VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY SPRING TENNIS INFORMATION
We've been working hard all off-season, and it's time to get IN season:) Thank you for the enormous amount of work you've put in this off-season, particularly in the WEIGHT ROOM!!! It'd be hard for me to ask for any more dedication than what you are already giving. Ok, let's get to the details, read the info below and then click here to check out our calendar/schedule.
Information that applies to all players:
Information for girls who want to try out for VARSITY:
WEEK 1
Varsity Tryouts:
Monday, March 9 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Tuesday, March 10 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Wednesday, March 11 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Thursday, March 12 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Friday, March 13 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Information for girls who prefer to play Junior Varsity:
Junior Varsity Practice for Week 1: In week 1 the JV will practice AFTER school. A schedule is coming soon.
WEEKS 2 and 3: - Practices may be at MVP or West Ottawa depending on weather conditions.
Information that applies to all players:
- FINAL FORMS is now how you sign up for a sport, there's a link on our home page.
- You must have a physical on file before you may step out on court, and your insurance should be paid (both are done via final forms)
- Season begins Monday, March 9
Information for girls who want to try out for VARSITY:
- If you want to tryout for varsity, you need to CLICK HERE so I can include you in the challenge schedule.
- Tryouts will be held indoors the first week from 5:00-7:00am at MVP Athletic Club in Holland. This is the only time all season that we will practice before school:)
- The purpose of Week 1 is to determine which 14 girls will play on the varsity team. Most girls will know what team they are on after day 2 or 3. All players should know by Friday.
- Challenge match results are the main factor used to determine who makes the varsity team, but ultimately the coach decides which players give us the greatest chance to win a Conference and Regional title, and compete at the State Finals. Almost all players will tryout as doubles players.
- The purpose of the second week is to create a lineup to compete at the Panther Invitational.
WEEK 1
Varsity Tryouts:
Monday, March 9 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Tuesday, March 10 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Wednesday, March 11 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Thursday, March 12 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Friday, March 13 5-7 AM (or 3-5 pm outside if weather permits)
Information for girls who prefer to play Junior Varsity:
- Tennis is a no-cut sport...everyone will get to participate, and all players will play in several matches.
- The Junior Varsity team will be divided into two practice groups...
- One group will be comprised of girls whose goal is to work towards varsity. These girls will head to the weight room once or twice a week to lift with Coach Andy Blake, just like the varsity girls will. These girls will be put through rigorous drills during practice to teach them the footwork patterns, strokes, and strategy needed to win at a varsity level. Anyone may choose to be in this group, but to remain there, you must work very hard. But don't worry, if you know Coach Gaul, then you know we'll still have a TON of fun along the way!
- Another group will be comprised of girls who love tennis, but play for fun, and not to become a varsity athlete. This group's practice plan will be more game oriented.
- We are ONE TEAM when it comes to matches. Everyone will compete in matches, and anyone can play the top spots on the JV team...no matter which group you practice with!
Junior Varsity Practice for Week 1: In week 1 the JV will practice AFTER school. A schedule is coming soon.
WEEKS 2 and 3: - Practices may be at MVP or West Ottawa depending on weather conditions.