FALL SPORTS TRYOUT INFORMATION
By Karen Baird | May 16, 2026 9:25 AM
TROY HIGH SCHOOL 2026-27 Fall Sports Tryout & Practice Information ALL ATHLETES MUST BE REGISTERED ON FINAL FORMS: https://troyathletics.org/finalforms/ A NEW PHYSICAL must be on file prior to tryouts and dated after April 15, 2026. CROSS COUNTRY Summer Conditioning starts June 8th: Monday–Friday @ 9:00 AM | Meet by the Main Entrance Visitor’s Lot Tryouts: August 10–12 @ 9:00 AM | Troy High Athletic Lot In-Season Practices: Typically, 2:30–4:30 PM after school (August schedule may vary—more info to come) Contact: Grant Ehlert, Varsity Head Coach | troycoltsXC@gmail.com FOOTBALL First Day of Practice: Monday, August 10 @ Game Field All Grade Levels | Helmets & Shorts Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Freshmen & Sophomores arrive at 8:00 AM for equipment Contact: Chris Frasier, Varsity Head Coach | cfrasier@troy.k12.mi.us GIRLS GOLF Tryouts: Mon. Aug. 10th -10 am meet at the Back Nine Troy – Golf Simulator Tues. Aug. 11th -10 am-~3pm 18 holes for potential Varsity and 9 holes for JV at Sylvan Glen GC Wed. Aug. 12th -10 am-~3pm 18 holes for potential Varsity and 9 holes for JV at Sylvan Glen GC Bring your own clubs and accessories. *Suggested pushcart but a pull cart can be rented. $20 per day for Aug. 11 & 12/ per student athlete due to the Sylvan Glen Pro shop. *Final Forms requirements must be submitted prior to the first tryout day Contact: Garrett Lovas, Varsity Head Coach | glovas@troy.k12.mi.us GIRLS SWIMMING Tryouts: August 10th and 11th Additional Info: August 10th |8:00-10:00 AM| Pool~ Warm-up set --> one 50-yard swim from the block of each of the 4 strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle) for time. August 11th |8:00-10:00 AM| Pool~ Warm-up set --> Aerobic base pace set. Six 100-yard freestyle swims with 5 seconds of rest in between. Average pace will be calculated. Information from both above days will be used to make cuts; roster will be announced via email by the evening of the 11th. Practice Begins: August 12th Contact: Eric Schuman, Girls Swim & Dive Coach | eschuman@troy.k12.mi.us SIDELINE CHEER Tryouts: June 8 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Troy High Gym June 9 | 5:00-8:00 PM| Troy High Gym Contact: Samantha Mularski, Head Varsity Coach | TroyCheerCoach@hotmail.com BOYS SOCCER Fitness Testing: Sunday, August 9 | 7:00–8:30 PM | Troy High Track Arrive 30 minutes early Optional Bring water, running shoes, and soccer cleats Tryouts: Monday, August 10 Session 1: 12:00–2:00 PM (All Players) Session 2: 7:00–9:00 PM (Varsity Candidates Only – Coach will notify players during Session 1) Tuesday, August 11 Session 1: 12:00–2:00 PM (Freshman & Sophomore Candidates Only) Session 2: 7:00–9:00 PM (Varsity Candidates Only – Coach will notify players during Session 1) Wednesday, August 12 Session 1: 12:00–2:00 PM (All Players) Team selection will take place during this session Contact: Adam Spinks, Boys Varsity Soccer Coach | adam_spinks@hotmail.com GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Tryouts (All Levels): August 10–12 | TBA | Troy High Gym Contact: TBA BOYS WATER POLO Practice Begins: August 10| Time TBA| Troy High School Pool Contact: TBA BOYS TENNIS What you need: - All forms filled out on FinalForms, including an uploaded physical (must be after 4/15/26) - 1 unopened can of tennis balls Tryout Criteria: - Scores - Work Ethic/sportsmanship Varsity Tryout Times August 10th- 9:00-10:30 AM & 3:00-5:30 PM @ Troy High August 11th- 9:00-11:30 AM & 3:00-5:30 PM @ Troy High August 12th - 9:00-11:30 AM & 3:00-5:30 PM @ Troy High Varsity B/JV Tryout Times August 10th -11:30am- 2:30 PM @ Troy High August11th -11:30am-2:30 PM @ Troy High August 12th -11:30am-2:30 PM @ Troy High -Players are expected to attend all Tryout days/times, if player is trying out for Varsity they do not need to attend JV Tryouts unless they get cut from Varsity team. *Tryout times are subject to change based on weather and length of matches ** Season begins Immediately after tryouts, please plan summer vacations accordingly *** Seniors can try out for Varsity B Varsity Coach: Brian Miska -bmiska17@yahoo.com Varsity B Coach: John Kennedy – jfkennedy1950@gmail.com JV Coach: Claire Stechow – claire.stechow@gmail