CGHS Girls Soccer
Contact Information
Head Coach: Sarah Leonard
Text via Remind / Call 541-525-9151
Email: sarah.leonard@slane.k12.or.us
Website is updated weekly on Sundays.
End of Season Update!
I can't believe that 12 weeks have gone by as quick as they have! I am immensely proud of all the girls in this program and the improvement they have made both in their teams and individually. We are headed in a positive direction as program, and I can't wait to see where we get to next season!
Last Practice for Varsity!--Monday, November 4th: Practice 3:30-4:30pm (grass). You will need soccer gear! Rain or shine we will play some soccer games & eat some pizza to wrap up our season.
End of Season Soccer Banquet!--we will turn in jerseys, share some food, and celebrate with awards.
Tuesday, November 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the library at CGHS.
Our banquet will be potluck style! Please bring an item in the category that matches the first letter of your last name.
Last names B-D please bring a side or salad to share.
Last names E-K please bring a main dish to share.
Last names L-V please bring a dessert to share.
Coaches will provide plates, napkins, utensils, and drinks.
Week 11 (October 28 - November 2)
Varsity Update!
WE DID IT! We set a goal to make to post-season play, and here we are preparing for our play-in game! I'm so proud of the girls for everything they have done to get the team to this point. Now let's keep this going!
To ensure we get plenty of turf time to prepare for our game, we have adjusted practice times slightly.
Thursday, October 31st: Practice 3:30-5:30pm (turf)
Friday, November 1st: Practice 3:30-5:30pm (turf)
Saturday, November 2nd: Play-in game @ Hidden Valley 4:00pm.
Be at the school at 11:45am. Bus leaves CGHS 12:00pm.
Week 10 (October 21 - October 25)
Here is our schedule for this week:
Monday, October 21st: Practice 3:45-5:45pm
Picture packets handed out at practice this day.
VARSITY ONLY! GAME DAY (HOME) Tuesday, October 22nd: Varsity v. Marshfield 5:00pm
SENIOR NIGHT! Senior recognition at 4:30pm
Blue jerseys & blue socks
JV--senior activities and varsity game incorporated into your practice time.
Wednesday, October 23rd (3:30-5:45pm turf): Picture Day! and Practice!
Dress in your blue jerseys & blue socks. Pictures start at 3:30pm.
Both teams will practice after pictures are over.
GAME DAY (AWAY) Thursday, October 24th: JV @ Junction City 3:30pm / Varsity @ Junction City 5:00pm
Dismiss from class at 1:10pm. Bus leaves at 1:30pm.
White jerseys & white socks.
Bring snacks for before and after the games. We will not stop for food.
Friday, October 25th: Practice 3:45-5:45pm
*EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a CGHS or South Lane t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants). *Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
Week 9 (October 14 - October 18)
This is a busy week for our program! JV has 3 games this week, varsity takes on Marist at home, and Homecoming activities start on Friday. Please read the details below for the week and reach out if you have any questions.
Here is our schedule for this week:
JV ONLY! GAME DAY (AWAY) Monday, October 14th: JV @ Coquille/Myrtle Point 4:30pm (Coquille High School)
JV dismiss from class at 12:40pm. Bus leaves at 1:00pm.
White jerseys & white socks
Bring money or snacks as we will stop for dinner at fast food on the way home.
Varsity practice as normal 3:45-5:45pm (grass)
JV ONLY! GAME DAY (AWAY) Tuesday, October 15th: JV @ Sheldon 4:00pm (playing at Civic Park in Eugene)
JV dismiss from class at 2:05pm. Bus leaves at 2:25pm.
White jerseys & white socks
Pack snacks as we will not be stopping for food on the way home.
Varsity practice as normal 3:45-5:45pm (turf)
Wednesday, October 16th (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
GAME DAY (HOME) Thursday, October 17th: JV v. Marist 3:00pm / Varsity v Marist 5:00pm
JV dismiss from class at 1:40pm. Meet at the equipment shed, game ready at 2:00pm.
Varsity be game ready and meet in the team room at 4:00pm.
Blue jerseys & blue socks.
Friday, October 18th: Special schedule for practice due to HoCo parade & activities!
Meet at the flag pole in front of the school at 1:45pm. Be dressed in practice gear with running shoes on.
We will run the parade route as a group down to Main St & 7th. We will watch the HoCo activities downtown.
Then, we will run back to the school and meet at the equipment shed at about 3:00pm.
We will do a couple short drills and be done by 3:45-4:00pm.
*EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a CGHS or South Lane t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants). *Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
Week 8 (October 7 - October 11)
Apparel update!--Eugene Silkscreen had hoped to have our order done Friday last week, but due to some illnesses, they hope to have it finished Monday. I will do my best to get it out to players as soon as possible. I appreciate your patience.
