Must soccer players pay to work out?

Question: A recent communication seems to be implying that if you want to play soccer for B-P, you need to pay to work out. As a taxpayer and proud of the facilities we have, I find it questionable that we need Alpin Haus to supplement our players training. Will not sending my son there jeopardize his chances to play soccer?

Answer: The short answer to your question is no, boys who are interested in playing soccer for B-P do NOT have to pay to work out at Alpin Haus or anywhere else in our area. All of our student-athletes have access to a top-notch workout facility at the high school. I apologize if my email was misinterpreted.

I believe what you're referring to is an opportunity from B-P alum Bryan Baia, who is a personal trainer at Alpin Haus, that I shared via email with soccer families. Some families choose to pay for personal training sessions for their student-athletes at Alpin Haus, the Y, or other area fitness facilities. This is completely optional and not necessary to secure a place on a B-P team.

I apologize for any confusion my email might have caused.
- answered by Brian Henry, boys varsity soccer coach and HS science teacher

Weekend Pink Out

Question: The Patriot Pink Out is such a fantastic event. It gets bigger and bigger every year. The B-P soccer program, school district, and community should be very proud of these efforts. Is it possible to hold this event on a weekend in the future? There were many families who had to pry their children away from the festivities for homework and bedtime.  They would have loved to stay to hear the amazing Refrigerators, but it just got to be too late. Please consider this for next year.

Answer: I agree -- a Saturday night game would be ideal, but this year we ran into some scheduling conflicts. Both our opponent and the band had to be available and neither were for the weekend. However, we will try again next year.

Thank you for the continued support!

- answered by Brian Henry, HS science teacher and varsity boys soccer coach