AHS Athletics Fall Sports Bulletin

August 1st, 2024
Dear Mariner Students and Families, 
It is not too late to sign up! Aptos High School offers a wide variety of Fall teams including Boys and Girls Cross Country, Football, Girls Flag Football, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Girls Indoor Volleyball, and Boys and Girls Water Polo.
It is our mission in the Aptos Athletics Department to provide each student with an opportunity to participate in a quality athletic program. We offer no-cut sports wherever possible. Unfortunately, some sports must hold tryouts as there is a maximum number of roster spots available. 
Physical Exam Paperwork/Online Registration:
All students, new and returning, must have an annual physical on file. A hard copy of your students' Physical-Exam is required before participation. Hard copies are linked here and can be delivered to the Athletic Office or the Main Office. Physical Exam Forms. can also be found in the Main Office, and on aptosathletics.com under the “Files” tab on each team page. 
Additionally, families will be required to complete an online registration where they will read and docu-sign our PVUSD Student-Athlete and Parent Handbook and associated forms. The link for registration is not live at the moment and will be given to Head Coaches to share with students the first week of school. Click Here For Coaches Contact List 
Fall Sports Information: 
Please see the bulletin items on the next 2 pages for sport specific and contact information on the upcoming Fall Sports Season. Interested students are encouraged to reach out to the head coach of their respective sport for more information.


Boys/Girls Cross Country
? Head Coach Dan Gruber daniel_gruber@pvusd.net 
? First Day of Practice is August 14th 4:15 pm in Stadium Bleachers 

Boys Water Polo (JV/Varsity) 
Head Coach Noah Brooks Noahbrooks9@gmail.com 
Practice starts Monday August 5th
Week of 8/5-8/9
Monday-Friday 7am-9am

Girls Water Polo (JV/Varsity) 
Head Coach Cody Gilbert aptospolo@gmail.com
Practice starts Monday August 5th
Week of 8/5-8/9
Monday-Friday 7am-9am

Girls Tennis (JV/Varsity) 
Head Coach Tammi Brown tammibrown628@att.net
Varsity Tryouts begin 8/8-8/15
Thursday 8/8 Informational Meeting from 4-5pm at the courts.
Friday 8/9 Tryouts begin 4-6
Monday 8/12- Thursday 8/15 Tryouts continues
JV Tennis begins week of 8/19 
JV Head Coach Marc Godoy godoymarc@yahoo.com
Practices are held 4 PM-6 PM Monday-Thursday

Girls Golf 
Head Coach Matt Anderson matthew_anderson@pvusd.net 
Informational meeting will take place in the 2nd week of school (TBA)
Contact Coach Anderson for more information. 

Football 
Practice officially begins on August 5th from 4pm-6pm each day
Contact specific coach below for details 
Varsity Zach Hewett zachary_hewett@pvusd.net 
JV Head Coach Dave Candelario dcandel7@gmail.com
Freshmen Head Coach Zach Maestas zachary_maestas@pvusd.net

Girls Volleyball 
Head Coach Hunter Zeng aptosvolleyball@gmail.com
Open Gym Friday 8/9 4-6 pm 
Tryouts Begin: 8/12 -8/14 (times by grade each day below)
4:15 pm-6:00 pm 9th + 10th Grade
6:15 pm-8:00 pm 11th + 12th Grade
Rosters announced Wed evening 8/15
Visit aptosvolleyball.com for more information. 

Girls Flag Football 
Head Coach Denise Russo denirus@gmail.com
Practice start dates and times
Workouts begin
 8/6 4:30-6:30 @ Pete's Coffee (Safeway in Aptos)
8/7 & 8/8 6pm-8pm workouts in Stadium
8/9 Community Service (See Coach Denise for details)
Tryouts begin (JV & Var): 
Mon 8/12 - Thurs 8/15 6:15-8:15 pm in stadium
Practice starts: 
Fri 8/16 2-4pm in stadium
Follow on IG @ aptoshighflagfootball

?Go Mariners! Sails up! ???

Travis Fox 
Aptos High School 
Athletic Director 
office: (831) 728-7832 ext. 5201 
email: travis_fox@pvusd.net