Here is our schedule for this week:
Monday, October 7th (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
GAME DAY! (HOME) Tuesday, October 8th: JV v. Junction City 4:30pm, Varsity v. Junction City 7:00pm
JV be game ready and meet at the equipment shed at 3:30pm.
Varsity be game ready and meet in the team room at 6:00pm.
Blue jerseys & blue socks.
Wednesday, October 9th (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
VARSITY ONLY! GAME DAY (HOME) Thursday, October 10th: Varsity v North Bend 7:00pm
Varsity be game ready and meet in the team room at 6:00pm.
Blue jerseys & blue socks.
JV Practice as normal (3:45-5:45pm)
Friday, October 11th (10:00am-12:00pm turf): Practice! We are practicing earlier this day as there is no school and many families are taking off for the long weekend.
*EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a CGHS or South Lane t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants). *Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
Week 7 (September 30 - October 4)
League begins this week, and both teams are READY for it!! It is important to remember that during league, decisions will be made for each game that will help the team implement the best strategy possible against that particular opponent. That means the team may play a different formation and playing time may look different. This is so that we can leverage our strengths against specific opponents to bring us success. Every game requires a different strategy because every opponent is different.
Here is our schedule for this week:
Monday, September 30th (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
GAME DAY! (AWAY) Tuesday, October 1st: JV @ Marist 5:00pm, Varsity @ Marist 7:00pm
Dismissed from class at 2:55pm. Bus leaves at 3:15pm.
White jerseys & white socks
Bring snacks to eat before & after the games. We will not be stopping for food on the way home.
Wednesday, October 2nd (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
VARSITY ONLY! GAME DAY (AWAY) Thursday, October 3rd: Varsity @ Marshfield 7:00pm
Dismissed from class at 1:25pm. Bus leaves at 1:45pm.
White jerseys & white socks
Bring a snack to eat before the game and then we will stop for fast food on the way home.
JV Practice as normal (3:45-5:45pm)
Friday, October 4th (3:45-5:30pm turf): Varsity only practice! JV practice is cancelled.
*EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a CGHS or South Lane t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants). *Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
Week 6 (September 23 - September 27)
This week we have an awesome opportunity to go watch the University of Oregon's women's soccer team play against Indiana. Watching collegiate level soccer is an excellent learning experience for all players. See the details about attending the game below.
Here is our schedule for this week:
GAME DAY! (HOME) Monday, September 23rd: JV vs. Sutherlin 4:00pm, Varsity vs Creswell 6:00pm
JV ONLY Dismissed from class at 2:45pm. Be game ready at the grass field by 3:00pm
Varsity: Be game ready in the Team Room at 5:00pm
Blue jerseys & blue socks
Tuesday, September 24th (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
Wednesday, September 25th (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
Thursday, September 26th: University of Oregon soccer game @ Papé Field in Eugene, 7:00pm
Meet at school at 5:45pm. Bus leaves at 5:55pm.
Tickets are already paid for, but if players want any food/snacks from concessions, they will need to bring their own money.
All UO sporting events have a clear bag policy. No back packs are allowed. Please see the policy here to know what type of bags are allowed: https://goducks.com/sports/2018/7/2/clear-bag-policy
Dress in layers with a warm coat. It is starting to cool down in the evenings now.
Friday, September 27th (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
*EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a CGHS or South Lane t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants). *Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
Week 5 (September 16 - September 20)
It's apparel ordering time! Players will receive an order form at practice this Wednesday. If players or their families wish to place an order, they must fill out the form and then turn the form and the money (cash or check) into Mrs. Twyman in the front office by end of day this Wednesday, September 18th. This is a hard deadline, and no orders will be accepted after this point.
Here is our schedule for this week:
Monday, September 16th (3:45-5:45pm grass): Practice!
GAME DAY! (AWAY) Tuesday, September 17th: JV @ Crook County 3:30pm, Varsity @ 5:00pm
Dismissed from class at 9:55am / Bus leaves at 10:15am
White jerseys & white socks
Bring with you: water bottle, snacks to eat before the games. Either bring snacks or money as we will stop for food on the way home.
Wednesday, September 18th (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
GAME DAY! (HOME) Thursday, September 19th: JV vs. Sweet Home 4:00pm, Varsity 6:00pm
JV ONLY Dismissed from class at 2:45pm. Be game ready at the grass field by 3:00pm
Varsity: Be game ready in the Team Room at 5:00pm
Blue jerseys & blue socks
Friday, September 20th (3:45-5:45pm turf): Practice
*EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a CGHS or South Lane t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants). *Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
Week 4 (September 9 - September 13)
It's apparel ordering time! Players will receive an order form at practice this Wednesday. If players or their families wish to place an order, they must fill out the form and then turn the form and the money (cash or check) into Mrs. Twyman in the front office by end of day Wednesday, September 18th. This is a hard deadline, and no orders will be accepted after this point.
