Coaches McKinney Boyd Tennis Parent and Player Information Meeting! Kristen Yarbrough Head Coach kyarbrough@mckinneyisd.net 469/302-3760 972/837-3915 (personal cell)! Meagan Vargas Assistant Coach mvargas@mckinneyisd.net 469/302-3555 940/357-0307 Agenda 1. Program Overview 2. 3. Opportunities for Improvement 4. MISD/UIL Policies 5. What to Expect When You Make a Team 6. Booster Club 7. Important Dates 8. Required Forms 9. Become a Fan Program Overview 1
Program Milestones Team Tennis! 2014: Freshman Players of the Year! 2012: 3 rd Place District 10-5A! 2011: 5A State Semifinalists! 2011: Region 2 Champions Spring Tennis! 2014: Girls Tennis 3 rd Place District 10-5A! 2013: Mixed doubles team to State Quarterfinalists! 2013: Boys Singles 3 rd place and Mixed Doubles Runner-Up Region 2! 2013: Girls and Boys Singles District 10-5A Champions and mixed Doubles Runner-Up 2015-2016 Outlook! District 6-6A Allen, Plano, Plano East, Plano West, Lewisville, Hebron, Marcus, Flower Mound and McKinney Boyd! Two Teams - Varsity and JV! 2015-2016 Motto Respect All Fear None B A T T L E Believe.Attitude.Trust.Teamwork.Leadership.Effort What Makes Us Different! Work Ethic Quality is NEVER and accident!! Traditions Boyd Broncos Annual Battle of the Sexes Kiss the Bronco FOWAW/ Going the Distance D&B Club/ Outwit-Outlast-Outplay For the LOVE of the Game Tennis with students with special needs I Am A Boyd Bronco! Team Slogans - 2006-2007 First Come First Serve - 2008-2009 Come Early, Stay Late - 2009-2010 Talent + Teamwork = Success -2014-2015 Hard work beats talent if talent doesn't t work hard -Current Respect All Fear None BATTLE! Program Goals/Objectives! Players will improve their overall tennis skills and abilities including technique, match play, strategically play, mental toughness, agility, and footwork.! Players will demonstrate focus and sportsmanship even during diverse matches when opponents and other teams may not be following the same protocol.! Players will develop a sense of team that they do not always experience in USTA matches and will develop a desire to cheer and see their teammates succeed.! Players will develop character and leadership skills that will help in their future endeavors and success in college and future careers.! To help build a team of leaders that will make a positive impact in the world by showing integrity, empathy, responsibility, and determination. Leave Your Mark! Players will demonstrate the core characteristics of BATTLE Believe, Attitude, Trust, Teamwork, Leadership, Endurance 2
Bronco Tennis Policies & Procedures Boyd Tennis coincide and reinforce MISD Expectations and Regulations/Co-Curricular Contract RESPECT THE PROCESS What one person may see as unfair treatment is really just being fair to the rest of the team who are choosing to not violate team covenants.! Comply and follow all policies of McKinney ISD athletics, MISD Code of Conduct, MISD Athletic Regulations/ Expectations, MISD Bus, District 10-5A, Texas UIL, and USTA court conduct, policies, and procedures.! Respect BRONCO coaches, captains, team members, opponents, umpires, and parents.! Respect opposing coaches, players, umpires, and parents.! Attend ALL in-season and off season practices, workouts, and team meetings. If you are unable to attend a practice you should personally inform Coach Yarbrough PRIOR to the absence; by 11 AM. There are consequences for missing practice which may include conditioning and loss of playing time.! Cell phones should be turned off and locked lockers or bags during practices and matches. Phones may be collected by the coaches until the conclusion of practices/ duals to focus on the team.! Practice will start promptly 5 minutes after the tardy bell for that period. You are expected to be ready to play with shoes on and tied at these times.! Come prepared to practice and matches with proper practice/uniform attire (Boyd Tennis Shirt/correct uniform color), tennis shoes, racket, hair back, etc! Travel to away matches AND from away matches together as a team and follow MISD bus rules and conduct when riding the bus at any time for athletic purposes.! Attend and remain at all home and away matches until all players have completed their matches.! Maintain passing grades in accordance with the Bronco Tennis Standards.! Maintain a positive team environment by cheering, encouraging, and watching your teammates as they play when you have completed your matches. When Broncos are playing, we are standing and cheering!! Comply with the Boyd High School dress code, MISD dress code, and the Boyd Tennis dress code (no clothing with another High Schools logo, short/groomed hair for males, no facial hair, no lip, brow, or other piercings during practices/matches, spandex must have cover shorts/skirts, etc). Your appearance should be one that upholds the honor, integrity and character of the Boyd Tennis program.! Carry yourself on and off the field with integrity. You are not only representing yourself, but also your team, Boyd High School, the coaches, and your parents. Integrity and strong character are qualities that all Boyd High School Tennis athletes are to express and exercise. *! Demonstrate the Bronco Way by showing respect to coaches, teammates, peers, teachers, and school administration within the classroom, maintain passing grades, arrive to class on time and remain in good standing (no ISS/OSS) during the school day. Lack of commitment or follow through for each of these expectations can/will result in consequences/ofi s for the player. Please remember, tennis is a game and should be fun! The opportunity to play sports is a privilege. *denotes MISD Regulation/Expectation as well as Bronco Tennis Policy/Procedure 3
