In the next few weeks, Niles North is ending Winter sports and starting up Spring sports stronger than ever.

Those spring sports include Boys Gymnastics, Boys volleyball, Girls soccer, Softball, Baseball, Track and Field for both boys and girls, as well as Badminton. 

The dates for those tryouts are as follows:

• Girls Soccer – February 28
• Softball/February – 28 
• Badminton – Feb 28 and 29
• Boys Volleyball – March 7
• Boys Gymnastics
• Baseball 
• Track and field (already in season)

For all of those sports, athletes must have an updated physical on file and be registered to the sport on 8 to 18

Here is extra information for some of the upcoming sports:

Girls soccer

-5:30 for Freshman in the Fieldhouse 

-7 PM for Varsity and JV in the Fieldhouse 

-Possibly outside if the weather permits 

Badminton

-Physicals must be in

-Signed up on 8 to 18

-95% of the time there will be morning practices (6:30am – 7:45am)

-There are Saturday practices (10-12 pm)

-There will be practice over Spring Break (Friday and Saturday of that week)

Boys Volleyball

-Must be registered on 8 to 18
-Updated Physical on file

-Water bottle

Court shoes

-Come in appropriate volleyball attire

When asked how excited he was for the upcoming season, head varsity volleyball coach Andre Shaw said, “I am looking forward to this upcoming season. Although we graduated 11 seniors last year, we have a solid nucleus coming back who put in a ton of time in the offseason working on their individual craft. The coaching staff is excited to challenge student-athletes and work with them to compete for a conference title.”

Shaw has some plans for the 2022 season.

“Adopt the growth mindset and improve daily. Generate more wins than losses,” Shaw said.  “Compete for the CSL North title, make a run in the regional playoffs. Frustrate other teams through a scrappy tough mindset.” 

For the people that are interested or are trying out for volleyball, Shaw has some advice.

“Athletes interested in competing in the program should be prepared to be challenged daily,” Shaw said. “Commit to attending practices six days a week. Lastly, be able to handle adversity.”