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Tryouts

Tryout Information


  • GIRLS CHEER SIDELINE
    Tryout Dates:
    Must attend all, June 2nd 3:30pm - 6:00pm, June 3rd 4:30pm- 7:00pm, June 4th 3:30pm - 6:00pm, July 7th 3:30pm -6:00pm 
    Location: Indoor Practice Facility (corner of Brighton Rd & Bauer Rd next to Maltby Intermediate School) 
    Parent and/or Student Meeting Date(s): TBD 
    For more info, contact Varsity Head Coach: Christina Wilson, wilsonc@brightonk12.com BOYS CROSS COUNTRY - ALL LEVELS
    First Day of Practice Start Date:
    Monday, August 18, 2025
    Location: Huron Meadows Metropark - Sunset Ridge Pavilion Time: 3:00pm-5:15pm 
    Questions? Please contact Varsity Head Coach Chris Elsey, elseyc@brightonk12.com Summer CalendarYouth Cross Country Camp Sign Up GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY - ALL LEVELS
    First Day of Practice Start Date:
    Monday, August 18, 2025 
    Location: BHS Track/Stadium Entrance 
    Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm 
    Parent Meeting: Wednesday, June 4th at the BHS STEAM Center 6:00pm-7:00pm 
    Questions? Please contact Varsity Head Coach Kristi Matuszewski, runkristi@comcast.net Find youth summer camp info on GoDogs.org > Summer Camp tab, to register for camp click here, Youth Cross Country Camp Sign Up  COED EQUESTRIAN
    Parent & Student Meeting:
    Monday, June 23rd 4:30pm-6:30pm, 5264 Pleasant Valley Rd 
    First Day of Practice: Monday, July 14th 
    Location: Practices at 8104 SHERATON PARK DR, FENTON, MI 48430 
    Practice Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm 
    Questions? Contact Varsity Head Coach: Lisa Tuzzino, lisa.tuzzino@gmail.com Notes: Register in FinalForms after 6/16/25, sports physical dated on or after 4/15/25 must be uploaded by July 24, 2025.  
    GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY - JV & VARSITY
    Parent & Student Meeting:
    Monday, August 18th, 7:00pm, Scranton Stadium 
    Tryout Dates: Mon, Aug. 11th – Wed, Aug. 13th 6:00pm-7:30pm (must attend all sessions) 
    Exact Location: Scranton Stadium 
    Practices: Mon, Aug 18th – Tues, Aug 19th 6:00pm-7:30pm, Scranton Stadium 
    First Home Game vs Pinckney: Wed, August 20th, JV 5:30pm, Varsity 7:00pm, Scranton Stadium 
    Questions? Send email to Cari Pilon, BrightonFieldHockey@gmail.com or Coach Craig Schroeder, BrightonFHCoach@gmail.comNotes:Register in FinalForms (open 6/16/25) sports physical dated on or after 4/15/25 must be uploaded by July 24, 2025. 
    Schedules posted as they are available on GoDogs.org > Sports and Activities. 
    BOYS FOOTBALL - ALL LEVELS
    Varsity Football Mandatory First Day of Practice:
    Monday, August 11, 2025 
    Location: BHS Football Stadium 
    Time: 3:00pm-9:00pm 
    For more info, contact Varsity Head Coach: Brian Lemons, lemonsb@brightonk12.combrightonbulldogfootball@gmail.comParent Meeting: Sunday, August 10th at 6:00pm in the BHS Fieldhouse 
    Notes: Please check www.brightonfootball.net for summer training schedule and GoDogs.org for summer camp opportunities. 
    JV Football Mandatory First Day of Practice: Monday, August 11, 2025 
    Location: BHS Lower Practice Field behind the tennis courts 
    Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm 
    For more info, contact JV Head Coach: Brad Lilly, coachbradlilly@gmail.combrightonbulldogfootball@gmail.com
    Parent Meeting: Sunday, August 10th at 6:00pm in the BHS Fieldhouse 
    Notes: Please check www.brightonfootball.net for summer training schedule and GoDogs.org for summer camp opportunities. 
    Freshman Football Mandatory First Day of Practice: Monday, August 11, 2025 
    Location: BHS Lower Practice Field behind the tennis courts 
    Time: 8:30am-12:30pm For more info, contact Freshman Head Coach: Dave Marsh, dmarsh7@chartermi.netbrightonbulldogfootball@gmail.com
    Parent Meeting: Sunday, August 10th at 6:00pm in the BHS Fieldhouse 
    Notes: Please check www.brightonfootball.net for summer training schedule and GoDogs.org for summer camp opportunities. 