COACHABILITY! Players are expected to listen and adhere to coaching from both head and assistant coach during practice and matches. This includes strategy, stroke production, etc.! If you try plan A in a match after on court coaching and it doesn t work; tell us! We will work with you to come up with a plan B, C, or D! We want to help you find a way to be successful! LOCKERS! Lockers should be locked at all times when the athlete is not present.! Indoor locker rooms will be locked AFTER 1 st period and unlocked at the end of 5th period. Tennis court locker rooms will be unlocked at the start of 6 th period for players wishing to secure items at the courts.! Only athletic gear should be stored in the lockers. Locker rooms are not accessible outside of your athletic period or before/after school.! There is limited time between class and practice. You will need to hustle to/from the locker room. You may want to consider this when planning for change of clothes after practice. SOCIAL MEDIA! All communication should foster the image we strive to portray as Broncos (texting, snap chat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc).! Athletes should follow/like MBHS Tennis social media sites.! We want to help promote appropriate use of social media and technology to help your players learn to manage it in a way that will not decrease future opportunities such as scholarships, clubs, jobs, etc. WATER! We do have water coolers on the courts to REFILL water JUGS when needed.! Players need to bring a water jug with water already in it to Practice 1. They can store it in their locker. It should still be cold at practice time. 2. It gives us more time to coach and give instruction rather than wait for them to stand in line to get water 3. It eliminates trash/empty water bottles from being left on the court. 4. The Booster Club may not always be able to provide water at matches. 5. At some away matches, water for the visiting team is limited. We cannot expect to fill our water bottles/jugs using our opponents coolers! 4
OFF SEASON! Off season is just as important as in season workouts.! Focus on weights/conditioning/team meetings! Winter off season: mid October/early November thru end of January! Spring off season: mid/end April thru end of school year DROPPING OFF/ PICKING UP/ PARKING! Parents should pick up players on the SOUTH side of the school at the end of 7 th period. NO cars are allowed to go to the back of the school by the tennis courts between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. This is when the buses are picking students up at school.! During ALL DAY tournaments, tennis parking is located in the band parking lot (auditorium side of the building)! You are welcome to park in the back lot by the courts after 3:00 PM for any after school matches. Protocol for Injuries! 1. Talk to Coach Yarbrough/Vargas IMMEDIATLEY! 2. Talk to Trainer(s)! 3. Follow treatment suggestions given by trainer(s)! 4. Report back to trainer(s) about progress! 5. Team Doctor (trainer(s) will refer you to our team doctor if necessary! 6. Trainers will notify coaches of athlete s progress and limitations. Our TRAINERS are HIGHLY QUILIFIED. PLEASE see a Boyd Athletic Trainer BEFORE visiting an outside physician for any athletic related injuries! *Athlete should keep Coach Yarbrough and trainer(s) informed on how you are feeling and healing after reporting an injury. If you do not, they do not know if you are still injured and how to help! *If you choose to go directly to an outside doctor, you will need a signed note discussing exactly what you can and cannot do at practice and a signed note to return to practice/play. These notes need to be turned into our Athletic Trainers. Our Athletic Trainers will then notify coaches of an individual player s status. Athletic Training Room *AT = Athletic Trainer! For athletes receiving treatment only!! Before school beginning at 630 AM (make sure you have contacted Coach Yarbrough to alert the AT OR you have already talked to the AT and they are aware you are coming. Rehab occurs during the athletic period.! Dress out and Immediately at the START of your athletic period! After receiving treatment, you will join your team at practice (even if