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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!

Questions? Email Anne Beaton at: anne.beaton@gmail.com

Fall Registration is OPEN!

Tryouts start AUGUST 14th

We use tryouts as a chance to see you play and help place you on your best-fit team. Best-fit means the team where you feel challenged, but can compete, learn, and have fun.
All players will be placed on a team.

Grades 7-12

8:00-10:00am @ Louisiana Oaks Park
and *invite only* 4:00-6:00pm @SLPHS Stadium

Key Dates for 2023 Season
Tryouts Start Date	August 14
Parent/Player Meeting (Required) - 5:45 @ SLPHS Stadium	August 14
First Scrimmage vs. Breck	August 19
First Game at Park Center	August 24
Senior Night	Sept. 18
Post-Season Play - 1st Round of Sections	October 12
Pasta Parties	TBD
Banquet (All Teams)	TBD

Oriole Flight Club
Starts June 1 - Ends August 13
Go to the "off-season/summer" tab for more info.
Or CLICK HERE to read more.

Help build our program
Pay your $75 Booster Fee Fees pay for:
Game Socks
Player Banquet Fee
Team Building/Bonding Events
Assistant Coach Salary
Player/Team Action Photos from Teresa Brubaker

Check to "SLPHS Girls Soccer"
Cash to Jelena Dennison
Venmo @SLPHSGIRLSSOCCER2022

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Important Info

Schedules

Coaching Staff

Anne Beaton

Anne Beaton
Varsity Head CoachAnne holds a USSF B Coaching License and Level 1 Goalkeeping License. She has coached youth soccer for over 30 years at all levels including recreational, club, high school, and with the Minnesota Olympic Development Program. Anne was a three-sport athlete at Minneapolis South High School and played Division I soccer at the University of Minnesota (Go Gophers!). Anne has a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy Education and works as an English teacher and BARR Coordinator at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School.

Email: anne.beaton@gmail.com

Phone: 612-298-3425

Andy Beaton

Andy Beaton
Varsity Assistant

Andy holds a USSF B Coaching License and Level 1 Goalkeeping License. He was an all-state and all-metro player in high school, captained the Macalester College varsity soccer team, and played for the Minnesota Thunder pro team. For over 30 years, Andy has coached all levels of soccer including club teams, a state championship Armstrong High School team, Minnesota Olympic Development, and the Minnesota Men's State Select team. Andy has been a high school principal for over 20 years and currently holds a director position in Edina Public Schools.

Email: andy.beaton70@gmail.com

Jill Merkle

Jill Merkle
Junior Varsity Coach

Jill has been involved with every aspect of soccer--from player to coach to referee. She has over a decade of experience coaching a wide range of age levels in soccer, track, basketball, and ultimate Frisbee. Jill was an All-State soccer player at Hopkins High School and played Division III soccer at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. She has a Masters in Leadership in Education from the University of Minnesota, and works as a social studies teacher at St. Louis Park High School.

Email: merkle.jillian@slpschools.org

Phone: 612-247-1688

Kayla Ross

Kayla Ross
C-Squad CoachKayla has both played and refereed soccer for many years. She has a strong passion for coaching and has coached multiple sports including basketball, softball, and lacrosse. Kayla currently plays tackle football for the Minnesota Vixen. Kayla has worked with all ages K-12 in the St. Louis Park school district and is currently a SLPHS health teacher.

Email: ross.kayla@slpschools.org

Doug Sidney

Doug Sidney
Goal Keeper Coach

Doug is a lifelong goalkeeper himself playing in Burnsville growing up and helping the Burnsville Braves win a state championship in 1990, in college as the #2 at the University of Notre Dame helping them to four straight NCAA tournament appearances, professionally as a training goalkeeper with The USL Minnesota Thunder in 1996, then semi professionally with the Minnesota Twin Stars in 2015 and last year with MASL Division 1 Deportivo Minnesota. As a goalkeeper coach he holds his NSCAA (now United Soccer Coaches) Level 1 and 2 GK Certifications and has coached at Loyola Marymount University, with Mpls City, and holds 27 years of private goalkeeping instruction experience.

Email: douglassidney@frontiernet.net

Phone Number: 952-913-2709

Key Dates & Locations

Key Dates for 2022 Fall Season
Tryouts Start Date	August 15
First Scrimmage	August 20 @Breck
First Game	August 27 @Cretin
Post-Season Play	Week of October 10
Parent/Player Meeting (Required)	August 18 5:30pm @ Louisiana Oaks Park
Pasta Parties	TBD
Senior Recognition Game	TBD
Banquet: All Teams	TBD

Click team name in the menu for game schedules. JV and C-squad will practice on non-game weekdays for 90 min between 3:30 - 6:30 at LAO, unless otherwise specified by the team coach. C squad start time will accommodate the late release of middle schoolers. Please note: Official schedule through the Athletic Department is found on our team page under "Game Schedule." Linking to this calendar will give you automatic updates should a game get canceled or rescheduled.