    GIRLS GOLF - ALL LEVELS
    Girls Golf – All Levels 
    Tryout Dates:
    Must attend allMonday, August 11th 4:00pm-6:00pm at Tap-Ins4444 E. Grand River Ave, Howell - Bring your clubs and meet at the outdoor covered bays. We will have reserved mats in the far left corner, all the way at the end.Tuesday, August 12th, 1:30pm arrival, Oak Pointe CC4500 Club Dr, Brighton -Meet at back driving range near tennis courts/pool area. We will have tee times beginning at 2pm with the intention to play 9 holes (should take about 2.5 Hours). Some groups may scramble depending on skill level.Wednesday, August 14th, 10:00am arrival, Oak Pointe CC 4500 Club Dr, Brighton - Meet at back driving range near tennis courts. We have tee times beginning at 10:30am with the intention to play 18 holes for returning players. We will make adjustments for newer players as we learn skill levels.Thursday August 14, 3:30pm-5:30pm@ Oak Pointe CC - We will hold our first official practice. Followed by a PARENT/PLAYER MEETING at 7pm - Location TBDFriday August 15, 2pm arrival at Oak Pointe CC  - We will hold practice followed but a Vertical Raise Fundraiser Tutorial at 4pm.Questions? Contact Varsity Co-Head Coaches: Erin Larson, erin.larson@hotmail.comPaul Parsell, coachparsell@gmail.com
    GIRLS VARSITY POM 
    May 2nd - 5-7:30pm - Prep Clinic Tryout Dates:
    Saturday May 17- Sunday, May 18, 2025 
    Time: 10:00 - 3:00pm
    Location: TBD 
    For more info, contact Varsity Head Coach: Kendall Gessler, kendall.edf@gmail.com Notes: Youth summer camp info TBD 
    BOYS SOCCER
    Boys Soccer – All Levels, must attend all sessions 
    Freshman wear white, Sophomores wear orange, Juniors wear black, Seniors wear gray 
    Tryout Dates & Times: Must attend all sessions
    Monday, August 11th: 7:00am-9:00am and 3:00pm-5:00pm 
    Tuesday, August 12th: 7:00am-9:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm 
    Location: Sloan Field, 125 South Church St, Brighton 
    Parent Meeting - Season Kickoff: Tuesday, August 12th, 6:00pm, Maltby MS Cafeteria 
    Pre-Season Scrimmages: Varsity & JV Black Only: Wed, Aug 13th TBD-All Day, East Lansing 
    Team Camp: Varsity Only, Thurs Aug 14th – Sun August 17th, Ohio – taking team bus 
    Summer Training Link: Click hereQuestions? Contact:
    Varsity Head Coach:
    Mark Howell, savegoal14@hotmail.comJV Head Coach: Cris Porto, cristianopt@outlook.comFreshman Head Coach: Mark Warren, markgwarren@gmail.com  GIRLS SWIM & DIVE
    Girls Swim & Dive – All Levels
    First Day of Practice Start Date:
    Monday, August 12, 2025 
    Location: BHS Pool Deck 
    Time: 8:30am-11:30am
    Student and Parent Meeting Dates: TBD 
    For more info, contact Varsity Head Coach, Danielle Gray, grayD@brightonk12.comNotes: Need suit, cap, goggles, running shoes, and workout clothing 
    BOYS TENNIS
    Pre-Season Student Meeting:
    Wed, May 28th at 2:25pm in BHS Room C9 
    Tryout Start Date – All Levels: Monday, August 11th, 2025 
    Location: BHS Tennis Courts 
    Time: 8:00am-10:00am (tentative) 
    Parent Meeting: TBD For more info, contact Varsity Head Coach: Jonathan Wendrick, wendrij@brightonk12.com or JV Head Coach: Brian Ahmedani, bkahmedani@gmail.com Notes: Summer Tennis Calendar, email Coach Wendrick with questions, wendrij@brightonk12.comFind youth summer camp info on godogs.org > Summer Camp TabRegister in FinalForms after 6/16/25, sports physical dated on or after 4/15/25 must be uploaded by July 24, 2025 
    GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
    Tryouts All Levels:
    Must attend all three days, Monday, August 11th-13th 
    Location: BHS Fieldhouse (main gym, exterior Door# 39) 
    Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm 
    Questions? Please contact: Varsity Head Coach: Andrew Woo, ahywoo@gmail.com JV Coach: Jen Kulie, jkulie01@gmail.com Freshman Coach: Dustin Bosscher, dustinbosscher@gmail.comNotes:Find youth summer camp info on godogs.org > Summer Camp Tab. Register in FinalForms after 6/16/25, sports physical dated on or after 4/15/25 must be uploaded by July 24, 2025.

