Classes 8-12 » Athletics

Athletics

Participation in sports is intended solely for enrichment purposes. Official academic credit will not be awarded for participation in athletics unless otherwise specified. 


To participate in our athletic courses on the first day, you must present an Athletic Clearance Form signed by your physician to your coach; failure to do so will result in your inability to participate. For your convenience, a link to the Athletic Clearance Form is here. If you possess an existing Athletic Clearance Form that has not expired within the past year, it will be accepted. Physical_Forms

 

Please register your student in the grade they will enroll in for the 2025-26 school year.

 

Grades TK-7 March 17th @ 6:00pm
Rising 12th Grade (+8th Grade) March 17th @ 6pm-9pm
Rising 11th Grade March 18th @ 6pm-9pm
Rising 10th Grade March 19th @ 6pm-9pm
Rising 9th Grade March 20th @ 6pm-9pm
Non SMUSD Students March 21st @ 6pm-9pm

 

Any parent/student who registers during a time where they are not allowed to will be withdrawn from the class and refunded their registration cost minus a $75.00 false registration fee. They will then need to re-register at full cost on the appropriate day.  Full refunds will be granted up to May 16th @ midnight.  No refunds will be issued after May 16th @ midnight. 


 

Advanced Dance 

Instructor: Tracy Shen 

Grades: 8-12

Fall Semester: June 9 to June 27,  2025 

Days & Times: Daily, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location: SMHS Room 604

Advanced Dance is a three-week course. Previous dance training and experience are necessary. This course requires a high level of technique and includes different dance styles such as ballet, lyrical, contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop. Dance is for enrichment only, and will not offer academic credit. The course will conclude with an informal showcase on the last day of class on Friday, June 27th. Incoming eighth grade students are welcome to take the course. (No Athletic Clearance required)

Fee: $520

 

 

Cheer: JV/Varsity 

Instructor: Leslie Pleitez

Grades: Cheer Students Only

Fall/Spring Semester: June 9 to July 18, 2025

Days & Times: Monday & Wednesday 6:00 -7:30 PM 

Location: SMHS Track

Summer Camp for 2025-2026 San Marino High School Cheer students only.  Conditioning, stunting, and learning cheers will be conducted during camp. Schedule subject to change. 

Fee: $435

 

 

Cross Country 

Instructor/Coach: Andy DiConti

Assistant Coach: Eric Lew

Grades: 6-12

Fall and Spring Semesters: June 9 to July 18, 2024

Days & Times: Daily, 4- 5:30 PM at Lacy Park

Learn the fundamentals of cross country running. In this class you will enhance muscle strength and aerobic endurance by road running, track workouts, weight training, and mobility work. Have fun and get into shape! This is a program for students of all levels, as they will be running from 10 to 45 miles per week. Students that are looking to participate in cross country during the school year are highly recommended to participate in this program, as it has been proven that members who are used to the training by summer will perform better during competitions in the fall. The class is for Cross Country Base Training to build the foundation needed for the regular season in the fall.

Prerequisites: Must be able to run 2 and a half miles minimum to join the class

Location: Lacy Park

Fee: $235

 

 

Football for Returning Players: Practice and Conditioning

Instructor/Coach: Richard Nila

Grades: 10-12

Fall and Spring Semesters: June 9 to July 18, 2025

Practice and Conditioning: Monday through Thursday 4:00-6:30 pm

Location: SMHS Football Field

This course provides instruction, training, and practice in the advanced techniques of football. All students will engage in an off-season program emphasizing instruction, skill development, strength training, and conditioning.

*Friday Practices: TBD based on possible 7 on 7 tournaments

**Saturday Tournaments: TBD

Students enrolled in this section are required to attend both the Strength and Conditioning and Practice sessions. Schedules subject to change.

Fee: $535

 

 

Football for Rising 8th Graders & Incoming Freshmen: Non-Contact Football, Practice and  Conditioning

Instructor/Coach: Richard Nila

Grades: 8-Incoming Freshman

Fall and Spring Semesters: June 9 to  July 18, 2025

Practice and Conditioning: Monday through Thursday from 2:00-4:00 pm

Location: SMHS Football Field

Students enrolled in this section will participate in a comprehensive 6 week strength and conditioning program intended to teach the fundamentals and techniques involved in strength training. The program will offer students a foundation for success as they prepare themselves for high school athletics in the upcoming years. Students enrolled in this section are required to attend both the Strength and Conditioning and Practice sessions. Schedules subject to change. 

