Athletics

Grassland Middle Student Athlete Possibilities

The Grassland Middle School Athletic Department and sports teams model the vision and expectations of Williamson County Schools, the WMAA, and the TMSAA.

Our goals are:

1. Create positive student-athlete opportunities
2. Responsibility and Integrity
3. Succeed and win championships
4. Value to GMS, Community, and State
5. Provide memorable fan experiences

As Generals, students will make a commitment to themselves, their teammates and the athletic program to follow the expectations of being an athlete. GMS offers a variety of sports in fall, winter, and spring seasons.

To learn more about Williamson County Schools athletic guidelines and requirements, complete the required athletic forms in order to participate, or for specific information on tryouts for various sports, please contact the head coach.

Adult Season Pass

Student Season Pass

Final Forms Parent Playbook

Interscholastic Athletics

Interscholastic activities in Williamson County Schools are an important part of the overall educational process. The athletic programs offer students expanded learning opportunities including self-discipline, self-esteem and teamwork. Students who participate in extracurricular activities tend to get higher grades, have better attendance and pose fewer discipline problems.

All Williamson County high schools offering interscholastic sports are members of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) and abide by its constitution and by-laws in addition to the applicable policies of the Williamson County Board of Education. The middle schools belong to the Williamson Middle Athletic Association (WMAA) and abide by its constitution and by-laws as well as the applicable policies of the Williamson County Board of Education.

The opportunity to participate in WCS athletic programs is extended to all students who meet the eligibility requirements of the TSSAA, policies of the Williamson County Board of Education and/or guidelines set forth by the WMAA. Before participating, students are required to have a physical on file dated after April 15 and complete the Final Forms process.

Multiple club sports that are not sanctioned are offered at WCS schools. Sports and locations vary. WCS offers the following sanctioned sports at the 6-12 levels:

Baseball
Basketball
Bowling (High School Only)
Cheerleading
Cross-Country
Dance
Football

Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling

Boy's Basketball

Girl's Basketball

Wrestling

We accept any skill level (boys and girls), from brand new wrestler to seasoned vet. If you want some off season practice, we also have a club with the Franklin High School team: http://www.franklin-wrestling.com/ .

Contact Theodore Kinczkows

Season begins 9/30

Schedule

10/24 Mill Creek

10/29 @Brentwood (Tri w/ Page)

10/30 @ Thompson Station (Tri w/ Freedom)

11/4 @Sunset

11/7 Spring Station

11/12 @Legacy

11/14 Woodland (Tri w/ Heritage)

11/19 Dual Championship (Top 4 Seeds)

11/21 WMAA Tournament (@Legacy)

Basketball Cheer

Rising 6th-8th graders come be a part of GMS sideline cheer! Athletic, team-building & interpersonal skills while lifting up others and helping to create a positive culture of school spirit at GMS.

Informational Parent Meeting

Tuesday, March 19th @ 6:00 PM in the GMS Commons

Note: Participation in GMS sideline cheer is a requirement to be considered for participation on our optional GMS Game Day Team

Tryout Material Clinics: Teaching tryout material to the candidates

Monday, April 1st – Thursday, April 4th – Daily Practice (4 days)

3:00-4:30 Current 6th and 7th graders

4:30 – 6:00 PM Current 5th graders or transfer students with later dismissal

Tryouts

Saturday, April 6th Beginning at 11:00 AM

Staggered start time by grade. 7th will go first, then 6th, and then 5th candidate performance numbers & report times will be assigned by Thursday

Contact Lisa Wheeler

Boy's Soccer

GMS BOYS’ SOCCER TRYOUTS – 2024

Boys Soccer Tryouts will be held:
6th Grade – Oct 14 from 3 - 4:30
7th and 8th Grade – Wed Oct 16 and Thurs Oct 17 from 3 – 4
See Dr. Keller (room 810) if you have any questions

General Team Information: The team is divided into JV and Varsity, and practice together Monday - Thursday after school until 4pm. We generally accept between 30 - 34 players total. We are holding tryouts this year in mid-October (the dates are on the website) but the season won’t start until after Spring Break (mid-March) and will run until the end of April. If you are interested in signing your player up or receiving communication about soccer tryouts, please be sure to register on the Final Forms Website.

If you have any questions, feel free to email:

Head Coach: Russ Keller

Assistant Coach: Alexander Eichner

Bowling

Baseball

Softball

Girl's Soccer

Eligible Grades: 6th, 7th and 8th

Tryout Information: Dates TBD – Usually late September

Meet in Coach Oldham’s room (600) after you dress on the 1st day of your tryout. It is essential that you be on time and prepared for your tryout. You should be wearing soccer attire (cleats, shin guards and shorts). Do not wear cleats inside the building. Water will not be provided. Please bring your own water bottle. If for some reason you cannot attend one of your tryout days, please see Coach Oldham ahead of time. Player pick-up will be in the car rider line in front of the school.

