Athletic & Extracurricular Involvement Information
Get involved at CJ Beginning Today!
Resources for Students and Families
There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved with athletic teams and extracurricular activities at CJ. Many groups will be having meetings, conditioning sessions, and hosting events before the start of the 2011-12 school year. For the latest information regarding these activities be sure to check back here as we continue to post updates. Also, let us know what activities your student is interested in by completing the online Interest Form below.
Please complete: Activity Interest Form
Physicals and Emergency Medical Forms
The required OHSAA forms (click to view/print) are also available in the athletic office. Additionally, if your child is involved in summer activities it is required that an Emergency Medical Form (click to view/print) be turned in to the school by June 3, 2011.
All questions are welcome -- please don't hesitate to call the CJ Athletic Department at 461.3740 ext. 233 or email us at jpayne@cjeagles.org or kzehenny@cjeagles.org.
Fall Sports
Cross Country
What you need to know: Beginning August 1, the men's and women's teams will have mandatory practice starting at 7 p.m. at Triangle Park (directions). Physicals are required by that date.
Contact(s): Greg Mueller, women's head coach | email
Ken Spitzig, men's head coach | email
Team Page(s): Men's Cross Country | Women's Cross Country
Football
What you need to know: Mandatory practice begins Monday, August 1 from 7 to 10 a.m. Please be on time!
Contact(s): Marcus Colvin, head coach | email | 461.3740 ext. 402
Team Page(s): Football
Men's Golf
What you need to know: Golf tryouts for the boys team will be Thursday, August 4 at 1 p.m. at Miami Valley Golf Club (directions). Our first event of the year will be on Wednesday, August 8 at Dayton Country Club (directions) with Oakwood H.S. hosting their first ever invitional.
Contact(s): Bill York, head men's coach | email
Team Page(s): Men's Golf
Women's Golf
What you need to know: The team will meet on Tuesday and Thursday, August 2 and 4 at 9 a.m. at Miami Valley Golf Club (directions). If you have not already been in touch with coach George Menker, please call him at 890.0795 (home) or 271.8166 (cell).
Contact(s): George Menker, head women's coach | email | 890.0795
Team Page(s): Women's Golf
Men's Soccer
What you need to know: Conditioning sessions for all registered students are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Student Conditioning Center (calendar). Team camp will be held July 18-22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.; the cost is $85. The first practice will be August 1, 2011.
Contact(s): Matt Money, head men's coach | email
Team Page(s): Men's Soccer
Women's Soccer
What you need to know: Mandatory practice will be everyday beginning Monday, August 1 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Eagle Park on Dog Leg Road (directions).
Contact(s): Roy Craig, head coach | email | 461.3740 ext. 294
Team Page(s): Women's Soccer
Women's Tennis
What you need to know: Try-outs will be held at Arthur Fisher Park (directions) on Monday, August 1 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Contact(s): Jim Brooks, head CJ tennis coach | email | 461.3740 ext. 410
Team Page(s): Women's Tennis
Women's Volleyball
What you need to know: Try-outs will be held Monday and Tuesday, August 1-2: Incoming freshman should report from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; girls in grades 10-12 should report from 7 to 9 p.m. The first day of practice is August 8, 2011.
Contact(s): Dennis Hale, head women's coach | email
Megan Marrinan, head men's coach | email
Team Page(s): Women's Volleyball
Winter Sports
Men's Basketball
What you need to know: Anyone interested in participating should email coach Joe Staley for open gym times and dates. Team camp will be June 27-30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; cost is $90. Summer conditioning sessions will be announced at camp. The first day of practice is November 4, 2011.
Contact(s): Joe Staley, head men's coach | email | 461.3740 ext. 453
Team Page(s): Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
What you need to know: Team camp will be June 13-16 from 1 to 4 p.m.; cost is $80. Open gym and conditioning dates will be announced at a later date. The first day of practice is October 28, 2011.
Contact(s): Mandy Myers, head coach | email | 461.3740 ext. 294
Team Page(s): Women's Basketball
Bowling
What you need to know: Practice begins November 11, 2011. Anyone interested in participating should submit an Activity Interest Form.
Contact(s): Gina Harrington, assistant coach | email
Team Page(s): N/A
Swimming
What you need to know: It is recommended for all interested participants to get involved with a summer club swim team. A meeting will be held in October, please email coach Kate Corrado-Whistler for more details. The first day of practice is November 4, 2011.
Contact(s): Kate Corrado-Whistler, head women's coach | email | 776.7322
Paul Biermann, head men's coach | email
Team Page(s): Women's Swimming | Men's Swimming
Wrestling
What you need to know: Practice begins November 11, 2011. Anyone interested in participating should submit an Activity Interest Form and email coach Tim Begley for details regarding conditioning.
Contact(s): Tim Begley, head coach | email | 477.5912
Team Page(s): Wrestling
Spring Sports
Baseball
What you need to know: It is recommended for all interested participants to join a summer baseball league. Please email coach Mike Barhorst for more details regarding conditionng. Pitchers and catchers report February 20, 2012 with all others starting March 5, 2012.
