Fall 2026 Lamoille Union Athletic Department Bulletin

Greeting Lancers!
The start of the Fall 2026 sports season is fast approaching.
Please read and share the information below to ensure that all student athletes who are intending on
participating in a fall sport are aware of the following information.
Regardless of the sport of interest, prospective players should arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled
practice times and should bring appropriate footwear, weather appropriate clothing and water/snacks.
Information for the initial opening practice sessions is available below. The respective coaching staffs
will share additional scheduling and calendar information over the summer and during the first few days
of practice.
As a reminder and as per the VPA (10) training sessions/practices are required prior to participation in
an interscholastic event.
Please note that there will be a MANDATORY Player/Parent Athletic Department Meeting on Monday,
August 10th, from (6:00 pm to 7:00 pm) in the Lamoille Union Theater. All student athletes planning to
participate in Fall Sports must attend this important informational meeting with the Athletic Director
and Fall Sport Coaches. PLEASE ENTER THE THEATRE FROM THE THEATRE EXTERIOR DOORS. Please
contact Athletic Director Tim Messier at tmessier@lnsd.org or (802-851-1333) with any inquiries that
you may have.
BFA Fairfax/Lamoille Football Grades (9-12)
Coach Craig Sleeman –coachsleeman62@gmail.com (802-922-7646)
First day of practice - Monday, August 10th (4:30 pm to 7:30 pm)
Following the first day of practice will generally be held: Monday through Friday, 4:30 pm-7:30 pm.
Saturdays may be used as makeup or rain days when necessary.
Any prospective football players should contact Head Coach Craig Sleeman AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to be
sure you have all the necessary, updated football information for summer workouts/activities,
equipment handout, registration and the pre- season.
*Football players + parent/caregivers do not need to attend the 8/10/25 LU Orientation.
High School Girls’ Soccer Grades (9-12)
Coach Jeff Robinson – jrobinson@lnsd.org Assistant Coach Ryley Cota- rcota@lnsd.org
JV Girls Coach - Evan Slayton – eslayton@lnsd.org
Tuesday, August 11 th - Field Prep Efforts (6:00 pm)
Thursday, August 13th – Practice (6:30 am- 9:00 am)
Friday, August 14th – Practice (6:30 am - 9:00 am)
Saturday, August 15th – Practice (6:30 am - 9:00 am)

High School Boys’ Soccer Grades (9-12)
Coach Angie Faraci – Angeline.faraci@lamoillesouth.org (802-371-7870)
Assistant Coach Bri Stadler- brianastadler3@gmail.com
Junior Varsity Coach- Wayne Demers- wayne.t.demers2.mil@army.mil (603-991-7747)
(All training sessions will take place at the LU Upper Fields unless otherwise noted.)
Tuesday, August 11 th – Field Prep Efforts (6:00 pm)
Thursday, August 13th - (8:00am-11:00am)
Friday, August 14th - (8:00am-11:00am)
Saturday, August 15 th + Sunday, August 16 th - NO PRACTICE – REST DAYS
 The full calendar and other program information are located in the SportsYou app. You will want
to download and register as a parent and as a player to stay connected to all of the program
information. Please reach out to any of the coaches should you have any questions. Additional
information will be communicated at the LU Athletic Department Fall Meeting on Monday,
August 10 th .
Summer Program Information
All LUHS Soccer Players (Boys + Girls) are encouraged to participate in our summer training
opportunities. Beginning July 7t and running through the month of July. We will offer;
 Pick Up Soccer: T/TH (6:00-7:30 pm) at Railroad Street Park in Johnson.
 Fitness Series: Wednesdays (6:00-7:00 pm)
These sessions are open to all LUHS soccer players and are designed to help players stay active, build
fitness, sharpen skills and connect teammates before the fall season. Full details, locations, updates and
any schedule changes will be communicated through the SportsYou app.
High School Boys’ and Girls’ Cross-Country Grades (9-12)
Coach Jeff Beal- jbeal@lnsd.org
First Practice = Monday, August 17 th (6:45 am-8:30am)
Practices on 8/19, 8/20, 8/21 and 8/22 will also be (6:45am-8:30am)
Other optional practice opportunities may be offered.
Please meet at the Blue Roofed Building prior to practices.

High School Golf (Boys’ and Girls' 9-12)
Coach Mike Sibenaller- msibenaller@gmtcc.net (802-528-6424)
First Practice(s) –
Thursday, August 13 th Full Team Practice (4:00pm-6:00pm)
Friday, August 14 th
 A Team (3:30 – 5:30)
 B Team (4:30-6:00)
Saturday, August 15 th
 A Team (3:30 – 5:30)
 B Team (4:00 – 6:00)
Sunday, August 16 th – No Practice
August 17 th – 22 nd TBD/TBA
Summer Information: During the month of July Coach Sibenaller will be holding two informal practices
at RyderBrook.
1 st Practice: Full Team Practice + Meeting. July 13th (4:00-6:00)
2 nd Practice: Full Team Practice, July 16 th (4:00-6:00)
Participation is not mandatory, but this is a great opportunity to prepare for the season and to figure
out your readiness for Team A or Team B to start the season. New golfers are encouraged to attend.
Feel free to contact Coach Sibenaller via email with any golf relayed matters.
High School Bass Fishing – (Boys’ and Girls’ 9-12)
Due to the many sports specific and unique characteristics of this relatively new VPA Fall Sport athletic
opportunity, Athletic Director Tim Messier will be holding an informational Bass Fishing meeting on
Monday, August 10 th after the Fall Sports meeting in the theater when attendees break into sport
specific groupings. All aspects of the sport including all guidelines/requirements, the event schedule and
participation information will be shared with interested student athletes and their parent/guardians.

2026 FOOTBALL GAME SCHEDULE

2026 V/JV Boys Soccer Game Schedule

2026 V/JV Girls Soccer Game Schedule

2026 Golf Schedule

2026 Cross Country Meets