Athletic Department

Jamie Wingler, Athletic Director   

At Center Grove, we strive for excellence in all aspects of our lives. In these trying and uncertain times we will respond in an appropriate and steadfast manner in order to keep everyone safe. We will strictly adhere to the guidelines given to us by the IHSAA and specific parameters established by our school corporation, athletic director and athletic trainer. On top of that we will take further actions to ensure each athlete is kept safe. Below you will find information regarding the first part of our season. Please read through this carefully and spread the word to those who are interested in participating in this upcoming season. 

MSC Sports Tryout Dates and Coaches

Fall Sports Tryout Dates and Coaches  

2026 Fall Cheer

7th Grade Fall Coach - Katie McCammack
8th Grade Fall Coach - Danielle Munn

 

7^th Grade Football

• Non-contact conditioning for 7^th grade starts Wednesday , July 22nd @ 8:00 AM
• 7^th Boys Head Coach: Randal Dirksen 

8^th Grade Football

• Non-contact conditioning for 8^th grade starts Monday, July 13th @ 5:30 PM
• 8^th Boys Head Coach: Mike Dahl       

Cross Country - Call out meeting Thursday, August 6th in Cafeteria after school; First practice Friday, August 7th

• Boys Head Coach: Keith Gemeinhart  
• Girls Head Coach: Nancy Sauer        

Boys Tennis- 2026 Try-outs August 3rd and 4th @ 5:00 - 7:00 @ HS Tennis Courts     

• Head Coach: Debby Burton     
    

Girls Golf- 2026 Try-outs August 11th         

• Head Coach: Matt Ehresman      
   

Girls Volleyball - 2026 Try-outs August 4th and 5th

2026 Open Gyms:

7/13 7th Open Gym 9:00am-11:00am
7/16 8th Open Gym 5:00pm-7:00pm
7/20 7th Open Gym 6:00pm-8:00pm
7/23 8th Open Gym 9:00am-11:00am
7/24 7th & 8th Open Gym 5:00pm-7:00pm

• 8th grade A Coach: Will Hibner
• 8th grade B Coach: Hannah Anderson
• 7th grade A Coach: Allison Dixon
• 7th grade B Coach: Jamison Johnson

 

Winter Sports Tryout Dates and Coaches

2026 Winter Cheer

8^th Grade Coach - Christina Losacker

7^th Grade Coach - Kathyrn Reed

7^th & 8^th Boys Basketball- Try-outs TBD
Summer Basketball Information

8^th- East Gym
7^th West Gym

• 8^th  grade A Coach: Nick Dobbins
• 8^th  grade B Coach: 
• 7^th  grade A Coach: John Spanogle
• 7^th  grade B Coach: 

7^th & 8^th Girls Basketball- Try-outs November 30th and December 1st 3:00 - 5:00 
8^th- East Gym
7^th West Gym

• 8^th  grade A Coach: Lindsey Wissel
• 8^th  grade B Coach: Eric Spears
• 7^th  grade A Coach: Allison Dixon
• 7^th  grade B Coach: Craig Wahl

Wrestling starts - November 16  3:00 - 5:00 

• Head Coach: Eric Aue
• Assistant Coach: William Shosten

Swimming & Diving -  2026 Tryouts October 19th  6:00pm @ CGHS pool

• Girls Swim Head Coach: Sam Dikeman          
• Boys Swim Head Coach: Casey Hedeen        
• Diving Head Coach: Fred Hill

Spring Sports Tryout Dates and Coaches

Track Starts- 2027 March 1  3:00- 5:00

• Boys Head Coach: Brandon Painter     
• Girls Head Coach: Brandon Painter 

Boys Golf- 2027 Try-outs March 8th and 9th - 4:00 @ Hickory Stick     

• Head Coach: Bernie Doyle

Boys Volleyball - 2027 Try-outs March 8th - 3:00 @ East Gym

• 8th grade A Coach: Will Hibner
• 8th grade B Coach: Hannah Anderson
• 7th grade A Coach: Allison Dixon
• 7th grade B Coach:  Sarah Pirinello

Girls Tennis- Try-outs August 5th and 6th from 6:00-8:00 @ HS Tennis Courts     

• Head Coach: Rebecca Mattler     

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Fall Sports
6th/7th/8th Grade Cross Country
6th/7th/8th Grade Golf
7th/8th Grade Football
6th/7th/8th Grade Boys Tennis
7th/8th Grade Volleyball    

Winter Sports
7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball
7th/8th Grade Girls Basketball
6th/7th/8th Grade Swimming/Diving
6th/7th/8th Grade Wrestling  

Spring Sports
6th/7th/8th Grade Boys Golf
6th/7th/8th Grade Girls Tennis
6th/7th/8th Grade Track  

 

   

Additional Information:   

• Concussion - Heads Up Fact Sheet for Athletes 
• Concussion - Heads Up Fact Sheet for Parents
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Fact Sheet for Athletes
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Fact Sheet for Parents

  Middle School Athletes will watch the video: Brain 101: What's A Concussion before the baseline test.