Contact(s): Mike Barhorst, head coach | email
Team Page(s): Baseball
Crew (club)
What you need to know: Interested in rowing for one of the best teams in the nation? No Experience is needed or expected!
There will be a Fall Information and Kickoff Meeting at the Dayton Boat Club Boathouse on Sunday, August 28th at 7 p.m., located at 3400 River Road in Moraine (Dryden Rd exit from I-75; behind ‘Orbit’ and the Mandalay -- click for directions)
If you have any questions please email or call coach Mike Bruggeman.
Contact(s): Mike Miles, head coach | email | 297.0487
Mike Bruggeman, assistant coach | email | 681.3067
Team Page(s): Men's Crew | Women's Crew
Lacrosse (club)
What you need to know: Anyone interested in participating should submit an Activity Interest Form.
Contact(s): Mary Reis, club president | email | 974.2649
Doug Krabal, head men's coach
Danielle Cash, head women's coach
Team Page(s): Men's Lacrosse | Women's Lacrosse
Softball
What you need to know: There will be a team clinic in May and conditioning sessions in November; please email coach Dee Bowling for more details. Pitchers and catchers report February 20, 2012 with all others starting March 5, 2012.
Contact(s): Dee Bowling, head coach | email | 307.4202
Team Page(s): Softball
Men's Tennis
What you need to know: Team camp will be July 19-23 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Arthur Fisher Park (directions); cost is $40. Anyone interested in participating should contact coach Jim Brooks about summer league. The first day of practice is March 5, 2012.
Contact(s): Jim Brooks, head CJ tennis coach | email | 461.3740 ext. 410
Team Page(s): Men's Tennis
Track
What you need to know: Anyone interested in participating should submit an Activity Interest Form. It is recommended that students join a summer running club. Contact coach Jerry Puckett for possibilities and for more information regarding winter indoor track. Conditioning begins in November, with the first day of practice being March 5, 2012.
Contact(s): Jerry Pucket, head coach | email
Team Page(s): Men's Track | Women's Track
Men's Volleyball
What you need to know: Anyone interested in participating should email coach Megan Marrinan for summer conditioning dates and times. Team camp will be June 20-23 from 7 to 9 p.m. in CJ's gym; cost is $50. The first day of practice is March 6, 2012.
Contact(s): Megan Marrinan, head men's coach | email
Team Page(s): Men's Volleyball
Jr. High Coed Tennis
What you need to know: CJ sponsors spring tennis teams for both junior high boys and girls every spring. Practice begins in April at Arthur Fisher Park (directions) with the first game Monday, April 11. Any 7th and 8th graders interested should email coach Jim Brooks. Please bring one can of tennis balls to your first practice.
Contact(s): Jim Brooks, head CJ tennis coach | email | 461.3740 ext. 410
Team Page(s): Junior Tennis
Extracurriculars
Athletic Trainer
What you need to know: CJ students work closely with Lori Dozer, the school's trainer who is certified by the National Athletic Training Association, assisting with prevention and care of injuries to those on their respected sports teams during the fall, winter and spring sports seasons. Please contact Ms. Dozer for more information.
Contact(s): Lori Dozer, CJ athletic trainer | email | 461.3740 ext. 240
Web Page(s): Student-Trainers
Band
What you need to know: Band camp will be June 6-10 from 1 to 5 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for any student registered for concert band, orchestra and percussion for the 2011-12 school year. There is no fee for camp. Evening rehearsals will begin in August, contact Debi Schutt for more details.
Contact(s): Debi Schutt, Director of Bands | email | 461.3740 ext. 407
Web Page(s): Band Program | Concert Band | Pep Band
Cheerleading
What you need to know: Cheerleading try-outs will be held May 18-20 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the gym. There will be a team camp in July, with the first practice being August 1, 2011. Contact coach Michelle Metcalf for more details
Contact(s): Michelle Metcalf, head coach | email | 474.1417
Web Page(s): Cheerleading
Dance Team
What you need to know: Anyone interested in participating should submit an Activity Interest Form. Dance team try-outs will be April 26-28 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Please wear a plain white top and black bottoms. Email moderator Mrs. Monique Satchell '86 for more details
Contact(s): Mrs. Monique Satchell '86, moderator | email | 604.8152
Web Page(s): Dance Team
Performing Arts
What you need to know: Students have many options for getting invovled with Performing Arts at CJ. Band and choir perform four concerts a year in addition to performances by members of the school's pop a cappella group VEGA. Theatre students put on two drama productions a year including a fall play and a spring musical. Fall play try-outs will be in September and spring musical try-outs will be in January.
Fall Auditions: Auditions for the Fall Play will be held August 22-24 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the CJ auditorium. Rehearsal will begin Thursday, September 29 after school (times TBA).
Auditions for CJ's second pop a cappella group will be Thursday, August 25 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the CJ music room. The group will rehearse two days a week directly after school from 3:10 to 4 p.m.
Contact(s): Debi Schutt, performing arts department chair | email | 461.3740 ext. 407
Joe Whatley, teaching assistant | email | 461.3740 ext. 409
Web Page(s): Performing Arts | Theatre | VEGA