hard working, team-centered program which we are eager to see grow in the years to come.

To the parents and families of our players, we thank you for your support and commitment to your student-athletes and to the tennis program. To our players, we thank you for your hard work and dedication to the sport and your own successes.

This is the sixth year we have had the numbers to support a B -Team. We have a JV/Varsity squad consisting of approximately 28 players.

In order for a student to receive a varsity letter, they must compete in a Varsity match.

Captains will be selected at the end season by the coaches. Players who are interested in being captain for the following season will be asked to fill out a brief questionnaire. Coaches will make the final decision based on leadership, commitment, integrity and attitude on and off the tennis court.

We expect our players to come see their coaches with any questions or concerns during the season. We also expect our players to give us a 24-hour notice via email or text message if they are unable to attend practice or play in a match. Players who miss practice/match without notifying their coaches will sit the next match.

We are very much looking forward to another great season! Thank you for your support.

Tryout and Practice Information

Captains: Kamryn Halley, & Raquel Schlicting
Captains Practice: If you're not in the team groupme message, email coach Gamero or reach out to one of the captains

Tennis Registration:
No participation is allowed until registration card is presented to the coaches. All forms are available online.
Athletic Office: (952) 928-6027

Tryouts:
August 16th_2021
8:00-11:00a.m. at SLP High School Tennis Courts. Due to COVID, students need to bring a mask and plenty of their own water. No one will be allowed in the building for any reason.
Players will know which team they'll be placed on during that week.

Practice:
August 23rd through August 27th, practice will be
3:30 to 5:00 pm for Varsity/JV and 4:45pm to 6:15pm for the B team.
Once school starts, practice is from 3:45 to 5:15 for Varsity/JV and 4:45-6:15 p.m. for the B team.
If you are unsure about practice or match cancelation due to weather, please contact the captains.

Girls Swimming

Coaching Staff
Amanda Forsberg, Head Coach, forsberg.amanda@slpschools.org
Joe Yaeger, Assistant Coach, yaeger.joe @h otmail.com

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacation. Practice will officially start on Monday, Aug 16th at the Rec Center. Please make sure you have all of your forms completed and submitted to the athletic office before the start of practice on the 16th. Please check the calendar for all practice times and meets. Meets have been moved this year to Tuesday's, which is a big switch from years past. Once school starts we will go to our normal schedule of practicing after school Mon, Wed, and Thursday, with 6 am on Friday's and 8 am on Saturday's.

Mon Aug 16 - Thurs Sept 2nd practice will be at the Rec Center as follows:
6:10 am - 7:45 am: Mon Aug 16th - Fri. Aug 20th (Lift at the HS Tues/Thurs at 8 am)
7:30 am - 9:15 am: Mon Aug 23th - Fri Aug 27th (Lift at the HS Tues/Thurs at 9:30 - 10:00)
7:00 am - 9:00 am: Mon Aug 30th, Wed Sept 1st and Thurs Sept 2nd (Lift at the HS Tues/Fri)
Tuesday Aug. 17th will be the first lifting session at the HS 8:00 - 8:45. This first session is intended for all swimmers to learn proper form and technique as well as the routine. We will be lifting on Thurs and sat during the season.
As of right now, after the 2nd we will be practicing at the High school.

In case of bad weather, check your email/text. I send an email to all families and text the captains to let the team know if we are moving to the HS pool due to bad weather. Come with your suit, goggles and any other training equipment you have, ready to swim.

We cover a lot of new material in the first weeks of practice, and practice attendance is mandatory.

Make sure you have all your forms submitted on GoPark.org by Saturday, Aug 14, if you are not on my roster you can not swim. Be proactive and get your forms turned in ahead of time, please!

ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIMMERS:
You are not automatically on the team. There will be an evaluation process that is determined by the coaches. This process will start the first day of the season and last until Friday September 3rd, at which time you will be notified if you make the team.
---If you were already on the team last year, you do not need to go through the evaluation process.

Winter Sports

Boys Basketball

PLAYERS INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT FOR THE COMING SEASON:
We will have a short preseason meeting on Wednesday, November 3rd from 3:20-3:45 in room C350 at the high school.

Attention Players and Parents:

Tryouts for the 2021-2022 Boys Basketball season will begin on Monday, November 22nd.

We are anticipating a large number of players trying out for each team this year. Players need to be fully registered and practicing by the first day to give themselves the best opportunity to make a team.

