Home School Teams

Both Homeschool Teams tryouts are over, but they sill have some room

http://www.thesariders.net/

http://www.hsaa.org/

JeffM wrote:Both Homeschool Teams tryouts are over, but they sill have some room

http://www.thesariders.net/

http://www.hsaa.org/

any idea on the strength of these teams...?

tornado11 wrote:

JeffM wrote:Both Homeschool Teams tryouts are over, but they sill have some room

http://www.thesariders.net/

http://www.hsaa.org/

any idea on the strength of these teams...?

HSAA has been decent in prior years. It will be a bit watered down now that THESA has a team. If you follow the link above, scroll down the left hand side of the home page to "Archived Schedules" you can see who they have played over the years, and how they fared. They have a few LHGCL D-I/D-II again this year I believe, along with some other club experience for most of the varsity.

THESA is in it's first year, so it's really yet to be seen. You can see who they have scheduled so far if you follow the link above, scroll down the left, and go to the Girls Soccer Game-Practice Calendar. First game is 11/4, and then they get to be tested by Nolan the 8th. After that we should have a pretty good idea. So far as I know, there haven't been any scrimmages, or any scheduled prior to that, so nothing to act as any sort of yardstick. I know they have some club players, but I don't think they have as many in the LHGCL D-I/D-II category as HSAA.

I wish they allowed university model/homeschooled kids to participate.

Eagleeye wrote:I wish they allowed university model/homeschooled kids to participate.

I take it that they are full time University Model students?  HSAA has a 50% rule,  THESA seems to be a bit broader.

HSAA's website has its definitions posted (Go to the upper left on their homepage, click "eligibility rules" and make sure to check the "Explanation of how HSAA interprets homeschooling" link.

THESAs seems a bit more flexible.  Go to "Forms" on the left of their homepage, and then download the eligibilty rules (view doesn't work).  They specifically state if the private school attended does not have sports you may be able to participate as a homeschooler.


Maybe you have investigated all of this, if not it would probably be worth contacting one or both organizations to be sure of the interpretations.

Thanks for the information. I'll delve deeper as her school does not offer soccer. According to the rules, she violates the 50% stat. Perhaps she is eligible for your second suggestion.

Eagleeye wrote:Thanks for the information. I'll delve deeper as her school does not offer soccer. According to the rules, she violates the 50% stat. Perhaps she is eligible for your second suggestion.

Eagle eye, I'd be interested in what you find out!  

I would be happy to answer any questions you may have on home school soccer.  I helped start the program at HSAA and currently coach for them.  I also do all the scheduling for the teams.

jthorman wrote:I would be happy to answer any questions you may have on home school soccer.  I helped start the program at HSAA and currently coach for them.  I also do all the scheduling for the teams.

I know that the home school teams play a lot of games over a long season...how will their varsity girl's team be this high school season..??

 ShoNuf, Pleased to report my DD is now part of the team. So you know our situation, we are part of a university model school who has both organized classes and home schooling. PM me if you have any questions. Looking forward to a great year of high school soccer!

The HSAA team will be pretty good this year. We are not as strong as two years ago but better than last year.