2017
Boys' Tennis General Information 2017 Welcome to Minnetonka Tennis! Our program consists of a Varsity, a Junior Varsity team, and a B Team. The Varsity and JV teams play the same schedule with one team at home and the other away at the opponent s site. The Varsity is a competitive team that plays dual matches with other schools in a format of 4 singles and 3 doubles matches totaling a 7 point match. Standing in the conference and nonconference wins affects placement in the sectional tournament. Both team and individual post-season sectional tournaments are used to qualify for the state tournament in which both team and individual tournaments are held. The varsity may also compete in multi-team competitions during the season. The coaches will select the top players in the school system to field a 14 to 16 player varsity team roster using direct competition results and coaches observations of players skill levels, potential, and needs of the team. The coaches will do their best to get matches for each player, although many times this will not be possible. As such, the coach will field the best players for all matches. The Junior Varsity will consist of approximately 14 additional players, some of whom may practice with the varsity and play matches with the JV team. The core JV team will practice as a developmental group and play in as many matches as possible. The JV players will most often play in matches with the same dual match schedule as the varsity with an emphasis more on experience and participation. The (B Team) will consist of about 14 players and will compete on a separate schedule with other similar teams. Their matches may consist of pro-sets rather 2 of 3 sets. The coaches will emphasize development and improvement along with an introduction to competition in a less competitive format. It is the wish of the coaches that each player will have an enjoyable learning experience. We wish you the best and invite you to help make this year s teams the best ever! Coach Stearns (V) C 612-306-5301 davestearns1@aol.com
SOME GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE SEASON In addition to the general letters of information, here are some specifics on the team and the season. 1. 2. The varsity and JV will practice from 3:00PM to 4:45PM M-F on nonmatch days. The B Teams will practice from 4:45PM to 6:15PM on these days. Saturday practices will be announced weekly. Home matches usually begin between 3:40PM and 4:00PM depending on the distance needed to travel. Fees: Participation Fee = $75 (paid only once per year) Tennis Activity Fee = $85 (paid each season) Optional Costs = Optional clothing such as sweatshirts and sweatpants run about $60 3. Tryouts are held the first three weeks of the season. This year spring break week is the first week of the season (March 27 April 3). As such, the second week of practice (Tues 4/4-4/8) will consist of tryout round robin play outside if weather permits or indoors as can be arranged. These practices will be Monday through Saturday mandatory. Team selections may well run into the third week. There is no penalty for going on spring break. Practices will be held during the break for those who are in town. A schedule of these practice times will be given out at the team meeting on Monday, March 20th. 4. All teams usually take buses to matches. Buses leave from the South East side of the High School as noted on the schedule. 5. 6. 7. Captains are responsible for the first line of communication between players and coaches. They will work with the coaches with uniform sizes and design and they will organize fundraisers and the team banquet at the end of the season. They will serve as role models for the team. Captains' parents will help organize the team banquet. General awards are for All-Conference, Captains, Most Improved, Best Records (Single and doubles) and various special awards. All players making the varsity competition team will receive a varsity letter provided they:
LETTERING GUIDELINES - RULES AND EXPECTATIONS 1. Adhere to all state MSHSL 2. Attend all practices and matches subject only to illness with a daily notification to coach 3. Demonstrate proper sportsmanship and demeanor on and off the court 4. Give their best effort at practice and matches and display a positive attitude Rules & Expectations 1. Arrive at practice 10 to 15 minutes early and do individual stretching 2. Wear appropriate (coach approved) attire during practice (It is the coach s rule that all players wear shirts, shorts or sweatpants, and dress appropriately for the weather, and present themselves in a respectable manner during practice 3. Players who will not be at practice due to illness must call the coach the day of the absence stating the nature of the illness and why they will not be able to attend practice 4. Players will be excused from practice during spring break but must supply the coach with a note from parents 5. Players must wear team uniforms at matches and tournaments 6. Players must at all times treat their peers and coaches with respect 7. Players must give their best effort at all times 8. The coaches do not set expectations for placement in the conference or the state our accomplishments will be a reflection of our abilities and amount of effort and passion for the game of tennis all that is required is that you do the best you can each day, improve as much as possible, and enjoy the fact that you have done those things 9. Special Note: Newly adopted Athletic Policy states that any Captain that violates the Chemical Usage Rules of the State High School League will loose their captain s status for the season. HAVE A GREAT SEASON!!
1. Tear off Questionnaire Fill It Out Return to Coach Stearns Mailbox in Activities Office ASAP. 2. Attend Pre-season Meeting on Monday, March 20, 2017 in the Forum at MHS at 2:50 PM. 3. Season begins on Monday, March 27, 2017. Follow schedule given at Pre-season meeting. 4. PAC (Parent-Athlete-Coach) Meeting: Monday, April 10th, 5:00pm in the Forum. Following this 30-minute meeting of spring sports, the tennis team parents, athletes, and coaches will meet separately in the team room. 5. Registration: All players must sign up on line by going to www.minnetonkaschools.org, click on the Activities Tab, High School and click on Registration Info. You will not be allowed to try out if you have not completed all registration by 3:00 pm on March 28. All Students participating in MSHSL sanctioned sports are required to have a Sports Qualifying Physical on file with Minnetonka High School. This form is good for THREE YEARS of participation from the date of the exam and must be current through the end of your sport participation season. If you need to check on your student(s) physical date, email your request to: jane.mcgowan@minnetonkaschools.org 6. Tear off Questionnaire Fill It Out Return to Coach Stearns Mailbox in Activities Office ASAP.
Minnetonka Boys Tennis Questionnaire 2017 NAME Year in School PHONE PARENTS NAMES Parents Phones Email addresses (player) Parents email Years of Playing Experience Rankings I prefer to play Singles Doubles No preference Mens Sizes: Shorts Shirt Warm-ups: Top Bottom My Strengths Are: My Weaknesses Are: Last year I was on the Varsity JV Neither If you have transferred in from another school tell me at what level you played there. If you have any physical concerns please list them here. Coach Stearns 612-306-5301 or davestearns1@aol.com
Varsity/JV Tentative Schedule... more matches will be added Date Day Time Opponent Location Bus 4/20 Thurs 4PM Edina @ Edina CC 3:10 JV @MHS ------- 4/22 Sat 8AM Lakeville Doubles Lakeville No 7:15AM Invite and South 4/25 Tues 4PM Hopkins @ Hopkins HS 3:10 JV MHS ------- 4/26 Wed 4PM Eastview MHS ------ Eastview JV MME ------ 4/29 Sat 9AM Elk River Quad ERHS TBA 5/1 Mon 4PM Blake HS @ BHS 3:10 JV @ MHS ------- 5/2 Tues 4PM Mayo MHS ------ Mayo JV MME ------ 5/3 Wed 4PM Maple Grove MHS ------ Maple Grove JV @MGHS 3:10 5/6 Sat 8AM Edina Team Invite TBA TBA 5/9 Tues 4PM Wayzata MHS ------- JV @ Wayzata HS 3:10 5/11 Thurs 4PM Eden Prairie MHS -------- JV @ Round Lake 3:10
Date Day Time Opponent Location Bus This schedule will be created over the next few weeks as I find out which schools will have B Teams.