Key Locations


Practice Sites	Varsity: SLPHS Stadium (turf) & Louisiana Oaks (grass) JV: Louisiana Oaks JV-B: Louisiana Oaks C-Squad: Louisiana Oaks
Home Game Sites	Varsity: SLPHS Stadium (turf) JV: Louisiana Oaks JV-B: Louisiana Oaks C-Squad: Louisiana Oaks

Social Media

Philosophy

We are better together.

St. Louis Park Girls' Soccer is an inclusive program. We believe in the power of invitation and actively seek out interested students to join us and come play. Regardless of your level of experience, we have a spot for you and will work to create a dynamic learning environment that challenges you and supports your growth as a player and person. We see student athletes as decision-makers and understand the value of goal setting and self-reflection. We also believe that it's fun to compete! We know we need everyone in order to reach our goal of climbing to the top of the Metro West conference.

Best Fit Team.

During the tryout process, the coaching staff will evaluate players on technical, tactical, physical, and psychological components of their game. Special attention is paid to player impact and effectiveness in game situations. Our goal is to place each player on their best fit team. Each team offers a chance for players to compete, learn, and have fun.

Varsity: Team representing SLPHS in conference, section play, and the state tournament.
JV: Junior Varsity team for players continuing to grow and gain experience as competitive high school soccer players.
C Team: Developmental team for younger players or those new to high school soccer.

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity" - Seneca
For those who have a goal to play varsity soccer, consider the impact that playing for a club soccer team will have on your development. Clubs near St. Louis Park include Park Valley, Minneapolis United, Tonka Fusion, or Minnesota Thunder Academy. Check out their websites to learn more about the tryout process. Most teams host tryouts in mid-July and teams train and play from November through June.

For those who choose to compete in other sports year round or are not interested in club soccer, consider summer rec soccer leagues like Minneapolis United (through 9th grade) or the Joy of the People program that promotes the concept of free play. Touching a ball in the months leading up to tryouts will help you prepare. **CHECK OUT our summer skills opportunities and co-ed pick-up soccer**

St. Louis Park High School Strength and Conditioning is another great option for those student athletes looking to improve their game and create their own luck. Visit the SLPHS Strength and Conditioning tab on gopark.org for more information.

Health and Wellness.
We know that beyond the four pillars of soccer (technical, tactical, physical, and psychological), nutrition and sleep are key factors in student athletes finding success on the field and in the classroom. We promote healthy eating and the importance of sleep and recovery to help support student athlete wellbeing.

Lettering Policy.

A player can earn a varsity letter one of two ways:

Play any amount of time in one or more SLPHS Girls' Varsity games.
Be an active participant in the SLPHS Girls' Soccer Program for four years from 9th -12th grade.

Team Captains

2023-2024 SLPHS Girls' Soccer Captains:

Maisie Carlson (11), Vesna Dennison (12), Anna Turcotte (12), Hanna Wilsey (12)

EVERYONE is welcome to come to Captains’ Practice! We are pumped for this upcoming season and want to get to know everyone before tryouts and get better together. We’ve planned a super fun two weeks that should combine soccer & fitness training while meeting everybody and creating a positive SLP girls soccer community.

Check out the 2022 Captains' Practice Schedule HERE

Important Links

Photos

Handouts

2023 SLP Girls’ Soccer Links

Links are updated throughout the season

Visit gopark.org for up-to-date information

Start Here!

SLPHS Girls' Soccer Website

Click to fill out THIS FORM provide your contact info for future communication

Summer Training Opportunities: Get better together.

Skills Training T/TH 8:00-9:15am @ the Stadium

How to sign up for Skills Training.

SLP Strength & Conditioning 9:30-10:30am Session (sign up gopark.org)

Friday Night Co-Ed Pick Up @ the Stadium

**Coming Soon** Summer Skill Challenge

Fall Soccer

Fall Soccer Registration

Captains’ Practice July 31- August 11

Season starts August 14th

Communication

Start here: gopark.org (subscribe to calendar; general info, contacts & links)

Facebook: Ask to join “SLPSoccerGirls” for program announcements and updates

Twitter: @SLPSoccerGirls for game day updates

Instagram: instagram.com/SLPSoccerGirls for highlights & photos

Off-Season & Summer Training

Summer Skills Training

Grades 7-12

Tuesdays & Thursdays

8:00-9:15am @SLPHS Stadium

June 13-July 27 (no sessions 7/4 & 7/6)

$75 for 12 sessions*

Come train Tuesday & Thursday mornings June 13 - July 27 (no sessions 7/4 & 7/6) with SLP Head Coach, Anne Beaton and Assistant Coach Jill Merkle! Have fun learning key technical skills to improve your play: first touch, dribbling, passing, shooting, finishing, defending, tactical awareness. Open to incoming 7-12th graders. Register here to sign up. Questions? Email Anne Beaton at anne.beaton@gmail.com

*supplemental financial support available

Oriole Flight ClubJoin the summer challenge!
Open to all in-coming 8-12th graders.

More info

June 1-August 13Submit your cycles

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