Some of the skills I will be looking for are:

Ball control (through cones)
Speed with ball
Shots on goal
Stamina
Game skills (in short sided and full games)
Most importantly… Attitude

General Information: Before you can play Grassland Soccer you must have an updated physical on file with the school or on Final Forms. As usual, the team will be divided into Varsity and Junior Varsity squads and around 30 players (total) can be accepted.

Furthermore, if you can’t commit to being at practices and games every Monday through Thursday as well as working hard, and being a team player, then this is not the team for you. Good luck to all of you and I look forward to another great year of Lady General’s Soccer.

A list of players who made the team will be on the Grassland Girls’ Soccer Team Google Classroom. Ask Mr. Oldham for the code.

For more information, contact:

Head Coach:Clarke Oldham

Assistant Coach: Natalie Hennes

Tennis

Cross Country

Football

Grassland Middle School has two football teams - Varsity and Junior Varsity. The varsity team consists primarily of 8th grade players. The Junior Varsity team includes mostly 7th graders with the potential for some 6th grade players - depending on size and skill level. Practices and games will run until the end of September.

Grade Levels:

Students at all grade levels (6th, 7th and 8th) are eligible to tryout and participate.

Expectations:

Students interested in playing football should be prepared to practice every day in the heat and be willing learners of the game. Our team has players of all sizes, skill levels and previous football experience that strive to better themselves every day in practice. While not all players are big, strong, and fast, there is no substitute for these intangibles. Players should note that our standards of conduct and commitment are high throughout the season. Competition for roster spots is highly competitive.

Tryouts (If required):

Football tryouts are a process and conclude in early July. Tryouts consist of various non-contact drills and participant commitment to decide the best players for the roster. Before students can tryout, they must upload a sports physical to Finalforms and the "parent" portion of Finalforms must be completed.

Contact Information: For questions concerning GMS Football, please contact Head Coach Dale Nichols.

Dale Nichols: Head Coach

Golf

Track & Field

Volleyball

General Expectations: Be respectful ALWAYS! Be present and on time for practice and games. Be dedicated to the team. Be active listeners and participants.

Lady Generals Volleyball: 2025-2026 School Year

Tryout Process: Tryouts will consist of drills to assess fundamental skills like serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking, as well as game-like scenarios to evaluate teamwork and court awareness. We will also be looking at attitude, coachability, and hustle. We encourage you to relax, do your best, and have fun!
We will have 3 teams for this upcoming year: 6th Grade Team, JV Team (can consist of all grades), Varsity Team (can consist of all grades)
Tryout Results will be handled by grade, teams will be assigned after our June practice commencement.

Tryout Schedule: UPCOMING 2025 FALL Season

2025 Fall Season Grade	6th (current 5th)	7th (current 6th)	8th (current 7th)
May 9th Skills Focused (Pass/Serve)	-	3:00pm-5:00pm	3:00pm-5:00pm
May 10th (Set/Attack/Defensive Passing)	-	9:30am-11:00am	11:00am-12:30pm
May 10th (Game Scrimmage Drills)	-	2:30pm-4:30pm	3:00pm-5:00pm
May 22nd (all skills)	3:00pm-5:00pm	-	-
May 23rd (all skills + scrimmage)	2:00pm-4:00pm	-	-

Location: GMS Gym
What to Bring: Athletic attire (shorts/leggings, t-shirt, athletic shoes), a water bottle, and a positive attitude! Please no jewelry. If you have knee pads and elbow pads, please bring them.
Tryout Results:
- JV & Varsity Team selections will be announced on Sunday May 11th at 2pm.
- 6th Grade Team selections will be announced on May 24th at 2pm
- We will post the list on the back GMS gym door using your tryout number. Please understand that not everyone can make the team, and we encourage those who aren't selected to continue developing their skills and tryout again next year.

Leah Beth Bartley

Alexis Mccauley

Alexis Hamlin

Football Cheer

Rising 6th-8th graders come be a part of GMS sideline cheer! athletic, team-building & interpersonal skills while lifting up others and helping to create a positive culture of school spirit at GMS.

Informational Parent Meeting

Tuesday, March 19th @ 6:00 PM in the GMS Commons

Note: Participation in GMS sideline cheer is a requirement to be considered for participation on our optional GMS Game Day Team

Tryout Material Clinics: Teaching tryout material to the candidates

Monday, April 1st – Thursday, April 4th – Daily Practice (4 days)

3:00-4:30 Current 6th and 7th graders

4:30 – 6:00 PM Current 5th graders or transfer students with later dismissal

Tryouts

Saturday, April 6th Beginning at 11:00 AM

Staggered start time by grade. 7th will go first, then 6th, and then 5th candidate performance numbers & report times will be assigned by Thursday

Contact:

Lisa Wheeler

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