Howell Tennis News
Feb 25th-March 2nd
It's Show Time! Do you have all your paperwork in?
I don't know about you, but I am very excited to see what everyone is going to bring to our first day of tryouts tomorrow! As of right this very second, the weather looks feasible to play in M-W, but I would still advise long sleeves and light pants. You can see the general plans for each day below in the practice schedule. I hope everyone has court shoes as well because they are more grippy then a regular running shoe, but if not, wear the best athletic shoes you've got. I have added a couple other options and information for finding tennis gear and indoor places for training. If you haven't been regularly hydrating, you need to start and make sure you have a water bottle tomorrow and every day for practice!
Most of you have filled out the BIO Form, but if you have not, please do so by this evening. I added the Holt Tournament that wasn't originally on the schedule so it is on the Snack Sign-Up as well. Most of the Snack Days are taken care of except that tournament and a couple days of GACs. I appreciate everyone jumping into help so quickly!
Looking forward to tomorrow, but make sure you have turned in all of your paperwork and paid for fines or you cannot tryout! The $20 Team Fee can be paid anytime this week! See you all soon! Bring your game face :)
Player Bio Form
Family Snack Sign-Up Form
No Fail Tennis Tips for 'Tryout' Week :)
Boys Tennis Season Information 2019
PLEASE BRING IN YOUR $20 Team Fee anytime between now and during 'tryout' week. Checks can be made out to FHHS Boys Tennis and you can drop it off to Gina Kerns in the activities office.
Where Can You Get A Good Racket & Good Training?
- Check out Vetta West for tennis clinics and privates! They also have rackets for sale and can re-string your racket.This would be one of the closest tennis clubs in the area. There are several others such as Chesterfield Athletic Club, Forest Lake Tennis Club, Woodsmill Tennis Club, and Frontenac.
- Racketman is a great tennis store that can also help fit you with a racket and string it.
- String & Swing Tennis is another store that also sells online. Address is: Tennis Machines, 733 Crown Industrial Court, Unit Q-R, Chesterfield, MO 63005
- There are also some great online tennis stores! They usually have great discounts on apparel, shoes, and rackets.
Paperwork Must Be Complete To Tryout
Tryouts Week Schedule
- ALL PAPERWORK & FINES MUST BE TURNED IN TO TRYOUT!
- Assessment of basic skills such as serve, forehand, backhand, etc.
- Footwork and athletic agility
- Conditioning
2.26 TUESDAY Tryouts 230-430
- Assessment of basic skills such as serve, forehand, backhand, etc.
- Set up short matches for players at similar skill levels
- Footwork and athletic agility
- Conditioning
2.27 WEDNESDAY Tryouts 230-430
- Continue assessing basic skills and athletic ability, but primary focus will be head to head match ups.
- Tennis strategy will also be a key look for when deciding rankings.
- Tentative team rankings will be decided today.
2.28 THURSDAY Practice 230-430 Regular practice routines begin
- Warm-up Drills with Dynamic Stretches
- Hitting Warm-up including forehand/backhand focus
- Skill Focused Circuits
- Match Play
3.1 FRIDAY Practice 230-430
- Same as above
3.2 SATURDAY Practice 8-930
- Same as above
Full Team Schedule
ARCHIVED TIPS OF THE WEEK
Adding a Slice Serve to Your Arsenal
Proper Forehand Technique
Two-Handed Backhand Technique
Key Elements for a Strong Serve
Howell 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