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Girls Soccer Booster Club

New Prague Trojans

Girls High School Soccer

2025-2026

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What the Booster Club does

Supports the Coaches & Players
Fundraising
Coordinates Home Game Volunteers
Helps Organize Team Bonding Meals
Funds Senior Night
Funds Team Pictures/Posters & Senior Banners
Helps Coordinates Team and Fan Apparel
Funds Year-End Banquet
Funds Team Bonding Events

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Booster Club Board Members

Sarah Nelson, President……………………….…………………………………Sells_sarah@yahoo.com
Jenny Walser, Vice President…………………………………………………..Jennywalser@gmail.com
Jaimie Johnson, Secretary…………………………..……….......................Jaimiekjohnson@yahoo.com
Jill Quast, Treasurer……………………………….…………………………….…Jillquast@yahoo.com

Board Members at Large & Coordinators:

Lisa Sticha ………………………………………….………............................lsticha1@gmail.com
Sarah Barton ………………………………….…...………………..……………saustinbarton@gmail.com
Katie Huebsch …………………………………………………………………….kchuebsch@hotmail.com
Kris Solheid ………………………………………..………….………………… solheid7@gmail.com
Jackie Hamre ………………………………………..………….………….…….Jacquelyn.hamre@gmail.com
Melissa Savoie ………………………………………..………….…………….mscouleur@gmail.com
Kim Carrick-Stewart……………………………………………………………Kimhwy101@yahoo.com

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Fundraising

The Booster Club needs approximately $15,000 to perform annually.

Why do we raise money? To enhance the players’ high school soccer experience.
Where does the money go?

$1,500 team building events
$500 equipment
$1,500 senior night
$1,500 pictures/posters
$3,500 assistant coach
$4,000 end of year banquet
$1,500 Misc Legal Fees (501C Registration)
Team Apparel See Fundraiser

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How do we raise money?

Pick A Date Fundraiser

We have raised approximately $20,000

Sponsorship

Trojans Sponsorship Levels Gold $300 and $Silver $150

Logo on Team Poster, Warm-Up T-Shirts, and Gold Level also on Yard Signs

We have 39 Sponsorships! (WOW! WAY TO GO GIRLS)

Bloomington Optimus Club, Easter Egg Hunt for little kids $225
Giesnbrau Tap Room Takeover August 17th (NEW THIS YEAR)
Dozinky Days Beer Garden Volunteer Hours (NEW THIS YEAR)
SuperFan T-shirts (closes July 31)
Duck Cup/Mental Health Scarves (NEW THIS YEAR)
Volunteering for home game jobs.

The school pays the booster club to do this (approximately $800)

Each player is encouraged to a fundraising goal of $500.

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Each family is encouraged to participate in the Pick a Date Fundraiser.

Each player is encourage to have family, friends and neighbors fill out the calendar they may also get Business Sponsorships to help reach their goal of $500
Each player who raises $300 with get the Warm-Up T-Shirt with logos on the back. Each player who raises $500 or more will get Nike Warm ups and Warm-Up T-Shirt
Due Date is July 17th
Finish Early and want to Turn In? Contact a Board Member to collect.
Questions email: NpGirlsSoccerBooster@gmail.com

Pick a Date Fundraiser �

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Dozinky Beer Garden Volunteers

Who is eligible to participate?�All participating individuals must be at least 21 years old or older. Grab Grandma, Grandpa, Sister, Brother, Neighbor and Enjoy Dozinky Days!

How much can we raise?

Dozinky Beer Gardens Volunteers get to keep all tips earned during the shift assigned. All tips are 100% donated to group who volunteer and funds go towards player experience.

When do you work? �Each group will go into a lottery and be assigned by the Chambers. Groups will register in June and be given a time slot later summer to work the beer garden.

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What do we need from you?