  • BHS Boys Basketball
    Varsity
    TRYOUT START DATE: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
    LOCATION: BHS Fieldhouse
    TIMEFRAME: 2:30pm-5:00pm (must attend all three days)
    STUDENT or PARENT MEETING DATE: Sat. Nov 15, 2025 at 10:00amContact Coach Taylor Langley: coachlangley@gmail.comJV
    TRYOUT START DATE: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
    LOCATION: BHS Fieldhouse
    TIMEFRAME: 4:45pm-6:45pm (must attend all three days)
    STUDENT or PARENT MEETING DATE: Sat. Nov 15, 2025 at 10:00am
    Contact JV Coach Ash: pash0715@att.net

    BHS Girls Basketball
    Mandatory Sign-up meeting: 
    Thursday, Nov. 13th - 2:35-3:00 Aux Gym
    Tryout Dates (must attend all):Wednesday, November 19th 2:45- 4:45, BHS Fieldhouse
    Thursday, November 20th 2:45-4:45, BHS Fieldhouse
    Friday, November 21st 2:45-4:45, BHS FieldhouseParent meeting: Monday, November 24th 6:45-7:30 BHS Fieldhouse
    For more information contact:
    Varsity Coach:
    Bob Wellman, wellmanrh@gmail.comJV Coach: Hannah Remstad, remstadh@brighotnk12.com9th Coach: Amanda Faiola, teacherm225@yahoo.com
    Please complete registration in FinalFormsat least two weeks before the first day of tryouts. 
    BHS Boys & Girls Bowling
    All Levels TRYOUTS:
    *Monday, Nov 10th and Tuesday, Nov 11th, 2025
    EXACT LOCATION: *Brighton Bowl
    TIMEFRAME: *3:00pm-4:30pm
    STUDENT and PARENT MEETING DATE: *Monday, November 3rd at 6:30pm in the BHS Cafeteria
    FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: *Coach West, coach.dorothea@gmail.comBHS Competitive CheerBHS Competitive Cheer Tryouts Flyer!.pdfContact Coach Christina Wilson wilsonC@brightonk12.com BHS Girls Gymnastics
    FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE:
    Tuesday, November 4, 2025 
    EXACT LOCATION:High Flyers Sports Arena, 960 Victory Dr., Howell, MI 48843
    TIMEFRAME: Tues/Thurs/Fri from 3-6 pm
    STUDENT or PARENT MEETING DATE:Thursday, 10/30 at 5:30 pm at High Flyers
    FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Coach Wyatt Gregory (586)703-9163 
    BHS Ice Hockey
    Additional Tryout Registration Link:
    https://forms.gle/MkscG2stvh7Ndb216TRYOUT START DATE: Monday, October 27th, 2025
    EXACT LOCATION: 
    BCICB, 10540 Citation Dr, Brighton, MI 48116
    TIMEFRAME: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    STUDENT or PARENT MEETING DATE: TBD
    FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: COACH Kurt Kivisto 810-923-3536 
    BHS Coed Ski
    START DATE:
    Monday, November 17, 2025
    EXACT LOCATION: BHS Room C2 at 3:00/ Training Center at 3:30pm
    TIMEFRAME: 3:00pm-4:30pm
    STUDENT or PARENT MEETING DATE: October 28 or November 4, TBD
    FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT COACH: Jeff Street skicoachstreet@gmail.com  BHS Boys Swim & Dive
    FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE:
    Monday, November 24th at 3:00pm
    LOCATION: BHS Pool
    TIMEFRAME: 3:00pm-5:00pm
    PARENT MEETING:  
    Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:00pm in the BHS Pool Classroom.
    For more information, contact: Contact Coach Sean Hickman hickmansean@yahoo.com BHS Boys & Girls Wrestling
    All Levels START DATE:
    *Monday, November 17th
    EXACT LOCATION: *BHS Wrestling Room
    TIMEFRAME: *5:30pm-7:30pm
    Interested Wrestler Meeting: *Tues, October 21st right after school, Rm B-15
    Parent Meeting - *Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30pm, BHS Wrestling Rm
    *FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Contact Coach Matt Wisniewski wisniewskim@brightonk12.com 
  •   BHS BOYS BASEBALLVARSITYFIRST DAY OF TRYOUTS: Monday, March 9th, 2026
    TIME & LOCATION: 6-7:30 AM - Indoor Practice Facility - Maltby  & 4-5 PM - Inge Performance Lab (8101 Movie Drive, Brighton)
    STUDENT MEETING: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at 2:30pm, Room D36 @ BHS
    PARENT MEETING: Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at 10:30 AM, BHS Cafeteria
    QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT: Charlie Christner, ChristC@brightonk12.com
    BHS BOYS BASEBALL
    JVFIRST DAY OF TRYOUTS: Monday, March 9th, 2026
    TIMEFRAME: 5 -6 PM
    EXACT LOCATION: Inge Performance Lab (8101 Movie Drive, Brighton)
    STUDENT MEETING: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at 2:30 PM, Room D36 @ BHS
    PARENT MEETING: Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at 10:30 AM, BHS Cafeteria
    QUESTIONS?  PLEASE CONTACT:  Mike Mitchell, Mitchellm@brightonk12.com
    BHS BOYS BASEBALL FRESHMANFIRST DAY OF TRYOUTS: Monday, March 9th, 2026
    TIMEFRAME: 6-7 PM
    EXACT LOCATION: Inge Performance Lab (8101 Movie Drive, Brighton)
    STUDENT MEETING: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at 2:30pm, Room D36 @ BHS
    PARENT MEETING: Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at 10:30 AM, BHS Cafeteria
    QUESTIONS?  PLEASE CONTACT:  Mike Griest, Griestm@brightonk12.com
    BOYS GOLF - ALL LEVELS

