Preliminary schedules for the first week of Fall Sports tryouts and practice can be found below. This page will be updated as additional information and schedules become available.
Varsity Football | JV Football| Boys Varsity and JV Soccer|Modified Boys Soccer | Girls Varsity and JV Soccer | Boys Cross Country | Girls Cross Country| Varsity and JV Field Hockeyl|Modified Field Hockey|Boys Varsity Golf | Girls Varsity Golf | Girls Varsity Tennis | Girls JV Tennis|Girls JV Tennis | Boys Varsity and JV Volleyball |Girls Varsity, JV and Freshman Volleyball| Varsity Cheerleading|Girls Varsity Swim & Dive
Varsity Football
Coach: John Carlino
jcarlino@bethlehemschools.org
Varsity Football practice starts on August 19. The week’s schedule is as follows:
Saturday, August 19
8:30 – 11:45 a.m. Team Meetings
Sunday, August 20
8:30 -11:00 a.m. Practice 1
12:35 – 2:35 p.m. Practice 2
Monday, August 21
8:30-11:45 a.m. Film/Pratice 3
1:15-3:15 p.m. Practice 4
Tuesday, August 22
8:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Film/Lift/Practice 5
Wednesday, August 23
8:30 -11:00 a.m. Practice 6
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Practice 7
Thursday, August 24
8:30 – 11:10 a.m. Practice 8
12:40 – 2:40 p.m. Practice 9
Friday, August 25
8:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Film/Lift/Practice 10
Saturday, August 26
OFF
Junior Varsity Football
Coach: Greg Balcavage
gbalcavage@bethlehemschools.org
JV Football Practice Starts August 19.
All players should be on the field prior to the start time. Linemen warm up with your stances. Centers and quarterbacks should work on exchanges. Punters and kickers need to be kicking.
Players should arrive in the locker room before 8:30 a.m.
All players should wear black shorts for the sessions with helmets and shoulders only.
The week’s schedule is as follows:
Saturday, August 19
9:00 – 11:45 a.m. Meetings and Running Test – Helmets only
9:15 a.m. Fundraising Meeting (Have Cell phone)
9:30-9:45 a.m. Team Rules
Sunday, August 20
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Practice – Helmets only
Monday, August 21
9:00 -11:00 a.m. Practice -Helmets only
Tuesday, August 22
9:00 -11:00 a.m. Practice – Shoulders and Helmets
12:25-1:45 p.m. Practice – Shoulders and Helmets
Wednesday, August 23
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Practice – Shoulders and Helmets
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Practice – Shoulders and Helmets
Thursday, August 24
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Practice – Shoulders and Helmets
12:25-1:45 p.m. Practice – Shoulders and Helmets
Friday, August 25
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Practice – Full Pads
Saturday, August 26
OFF
Sunday, August 27
OFF
Modified Football
Thursday, August 24
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Friday, August 25
8-10:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 26
8-10:00 a.m.
Sunday, August 27
8-10:00 a.m.
Monday, August 28
8-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 29
8-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 30
8-10:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 31
8-10:00 a.m.
Friday, September 1
8-10:00 a.m.
Varsity Boys Soccer
Junior Varsity Boys Soccer
Coach: Brian Spina
bspina@bethlehemschools.org
Varsity and JV Soccer tryouts begin on August 21. The week’s schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
7-9:00 a.m.
4-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 22
7-9:00 a.m.
4-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 23
7-9:00 a.m.
4-5:30 p.m.
*JV tryouts will split as determined by the coach.
Thursday, August 24
7-9:00 a.m.`
Friday, August 25
7-9:00 a.m.
4-5:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 26
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 27
OFF
Modified Boys Soccer
Modified Soccer practice will begin August 28. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 28
9-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 29
9-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 30
9-11:00 a.m.
Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer
Varsity Coach: Tom Rogan
trogan@bethlehemschools.org
JV Coach: Piera McGaughan
pmcgaughan@bethlehemschools.org
The Girls Varsity and JV Soccer Practices will be held at the High School Track and will start on Monday, August 21. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Practice
2 – 3:30 p.m. – Practice
Tuesday, August 22
9 – 11:00 a.m. – Practice
12- 2:00 p.m. – Practice
Wednesday, August 23
9-11:00 a.m. – Practice
12-2:00 p.m. – Pracitce
Thursday, August 24 VARSITY ONLY
9-11:00 a.m. Practice
Varsity Lunch Meeting
2-4:00 p.m. Practice
Friday, August 25 VARSITY ONLY
9-11:00 a.m. Practice
12- 2:30 p.m. Practice
Saturday, August 26 VARSITY ONLY
24 Annual Black and Orange Scrimmage and Cook-Out
Sunday, August 27
Off
Girls Modified Soccer
Coach: Christen Jordon
cjordon@bethlehemschools.org
Monday, August 28
8-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 29
8-10 a.m.
Wednesday, August 30
8-10:00 a.m.
After the team is made, we will also practice on Thursday and Friday from 8am-10am.
- Please do not miss tryout days. It’s very important to be there for all three days. Be ready to go with your cleats on at 8am.
- Bring a water bottle, cleats, shin guards, and a soccer ball.
- Show up ready to work hard! Soccer requires a high level of fitness, so make sure you are ready to go! Be sure to be doing some running and getting touches on the ball prior to August 28th!
Boys Cross Country
Coach: Andrew Rickert
arickert@bethlehemschools.org
The Boys Cross Country team will begin practice on August 21. All practices will be at the High School Track with the exception of Sunday, August 27. The week’s schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
8-9:45 a.m.
Tuesday, August 22
8-9:45 a.m.
Wednesday, August 23
8-9:45 a.m.
Thursday, August 24
8-9:45 a.m.
Friday, August 25
Off
Saturday, August 26
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 27
9-10:30 a.m. Grades 10-12 – Slingerlands Rail Trail
Girls Cross Country
Coach: Tucker Chrapowitzky
tchrapowitzky@bethlehemschools.org
The Girls Cross Country Team will begin practice on August 21. All practices will be at the High School Track.
Monday, August 21
8-10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 22
8-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 23
8-10:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 24
8-10:00 a.m.
Friday, August 25
8-10:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 26
8-10:00 a.m.
Boys and Girls Modified Cross Country
Practices will be held at Elm Ave. Park -meet at the warming area to the right of the pool entrance.
Monday, August 28
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 29
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 30
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 31
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 1
8-9:30 a.m.
Varsity Field Hockey
Junior Varsity Field Hockey
Coach: Dawn Austin
daustin@bethlehemschools.org
Varsity and JV Field Hockey practice will begin on August 21. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
8:15 – 11:00 a.m.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 22
8:30-11:00 a.m.
4-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 23
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 24
9-11:30 a.m.
5-7:00 p.m. (Varsity Only)
Friday, August 25
8:30-11:00 a.m.
4-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 26
9-11:00 a.m. (JV)
4-6:00 p.m. (Varsity)
Monday, August 28
9-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 29
9-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 30
9-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 31
9-11:00 a.m.
Friday, September 1
9-11:00 a.m.
Modified Field Hockey
Coach: Megan McCabe
mmccabe@bethlehemschools.org
Modified Field Hockey practice will begin on August 28. Practice will be held at the high school. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 28
9-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 29
9-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 30
9-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 31
9-11:00 a.m.
Friday, September 1
9-11:00 a.m.
Boys Varsity Golf
Coach: Steve Smith
ssmith@bethlehemschools.org
Boys Varsity Golf tryouts will begin on August 21. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
8:00 a.m. – Capital Hills Golf Course, 18 holes
Tuesday, August 22
8:00 a.m. – Capital Hills Golf Course, 18 holes
Wednesday, August 23
TBD. – Capital Hills Golf Course, 18 holes
Thursday, August 24
4:00 p.m. Match Vs. Niskayuna @ Mohawk CC
Friday, August 25
Day off
Girls Varsity Golf
Coach: Matt Bixby
mbixby@bethlehemschools.org
Girls Varsity Golf tryouts will begin on August 21. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
8:00 a.m. – Capital Hills Golf Course, 9 holes
Tuesday, August 22
8:00 a.m. – Capital Hills Golf Course, 9 holes
Wednesday, August 23
Day off (no course availability)
Thursday, August 24
9:00 a.m. Match Vs. Niskayuna @ Capital Hills Golf Course
Friday, August 25
Day off
Girls Varsity Tennis
Coach: Scott George
sdgeorge86@gmail.com
Varsity Girls Tennis Practice will begin on August 21 and will be held at the high school courts. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
7:30 -10:00 a.m.