Here is our schedule for this week:
Monday, September 9th (3:45-5:45pm grass): Practice!
GAME DAY! Tuesday, September 10th:
AWAY Varsity vs. Cascade at 4:00pm / JV vs. Cascade 5:30pm
Dismissed from class at 12:50pm / Bus leaves at 1:10pm
White jerseys & white socks
Bring with you: water bottle, snacks to eat before the games and on the bus ride home. We are not stopping for food on the way home from this trip.
Wednesday, September 11th (3:45-5:45pm grass): Practice
Thursday, September 12th (3:45-5:45pm grass): Practice
Friday, September 13th (3:45-5:45pm grass): Practice
*EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a CGHS or South Lane t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants). *Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
Week 3 (September 2 - September 6)
Our Philomath Jamboree games last week were a great opportunity to test our skills against opponents. We saw some great ball move through passing, and we learned of some areas we can focus on in our upcoming practices and games.
Here is our schedule for this week:
Monday, September 2nd (5:00-7:00pm turf): Practice!
GAME DAY! Tuesday, September 3rd:
HOME Varsity vs. Stayton at 6:00pm (Blue jerseys & blue socks)--Meet in the team room with all equipment on ready to go at 5:00pm.
HOME JV v. Sheldon at 4:00pm HOME (Blue jerseys & blue socks)--Meet at the equipment shed with all equipment on ready to go at 3:00pm.
Wednesday, September 4th (3:45-5:45pm grass): Practice!
GAME DAY (VARSITY ONLY)! Thursday, September 5th:
AWAY Varsity @ Western Christian at 5:30pm (White jerseys & white socks)
Dismissed from class at 2:00pm / Bus leaves at 2:15pm
Bring with you: water bottle, snacks to eat before the games and on the bus ride home. We are not stopping for food on the way home from this trip.
Thursday, September 5th (3:45-5:45pm): JV Practice!
Friday, September 6th (3:45-5:45pm): Practice!
EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a CGHS or South Lane t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants). *Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
Week 2 (August 26 - August 30)
We ended week 1 by winning the TEAM SPIRIT award at Meet the Lions, and I can't think of a better way to wrap up our first week of season! Now it's time to keep up the conditioning and practice to get ready for our Philomath Jamboree.
EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a CGHS or South Lane t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants). *Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
Monday, August 26th (8:00-10:00am grass): Practice!
Tuesday, August 27th (3:45-5:45pm grass): Practice!
Wednesday, August 28th (3:45-5:45pm grass): Practice! *Soccer Handbook sheets signed due by today!
Thursday, August 29th Philomath Jamboree! Each game is 30 minutes (Two 15 minute halves with a 5 minute halftime).
Be at CGHS in front of the gym building at 7:15am.
Bus leaves at 7:30am. If you are not on the bus before 7:30, you will be left behind.
Game Times: 10:00am JV / 11:30am Varsity / 1:45pm Varsity / 2:30pm JV
Bring with you: water bottle, snacks to eat before the games and on the bus ride home. We are not stopping for food on the way home from this trip.
Return to CGHS approximately 5:00pm.
Friday, August 30th (8:00-10:00am turf): Practice!
Week 1 (August 19 - August 23)
Soccer season is officially here, and we are so excited for it to begin! This is the first weekly update of the season and new updates will be posted every Sunday afternoon for the upcoming week.
Please review the First 3 WEEKS Calendar by clicking on the "2024 Season Calendar" button above for all practice times and locations.
EVERY PRACTICE! EVERY DAY! Players need: Running shoes, soccer cleats, shin guards & sleeves, long soccer socks, water bottle, wear a t-shirt with sleeves intact and athletic shorts, (optional: sweatshirt, coat, sweatpants).
*Weather is unpredictable! It is always better to have layers and options!
TRYOUTS! Monday, August 19th (8:00-10:00am turf AND 3:00-5:00pm grass): First official day of the season! Athletes must be registered and have a current sports physical on file to participate.
TRYOUTS! Tuesday, August 20th (8:00-10:00am turf):
TRYOUTS! Wednesday, August 21st (8:00-10:00am turf AND 3:00-5:00pm grass): Teams will be made near the end of the afternoon practice on this day.
Thursday, August 22nd (8:00-9:00am Leonard's classroom 207, 9:00-11:00am turf): First official practice in teams!
Friday, August 23rd (8:00-10:00am turf)
Friday, August 23rd (5:00-7:30pm): Meet the Lions! Please meet in the main gym. The evening starts with all athletes and parents meeting in the main gym, followed by individual team meetings with parents, and concludes with a free bbq dinner and some competitions between teams.