    Level Sport:
    Varsity and JV
    First Day of Tryouts: March 9th - Indoor at Brighton High School - Details
    provided on march 5th at Player Only Meeting
    Timeframe of Tryouts: March 9th to TBD - Weather Dependent.
    Exact location of Tryouts: First day at Brighton High School after
    school. Weather dependent and course conditons dependent. If not on course,
    we will be using a golf simulator.
    Student Meeting Details if applicable: March 5th - Mr. Wendrick Classroom -
    Science Hall
    Parent Meeting Details if applicable: Parent meeting after final cuts are
    made.
    Questions, please contact: James Dewling - DewlingJ@Gmail.com
    BOYS LACROSSE - ALL LEVELS

    FIRST DAY OF TRYOUTS:
    Monday, March 9th, 2026
    TIMEFRAME: 8:00pm-10:00pm, schedules after that will be posted on www.bhslax.net LOCATION: Indoor Practice Facility (Brighton & Bauer Rd near Maltby Middle School) STUDENT & PARENT MEETING: Monday, March 9th, 2026, 2:45pm, BHS Steam CenterQUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT COACH: Varsity Head Coach Jim Carl, jdcarl@me.com
    GIRLS LACROSSE - ALL LEVELS

    TRYOUT START DATE:
    Monday, March 9, 2026 
    LOCATION:Indoor Practice Facility (4740 Bauer Rdnear Maltby Intermediate School, Brighton & Bauer Rd) 
    TIMEFRAME:4:30PM-6:15PM (Monday & Wednesday)
    2:45-4:30 (Tuesday)
    STUDENT or PARENT MEETING DATE:TBD communication will be sent throughFinalForms QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT COACH: Ashton Peters, petersa@brightonk12.com
    RUGBY – ALL LEVELS
    FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE:
    Monday, March 10, 2025
    TIMEFRAME: 6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
    EXACT LOCATION:
    Indoor Practice Facility, Turf Field #3 (near Maltby Intermediate School at Brighton & Bauer Rd)
    STUDENT MEETING: N/A
    PARENT MEETING:
    Monday, 3/10/25, 6:15pm, Indoor Practice Facility, Turf Field #3 (near Maltby Intermediate School at Brighton & Bauer Rd),
    QUESTIONS?  PLEASE CONTACT COACH: Will Stewart, stew4444@gmail.com
    GIRLS SOCCER
    TRYOUT START DATE:
    Monday, March 10, 2025 
    LOCATION: Indoor Practice Facility (Brighton Rd & Bauer Rd) 
    TIMEFRAME: 2:45PM-4:30PM 
    STUDENT & PARENT MEETING DATE: Wednesday, March 12th at 6:00PM in Ms. Haupt’s classroom
    QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT COACH: Ryan Carriere, ryancarriere.mafc@gmail.comNOTES: Register for BHS Spring Sports now by completing all requirements in FinalForms at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of tryouts. A sports physical dated on or after 4/15/24 must be uploaded info FinalFormshttps://brightonarea-mi.finalforms.comand approved before any participation is allowed.Competition schedules can be found here: GoDogs.org
    GIRLS SOFTBALL - ALL LEVELS
    TRYOUTS:
    March 9-11, 2026 
    TIMEFRAME: 6:15 - 8:00pm
    LOCATION:Indoor Practice Facility (4740 Bauer Rd, next to Maltby) 
    PARENT MEETING: Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 - 7:30pm at BHS Media Center
    QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT COACH: Coach Campbell, 734-755-1895campbellmaddie24@gmail.com
    GIRLS TENNIS - ALL LEVELS
    FIRST DAY OF TRYOUTS:
    Monday, March 9th-March 12th, 2026 
    TIME FRAME:Monday: 9th & 10th graders tryout Noon - 1:45 PM
    11th & 12th graders tryout 2 - 4 PM
    Tuesday-Thursday: 9th & 10th graders tryout 2:45 - 4:15 PM
    11th, 12th graders & by invitation tryout 4 - 6 PM 
    LOCATION: BHS Tennis Courts (if inclement weather, alternate location willbe communicated using FinalForms and on announcements) 
    PARENT MEETING:Wednesday, March 18, 6:30pm, BHS Media Center
    QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT COACH: Holly Skeltonhollyaskelton@gmail.comNOTES: All preseason communication will be done via FinalForms, please register in FinalForms <https://brightonarea-mi.finalforms.com/> at least 2weeks prior to the start of tryouts. 

    BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
    All Levels - no cut sport
    FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE:
    Monday, March 9, 2026 TIMEFRAME 2:50 pm- 5:00 pm
    EXACT LOCATION BHS Stadium
    STUDENT MEETING: Thursday, January 29th at 2:30pm in the BHS Cafeteria
    PARENT MEETING: Thursday, March 12th at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Field House
    FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT COACH:  Boys Track - Coach Elsey elseyc@brightonk12.comGirls Track - Sam Etter coachetter14@gmail.com

Please complete registration in FinalForms at least two weeks before the first day of tryouts. Sports physical form

COED EQUESTRIAN
SMS COED EQUESTRIAN
FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE:
MARCH TBD
PRACTICE: Group Ride 
TIMEFRAME: Weekday evenings, 1 hour 
EXACT LOCATION: Varied. Audits of team members' lessons will be held on-site at their barns.
STUDENT & PARENT MEETING: November 12, 2025 via Zoom
NOTES: The Junior Equestrian team is open to all BAS students in grades 5 through 8. All interested team members are accepted and it is required that each team member be in a riding training program. Dependent upon riding experience, team members will be slotted as a Rider or Groom for the single-day District 1 Meet at the Huron Valley Equestrian Center at Milford High School on Saturday, June 20, 2025. Horses are not provided by BAS and must be privately owned, leased or borrowed. All interested parents and students can contact stacyfass@gmail.com for questions regarding joining, registration fees, etc.
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT COACH: Stacy Carroll,  stacyfass@gmail.com

COED TRACK & FIELD 
FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE: Monday, March 23, 2026
TIMEFRAME: 3:00pm - 4:20pm (Monday-Thursday)
EXACT LOCATION: Scranton Middle School Track (weather permitting)
SMS PARENT MEETING: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:25pm at SMS Stadium/Track 
NOTES: Please check email and listen to announcements for important information/updatesQUESTIONS? CONTACT COACH: 
Head Coach Colleen Monroe 810-923-1220, monroec@brightonk12.com 
Head Coach Dustin Lince, lincedustin@gmail.com