Middle school sports are open to all interested students and there are no “cuts.” All of our programs welcome both experienced and novice student-athletes. The spring season is scheduled to start Monday, March 5. This early start date will be dependent on the condition of the fields and availability of indoor space. We will communicate to the students each day and with families through the GA website about any changes to the regular practice schedule. Students should be prepared to practice either indoors or outside for these first few weeks and are reminded to dress warmly!

Monday, March 5 and Tuesday March, 6 will be trial days, where student-athletes can go to different practices to help them to decide which sport they want to pursue for the season. We ask that students commit to their spring sport by Wednesday, March 7.

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COED TRACK & FIELD

• Varsity Head Coach: Jay Wright - james.wright@germantownacademy.org 
   
• Varsity Head Coach: Matt Hess - matt.hess@germantownacademy.org
   
• Information: Come get in great shape while competing in events on the track and in the field. Athletes need a good pair of running shoes, long pants and any other weather appropriate clothing, and a reusable water bottle.
   

SOFTBALL

• Varsity Head Coach: Bayard Templeton - bayard.templeton@germantownacademy.org
   
• JV Head Coach: Sarah Zimmerman – sarah.zimmerman@germantownacademy.org
   
• Information: Softball players need a softball glove, cleats, and a reusable water bottle. They should also wear weather appropriate clothing. Helmets, bats, and catcher's gear are provided, though students may bring their own if they wish.
   

BASEBALL

• Varsity Head Coaches: Kurt Wetzel '88 - kurt.wetzel@germantownacademy.org
   
• JV Head Coach: Bob Moyer – robert.moyer@germantownacademy.org
   
• Information: Middle School baseball practices and plays home games on the new turf field behind the field house. Players need a glove, bat, sweatshirt, sweatpants, cleats, hat, and a baseball for the first week, as well as a reusable water bottle.
   

Boys Tennis

• Varsity Head Coach: Kate Cassidy – kate.cassidy@germantownacademy.org
   
• JV Head Coach: Andrew Dolan – andrew.dolan@germantownacademy.org
   
• Information: Players need a tennis racket, weather appropriate athletic clothing, and a reusable water bottle.
   

Girls Lacrosse

• Varsity Head Coach: Allison Guenthner - allison.guenthner@germantownacademy.org
   
• JV Head Coach: Ginny Hofmann – virginia.hofmann@germantownacademy.org
   
• Information: Players need a mouth guard, goggles, a lacrosse stick, and a reusable water bottle.

Boys Lacrosse

• Varsity Head Coach: Jamie Murray – Jamie.murray@germantownacademy.org
   
• Information: Students need their own sticks, cleats, athletic cups, mouth guards, and a reusable water bottle. GA will provide all other protective equipment – gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads, and helmets. Students are welcome to use their own if they prefer.

Dividing Teams
Our Middle School program takes a flexible approach based upon participation numbers for each sport each year. We look at the composition of teams and approach athletes as individuals. Our coaches will place athletes on the Middle School team that will best foster their athletic growth and skill development, while keeping their socio-emotional growth and safety in mind.

Pick-Up Arrangements for all Middle School Sports: 
Middle School Sports Practices will be finished no later than 4:45pm, Monday through Thursday.  There are no Friday practices or games. Pick-up will take place at the Pavilion. Times for completion of home and away games can vary.

Changes to the daily practice schedule or game schedule:
Any changes to the practice or game schedule due to weather will be posted on www.germantownacademy.net and also via @GAPatriots on Twitter.

Schedules for all Middle School Sports can be found on the GA Website. You may also subscribe to a calendar feed for your electronic calendar on the team schedule pages

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Pete Jennings, Assistant Director of Athletics – Middle School at peter.jennings@germantownacademy.org or 267-405-7548.