Columbia High School Boys Soccer Boosters
CHS Boys Soccer gear is now available to order at our merch store! Open until September 8, the merch store is a great way give back to the program while you to rep the team, and make sure our boys feel the support every step of the way.
All orders will be shipped to our Booster Club team member, Anju Rajashekar. We are doing this to save all families from paying a shipping fee. Once merchandise arrives, details will be provided on distribution to families.
All of the following information is subject to change. Student-athletes should follow any changes communicated to them by coaches/captains.
Upperclassmen (10-12th) Schedule
Location: Underhill
Monday 8/17: 6:30am-8am; 5-7pm
Tuesday 8/18: 1-4pm
Wednesday 8/19: 6:30am-8am; 3-5pm
Thursday 8/20: 10:30am-12pm
Friday 8/21: 10:30am-12pm
Freshmen Schedule
Location: Ritzer Field (directly behind CHS)
Monday 8/17: 12-2pm
Tuesday 8/18: 12-2pm
Please note: Freshmen tryouts are scheduled to accommodate Freshmen Orientation. The schedule for the remainder of the week will be communicated by coaches; expect tryouts to continue through Friday 8/21
The CHS Director of Athletics, Sjocquelyn Winstead, is holding a meeting Wednesday, August 12, at 6pm in the CHS Cafe to welcome CHS Boys Soccer’s new Head Coach. Student-athletes and parents are encouraged to attend.
Coach will share the vision for the program, team expectations, season goals, as well as tryout and practice schedules.
Coach Muirhead has confirmed that freshman tryouts on Monday 8/17 and Tuesday 8/18 will be held from 12pm – 2pm on Ritzer Field (the field right next to the High School). Freshmen can attend orientation in the morning and then head over to the field for tryouts.
The following was sent from the Principal Sanchez and AD Winstead on July 22. All registration questions should be directed to AD Winstead (her email address is in the text below):
This is a quick reminder that time is running out to register for the upcoming Fall sports season – there are less than 10 days! The deadline to register is July 30, 2026
Please note that there will be no registration extensions under any circumstances.
To participate on a school-sponsored interscholastic team, student-athletes must submit the following forms:
How to Submit Your Forms (Two-Step Process):
If your student-athlete is currently unable to get an appointment with their regular doctor for a physical, we have great news! See the 2 options below:
1. In collaboration with the NJSIAA, the AFC Urgent Care is the Official Partner of the NJSIAA, and there is a statewide initiative called Cleared for Play Weekend. On Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, every AFC Urgent Care location across New Jersey will be open to help student-athletes prepare for the upcoming fall sports season.
2. In collaboration with the Essex County Office of Public Health, we are bringing The Pediatric Health Van to Underhill on August 6, 2026, to provide physicals.
REMINDER — Do not wait until the last minute—get your forms uploaded, physicals scheduled, and hard copies dropped off as soon as possible so your student-athlete is cleared and ready for try-outs!
If you have any questions regarding the registration portal or form submission, please reach out to the Athletics Department via chsathletics@somsd.k12.nj.us.
We WIN!
Sjocquelyn R. Winstead, CAA
Director of Athletics/Student Activities
Schedule:
Tryouts begin Monday, August 17. Times and locations are not yet finalized. We will send an update once the schedule is confirmed.
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These are entirely optional but also a great way for players and coaches to get to know each other and prepare for the fall.
Below you’ll find important information and registration details for optional summer programming available to all players planning to try out for a team in the fall.
Mark your calendars for tryouts which begin 8/17/2026
MONTCLAIR SUMMER LEAGUE – The 8v8 Montclair Summer League runs for 6 weeks at Montclair State University and is open to players in grades 10-12 for 2026-27. You do not have to be present for all games to participate; each player will select a maximum of 3 games to attend. Specific details regarding games and schedule will follow for registered players. Please note the breakdown below:
• Upperclassmen & Returning Varsity Players: Monday evenings, 6/8 – 7/13
• Underclassmen: Tuesday evenings, 6/9 – 7/14
• Cost per player: $50. If cost is a concern, please reach out to rherwaldt@gmail.com
Submit CONTACT INFO and Register for MONTCLAIR SUMMER LEAGUE
Register by Friday 5/22/2026
SOCCER SUMMER CAMP – Coach Muirhead’s Summer Camp is a great opportunity for players grades 9-12 to sharpen their skills, build chemistry with teammates, and prepare for the season ahead. Camp will run from 8/10-8/13 at CHS. More details on dates, times, and registration can be found at the link below.
We know many families are making summer plans, so wanted to share some very TENTATIVE dates from Coach Muirhead:
Players and two family members are invited to celebrate the end of the season on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Avenue in Maplewood from 6:30-9:30 pm.
Please RSVP here by November 17, 2025.
We hope you’ll join us to celebrate our senior players this Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Underhill Field. The ceremony begins at 5:30pm followed by a 6:30 game.
Let’s fill the bleachers to show our graduating players some love!
