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Charles J. Socki III, MSEd
Athletic Director, AIC, CIC
AP Testing Coordinator
cjsocki@philasd.org
215-400-3100 x 1430
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.
Austin Brasche, Brandon Brown, Marquis Murray, Justin Moody, Jason Bermudez, Sal Neely, Malachi Fortune, Mark White, Rahmel Somerville
Austin Brasche:abrasche@philasd.org
Twitter: @GDub_Eagles_FBLocation: Mickey Young Stadium
Tryouts: Begin in June
Practices: Varies
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.
Kathy Paul
Kathy Paul: kpaul@philasd.org
Location: Tennis Courts
Tryouts: August 12th, 2024
Practices: After school – 4 -5 times a week
Field Hockey is a fun, competitive sport. You do not need any experience or prior knowledge to join.
Jillian Vandermark
Jillian Vandermark: jvandermark@philasd.org
Location: Field Hockey field
Tryouts: None
Practices: Beginning on August 12th
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.
Michele Sorkin & Veronica Hayes
Michele Sorkin: mssorkin@philasd.org
Veronica Hayes: vhayes@philasd.org
Instagram @gwcheernationLocation: Gym 4
Tryouts: Begins in August
Practices:
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.
Sean Decker – Varsity
William Marchio – JV
Sean Decker: stdecker@philasd.org
Instagram @george_washington_soccerLocation: Soccer Field
Tryouts: August 12th
Practices:
In previous seasons the George Washington Girls Varsity Soccer team has finished strong! They are looking for more enthusiastic players to join their team.
Craig Simonds
Craig Simonds: csimonds@philasd.org
Location: Soccer Field
Tryouts: Begins second week of August
Practices:
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.
Michele Sorkin & Veronica Hayes
Michele Sorkin: mssorkin@philasd.org
Veronica Hayes: vhayes@philasd.org
Instagram @gwcheernationLocation: Gym 4
Tryouts: Begins in August
Practices:
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
Jeremy Beatrice, Clarence Carthen, Dixon Hassonn, Rahfeese Fears
Jeremy Beatrice: jbeatrice@philasd.org
Location: Gyms 1-2
Tryouts: Middle of November
Practices:
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.
Kathy Paul, Lori Solomon, Jeanmarie Deissler
Location: Gyms 1-2 (rostered class)
Tryouts: During Class
Practices:
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.
Evan Horsey Justin Hopgood
Evan Horsey: ehorsey@philasd.org
Location: Wrestling Room
Tryouts: September 13th
Practices:
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.
Kathy Paul
Kathy Paul: kpaul@philasd.org
Location: Thunderbird Lanes – Holme Avenue
Tryouts: 2nd week of November
Practices:
Come out and play basketball. Get to know new friends and teammates. Varsity team usually has 12-15 players competing.
Chris Reid
Chris Reid: creid@philasd.org
Location: Gyms
Tryouts: 2nd week of November
Practices:
No experience needed. We have bats and fielding gloves for girls to borrow.
Ted Koc & Jill Vandermark
Ted Koc: tkoc@philasd.org
Location: Softball field
Tryouts: First week of March
Practices:
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.
Kathy Paul
Location: Tennis Courts
Tryouts: March 1st
Practices: After school – 4 -5 times a week
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.
Kathy Paul, Lori Solomon, Jeanmarie Deissler
Location: Gyms 1-2 (rostered class)
Tryouts: During Class / January-February
Practices:
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.
Sean Decker – Varsity
William Marchio – JV
Sean Decker: stdecker@philasd.org
Instagram: @gwgirlslax
Location: Lacrosse Field
Tryouts: February-March
Practices:
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.
Nathaniel Pritchard
Nathaniel Pritchard: npritchard@philasd.org
Location: Lacrosse Field
Tryouts: March
Practices:
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.
Chris Reid
Chris Reid: creid@philasd.org
Location: Gyms 1/2
Tryouts: march 1st
Practices:
