As Athletic Director at Archbishop Carroll High School, I would like to welcome everyone back to another exciting year of Archbishop Carroll High School Athletics! For those new to our family, welcome to the home of the Patriots! Our faculty, administration, and coaches are very excited about the opportunity to work with you in these all-important high school years. A number of you have chosen to be involved with athletic teams while at Carroll. The following information outlines requirements to participate, including academic eligibility, athletic forms, conditioning times for fall sports, and fall tryout information.
OHSAA PRE-SEASON PARENT MEETING
The OHSAA requires a mandatory meeting for parents prior to the start of each season. The meeting for all Fall sports will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Topics covered will include eligibility, school policies regarding athletics, and state regulations.
ATHLETIC FORMS
Students planning on participating in interscholastic athletics are required to have a valid OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Form on file in the athletic office. Students, along with their Parent/Guardian, will also need to complete and electronically sign required athletic forms. The forms may be found in a student’s FinalForms account.
An OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Exam Form may be downloaded from a student’s FinalForms account under the “Forms” tab. Please bring the physical form with you to your physical appointment. Physicals are valid for one calendar year, with a grace period of one month for insurance purposes. The two pages of the physical form the doctor completes and signs are the only hard copies that need to be on file with the Athletic Office. These two pages may be uploaded to a student’s FinalForms account or turned in to the Athletic Office.
FOOTBALL
The Carroll Football team has recently begun their summer practices. It is not too late to join the team. The Carroll Football training calendar can be found at www.carrollpatriotfootball.org/2024-football-calendar. Athletes who are interested in joining the team should contact Coach Byrd, cbyrd@carrollh.org.
BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Want to try something new this fall? Cross Country is an awesome sport where teams of runners race on a course over grass, trails, creeks, and hills. We can accommodate busy schedules, including dual sport athletes. Make new friends, have fun, get fit, gain confidence, and learn to be a winner! Conditioning will be held during the summer and is open to anyone wanting to test out the great sport of cross country or to just get in shape. Visit carrollcrosscountry.org for more information, and to register for summer conditioning.
GIRLS SOCCER
Open workouts will run May 28 through July 25 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. The free High School Camp will run July 15, 16, and 18 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tryouts are scheduled for July 29, July 30, and July 31 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, or you would like to be added to the email distribution list, please contact Coach Morgan Plummer at (937) 903-0722 or mplummer@carrollhs.org.
BOYS SOCCER
Open workouts will run June 3 through July 31 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. The High School Camp will run July 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 29, and 30 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Tryouts are scheduled for August 1, 2, and 3 from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Scott Molfenter at (937) 212-0365 or smolfenter@carrollhs.org.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball open gyms and weight lifting sessions are currently being held on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays in June. For anyone interested in participating, please reach out to Coach Tim O'Brien to be added to the distribution list. Volleyball camp dates and times are as follows: July 15-19, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. All camps will be held in the auxiliary gym. The camp can be registered and paid for on the Carroll Athletics website under camps. The cost for camp is $125.00. Please make checks payable to, “Carroll High School”, and mail to 4524 Linden Ave, Dayton OH, 45432 ATTN: Women’s Volleyball, if not already paid for online. Try-outs will be held on August 1 and 2, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Contact Coach O’Brien at tobrien4444@gmail.com, if you have any questions or if you would like to be added to the email distribution.
GIRLS TENNIS
For the summer open court schedule and team information, please contact Coach Courtney Thompson at cthompson@carrollhs.org. Mandatory practices will begin on August 1. Carroll's home tennis courts are located at Thomas Cloud Park, 4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights. Players should dress appropriately for the weather, bring a large jug of water, tennis racquets, tennis shoes, and wear plenty of sunscreen.
BOYS GOLF
The season starts early this year, so tryouts will be held on July 29 and July 30 at WGC Golf Course, 944 Country Club Drive in Xenia, (937) 372-1202). Times are to be determined. Please bring scoresheets of courses you have played over the summer. For questions and to confirm times of tryouts, please check TeamReach App, code Carrollgolf or contact Coach Cody Smith, (937) 505-7673 or csmith@carrollhs.org.
GIRLS GOLF
Open summer practices are held at WGC Golf Course, 944 Country Club Drive in Xenia (937) 372-1202. Players need to bring their own golf equipment. For open summer practices, tryout information and questions, please contact Coach Jason Hughes, (937) 901-6707 or jhughes@carrollhs.org.
STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER / AIDE: Students interested in working with the athletes as an athletic trainer/aide please contact David.clymer@ketteringhealth.org or 513.465.3916.
ELIGIBILITY
Academic eligibility for Student-Athletes can be confusing. You are encouraged to call the Athletic Office if you have questions. In order to be eligible, students need to pass at least five one-credit courses or the equivalent (each of which count toward graduation). Complete information can be found by visiting the OHSAA website, www.ohsaa.org and selecting the eligibility link.
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEES
First sport is $200.00, second sport is $185.00, and third sport is $170.00. There is a family maximum of $700.00. Participation fees will be added to your tuition statement once a team has been established.
VOLUNTEER
Parents, grandparents, family and friends -- if you are interested in helping with maintaining the outside athletic facilities, taking tickets, or working the concessions, please call the Athletic Office at (937) 253-3212. We are thankful for any time you may have to offer.
DIRECTIONS AND GAME SITES
Directions and game sites for the GCL Co-ed (Greater Catholic League, Co-ed Division) are available at www.gclsports.com. You may also access the sites from Carroll’s home page.
We look forward to seeing everyone in August!