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State Finals Information

5/24/2012

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Players/Parents,


CLICK HERE FOR STATE FINALS DRAWS

Many of you are new to the whole State Finals experience, so here's a summary of what the Trip is going to look like:

Thursday, May 31
10am - Players are dismissed from school to the Athletic Office.  The Athletic Staff will give the girls a brief send-off.  It's common for a couple parents to come to the send-off, but it's no big deal either way.  We will get subway on the way to Midland.
1:30ish PM - Arrive at Midland Community Tennis Center for a brief hit.
3:00ish PM - Arrive at the Midland Holiday Inn.  (School will cover the girls room cost for the trip)  
Dinner - Around dinner time we will go to the mall, hang out, and eat dinner at Ruby Tuesdays.  (School will cover this dinner as well).  
Evening - We'll have a brief meeting in one of the hotel rooms to get pumped up for the morning, then head to bed.

Friday, June 1
7:00am Warmup at Midland Community Tennis Center
8:00am Player meeting
8:30am Play begins

At this point we will play for as long as there are girls still in the event!  The State Finals is a 4 or 5 round tournament, depending on whether or not your first round is a bye.  If any flight makes it to the Semi-Finals, then we all stay another night and finish on Saturday.  This is my 10th trip to the State Finals with West Ottawa.  There have been 2 times where our teams have made it to Saturday.  If any of our girls make it to the finals, the match will have a chair umpire like you see on TV!  

- If we are out on Friday, we will get home very late on Friday...maybe midnightish, but it's impossible to say?
- If we make it to Saturday, then we will get home in the afternoon or early evening.  

Regarding our chances, I've found teams at the State Finals can generally be put into three groups:

Group 1 - Teams can viably win the State Title each year (4-5 schools).  These teams get seeds at nearly every flight.

Group 2 - Teams that everyone expects to be at the State Finals each year (7-8 schools).  These teams try to get a top ten finish.  Occasionally they will earn a seed or two, but they are capable of beating seeded teams either way.  

Group 3 - Teams that qualified out of a weak region, or teams that don't typically make it to States, but had an unusually good year (3-4 varying schools each year).  

West Ottawa is a part of Group 2.  The strong programs on the East side of the State respect us and expect to see us at the tournament each year.  They would prefer not draw us in the first round, because they've seen us beat them in the past. 

The Draw for the tournament will be published on the MHSAA website.  When it's out, I'll try to attach it to the blog.  Just don't get too obsessed with the draw.  WHO we play isn't nearly as important as HOW we play.  


Hopefully this clarifies a few things.  Write a comment if you have a question, because I bet others have the same question.  

-Coach Schwallier
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Varsity Tennis Schedule

5/20/2012

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Monday, 21st - No Practice
Tuesday, 22nd - Practice
Wednesday, 23rd - Most likely Scrimmage with Holland Christian (location not yet set)
Thursday, 24th - Practice
Friday, 25th - No Practice
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Balloons!!!!!

5/18/2012

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I've always hated that basketball hoop in my driveway...until tonight:)  
Thanks girls, you are the best!  
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Landon Kenneth Schwallier

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You have to look very closely, but on the front of the shirt you can see Landon's footprints!

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West Ottawa Wins Division 1 Regional

5/17/2012

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Players/Parents/Coaches,

Wow, this day just keeps getting better and better!  Girls, you were simply fantastic.  Today you won the Second Regional Title ever for the Women's Tennis program.  I could feel all of your energy all day long from the hundreds of texts that came flowing in.  Pam and I felt like we were right there with you.  Today was already the best day of my life, and you girls found a way to make it even better.  I can't wait to see you all next week and celebrate with you!!!

Please email me all your pictures from today.  I want to get them on the site for you.  And selfishly, I want to see your smiling faces holding up that trophy!  As results from the regional get sent my way, I'll get them posted to the site as well.  Girls, I hope you understand how big of a day this was for our program.  This is probably one of the top 3 best performances ever for the Women's Tennis team.  I'm very proud of you girls.  

I'd like to throw out a special thanks to Coach Matt, Logan, and Donna.  All day long I knew we were in good hands.  Parents, thanks for all you did to make this day possible.  You've taken these girls to lessons, drills, tournaments, etc. for years so days like today could happen.  It takes a lot of people working together, and when it happens, it's beautiful.  

Here's a rundown of our upcoming schedule:
Friday: Rest Day, No practice.
Monday: Rest day, No practice.
Tuesday -Friday: Practice after school. (I will begin working on setting up a scrimmage for us one of these days.  When I get it set, I'll post it on the site)  

For those of you looking for a Landon update, the post below has info on him.  He is doing very well and we have introduced him to many relatives today!  He must have gotten many of Pam's genes, because he's very good looking.  

Have a great weekend everyone.  For those going to prom, have fun but be safe.  You'll have your whole life to do stupid things, don't feel the need to do them on Friday night!

-Coach Schwallier
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He's wonderful!