Fee: $535



Tennis 

Instructor/Coach: Melwin Pereira 

Grades: 6-12

Fall and Spring:  June 9 to July 18, 2025

Monday through Thursday  1:00 to 4:00 PM

This class will be for Intermediate through Advanced Level, please NO BEGINNERS. If you can serve 8 consecutive serves, keep score and keep a rally of 10 consecutive hits over the net you are considered an Intermediate level player. Advanced level players will be separated into different groups. They work on match play, drills preparing them for matchplay, working on accuracy and strategy. Footwork is emphasized with utmost importance. In addition, we will be working on doubles play and volleys.

Fee: $1235 

 

 

Volleyball

Instructor: Angel Ramirez

Coaches: Carly Kejmar, Jaya Banks, Ajiah Davis, Eugene Shen

Grades: 8-12

Fall Semester: June 9 - June 27, 2025 *Note-Practice days are listed below. 

Location SMHS Big Gym

Weight Room: TBD

An all skill level course in place to help develop and/or maintain our athletes volleyball skills through the summer/off season. Areas of focus will include serving, passing, setting, and attacking at the fundamental and advanced levels. Here we will introduce certain strategies for both offense and defense to get us to an understanding of how live gameplay works. Throughout the course we’ll be able to incorporate mini games, scrimmages, and conditioning to get our athletes familiar with how the program works during the fall season. Our SMHS Volleyball summer course’s overall goal will be to help prepare those interested in trying out and playing in the upcoming fall 2024/2025 Girls Volleyball season. 

Requirements: athletic indoor shoes, volleyball attire, water

Recommendations: knee pads, ankle braces, knee brace 

Fee: $235

 

Practice Schedule:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Session 1 Fall

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Week 1 

(12:30-2:30 pm)

June 10th

June 11th

June 12th

Week 2

 (12:30-2:30 pm)

June 17th

June 18th

Holiday

Week 3

 (12:30-2:30 pm)

June 24th

June 25th

June 26th

 

 

Volleyball

Instructor: Angel Ramirez

Coaches: Carly Kejmar, Jaya Banks, Ajiah Davis, Eugene Shen

Grades: 8-12

Spring Semester: June 30 - July 18, 2025 *Note-Practice days are listed below. 

Location: SMHS Big Gym

Weight Room : TBD 

An all skill level course in place to help develop and/or maintain our athletes volleyball skills through the summer/off season. Areas of focus will include serving, passing, setting, and attacking at the fundamental and advanced levels. Here we will introduce certain strategies for both offense and defense to get us to an understanding of how live gameplay works. Throughout the course we’ll be able to incorporate mini games, scrimmages, and conditioning to get our athletes familiar with how the program works during the fall season. Our SMHS Volleyball summer course’s overall goal will be to help prepare those interested in trying out and playing in the upcoming fall 2024/2025 Girls Volleyball season.

Requirements: athletic indoor shoes, volleyball attire, water

Recommendations: knee pads, ankle braces, knee brace 

Fee: $235

 

Practice Schedule:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Session 2 Spring

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Week 4

(12:30-2:30pm)

July 1st

July 2nd

July 3rd

Week 5 

(12:30-2:30 pm)

July 8th

July 9th

July 10th

Week 6 

(12:30-2:30 pm)

July 15th

July 16th 

July 17th

 

 

Water Polo 

Instructor/Coach: Robert Zirovich

Grades: 6-12

Fall and  Spring Semesters: June 9 to July 18, 2025

Days & Times: Monday through Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Grades: Rising 6-8: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm / Grades: Rising 9-12: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Calling everyone that loves to swim! Student-athletes enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to learn, exercise and develop their water polo skills.  The class is directed by certified USA Water Polo Coach Robert Zirovich and his staff.  Returning athletes will have fun mastering shooting, passing and wrestling skills while developing their strategic quick thinking skills. Novice participants will learn the fundamentals, rules of the game, and develop their ball-handling and swimming skills. All participants must be able to swim.  Competitive club swimmers and water polo players are encouraged to attend. 

Location: SMHS Pool

Fee: $435

 

 

Fundamentals of Flag Football-Girls Only

Instructor/Coach: Richard Diaz Suarez

Grades: 6th-9th

Fall Semester: June 9-June 27, 2025 

Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:30-4:00 PM

Location: SMHS Upper Field

Flag football is a non-contact variation of American football in which players wear flags on their hips, and the defensive team ends a down by removing these flags. Participants will receive comprehensive instruction on the fundamentals of flag football, covering essential skills such as defensive techniques for flag pulling and offensive techniques for catching and throwing. Additionally, training will encompass route running, as well as enhancing speed and agility.

