GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (GRPS) -- The work continues beyond the school year. Ottawa Hills Bengals athletes can take advantage of summer opportunities to train, improve, and prepare for their next season. Below is a list of summer conditioning, practices, workouts, and other opportunities available for Bengals student-athletes.
Football
James Jones, Varsity Coach
P: 616.633.7059; E: JonesJam@grps.org
Summer Workouts
Who: Incoming 9th-12th grades
Dates: June 8 - August 6
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Houseman Field
Volleyball
Melena Strehlow, Varisty Coach
P: 269.370.7708; E: melenastrelow@gmail.com
Open Gym
Dates: June 8 - July 29
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
No open gym on July 1, July 20, July 22
Summer Camps
Aquinas Team Tournament: July 10 (JV & Varsity invite only)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
RSVP link
Calvin Team Camp: July 13 - 16 (JV & Varsity invite only)
JV-4:00 - 7:00 pm
Varsity-7:00 - 10:00 pm
RSVP link
OHHS Pre-Season Camp: July 20 - 25
5:00 - 7:00 pm
RSVP link
Summer Scrimmages
Comstock Park Scrimmage: July 30
5:00 - 8:00 pm
RSVP link
Tryouts
JV & Varsity: August 10-11 (invite only)
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Freshman: August 18 - 19
5:00 - 7:00 pm
RSVP link
Swimming (Boys & Girls)
Alex Brinks, Girls Swim Head Coach
P: 616.635.2044; E: coachalex@grnsa.org
Eve Julian, Boys Swim Head Coach
P: 616.970.1661; E: eve.julian@gmail.com
Grand Rapids Aquatics Swim Club
The GR Aquatics Swim Club is open to all high school swimmers who want to commit to swimming four times per week. Swimmers will attend local league meets at no extra cost. The focus will be on core mechanics, drill progression, and the development of the fundamental elements of training expected in the high school varsity season.
Dates: June 4 - July 23
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 am
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Pool
Cost: $170 (includes team cap and t-shirt)
Register here.
GR Aquatics Age Group Team
The GR Aquatics Swim Club is open to all swimmers ageS 7 - 14 who have completed upper-level swimming lessons and want to swim competitively. Swimmers will attend local league meets at no extra cost. The focus will be on building & perfecting the four competitive strokes, as well as preparing swimmers for novice-level team competitions (sign up ahead of time for a FREE Stroke Evaluation & consultation at: graquatics.org).
Dates: June 4 - July 23
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Pool
Cost: $120 (includes team cap and t-shirt)
Register here.
GR Aquatics Stroke School
The GR Aquatics Stroke School (Level 5) is a bridge between swimming lessons and the age group swim team for students aged 5-10. The focus will be on introducing the competitive swim strokes and completing upper-level swim lessons skills. Swimmers must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke (sign up ahead of time for a FREE Stroke Evaluation & consultation at: graquatics.org).
Dates: June 4 - July 23
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Pool
Cost: $100 (includes team cap and t-shirt)
Visit graquatics.org for more information
GR Aquatics Swim Lessons
The GR Aquatics Learn-to-Swim Program offers both group and private lessons to all students aged 5 & above, regardless of ability level. All group lessons (Levels 1-4) are taught with a maximum ratio of one instructor to five students.
Group Lesson Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Pool
Cost: $25 (6 x 40 minute visits)
Visit graquatics.org for more information.
Boys Soccer
Sergio Sepulveda, Boys Varsity Head Coach
P: 228.257.0301; E: sergio.sepulvedajr@gmail.com
Ottawa Hills Middle School Boys Preseason
This is designed to prepare athletes for their middle school soccer season while introducing them to high-intensity training throughout the summer. Led by Varsity Boys Head Coach Sergio Sepulveda, the program focuses on skill development, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning to elevate players’ performance for the upcoming season.