5:20-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 22
7:30-10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 23
7:30 -10:00 a.m.
5:20-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 24
7:30-10:00 a.m.
Friday, August 25
7:30-10:00 a.m.
5:20-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 26
2p.m. arrival, 3 p.m. start -Scrimmage Vs. Shen at BCHS
Girls Junior Varsity Tennis
Coach: Tom Begley
thomasjohnbegley@gmail.com
Girls JV Tennis tryouts begin August 21, the schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – BC High School tennis courts
5:15 -7:00 p.m. – BC Middle School tennis courts
Tuesday, August 22
7:30-9:30 a.m. – BC High School tennis courts
5:15 -7:00 p.m. BC Middle School tennis courts
Wednesday, August 23
5:15 – 7:00 p.m. – BC Middle School tennis courts
Thursday, August 24
7:30-9:30 a.m. – BC High School tennis courts
5:15-7:00 p.m. – BC Middle School tennis courts
Friday, August 25
5:15 – 7:00 p.m. – BC Middle School tennis courts
Saturday, August 26
8-10:00 a.m. – BC High School tennis courts
Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball
Coach: Jim Lemire
vbjjjl@yahoo.com
Boys Varsity and JV Volleyball tryouts will begin on August 21, the schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
7-9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 22
7-9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 23
7-9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 24
7-9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, August 25
7-9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 26
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Boys Modified Volleyball
Coach: Mike Charvat
mcharvat@bethlehemschools.org
Boys Modified Volleyball tryouts will be held at the Middle School in the Lower gym, team selection will be made after the August 31st tryout.
● Please do not miss tryout days
● Bring Water Bottle, sneakers
● SHow up ready to work, there will be fitness tests
● One of those tests is a Mile Run
Monday, August 28
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 29
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 30
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 31
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman Volleyball
Coach: Lisa Kniffen
lkniffen@bethlehemschools.org
Girls Varsity, JV and Freshman Volleyball tryouts will begin on August 21, the schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
9-11:00 a.m. – Varsity, JV, Freshman
1-3:00 p.m. – Varsity, JV
Tuesday, August 22
9-11:00 a.m. – Varsity, JV, Freshman
1-3:00 p.m. – Varsity, JV
Wednesday, August 23
9-11:00 a.m. – Varsity, JV, Freshman
1-3:00 p.m. – Varsity
Thursday, August 24
9-11:00 a.m. – Varsity, JV, Freshman
1-3:00 p.m. – Varsity, JV
Friday, August 25
9-11:00 a.m. – Varsity, JV, Freshman
1-3:00 p.m. – Varsity
Girls Modified Volleyball
First week of practice, held in the Middle School Gym
Monday, August 28
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 29
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 30
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 31
10:30 a.m. – 12: 30 p.m.
Varsity Cheerleading
Coach: Lindsey Bradt
lbradt@bethlehemschools.org
Varsity Cheerleading tryouts will begin on August 21 and will be held at the high school, the schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 21
9-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 22
9-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 23
9-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 24
9-11:00 a.m.
Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving
Coach: Kerrianne Sanicola
kerrianne.sanicola@gmail.com
The Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving team tryouts will begin on August 22 and will be held at the high school, the schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, August 22
8-9:15 a.m.
2-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 23
8-9:15 a.m.
2-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 24
8-9:15 a.m.
2-4:00 p.m.
Friday, August 25
8-9:15 a.m.
2-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16
8-10:00 a.m.