Sponsorship Coordinator Volunteer, Jill quast and Sarah Nelson
Ball Chasers Sign Up Genius Volunteer- Jill Quast
Concession Stands Sign Up Genius Volunteer - Jill Quast
Pre-Game Dinner Coordinators (Taco feed)
Team/Individual pictures, senior banners – Jenny Walser
Youth/Fan Night Volunteer- Sarah Nelson
Duck Cup/Mental Health Awareness Volunteer- Katie Huebsch
Senior Night Coordinator – Junior Parents- Jackie Hamre
Year End Banquet Coordinator – Sophomore Parents
Picture Coordinator- Jenny Walser
Fundraiser Leaders & Volunteers for:

Pick a Date Fundraiser – Jill Quast, Jaimie Johnson, Sarah Nelson
Easter Egg HUNT- Sarah Nelson
Dozinky Beer Garden – Jill Quast
SuperFan T-Shirts- Sarah Nelson
Giesnbrau Tap Room Take over- JIll Quast
Duck Cup Scarves- Katie Huebsch
Papa Murph’s Card- Kim Carrick-Stewart

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Sponsorship Coordinator

Primary responsibilities are to: collect sponsorship forms from treasurer, review and ensure all benefits are received through the season.

Maintain logos for sponsorship benefits.
Work with Mark Hvidsten to advise the sponsors for the poster.
Ensure posters are delivered by the seniors to the sponsorships listed on the poster.
Game day announcements on social media.
Game day handouts for the box office.

SPONSORSHIPS DUE BY JULY 18th

SPONSORSHIPS ARE A KEY TO FUNDRAISING. SPONSORSHIPS GENERALLY HELP PAY FOR TEAM POSTERS, PICTURES AND SENIOR BANNERS.

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Responsible for creation of Sign Up Genius

Ball Chasers:

Need 6 Volunteers Per Home Game for Teams Playing on Turf.

All Families are required to fulfill one game on the turf for the season.
Anyone volunteering will get free into the game.

Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FA4A62AA0F49-50245668-ball

Concessions:

Need 3-4 Volunteers Per Home Game for Teams Playing on Turf.

All parents or anyone 18+ is required to fulfill one game for the season.
Anyone volunteering will get free into the game.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FA4A62AA0F49-50123201-concessions

Captains Practice:

Need one 21+ Volunteer to be the site Coordinator
Link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0D44A4AD2BA2FF2-50252731-2024/30982002

Please note every family is encouraged to volunteer one shift. Volunteer opportunities are concessions (18+), ball shaggers (8+) or captain practices (21+).

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Homecoming Coordinator

- Kris Solheid & Sarah Nelson

Coordination of Homecoming Parade Activities

Reach out to families to determine if they are willing to pull a trailer for the girls to sit on during the parade. If no one is able to donate a truck or trailer, reach out to community and determine cost. Girls Soccer is willing to offer a sponsorship for donation of the truck and or trailer for donating the cost to pull the trailer in the homecoming parade.
Work with Seniors on theme for float.
Coordinate Decorations

Purchases Decoration and request reimbursement or work with Treasurer on purchasing items.

Plan Date for Team Bonding Event

If space allows invite all 3 teams.
If space does not allow, have each team plan own event.

Intend to do a bring a dish to share or coordinate with President/Treasurer on if funding for food is available.
Team will make posters for floats & youth night.

We encourage each player to bring 1 large bag of candy or parade favors to pass out during the parade.

Don’t forget your bucket!!!!

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Fan Night/Youth Night Coordinator – Freshman Parents

Freshman Parents Plan

Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Date to be selected by Seniors. We will try and find a Home Game with JV, B Squad and Varsity playing on the same night (stay away from Wednesday Games.
Plan to Sell Food - ie. Walking Taco

Request Volunteers

Determine a game to win a prize or item to give away.
Coordinate with NPSC and Head Coach to have younger teams scrimmage at half and older teams meet the players before the game.
Decorations
Anything else that you would like to add. The sky’s the limit and creativity is awesome.

