Athletic Department Preparticipation Information:
2026 Spring Season at Sidney High School/Middle School
To tryout or participate, you MUST
1.) Register ONLINE through Power School
2) Complete your Sports Physical (OHSAA Pre-Participation Form)
You can now download and complete form online at sidneyjackets.org . A doctor or physician must sign off on before the Sports Physical Form is valid.
3) Pay $35 “Mandatory Parent Fee” Online on Power School OR cash/check to the Athletic Office (checks made out to Sidney City Schools)
MONEY DUE BY FIRST REGULAR SEASON GAME/CONTEST
High School Baseball
1.) Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Final Forms by Monday, February 23rd.
2.) Pre-tryout items: Preseason conditioning and open gyms currently underway.
3.) Tryout details: Begins February 23rd.
4.) Coaching contact: Coach Townsend ryan.townsend@sidneycityschools.org or
937-613-9918
Middle School Baseball
1.) Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Final Forms by Monday, February 23rd.
2.) Pre-tryout items: Preseason conditioning and open gyms currently underway.
3.) Tryout details: Begins on February 23rd.
4.) Coaching contact: Coach Goffena Thomas.Goffena@sidneycityschools.org or Wade New wade.new@sidneycityschools.org
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High School Softball
1.) Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Final Forms by Monday, February 9th.
2. Pre-tryout items: Preseason conditioning open gyms are Monday and Wednesday 4:00-6:30pm and Saturday 10am, at Goffena Center.
3.) Tryout details: February 16th
4.) Coaching contact: Coach Westerbeck cwesterbeck@areaelectric.com or 937-726-9311
Middle School Softball
1.) Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Final Forms by Monday, February 9th.
2. Pre-tryout items: Preseason conditioning open gyms are Monday and Wednesday 4:00-6:30pm and Saturday 10am, at Goffena Center.
3.) Tryout details: Begins on February 16th.
3.) Coaching contact: Coach Carter thecartertribe@yahoo.com and
Coach Milanese alli.milanese@gmail.com
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High School Tennis
1.) Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Final Forms by Monday, February 23rd.
2.) Tryout Details: March 9th (3:30pm to 5:30pm)
3.) Coaching Contact: Coach Gregory Donovan.Gregory@sidneycityschools.org or
937- 622-9998
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High School Track & Field
1.) Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Final Forms by Monday, February 23rd.
2.) Pre-tryout items: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3-4PM at Goffena Facility
3.) Tryout details: Feb 23rd is the official start date.
4.) Coaching contact: Coach Adam Doenges via email at Adam.Doenges@sidneycityschools.org or Coach Bill McKinney at bill.mckinney@copeland.com
Middle School Track & Field
1.) Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Final Forms by Monday, February 23rd.
2.) Pre-tryout items: Starts February 17th : Monday and Tuesday 2:45-4 PM
3.) Practice details: February 23rd is the official start date
4.) Coaching contact: Coach Hall via email at Frank.Hall@sidneycityschools.org
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Athletic Department Contacts:
Cindy Biddle, Administrative Assistant: Cindy.Biddle@sidneycityschools.org or 937-497-2243
Brett Bickel, Associate Athletic Director, Brett.Bickel@sidneycityschools.org
Stacey Goffena, Assistant Athletic Director, Stacey.Goffena@sidneycityschools.org
JD Foust, Athletic Director, JD.foust@sidneycityschools.org
Where to obtain an OHSAA pre-participation physical?
Obviously, it is recommended that each student-athlete utilizes their primary care physician. Also, Sidney City Schools is a contracted partner with Wilson Health and they have many local options available.
Paper copies of the OHSAA form are available in the Athletic Office at SHS or can be printed at