5/17/2012

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Landon Kenneth Schwallier
Born May 17 at 2:23am
7 pounds, 7 ounces
21 inches

Pam and Landon did an awesome job, as did all the doctors and nurses.  He's the most beautiful sight I've ever seen, tied with my wife.  Thanks for the many texts, emails, and words of encouragement over the past few days.  

Girls, good luck at Regionals tomorrow (well, today actually)!  You have all worked so hard for this day.  Know that you are prepared and ready.  Be confident, support one another, and take on the challenge.  Play your absolute hardest and I'll be proud of you no matter what.

-Coach
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WOcademy

5/16/2012

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Parent/Players,

This summer I will be forming a summer-long Tennis Academy at West Ottawa called "WOcademy".  My goal is to have 150 kids in K-8th grade having a blast on our tennis courts 4 days a week, all summer long!   It will run 7-weeks and will be split into 2-week and 3-week sessions.  If you can help me fill it up with kids ready to have fun, then I promise you I will deliver a great product.  


Here's what I want you to do:
1.  If you have children that might enjoy this program, I hope you consider joining.  
2.  If you know friends who may be interested, please forward this information their way.
3.  If you know of a way that I could better spread the word about this program, let me know.

Respectfully,

Coach Schwallier  

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Regional Information

5/14/2012

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Parents/Players,

Well, the seed meeting is done and I have our info.  Here's what's most pertinent to you:

Location:
1,2, and 3 singles play their first two rounds at JENISON
1 and 2 doubles play their first two rounds at JENISON

4 singles plays their first two rounds at Baldwin Middle School
3 and 4 doubles play their first two rounds at Baldwin Middle School
(Baldwin Middle School: 3835 Baldwin Road, Hudsonville, MI 49426)

All Semifinals and Finals will be played at JENISON

Important Times:
6:50am Be at Transportation
7:00am Leave from Transportation
7:45am Begin Warmup at Jenison
8:00am Coaches Meeting
8:15 Players Meeting
8:30am Play Begins

Our Schedule for the rest of the week:
Tuesday: @Forest Hills Central
Wednesday: Practice from 3:00-5:00pm
Thursday: Regionals
Friday: Rest Day

Baby Update:  Pam is going in to be induced on Wednesday.  When baby arrives, I'll post baby's name and all that good stuff when I'm able.  It should be a fun day.  In return, I expect lots of texts from all of you with tennis updates throughout the day Thursday!


-Coach
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OK-Red TRANSPORTATION CHANGE

5/12/2012

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Parents/Players,

Change of plans for transportation on Monday.  Matt Gahan will be coaching a JV match, so he can't drive.  I must stay in Jenison afterwards for the Regional Seed meeting from 7-9PM, so I can't drive either.  I spoke to Mr. Marsman and this is what we are going to do:

1.  We will leave from the North Athletic Office at the High School at 3:00pm.  
2.  Parents, if you are going on Monday, I'd like you to head to be there at the Athletic Office (provided your schedule makes this at all possible).  
3.  We will caravan to Jenison, with players riding with parents who are driving.  Players have been given permission to drive as well.  (Although if this is the case, we will be taking back roads as opposed to the highway.)

Here's your job:
1.  Leave a comment that you got this message. (Parents, comment on whether or not you can take people).
2.  Leave a comment on how we are going to kick butt on Monday...which we absolutely will:)
3.  Kids, remember to show your mom's how much you love them tomorrow.  Your mom's care about you very much, and they love you more than you'll ever know.

Have a good weekend,

Coach Schwallier
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Forest Hills Central Rescheduled

5/10/2012

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Parents/Players
The Varsity match that got cancelled a couple weeks ago at Forest Hills Central has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 15.  We will NOT be playing it as a double-duel with Central and Northern, but will just play Central. I don't like going all week before regionals with zero matches, so this helps us a lot.  Plus, I'd really like to beat FHC (makes me feel good).  Ideally, I would like to get two people to volunteer as drivers.  I mean, Pam can't keep that baby in her much longer, right?  This will give us the following schedule next week:

Monday: Practice
Tuesday: @FHC
Wednesday: Practice
Thursday: Regionals
Friday: Rest day/No Practice
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Varsity Practice Schedule

5/9/2012

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Parent/Players, 

The girls and I decided that it would be best to practice from 5-6:30pm Thursday so the girls can enjoy the Tulip Time festivities.  Girls, get there a couple minutes early so we can get on court right at 5pm.  Thanks for your great play tonight with Grandville.  

Doubles players: I've been pushing you to be very aggressive at that net.  You are impressing me very much with your play right now.  
Singles Players:  This was our most complete match with all 4 flights today.  Every one of you did what you needed to beat your opponent.  Rilie, extra kudos to you.  No West Ottawa Player has ever beaten Lauren Brickley until today.  She's a very consistent player, and a fighter, and your play was very impressive.  I was/am very proud of you.  

-Coach
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