All players need to be fully registered by Wednesday, November 17th. You will not be able to tryout if you are not registered. Registration requires a current sports qualifying physical is on file with the school and the participation fee is paid.
Registration Link - https://slpschoolsact.cf.affinetysolutions.com/

The Boys Basketball Program consists of the following five teams:

Varsity and JV:

JV/Varsity tryouts and practices will run from 6:30am-8:15am in the main gym.
All Juniors and Seniors will tryout for the JV/Varsity teams.
JV/V will consist of approximately 18 players combined.

10^th Grade:

10^th grade tryouts and practices will run from 3:30-5:00 in activity center.
All 10^th graders will tryout for the 10^th grade team unless approached by Coach Breitenbucher prior to tryouts.
The 10^th grade team will consist of approximately 10 players.

9^th Grade A and B:

9^thgrade tryouts and practices will run from 3:30-5:00 in activity center.
All 9^th graders will try out for the 9^th grade teams unless approached by Coach Breitenbucher prior to tryouts.
The two 9^th grade teams will consist of approximately 10 players per team.

Each 9^th grade player who makes a team will be expected to purchase a uniform for $60. Players will then keep their purchased 9^th grade uniform to wear as a practice uniform for the remainder of their time in our basketball program.

Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
David Breitenbucher
breitenbucher.david@slpschools.org
952-928-6332
Coach Breitenbucher has been coaching high school boys basketball for the past 23 years. He started as a varsity assistant at Hopkins High School. He then coached the Junior Varsity team at SLP from 2000-2004. From 2005-2009 he coached the Varsity team at Park Center High School. Coach Breitenbucher has been coaching the Varsity team at SLP since 2010. Breitenbucher has taught social studies in SLP for the past 23 years.

Junior Varsity Coach
Robert Griffin
griffin.robert@slpschools.org

Assistant Varsity
Wayne Lott
wayne_lott@yahoo.com
Coach Lott has been coaching boys high school basketball for the past 30 years. He is reuniting with Coach Breitenbucher and returning to SLP as the Assistant Varsity Coach after being one of the assistant varsity coaches and JV Coach at Breck from 2015 - 2019. From 2010-2015 he was the Assistant Varsity coach and JV Coach at St Louis Park. He also was with Coach Bretinbucher as his Assistant Varsity coach and JV Coach at Park Center from 2005-2009. Coach Lott started coaching at Minneapolis North where he was the Assistant JV coach from 1989-1993, then the 9th grade boys coach from 1993 -2003, then the Assistant Varsity Coach and JV coach from 2003 – 2005. Coach Lott's occupation is that of an Electric Distribution Designer at Xcel Energy.

Sophomore Coach
Marquealis Edwards
emarquealis11@yahoo.com

9th Grade A
TBD

9th Grade B
William Leftridge
williamleftridge@gmail.com

Girls Basketball

Boys Hockey

Head Coach: Ben Horsch | orioleshockey@gmail.com

Most recently, Coach Horsch was the head coach at St. Paul Academy. Prior to that he served several years at the high school and youth levels in various roles. His coaching career started while attending the University of Minnesota Duluth coaching the Duluth East AA Peewee team as well as Hermantown Track and Field. Came home after graduating to coach Bantams for two season in Hastings. Spent 4 years at Lakeville South with the high school team while working hand in hand with the youth program developing and implementing training, on and off ice, for all levels. Helped run the AAA New Generation program. He also coached at Eastview HS as an assistant and the Minnesota Blades.

Horsch has made a career in the energy industry starting at Flint Hills Refinery and has been working for ENGIE Impact the last 8 years.

Staff:
Eric Harris - Assistant Coach (Hastings, MN)
Nate Parenteau- Assistant Coach (White Bear Lake, MN)
Grant Amelse - Assistant Coach (South St. Paul, MN)
Matt Penner - Assistant Coach (Moorhead, MN)

Girls Hockey

Gymnastics

Boys Nordic Skiing

Girls Nordic Skiing

Boys Swimming

Amanda Forsberg, Head Coach:
Coach Forsberg is starting her 9th year as the Boys Head Coach. Forsberg graduated from Hopkins after participating on the high school team for 6 years. She went on two swim in college at Lawrence University, where she was captain her Junior and Senior year. In addition, Forsberg is also the Assistant coach for the girls swim team and teaches math here at the high school.

Joe Yaeger, Assistant Coach:
Coach Yaeger is starting his seventh year as the Boys Assistant Coach. Joe graduated from Park in 2001 after a prolific career including multiple state tournament appearances. He was captain his sophomore season. Coach Yaeger continued on to Southwest State Minnesota for college. In addition to coaching Boys/Girls swimming, he is also an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. He currently works at the high school as a GLC.