We’re kicking off a fundraiser with GotSneakers to support the CHS boys soccer program. To participate, simply bring your gently worn sneakers and cleats to one of our donation spots. No holes or tears. Adult and big kid shoes only.
That’s it. The shoes get recycled and reused and we raise funds to support the teams.
You can drop your shoes at 13 Sunset Terrace (Hecht family) or 109 Orchard Road (Belisle family) in Maplewood until October 11.
Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors. More details on the organization we’ve partnered with and how this works can be found at gotsneakers.com. Guidelines on acceptable shoes are here.
Contact Melinda Hecht with any questions at (917) 848-5710.
The coaches will host an informational meeting for all players and families this Thursday (Sept. 5) at 6pm. We will congregate near the bleachers at Ritzer.
They will discuss the season ahead and answer questions. The Boosters will also provide an update on initiatives for the season.
Booster Dues and Fundraising
We will soon be collecting annual player dues through an online donation form (link coming soon). Dues help us fund development opportunities for the program and celebrations of our players, among other things.
While we ask any family who can cover the annual dues to do so, all players will receive the benefits of the Booster Club regardless of their ability to pay.
Any donation you make above the dues will be tax deductible and will help pay for team extras and for families who cannot afford the dues. A tax receipt for the donation amount will automatically be emailed to you when you complete the form.
You can also contribute to our fundraising efforts by finding sponsors or contributing items for raffles. For example, we are able to sell advertising banners at Underhill for $600. For raffle items, tickets to sporting events or shows are always a hit. If you have ideas, email Lindsay Belisle at [email protected].
Team Schedules
To see schedules for all three teams, go to the CHS page on the Super Essex Conference website (secconference.org) and click “View Schedules” on the right. Scroll down until you see “Soccer,” click the appropriate box and the “View” button. Note that these schedules are not finalized, so check them often to make sure you’re getting the latest information.
We have lots of great options to choose from, and a percentage of each sale goes directly to the Boosters.
The store will be open through Sept. 10, and orders will be distributed directly to players at practice. Turnaround time is expected to be three weeks after the store closes.
Banner Photo Shoots
Local photographer Yasmeen Anderson will once again be shooting banner photos on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 2pm at Underhill Field House. The cost for seniors will be covered by the boosters. Freshmen-Juniors can also sign up for a session for $40. For more information and links, check out this flyer.
Veo Available for JV and Varsity
Thanks to a donation from the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, we have a second Veo camera this season so both Varsity and JV games can be filmed.
The Veo cameras automatically track the action, capture key game events and create highlight clips that can be reviewed and analyzed by coaches and players. All players will be given access to the Veo platform so they can review the games and even generate personal highlight reels. The recent varsity scrimmage against Bergen Catholic is here.
We are looking for volunteers to help set up the cameras at games. Be on the lookout for a sign-up form, coming soon.
New Faces on the Sidelines
Join us in welcoming Yusuf Odubayo, the new CHS trainer, and new additions to the coaching staff: Ryan Santos, a teacher at MMS who played at TCNJ; Jordan Cimring, who played at Muhlenberg College; and Christian DeJesus, a 2022 CHS graduate.
Call for Photos and Videos
We are always looking for visuals from all of our teams. You can drop them in this Google Folder. Feel free to create folders (i.e., “Bergen Catholic varsity photos by Your Name,”) and try to ID players in the file names if possible. You can also email them to [email protected].
About the Boosters
We are parent volunteers working to support the boys soccer program at CHS. We are an officially recognized 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID 90-0439169.
Thanks to a donation from the CHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, we have a second Veo camera this season so both Varsity and JV games can be filmed.
The Veo cameras automatically track the action, capture key game events and create highlight clips that can be reviewed and analyzed by coaches and players. All players will be given access to the Veo platform so they can review the games and even generate personal highlight reels. The recent varsity scrimmage against Bergen Catholic is here.
We are looking for volunteers to help set up the cameras at games. Be on the lookout for a sign-up form, coming soon.
We have lots of great options to choose from, and a percentage of each sale goes directly to the Boosters.
The store will be open through Sept. 10, and orders will be distributed directly to players at practice. Turnaround time is expected to be three weeks after the store closes.
Local photographer Yasmeen Anderson will once again be shooting banner photos on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Underhill Field House. The cost for seniors will be covered by the boosters. Freshmen-Juniors can also sign up for a session for $40.
For more information and links, check out this flyer.
To see schedules for all three teams, go to the CHS page on the Super Essex Conference website (secconference.org) and click “View Schedules” on the right. Scroll down until you see “Soccer,” click the appropriate box and the “View” button. Note that these schedules are not finalized, so check them often to make sure you’re getting the latest information.
There are several summer playing and training opportunities available for CHS boys soccer players. Information and registration links are below. Please note: The Boosters can cover costs for those experiencing financial hardship; just email [email protected].
Summer League at Montclair State
Coach Muirhead and his staff are putting together two teams for a summer league at Montclair State. This is the second year that CHS has fielded teams for this league. This is open to players who played on any CHS team last year and to those who will be trying out for a team in August. You do not have to be present for all games to participate. Details:
8 v. 8
June 10-July 16
six games on Monday or Tuesday nights
approximately $65-70 per player
If you are interested, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
West Essex Tournament
The coaches are also putting together a team to play in the West Essex Tournament on Saturday, June 22. The cost will be approximately $30-40. This is open to rising sophomores through seniors, with priority given to returning varsity players. If you are interested, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Summer Training With Sammy Adjei
Sammy Adjei is once again running a summer training program for players who will be trying out for boys or girls soccer at Columbia in August. We expect the training sessions to be at Underhill, but the field isn’t definite yet. Learn More and Register
We have lots of great options to choose from, and a percentage of each sale goes directly to the Boosters.
The store will be open through Sunday, Sept 24, and orders will be distributed directly to players at practice the week of Oct. 15. Thank you for your support and Go Cougars!