Congratulations to the 2023 Lanier Boys Soccer Team

The following athletes will represent Lanier on the soccer field this spring.

• Tomas Barengo
• Ahmed Benqadi
• Gabriel Bunn
• Cooper Caron
• Luka de Carvalho Jordao von Dirke
• Philip Evans
• Treshan Gajameragedara
• Cormac Gmeni
• Aaron Ju
• Amaro LeHaun
• Andrew Navinkov
• Levi Nisenson
• Alden Patterson
• Sol Pineda
• Isaac Pineda
• Simon Risen
• Parker Romm
• Dharv Tripathi
• Nabeel Walji
• Roy Zhao

2023 LANIER BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS

Tryouts for the Lanier Boys Soccer Team are scheduled for the week of February 6th - 10th.

In order to participate in tryouts, students must be academically eligible and complete the registration paperwork. 7th or 8th graders are eligible to try out.

There will be an informational meeting after-school on Thursday, January 26th for students that are interested in trying out. The meeting will run from 4:10 to 4:45 in room 232.

Registration is done online via the Aktivate website (formerly Register My Athlete).

Athletes are required to have the following for registration:

• Up-to-date sports physical - The form can be downloaded from the Aktivate website or from the link below.
  • HISD Athletic Physical
• Choose one of the following options for insurance.
  • Purchase HISD athletic insurance for $35. This can be completed on the SchoolPay website.
  • or
  • Insurance Waiver - download an HISD insurance waiver, fill it out, and have it notarized or signed by an HISD administrator.
  • HISD Athletic Insurance Waiver

Athletes cannot participate in tryouts if the paperwork isn't completed. This needs to be done prior to the week of tryouts.

Tryout Information

8th Grade tryout dates

Monday, Feb. 6th - 4:15 to 5:45

Wednesday, Feb. 8th - 4:15 to 5:45 (cuts are made on this day)

Friday. Feb. 10th - 4:15 to 6:00 (scrimmage with 7th graders)

7th Grade tryout dates

Tuesday, Feb. 7th - 4:15 to 5:45

Thursday, Feb. 9th - 4:15 to 5:45 (cuts are made on this day)

Friday. Feb. 10th - 4:15 to 6:00  (scrimmage with 8th graders)

Final Roster

Decisions will be made following the last day of tryouts for the soccer team, and the roster will be posted at school the following Monday (Feb. 13th).

What to Bring

• cleats/soccer shoes
• shin guards
• water bottle
• soccer clothes

Typically, 40 - 50 boys show up for tryouts and there are 15-20 spots on the team. In order to be competitive for a spot on the roster, be sure to train in the weeks leading up to tryouts.

Practices will begin the week of February 20th

• The practice schedule will be set following tryouts and will likely consist of a mix of before and after-school practice times. Possibly the following days:
  • Monday - after school
  • Tuesday - before school
  • Wednesday - after school
  • Thursday - after school until the season starts 
  • Friday - off
• Games will begin the week after Spring Break and will take place on Thursday evenings.
• HISD Athletic Schedules

There is a tournament scheduled for Saturday, April 1st at West Briar Middle School (more info to come).