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  

2025 Fall and Winter Cheer Try-outs

Clinic #1   Monday April 14      2:40-5:00

Clinic #2   Wednesday April 16       1:55-5:00

Tryout     Friday April 18      5:00-10:00

8th Grade Fall Coach - Danielle Munn

7th Grade Fall Coach - Katie McCammack

8^th Grade Winter Coach - 

7^th Grade Winter Coach - Kathyrn Reed - reedk@centergrove.k12.in.us

7^th Grade Football – Equipment Distribution July 21  4:00 - 5:00 East Gym 

• Non-contact conditioning for 7^th grade starts Tuesday, July 23rd from 8:00am-9:30am
• 7^th Boys Head Coach: Randal Dirksen 

8^th Grade Football – Equipment Distribution July 21  3:00 - 4:00 East Gym 

• Non-contact conditioning for 8^th grade starts Monday, July 14th from 5:30pm-7:00pm 
• 8^th Boys Head Coach: Mike Dahl       

Cross Country- Sign-ups August 7th

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

Boys Tennis- Try-outs August 4, 5  from 6:00-8:00 @ HS Tennis Courts     

• Head Coach: Debby Burton     
    

Girls Golf- Try-outs August 12th.         

• Head Coach: Matt Ehresman      
   

Girls Volleyball - Try-outs July 28-29

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

2025 Open Gyms:

• 7/14 - 9:00-11:00A (8th) East Gym
• 7/17 - 5:00-7:00P (7th) East Gym
• 7/21 - 9:00-11:00A (8th) West Gym
• 7/24 - 5:00-7:00P (7th) East Gym
• 7/25 - 5:00-7:00P (all) East Gym and West Gym

2025 Tryouts

• July 28  3:00-5:00p
• July 29  3:00-5:00p

2025 Practices

• July 30 – Sept 25  3:00-5:00p 
   

Winter Sports Tryout Dates and Coaches

2025 Winter Cheer

8^th Grade Coach - 

7^th Grade Coach - Kathyrn Reed - reedk@centergrove.k12.in.us

7^th & 8^th Boys Basketball- Try-outs October 20, 21, 22   2:40- 5:00   8^th- East Gym 7^th West Gym

• 8^th  grade A Coach: John Moore
• 8^th  grade B Coach: John Spanogle
• 7^th  grade A Coach: 
• 7^th  grade B Coach: Khadijah Moore

7^th & 8^th Girls Basketball- Try-outs November 17, 18, 19  2:40- 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- December 8  2:40- 4:30 

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

Swimming & Diving - Try-outs January 12 – CG High School 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- March 2  2:40- 5:00   East Gym

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

Boys Golf- Try-outs March 9, 10, 11 - 4:00 @ Hickory Stick     

• Head Coach: Bernie Doyle     
   

Girls Tennis- Try-outs August 6, 7  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.