Howell Tennis News
April 1st-7th
Raining Eggs & a Full Week
Spring break has not been as 'springy' as we hoped...lots of rain and rescheduling of matches made it difficult to get into any kind of tennis rhythm. Currently, the boys are 2-1 as a team. The loss to FHC was closer it than it seemed and we were missing 1 of our Top 6 as well. From every loss, comes an opportunity and clarity of areas if improvement. We will continue to put more focus on strategic play and working on our weaknesses at practice. We are also going to test some position adjustments in the hopes it will help the team be more successful as a whole. Looking forward to a full week if the rain allows! We have matches 5 out of the 7 days this week starting with FZE at home on Monday!
Saturday we took a break from our regular practice routine to enjoy our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Check out a video clip from our twitter account today and I hope everyone has a Happy Easter or just enjoys the days off! The boys still got their cardio conditioning in! Continue being smart, but enjoying your spring break!
*The Snack Sign Up is pretty much filled up. I am leaving the Google Doc posted below so you can check your date as needed. If your match is rescheduled, we will assume you will bring your snack for the make up date unless told otherwise :) Thank you as always for your support!
Saturday we took a break from our regular practice routine to enjoy our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Check out a video clip from our twitter account today and I hope everyone has a Happy Easter or just enjoys the days off! The boys still got their cardio conditioning in! Continue being smart, but enjoying your spring break!
*The Snack Sign Up is pretty much filled up. I am leaving the Google Doc posted below so you can check your date as needed. If your match is rescheduled, we will assume you will bring your snack for the make up date unless told otherwise :) Thank you as always for your support!
R Respect I Integrity S Sportsmanship E Excellence
ACE OF THE WEEK: To Be announced at Added Monday
The Character Aspect
Now that we have gotten through tryouts and preliminary ranking, every week I will be highlighting a player that represents our RISE Core Values and/or demonstrates a great deal mental toughness and quality character. We will have regular discussions about being a good teammate, person, peer, and player.
This week's ACE is ???? Who will it be?
Updated Team Rank Order
TEAM DUTIES
Every week I will be assigning practice helpers. These will involve you putting away and getting out the ball hoppers (as well as making sure they are locked up). If we get out Tina or Trixie I will likely have you assist in this as well.
This weeks helpers:
This weeks helpers:
- Tyler LeClair
- Andriy Palchak
- Sudeep Potluri
Practice Makes Progress Schedule
4.2 MONDAY Match vs. FZE HOME
- Arrive in uniform at FHHS by 230
- Match play begins at 330
- Footwork & Warmups
- Skill Focused Circuits
- Strategic Play
4.4 WEDNESDAY Match vs. FZN AWAY
- Meet by courts by 230
- Carpool from Howell to FZN by 240.
- Match play begins at 330
4.5 THURSDAY Match vs. FZW AWAY
- Meet by courts by 230
- Carpool from Howell to FZW by 240.
- Match play begins at 330
4.6 FRIDAY Holt Tourney Day 1
- Location TBD
- Only Top 6 play
4.7 SATURDAY Holt Tourney Day 2
- Location TBD
- Only Top 6 play
- *MAKE A WISH MATCH Everyone should show up to participate and contribute for at least 1 hour this day. Would appreciate bake sale contributions...more info to be distributed.
4.8 SUNDAY *Possible Makeup Practice
- Depending on weather conditions during the week we may practice from 1230-230 or when weather allows.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Car Cleanse SATURDAY 4/14
- Players will sign up for either a 10-12 shift or a 12-2 shift
- Event will follow an 8-930 practice
- Please make sure you work around being at the fundraiser and helping out the team! The proceeds support what were are able to provide to our seniors and prepare for the team banquet!
Chipotle Night MONDAY 4/23
UPDATED & Remaining Matches Team Schedule
Boys Tennis Season Information 2018
See the below Google Document for information that was dispersed during Meet The Coaches!
ARCHIVED TIPS OF THE WEEK
Key Elements for a Strong Serve
How To Hit a Tennis Serve | 3 Vital Tips on Serve in Tennis
Adding a Slice Serve to Your Arsenal
Tennis Tips: Best Slice Serve Drill in the World for Max Control
Proper Forehand Technique
How To Learn The Forehand
Two-Handed Backhand Technique
Tennis Two Handed Backhand | Master Your Double Hander In 3 Steps
Howell Tennis
Please use the following information to contact myself, Coach Carlson, or to stay up to date with the latest from Viking Tennis!
Email: tracy.carlson@fhsdschools.org
Website: www.fhvikings.com
Location: 7001 Hwy 94 S, Saint Charles, MO, United States
Phone: 314-494-0897
Twitter: @FHVikingTennis