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2026 Fall Sports Tryout and Practice Information

6/16/2026

Cross Country

Head Coach: Oscar Borboa

BROPHY CROSS COUNTRY engages in long-distance running and participates in meets at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshman levels. No experience is necessary, and training is tailored to the runner's level. For more information or to be added to the summer contact list, email Coach Borboa.

Optional summer training is underway, but the team allows the Broncos to join at any point. Practices are held Monday through Thursday mornings throughout the summer school session. The first day of official, mandatory practices for the fall season is August 3. To be added to the communication list, or if you have any questions, contact Head Coach Oscar Borboa (oborboa@brophyprep.org).

All requirements for physicals and AIA online coursework must be completed before joining the team.

Cross Country Basics -

1. Fall Sport - Cross Country is an official AIA Fall Sport, which runs from August into October (Our Varsity Broncos compete in the State Championship every November). This would conflict with Golf, Swim & Dive, Mountain Biking, and Football seasons.

2. No Experience Necessary - Very few student-athletes have experience running cross country before high school, so a vast majority of the Broncos on our team begin with little to no experience.

3. No Cut - Cross Country at Brophy is a no-cut sport, but of course morning practices during the season are mandatory. Additionally, everyone on the team is eligible to compete at almost all our races - we do not have a "bench" !

4. New Friends - Because of its place as a Fall sport, it can be a great window into making new friends right away from all different grade levels. We generally train as a "full team," and some freshmen can even work their way into the Varsity group.

Summer XC '26 - A reminder/heads-up that Brophy offers an official summer cross country program - follow this link and scroll to the bottom. If you are interested in registering but have not done so you can do that here.

Summer cross country is never required, but, as is often said in our sport, "Awards and personal records are handed out in the Fall, but they are earned in the Summer."

Monday, August 3rd - Per the AIA, Monday, August 3rd, will be the first day of official mandatory practices for high school cross country. As an FYI, Wednesday, August 5th will be the mandatory Orientation Day that marks the beginning of each new Brophy academic year.

Golf

Head Coach: Jon Shores

2026 Brophy Varsity Golf Team Tryouts

The first round of tryouts for the Varsity golf team is set for Monday, August 3rd at Encanto Golf Course with times beginning at approx 3:00 pm. There will be a short meeting at 2:45 p.m. on the driving range before the first day of tryouts. Tryouts will continue on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Phoenix Country Club. All 4 rounds of tryouts will consist of 9 holes. Tryouts are open to all students.

NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED AT TRYOUTS.

If you plan on trying out for the 2026 team, you must fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM no later than Friday, July 31st. The form will go live in late July. YOU MUST USE YOUR BROPHY EMAIL ADDRESS TO ACCESS THE FORM. Coach Shores will email students with their tee times for August 3rd. A cut will be made after the first, second and fourth rounds—more details will be emailed after the signup period.

ALL students who plan on participating in the tryouts must have their physical and emergency forms on file with Mrs. Wade, Brophy’s Athletic Trainer, before they are allowed to compete.

Swimming & Diving

Head Coach: Robert Tolar

Swimming and Diving tryouts will be held Aug. 10-12 at the Reese Aquatic Center. Head Coach Robert Tolar can be contacted with any questions at rtolar@brophyprep.org. Student-athletes must attend all three days of tryouts.

Swimming Tryout Dates

Aug. 10th, 2:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Aug. 11th, 2:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Aug. 12th, 2:45 - 4:45 p.m.

All requirements for physicals and AIA online coursework must be completed before joining the team.

Freshman Tennis

Head Coach: Bill Woods

Freshman tennis is a no-cut sport and is played in the fall. All athletes must have their physicals turned in before being allowed to play. Freshman Tennis is a great way to get introduced to team tennis. It is an eight-week program that runs from late August through early September. Practices are typically Monday–Thursday after school until 5:00 p.m., with matches once or twice a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to make friends and connect to the tennis program. Freshman tennis is not required to try out for varsity and junior varsity, but it is highly encouraged. Contact Head Coach Bill Woods with questions at bwoods@brophyprep.org.

Starting Monday, August 17, Monday-Thursday after school at Phoenix Tennis Center until 5 p.m.
A bus will take players to practice every day. Parents will pick up players at the Phoenix Tennis Center at 5:00 p.m. after practice.

Please sign up at the link: Freshmen Tennis Signup Link

All requirements for physicals and AIA online coursework must be completed before joining the team.