Fee: $260

 

 

Fundamentals of  Flag Football-Girls Only

Instructor/Coach: Richard Diaz Suarez

Grades: 6th-9th

Spring Semester: June 30-July 18, 2025 

Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:30-4:00 PM

Location: SMHS Upper Field

Flag football is a non-contact variation of American football in which players wear flags on their hips, and the defensive team ends a down by removing these flags. Participants will receive comprehensive instruction on the fundamentals of flag football, covering essential skills such as defensive techniques for flag pulling and offensive techniques for catching and throwing. Additionally, training will encompass route running, as well as enhancing speed and agility.

Fee: $260

 

 

Fundamentals of Badminton

Instructor/Coach: Mazi Yarahmadi 

Assistant Coaches: Dennis Sheng, Philip Jap

Grades: 6-12

Fall/Spring June 9-July 11, 2025

Times: Monday through Thursday, 3:00-5:00 PM

Location: SMHS Small and Big Gym

This comprehensive badminton summer program is designed to develop and refine the skills of players of all levels, from beginners to those preparing for high school team tryouts. Participants will receive expert coaching in all aspects of the game, including: 

  • Fundamental Skills: Proper grip, serving techniques (high, low, flick), clear shots, drop shots, smash, net play, and drive shots. 
  • Footwork and Movement: Efficient court coverage, agility drills, and badminton-specific footwork patterns. 
  • Strategy and Tactics: Singles and doubles strategy, shot selection, positioning, and game analysis. 
  • Conditioning: Badminton-specific exercises to improve stamina, speed, and agility. 
  • Match Play: Opportunities to practice skills in simulated game situations and scrimmages. 
  • Observation Opportunities: Get the chance to watch and learn skills from current high school varsity players. 

This program is highly recommended for students planning to try out for the high school badminton team, as it will provide a significant advantage in skill development and conditioning.  

Requirements: Athletic attire, Badminton Racket, Non-marking athletic shoes, water bottle

Shuttlecocks provided for all participants.  Badminton rackets will be available for purchase.

Fee: $495

 

 

Girls Basketball

Instructor/Coach: Arnett Mosely 

Grades: 6-8

Fall/Spring June 9-July 18, 2025

Times: Monday through Thursday, 12:30-2:30 PM

Location: SMHS Small Gym

This course is designed for players of all skill levels, providing a fun, inclusive environment that fosters self-confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork through fundamental skill development.  Participants will engage in daily instruction focusing on essential basketball techniques, including: Fundamentals: Footwork and balance, dribbling, passing, shooting, and understanding game rules.  Athletic Skill Training: Running, jumping, change of direction, flexibility, and agility. Offensive Strategies: L-cuts, V-cuts, J-cuts, setting screens, and motion offense. Defensive Techniques: Man-to-man defense, close-out, and blocking out. Students will apply these skills through fundamental drills, exercises, and game-like scenarios.  Skill assessments will occur through daily observation and weekly scrimmages.  

Coach Mosely (Coach Mo) is the current Head Coach of the Huntington Middle School Girls Basketball team and an Assistant Coach for the St. Francis Freshman Basketball team.  Coach Mo has 40 years of coaching experience which includes positions as a High School Varsity Head Coach and AAU/Club National Head Coach. He has played a pivotal role in the development of numerous athletes, most notably, Ziaire Williams, a former Stanford University player and current member of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets.  

Program Requirements:

Attire: Basketball shoes

Equipment: Indoor basketball

Fee: $435

 

 

Girls Soccer

Instructor: Roma Lemus (Gremio)

Coaches: TBD 

Grades: 7-12

Fall Semester: June 9th - June 27th, 2025

Location: Titan Football Field

Times: M-W,  1pm-3pm (Schedule subject to change)

An all skill level course in place to help develop and/or maintain our athletes soccer skills through the summer/off season. Throughout the course we’ll be able to incorporate mini games, scrimmages, and conditioning to get our athletes familiar with how the program works during the fall season. Our SMHS Soccer  summer course’s overall goal will be to help prepare those interested in trying out and playing in the upcoming fall 2024/2025 Girls Soccer  season.

Fee: $485

 

 

Girls Soccer

Instructor: Roma Lemus (Gremio)

Coaches: TBD

Grades: 7-12

Spring Semester: June 27th - July 18th, 2025

Location: Titan Football Field

Times: M-W,  1pm-3pm (Schedule subject to change)

An all skill level course in place to help develop and/or maintain our athletes soccer skills through the summer/off season. Throughout the course we’ll be able to incorporate mini games, scrimmages, and conditioning to get our athletes familiar with how the program works during the fall season. Our SMHS Soccer  summer course’s overall goal will be to help prepare those interested in trying out and playing in the upcoming fall 2025/2026 Girls Soccer  season.

Fee: $485