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Tennis

23.01.30 - I coach the high school tennis teams and the season practice starts this afternoon. I'm adding this note so that I can keep my notes, documentation, and other reference materials in one place for easy edits.

Certification

USTA - Coach, Official, Eye Exam
American Red Cross - HeartSaver
NFHS - Cardiac, Abuse, Concussion, Covid

Rules

USTA - Friend of the Court
ITF - Rules of Tennis

SCHSL ( South Carolina High School League ) -
EHS - Coaches Handbook

Policy

Player Expectations

I will not tolerate bad behavior from my players. Throwing a racquet, cursing, having bad attitudes, or otherwise disrespectful behavior toward others during practice or matches will result in suspended participation. The SCHSL ( South Carolina High School League ) requires that I enforce game suspension rules for matches but I will also be enforcing them for practice as well because I believe it’s an opportunity for our student-athletes to learn to control their emotions and the importance of good sportsmanship. I want our team to be respectful of our home and guest facilities. The Greenwood Country Club will ask our players to sign an agreement to follow their rules and I will enforce them using play suspensions.

Communications

I will be using Remind ( remind.com ) to communicate with all of the parents and athletes. I will send reminders, schedule changes, weather delays, and arrival/pick-up times for away matches. I will respond to any messages sent to me during the season in a timely manner. If there is ever an emergency for which I do not respond to the app notification, parents and guardians are welcome to contact me using one of the numbers listed above.

Student Participation

Our Athletic Department at Emerald High School is placing a great emphasis on student- athlete academic performance. Students must maintain good grades and report them as requested. Emerald has assigned a student-athlete coach that will be able to provide additional resources as needed. I would like our team to be professional in both their gameplay and appearance. The district will provide uniform tops and I would like our players to order matching appropriate footwear and shorts. These are to be worn at all matches and scrimmages. Group discounts are available and I will provide financial support if needed. I will also require that all players have a one-gallon water container for all practices and matches. All players should also have a tennis bag for their racquets, a towel, extra apparel, and any other equipment.

Parent Participation

Our away matches are generally within an hour's drive, so I prefer that all of the players ride together. The district will provide a vehicle for transportation that I drive. We will always depart and arrive from in front of the EHS gym. I do not like stopping for food on the way home, but I would like to reward the team with a dinner every so often when we get back into town which you will be notified of in advance. I will bring snacks and drinks to our home matches, but you are welcome to contribute. I encourage you to come to support our team whenever possible.

Practice Schedule

Monday - Fridays 4:00 to 5:30 pm Greenwood Country Club - 607 W Cambridge Ave, Greenwood, SC 29649 First Practice - Monday, January 30th I generally try to match the school schedule with holidays, but I will sometimes hold non- required practices on non-school days. Practice will depend on the weather so I will send notices of canceled/rescheduled practice. I will also occasionally cancel Friday practices depending on my own schedule. I expect our players to be on the court and ready to play at 4:00 pm for practice.

Match Schedule

Matches begin at 5 and can last up to four hours. I try to get them started early. Our match schedule is sometimes determined by the weather so it may change from week to week. I will schedule a couple of non-division scrimmages matches with other regional teams so that our players can get more practice. Here is the preliminary schedule for this season.

Instruction

EHS Girls Varsity Tennis - Video Resources

1. How to Hit a Forehand with Venus Williams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXy0jJl8Pnc
2. How to Hite a Basic Serve with Venus Williams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRCQwLgEs9M
3. 7 Steps to a fluid Two-Handed Backhand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNnW9Dd2vMY
4. Backhand and Serve lessons with a 5y.o. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX9ggS2xLq8
5. 15 Minute Forehand Lesson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Loxf8dzCPk
6. Full Backhand Lesson with Ksenia Efremova - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cd6RxejT8o
7. Hitting Perfect Volleys at the Mouratoglou Academy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mXC3cwlY2I

Match Play

1. Wimbledon Shots of the Decade | Ladies Singles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbK3NK4HkG0
2. Top 10 Passing Shots | Women’s Singles | 2021 US Open - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GEq8uH9UGI
3. US Open 2017 Junior Girls Final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPYnBP999BY
4. US Open 2021 Junior Girls Final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmj4bQF2zYY
5. Camila Giorgi vs. Emma Raducanu | 2022 WTA Toronto Round One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X7RTz6TDVQ
6. Naomi Osaka vs Jennifer Brady | Australian Open 2021 Final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnWCIikbiO0
7. 2022 Australian Open Women’s final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqYKxmGc1Ys
8. 2016 Olympics Women’s Doubles Final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YnHY_OQRDU
9. 2020 US Open Women’s Double Final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax-5eRisYzA
10. 2020 Hopman Cup - Mixed Doubles Final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlrzSvCsIjE