Athletics
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Check out this quick list of Winter Sports…
Check out this quick list of Spring Sports…
Football
We are the varsity and junior varsity football team for George Washington High School. Please reach out to Coach Brasche for more information about how to join our program.
Coaches:
Austin Brasche, Brandon Brown, Marquis Murray, Justin Moody, Jason Bermudez, Sal Neely, Malachi Fortune, Mark White, Rahmel Somerville
Contact:
Austin Brasche:abrasche@philasd.org
Twitter: @GDub_Eagles_FBInstaGram: georgewashingtonhsfootball
Commitment Info:
Location: Mickey Young Stadium
Tryouts: Begin in June
Practices: Varies
- June-July: Monday – Thursday 8 am – 11 am
- August-November: Monday – Friday 3 pm – 6 pm
- January-May: Monday – Thursday 3 pm – 5 pm
Girls Tennis
Our Girls Tennis team had a very successful 2023 season. We are looking for girls interested in learning the game and joining our team. No experience is necessary. All interested girls will need a PIAA physical packet completed before practicing or competing. Please see Coach Paul for all necessary paperwork.
Coaches:
Kathy Paul
Contact:
Kathy Paul: kpaul@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Tennis Courts
Tryouts: August 12th, 2024
Practices: After school – 4 -5 times a week
Field Hockey
Field Hockey is a fun, competitive sport. You do not need any experience or prior knowledge to join.
Coaches:
Jillian Vandermark
Contact:
Jillian Vandermark: jvandermark@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Field Hockey field
Tryouts: None
Practices: Beginning on August 12th
- Monday – Friday 3pm-5pm
Varsity Cheerleading
The GW Cheerleading Program is a 2 season sport for the fall and winter season. We practice 5 days a week. We cheer at the Varsity Football Games in the fall and compete in the winter. The team competes multiple weekends and travels to NCA Nationals in Dallas, TX as well as the state championships in Hershey, PA. The team is highly competitive and are reigning champions.
Coaches:
Michele Sorkin & Veronica Hayes
Contact:
Michele Sorkin: mssorkin@philasd.org
Veronica Hayes: vhayes@philasd.org
Instagram @gwcheernationWebsite www.gwcheer.com
Commitment Info:
Location: Gym 4
Tryouts: Begins in August
Practices:
- Monday – Friday 2:45-4:45
Boys Soccer
The boys Soccer Program has a rich history of success in the city and our goal is to maintain that success through the development of our current players.
Coaches:
Sean Decker – Varsity
William Marchio – JV
Contact:
Sean Decker: stdecker@philasd.org
Instagram @george_washington_soccerCommitment Info:
Location: Soccer Field
Tryouts: August 12th
Practices:
- August: 9:00-11:00am
- School Year: 3:00-5:00
Girls Varsity Soccer
In previous seasons the George Washington Girls Varsity Soccer team has finished strong! They are looking for more enthusiastic players to join their team.
Coaches:
Craig Simonds
Contact:
Craig Simonds: csimonds@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Soccer Field
Tryouts: Begins second week of August
Practices:
- Monday – Friday 2:45-4:15
Competitive Spirit
The GW Cheerleading Program is a 2 season sport for the fall and winter season. We practice 5 days a week and cheer at the Varsity Football Games in the fall and compete in the winter. The team competes multiple weekends and travels to NCA Nationals in Dallas, TX as well as the state championships in Hershey, PA. The team is highly competitive and are reigning champions.
Coaches:
Michele Sorkin & Veronica Hayes
Contact:
Michele Sorkin: mssorkin@philasd.org
Veronica Hayes: vhayes@philasd.org
Instagram @gwcheernationwww.gwcheer.com
Commitment Info:
Location: Gym 4
Tryouts: Begins in August
Practices:
- Monday – Friday 2:45-4:45
Boys Basketball
Member of the Liberty Division of the Philadelphia Public League, qualified for the PPL playoffs in each of the last 7 full season under Coach Beatrice
Coaches:
Jeremy Beatrice, Clarence Carthen, Dixon Hassonn, Rahfeese Fears
Contact:
Jeremy Beatrice: jbeatrice@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Gyms 1-2
Tryouts: Middle of November
Practices:
- Monday – Friday 2:45-5
Unified Bocce
Our Bocce teams had an excellent season. Our Blue team won the Philadelphia Public League Championship and our Gold team finished in 2nd place during the regular season.