Who: Incoming 6th - 8th grade boys
Dates: June 2 - July 20
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Soccer Field
Sign-Up Link
Ottawa Hills High School Boys Preseason
Open to all current and incoming high school athletes (incoming grades 9–12), this program is designed to prepare players for the upcoming season through rigorous training and technical skill development. Under the guidance of Varsity Boys Head Coach Sergio Sepulveda, participants will enhance their fitness, tactical understanding, and on-field execution to compete at the highest level.
Who: Incoming 9th - 12th grade boys
Dates: June 2 - July 30
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Soccer Field
Sign-Up Link
Ottawa Hills High School Boys Try-Outs
Are you ready to wear the Orange and Black with pride? Ottawa Hills Boys Soccer Tryouts are here— your opportunity to join a legacy of excellence, compete at the highest level, and elevate your game under elite coaching.
Open to all dedicated players – Show us your skill, passion, and drive. Train like a champion – Intense drills, tactical sessions, and high-level competition. Be part of something bigger – Compete for your school, your teammates, and your community. No excuses. Just hustle. Will you answer the call?
Who: Incoming 9th - 12th grade boys (please arrive on time for check-in)
Dates & Times:
Monday, August 10; 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Tuesday - Wednesday, August 11 - 12; 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Soccer Field
Equipment Needed: Cleats, running shoes, shin guards, water bottle, current sports physical and relentless energy!
Click here to register.
Girls Soccer
Sergio Sepulveda, Girls Varsity Head Coach
P: 228.257.0301; E: sergio.sepulvedajr@gmail.com
Ottawa Hills High School Girls Camp
Designed for competitive high school players (Grades 9–12 for the 2026–27 school year), this intensive three-day camp focuses on technical mastery, tactical awareness, and in-game execution. Through focused training sessions led by experienced coaches, participants will refine their skills and gain the tools to excel in the upcoming season.
Who: Incoming 9th - 12th grade girls
Dates: Wednesday - Friday, July 8 - 10
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Soccer Field
Click here to register.
Cross Country
Dan Ebright, Head Coach
P: 616.608.2209; E: grtcdebright@yahoo.com
Cross Country Training
Dates: July 6 - 20
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 5:45 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills Track and Weight Room
Cross Country Camp
Dates: August 3 - 8
Additional details to be announced.
Track & Field
Tony Shellman, Head Coach
P: 616-606-3393; E: toneupelite317@gmail.com
TONE-UP Training
AAU Summer track and field runs from June 1 to July 31, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The cost for high school and middle school athletes is $550 (GRPS-enrolled students pay $475). Practice is Monday-Friday.
Elementary school athletes cost $400 (GRPS-enrolled students pay $350) starting at age 8. Practice is four days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
For additional information or to enroll, please visit www.toneupelitetrackclub.com or contact Katrina Shellman at 616-606-3393.
Sideline Cheer
Kierra Gardner, Head Coach
P: 616.438.3540; E: gardner.kierra92@gmail.com
Summer Conditioning
Who: Incoming 9th - 12th graders
Dates: June 8 - July 29
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Main Gym, Upper Balcony
Boys Basketball
Dominic Shannon, Varsity Head Coach
P: 616.819.6192; E: shannond@grps.org
Open Gym & Conditioning
Who: Incoming 9th - 12th graders
Dates & Times: Varies
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Gymnasium
Contact Coach Shannon for details.
Girls Basketball
Contact Ottawa Hills High School Athletics
P: 616-819-2879; E: harrismar@grps.org
Open Gym & Conditioning
Who: Incoming 9th - 12th graders
Dates: June 8 - July 29
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Gymnasium
Softball
Kelsey Bobeldyk, Head Coach
Summer Skills Clinics
Who: Incoming 7th - 12th graders and family/friends
Dates: June 8 - August 3
Day: Monday
Time: 4:00 - 6:15 pm
Location: Ottawa Hills High School Softball Field
Wrestling
Ryan Davis, Head Coach
P: 616.284.1154; E: mrryandaviscdavis@gmail.com
Summer Conditioning
Who: Incoming 8th - 12th graders
Dates: May 20 - July 29
Day: Wednesday
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Ottawa High Hills School Wrestling Room, Weight Room & Outdoors