ARE YOU CONNECTED!? If you have not received remind/text messages this summer specifically about soccer, then you are not connected to our group. PLEASE JOIN OUR Girls Soccer REMIND by texting @cgsoccer24 to 81010. This will be the main way we communicate critical information and last minute practice/game changes due to unforeseen situations such as smoke.
August 2024 Update!
The start of the season is getting closer! This is an important time to take care of the items you need to in order to be able to participate right away.
Get registered for Fall sports on FamilyID now! Registration will be cut off at the end of the day on Tuesday, Aug. 20th. No late registration will be accepted after that deadline. FamilyID Link: https://hello.students.arbitersports.com/home
Get your Sports Physical (if you need one). Sports physicals are required every 2 years. Physicals must be on a state mandated form, completed and signed by a physician, and turned into the athletic office before athletes will be cleared for practice. Download the form here: PhysicalExamination Form
PeaceHealth will offer physicals at CGHS in the main building on
Wednesday, August 14th, 6:00-7:30pm. The cost is $25.
You must attend tryouts to make a team! Girls Soccer Tryouts are:
Monday, 8/19: 8:00-10:00am AND 3:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, 8/20: 8:00-10:00am
Wednesday, 8/21: 8:00-10:00am AND 3:00-5:00pm
Review the calendar posted for the first 3 WEEKS of the season posted here. You can also find the calendar by clicking on the button "2024 Season Calendar" up above. Make sure you review all dates and times to plan your work schedules and vacations accordingly.
Player To Do List:
Register for Fall Sports through FamilyID now!
Get a Sports Physical (if you need one).
Review the calendar for the first 3 WEEKS of the season.
Join the Remind. Text @cgsoccer24 to 81010
July 2024 Update!
Summer Workouts start this week (week of July 8th)!
You must sign up for summer workouts using this form: https://forms.gle/QJQsyfwowXfEcJbdA
*For liability purposes, you will not be allowed to participate in any type of workout until the above google form is completed by a parent or guardian.
Weight Room: A guided weightlifting program is run M-Th. There is a co-ed lifting session from 7:00-8:00am and a girls lifting session from 9:00-10:00am.
Soccer Workouts: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-11:00am. Meet on the turf field with cleats and shinguards on ready to go.
Practice uniform: Shirt with sleeves, athletic shorts or leggings, running shoes, all soccer gear (cleats, shin guards, & socks). Bring water with you!
A huge shout out to all who worked, volunteered and attended the 9 to 5 Camp! I have received so much positive feedback from coaches, parents, and community members about our girls soccer players. It makes me very proud of our program!
Player To Do List:
Stay up to date on the Summer Workout Calendar
Register for Fall Sports through FamilyID now!
FamilyID Link: https://hello.students.arbitersports.com/home
June 2024 Update!
Sign up for Summer Workouts NOW!
Link: https://forms.gle/QJQsyfwowXfEcJbdA
Register for Fall Sports through FamilyID on June 1st!
Player To Do List:
Add these dates to your calendars & share them with your parents/guardians!
Wed. June 12th Concert in the Park Fundraiser--5:15-8:15pm
June 24th-28th 9 to 5 Soccer Camp
May 2024 Update!
Spring workouts are underway! These workouts will focus on easing back into soccer shape through conditioning and ball skills work. We will always start in our running shoes and begin the warm up promptly at 3:30pm.
Spring Workouts
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Where: Meet at the soccer equipment shed.
Practice uniform: Shirt with sleeves, athletic shorts or leggings, running shoes, all soccer gear (cleats, shin guards, & socks). Pack clothes for all types of weather! Spring in Oregon is unpredictable!
Bring a water bottle with you!
Player To Do List:
Add these dates to your calendars & share them with your parents/guardians!
Wed. May 15th Lunch Meeting--We will begin discussing and creating our program mission & goals.
Wed. May 22nd Lunch Meeting--Discuss & plan details of 9 to 5 Soccer Camp.
Thur. May 30th Parent & Player Meeting @ 6:00pm in the Library at CGHS
Wed. June 12th Concert in the Park Fundraiser--selling raffle tickets.
June 24th-28th 9 to 5 Soccer Camp
April 2024 Update!
Hi Everyone,
My name is Sarah Leonard, and I currently teach at Cottage Grove HS. I'm excited and grateful for the opportunity to take on the role of head coach for the girl's soccer program. I look forward to developing our players and program in a way that models our school's values and makes us a competitive team in our league. Let's get to work!
It is still the off season, but there is work to be done. Please start with the "Player To Do List."
Player To Do List:
Join the Remind. Text @cgsoccer24 to 81010
Have your parent/guardian join the Remind.
Read the document posted under the "How to Make the Team" tab.
Mark your calendars for the 9 to 5 Camp, June 24-28th.
2023 Season