Coaches:
Kathy Paul, Lori Solomon, Jeanmarie Deissler
Commitment Info:
Location: Gyms 1-2 (rostered class)
Tryouts: During Class
Practices:
- Class time, A&B days
Wrestling
Like MMA? Try the next best thing offered by the Philadelphia School District. Come be part of a team of the school’s most extreme athletes. Wrestling is a sport in which you physically try to put your opponent on their back by attempting various take-downs to win a match. We accept all students grades 9-12.
Coaches:
Evan Horsey Justin Hopgood
Contact:
Evan Horsey: ehorsey@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Wrestling Room
Tryouts: September 13th
Practices:
- Monday – Friday: 3:00-5:00 pm
Co-Ed Bowling
Our GW bowling team had a lot of success this season. The Boys team were the regular season Champions, going 33-1 The girls ended the regular season in 4th place. We have a lot of graduating Seniors and are looking to rebuild our team. If you are interested in bowling next winter, please see Coach Paul.
Coaches:
Kathy Paul
Contact:
Kathy Paul: kpaul@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Thunderbird Lanes – Holme Avenue
Tryouts: 2nd week of November
Practices:
- Practice Tuesday
- League Bowling Wednesday
Girls Basketball
Come out and play basketball. Get to know new friends and teammates. Varsity team usually has 12-15 players competing.
Coaches:
Chris Reid
Contact:
Chris Reid: creid@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Gyms
Tryouts: 2nd week of November
Practices:
- Monday-Friday 2:45-4:45pm
Softball
No experience needed. We have bats and fielding gloves for girls to borrow.
Coaches:
Ted Koc & Jill Vandermark
Contact:
Ted Koc: tkoc@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Softball field
Tryouts: First week of March
Practices:
- Monday – Friday 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Boys Tennis
The Boys tennis team is looking for students who want to learn the game, have fun and be a part of our team. No experience is necessary. You must be willing to commit to practicing and participating in matches 2 times a week. Please see Coach Paul if you are interested in participating next Spring.
Coaches:
Kathy Paul
Commitment Info:
Location: Tennis Courts
Tryouts: March 1st
Practices: After school – 4 -5 times a week
Unified Soccer
Our Unified Soccer team has a lot of fun practicing and competing with other schools in the School District of Philadelphia. For the last 2 years we have partnered with MLS and Special Olympics to represent GW and the Philadelphia Union in the MLS All-Star game. We participated in a Unified home match at Subaru Park in 2023. This summer our team will play at Red Bull Arena with the Unified New York Red Bulls team.
Coaches:
Kathy Paul, Lori Solomon, Jeanmarie Deissler
Commitment Info:
Location: Gyms 1-2 (rostered class)
Tryouts: During Class / January-February
Practices:
- Class time, A&B days
- 4 matches a season
Girls Lacrosse
The Girls Lacrosse Program works to instill passion and work ethic into our student-athletes. Anyone interested in joining the program reach out to Coach Decker.
Coaches:
Sean Decker – Varsity
William Marchio – JV
Contact:
Sean Decker: stdecker@philasd.org
Instagram: @gwgirlslax
Commitment Info:
Location: Lacrosse Field
Tryouts: February-March
Practices:
- Monday-Friday: 3:00-5:00pm
Boys Lacrosse
The George Washington Boys Lacrosse program has a rich history in the public league. Welcoming players of any experience level, the George Washington Boys Lacrosse program offers both Varsity and JV opportunities to support player development. The team looks to continue the GW tradition of success and sportsmanship both on the field and in the classroom.
Coaches:
Nathaniel Pritchard
Contact:
Nathaniel Pritchard: npritchard@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Lacrosse Field
Tryouts: March
Practices:
- Monday-Friday: 3:00-5:00pm
Boys Volleyball
Come play volleyball against they best teams in Philadelphia. Be part of a great tradition at Washington. Join one of the most successful programs in Philadelphia over the last 15 years.
Coaches:
Chris Reid
Contact:
Chris Reid: creid@philasd.org
Commitment Info:
Location: Gyms 1/2
Tryouts: march 1st
Practices:
- Monday-Friday 2:45-4:45pm