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Duck Cup/Mental Health

Awareness Coordinator

Duck Cup/ Mental Health Lead: Katie Huesbch
Thursday, Septemper 4th, 2025
Work with Duck Cup on Event.
Work with Head Coach on Activities.
Work with the Boys Soccer Booster to Determine Date and Raise Awareness on the same night.
Look into Options for Fundraising to Raise Awareness for Mental Health.
Decorations, Themes, Coordination.

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Senior Night Coordinators – Junior Parents

JUNIOR PARENTS:

DATE CHOSEN: Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 VS Chaska
Celebrate our senior players with a night that honors their high school soccer career!
Talk to senior parents for a date that works for all of them.
Clear date with the coach.
Make a senior program.
Decide on what you are going to serve (food & beverage).
Decorations
Frames for action pictures. Seniors will make there own poster boards to bring with photos.
Book for people to write in or sign the frame option-up to the junior parents.
There isn’t anything set. Junior parents decide what is going to happen, how it will look and sends out the information. Talk to Senior Parents for suggestions or ideas.

Remember Junior parents, when planning this night, your junior player will be a senior the following year. So, make it a night you’d want your daughter to remember!

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Year End Banquet Coordinator – Sophomore Parents

Sophomore Parents Plan:
Select a venue that will fit everyone

VENUE SELECTED: RIDGES GOLF COURSE, JORDAN, MN
Consider A/V needs with screen & sound for all to see and hear
Options: Ridges Golf Course or Horse & Hunt Club
Check date with coaches and senior parents.
Last Week in October is normally when hosted.

Pick the menu

MENU SELECTED: PASTA BAR

Send out invites with Save the Date as early as possible. Shoot to have date set by TryOuts.

Video Highlight the Senior Year. Focus on the seniors but then highlight the season. Add pictures throughout the season. Add music and make sure it is loud enough and you can see video from all areas in the venue.
Senior Gifts
Coaches & Managers Gifts
Player Gifts
Program
Decorations
Anything else that you would like to add. The sky’s the limit and creativity is awesome.
DATE: Sunday, November 2nd, 2025

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Picture Coordinator

Help us capture photos throughout the year for all three teams. This position can be a parent from each team or one parent that will spread time between all three teams.
Pictures say a million words and memories over the years. Help us capture memories throughout the season to be able to have a drive to share and highlight for players senior year.
Work with Booster to Create a Google Drive to Capture all the Photos.
Create Banquet Entry Photo Dump to share as everyone walks in.

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TROJAN SUMMER CAMP

LINK: NP Girls Soccer Camp Grades 7-12 - New Prague Area Community Education (eleyo.com)

Girls entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2025

Get a jump on the upcoming soccer season and join New Prague's Girls' Soccer Coaching Staff for a week of soccer training. Individual skills will be emphasized while improving team concepts. The staff's vision on playing the game will be introduced in a fun, yet competitive atmosphere. Come willing to work hard and improve your game.

�SOCCER FIELDS NORTH OF HIGH SCHOOL

Mon Jul 28 - Thu Jul 31

8:00 - 11:00 AM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED THROUGH COMMUNITY ED

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CAPTAINS PRACTICE

DATES: JULY 15,17,22,24TH - AUGUST 4th-8th, 2025

TIMES AND DATES TO BE UPDATED ONCE CAPTAINS ARE DETERMINED
CAPTAINS AND SENIORS WORK TOGETHER TO HOST CAPTAIN PRACTICES LEADING UP TO TRYOUTS AFTER SUMMER TRAINING.
LOCATION: SOCCER FIELDS NORTH OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

REQUIREMENTS:

PARENT REQUIRED TO BE ON PREMISES WHILE CAPTAINS IS HOSTED.
BOARD WILL SCHEDULE WITH COACHES TO OBTAIN PERMIT

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CAPTAINS CORNER

Captain Practices (July 8-9am), (August 8-9:30am) 2025

July 15th, 17th, 22nd,24th
August 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Running shoes needed
Location Community Fields

Themes for the week!

