Athletics

Coach Contact Information: Christopher Rosser Chrosser@apsk12.org

Timeline for Tryouts and Season Date Range, ie. July-Nov

Fall Baseball Tryouts: Late Sept    Season-October

Spring Baseball Tryouts: Late Jan  Season- March-May

Equipment: Water bottle, cleats, sweatpants/baseball pants, NO shorts, baseball hat

Participants: 6-8 Grades 

Fees: $150

Contact: Jalin Stanley - Jalin.Stanley@apsk12.org & Julius Gylys - Julius.Gylys@apsk12.org

Open Gym: September 14-October 9

Tryouts: Late October (football players will tryout when their season is concluded) 

Equipment: Shorts, shirt, basketball sneakers, and water bottle

Eligibility: All grades can tryout, there is a varsity and JV team. Students cannot fail more than 2 classes in second semester of previous school year. Also, must maintain good grades to stay eligible after the first semester of current school year. 

Fees:  Approximately $150 for team gear and pre-game meals 

JV Boys Basketball

Head Coach: Julius Gylys

Contact Information: Julius.Gylys@apsk12.org 

Tryouts: mid/late October

Season Date Range: Late October to Late January/Early February 

Equipment for Tryouts: Basketball Shoes and Athletic Shirt & Shorts

Participants: 6th and 7th Grade

Fees: $175 (if they make the team; includes basketball kit and league registration fee)

Coach: Mrs. Iija Sibley      iija.sibley@apsk12.org

Tryouts: April (Must have a completed packet and attend tryouts for consideration)

Season: August-February (Football and Basketball)

Varsity Football and Basketball 6-8 grades

JV Basketball (November-February)- 6^th Grade Only

Approximate Fees: $300.00

Cross Country

Contact: Thomas Pearson   Thomas.pearson@apsk12.org

Optional practices begin in June, mandatory practice begins in August

Tryouts: August 5th and 6th

Season: August- November

Equipment: running shoes and apparel

Eligibility: 6-8 grades

• We will have an interest meeting for XC on May 13^th 6PM.

Fees: $50

Football 

Contact: Abram Manning

Spring Workouts: April 13-May 15

Football Tryouts: late July 

Equipment: Students will need, shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, football cleats, and water bottle.

Eligibility: Only 7th & 8th graders can participate. Students cannot fail more than 2 classes in spring semester of 2026. 

Fees: Approximately $100 for team gear and pre-game meals

• Girl's Coach Contact Information: Tarana Ramey  tarana.ramey@atlanta.k12.ga.us

• Timeline for Tryouts: Dec-Jan

• Season Date Range, ie. July-Nov:Feb-March

• Any Equipment or Materials Students Need for Tryouts:Cleats (no toe, no metal), shin guards, water bottle, no jeans or crop tops

• Participants- which grade level can participate:6-8th grade

• Any fees - TBD 

• Boy's Coach Contact Information: Robert Butts 

• Timeline for Tryouts: July-Nov

• Season Date Range, ie. July-Nov:Feb-March

• Any Equipment or Materials Students Need for Tryouts:Cleats (no toe, no metal), shin guards, water bottle

• Participants- which grade level can participate: 7-8th grade

• Any fees - $125

2026 Soccer Schedule

Feb 28  Sat.  John Lewis @ Maynard J HS 10/11:15am

Mar. 7  Sat @ Bunche @ Therrell HS 10/11:15am

Mar. 14 Sat Drew Charter @ Drew Charter 10/11:15 am

Mar.18  Wed. Wesley @ Henderson Stad 10/11:15am

Mar. 21  Sat. ANCS @ Maynard J HS 10/11:15am

Mar. 23 Mon. Playoffs

Mar. 25 Wed. Playoffs

Mar. 28 Sat Playoffs

Mar. 30 Mon. Championship

• Coach Contact Information: Shondel Robinson
• Timeline for Tryouts and Season Date Range, ie. July-Nov
  • Softball Spring Tryouts-Mid May
  • Fall Softball Tryouts- 2nd week in August
  • Season- Aug-Oct
• Equipment Needed: 
  • Water bottle, cleats, sweatpants/baseball pants, NO shorts, baseball hat
• Participants: 6-8 Grades
• Fees: $200

Coach Contact Information
Shondel Robinson
Shondel.Robinson@apsk12.org   

Robert Butts
Robert.Butts@atlanta.k12.ga.us

Timeline for Tryouts and Season Date Range, ie. July-Nov

• Swim Team Tryouts   (August-September)    
• Winter Season Sport and Season starts in September.
   

Equipment Needed: Students with need to come prepared with swimsuits/jammers, goggles and towels

Participants: 6-8 grade

Fees: $130-$160 for the season

Head Coaches: Julius Gylys (boys) & Thomas Pearson (girls)

Assistant Coaches: Garrett Smith (boys) & Nicole Yancey (girls)

Contact Information: Julius.Gylys@apsk12.org &  Thomas.Pearson@atlanta.k12.ga.us

Tryouts: Late January

Season Date Range: Late January to Late March (Late April for a select few) 

Equipment for Tryouts: Running Shoes, Athletic Shirt & Shorts, Water Bottle

Participants: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Girls and Boys

Fees: $40-$60 (if they make the team; includes sweatshirt/sweatpants kit)