Monday- USA

Tuesday- Scrimmage the boys -6:30-8pm cc field

Wednesday- Wacky

Thursday- Adam sandler

Friday- Team colors (captains will fill you in)

SEASON GOALS: POSITIVE ATTITUDES!!

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CAPTAINS PRACTICE

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SOCCER PLAYERS ONLY GROUP CHAT

PLAYERS JOIN: https://groupme.com/join_group/100720099/yPEQxFWo�This communication is for players only. Players are encouraged to join the chat to ask questions, ask for rides, learn about captain practice and just communicate amongst each other. Captain Practice updates will be sent using this method as not everyone has an iphone/google, we are limited to group messaging.

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COACHES CORNER

Player/Parent Meeting - TBD

Please mark your calendars for this player/parent meeting in the Lecture Hall at New Prague High School.

Tryouts August 11-15, 2025

Times

8:00-11:30am (Monday-Friday)
8:00-12:00pm (Saturday)

Monday August 11th

Our season begins! Make sure to bring enough water, snacks, shin guards, and cleats. Tryouts will be behind the high school, the same field camp was held at.

MONDAY AUGUST 11th arrive at 7:30 for All Sports Meeting - HS Auditorium. Practice to follow at 8AM

Team Bonding/Scrimmages Day at Duck Cup Facility August 16, 2025

8:00am-9:00am Duck Cup Session 1 (half the program)
9:00am-10:00am Duck Cup Session 2 (other half of program)
10:30am-12:00pm Scrimmages & Team Bonding Activities
12:00pm-1:00pm Grilling Hot dogs, chips, fruit and drink (hosted by The Booster club)

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REMIND - COACHES COMMUNICATION

Remind is a tool used by the coaching staff to send student, parents or both updates. Download the Remind app to your phone and sign into register to get updates from Coach Hentges.�Class Code: newpragueg

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PARENT/PLAYERS MEETING

The handbook PowerPoint has been posted on our website also.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yGuHm6hBBkYyuBMIycjmtHq-dJ9tsFlkwl1PNlIVrlg/edit?usp=drivesdk

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REGISTRATION

PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE 7:30AM TO ATTEND TRYOUTS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11th

LOG INTO CAMPUS PORTAL TO REGISTER

Registration Questions/Help

If you have Registration questions or need help, please contact Brad Skogerboe (bskogerboe@isd721.org) or Julie Schlup (jschlup@isd721.org) in the Activities Office or call the Activities Office at 952-758-1227.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SUMMER TRAINING CAMP: JULY 28 - 31TH, 2025
NO CONTACT WITH COACHES JUNE 231TH TO JULY 4TH, 2025
CAPTAINS PRACTICE: JULY 15,17,22,24TH - AUGUST 4,5,6,7,8TH, 2025
PARENT/PLAYER MEETING: AUGUST 6TH, 2024
TRYOUTS START MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2025 MEETING AT 7:30AM PRACTICE AT 8
SENIOR PHOTOS Friday, AUGUST 22TH,, 2025 at 12:00pm @ Stadium
TEAM BONDING/SCRIMMAGES AUGUST 16TH 8:00AM- 12:00PM (FOOD AFTER 12:00-1:OOPM)
TEAM FORMATION ANNOUNCED MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 2024
VARSITY TEAM PHOTO TUESDAY, AUGUST 22TH, 2022 at 12PM @ STADIUM
ALL TEAM PHOTO FRIDAY, AUGUST 22RD, 2025
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL MONDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 2025
TEAM BANQUET SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2025

TEAM INFORMATION/COACHES CORNER: Girls Soccer (sportngin.com)

GAME SCHEDULE: New Prague (metrowestconference.org)

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INSTAGRAM PAGE

Share with family & friends!

https://www.instagram.com/np_girlssoccer?igsh=MWIxZXltMWJtb2RqZw==

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THANK YOU

It takes a village to support the high school financial needs for the season. If we each do a little, the success of the boosters club to host and make memories for all players will be a success!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORTING THE NPHS GIRLS SOCCER PROGRAM!