not playing; you must still dress out)! You should communicate with Coach/AT the progress of your injury so they know how to continue treatment and if it is working!! If you have been assessed by an outside DR., your primary contact and rehab needs to go through the AT. All Dr. notes must be given to the AT.! Coaches must adhere to the recommendations of the AT in regards to rehab and return to play based on AT expertise and details provided in Dr. notes. The AT will communicate status of player until they are completely cleared. *Our trainers are highly qualified! If you are injured they will provide strict instruction on what you can and cannot do at practice. Their goal is to allow you to participate as much as your injury will allow while at the same time treating your injury and getting you back to 100% Sportsmanship! PLAYERS - Respectful of opponents of all levels of play - Respectful of coaches of Bronco Tennis and opposing teams - Respectful of umpires - Respectful of self and teammates on and off the court - Demonstrate honesty, integrity and strong character even when no one is watching (line calls, equipment abuse, language, no taunting, etc) - Always play fair and compete hard! PARENTS - Respectful of opponents of all levels of play - Respectful of coaches of Bronco Tennis and opposing teams - Respectful of umpires - Respectful of other spectators and fans - Positive cheering in the spirit of the team - Demonstrate honesty, integrity and strong character - no taunting opponents, no coaching players during matches, no negative comments/gestures to coaches, opponents or Bronco tennis players (including your son/daughter) during match play * Sign Sportsmanship Pledge and turn in to Coach Yarbrough 5
Parent Guidelines PRACTICES! Not all, but some players feel pressured when parents watch. For this reason we do not open the bleacher section to parents during practices. We want the players to feel comfortable trying new strategies without worrying if they miss the ball or not. Parents are always welcome to watch practices outside of the athletic facilities fence. Matches! Please no coaching your player from the sidelines! Using hand signals, verbal cues, etc. while your player is on the court violates USTA and UIL coaching rules.! You are welcome to cheer for your player. If you are upset with their level of play, we ask that you refrain from expressing your frustration until you are at home and in private with your player.! Your player is expected to stand and cheer for their teammates once they are off the court from their own match. Please refrain from talking to your player or other players while they need to be with their teammates cheering. MEETING WITH COACHES! All meetings with the coaches will be done on an appointment basis. Please do not talk with them about issues on match days, during matches, or after matches.! Playing time, playing position, other players, will not be discussed.! Tennis venues are designed in such a way that we as coaches are accessible. We are happy to say a quick hello in passing, but please understand that we will be walking from court to court and we will watch/analyze our players and their opponents. Please avoid sharing your match insight while we are focusing on your players.! We are happy to talk about what your player can do to improve their game to get to where they want to be!! Please know that disruptive behavior can result in dismissal from competition venues. Any fans that may be disruptive will need to meet with coaches. PROCESS FOR ADRESSING CONCERNS! Order for addressing concerns 1. ATHLETE talks to tennis coaches 2. Athlete & Parent/Guardian talk to tennis coaches 3. Athlete, Parent/Guardian talk to tennis coaches and MBHS Athletic Coordinator! PLEASE discuss any concerns with coach first! - We can t fix something or alleviate a problem if we don t know about it. PLAYING TIME & POSITION! JV AND VARSITY PLAYING TIME/MATCH PLAY IS NOT GUARANTEED/EQUAL! Playing Position is determined by coaches based on level, match results, competition, coachabilty, eligibility, etc. 6
All Broncos are Expected to Lead! Grades! Positive Attitude! Accountability to teammates! Encourage! Focus! Work ethic! Coachability! Willingness to accept responsibilities! Volunteer for the un-pleasantries (taking water coolers, empty court trash, etc.)! Follow procedures! DEMONSTARTE THE BRONCO WAY B A T T L E Respect All Fear None Believe.Attitude.Trust.Teamwork.Leadership.Effort UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT! Each player will be issued several articles of clothing/bags, etc to wear throughout the fall and spring tennis season.! It is the responsibility of the players to keep these items in the condition in which they were issued. Returning the items with broken zippers, rips, tears, stains, etc will result in replacement fines. Loss of items will result in a replacement fine. Fine will be the replacement cost of the item.! All items should be returned by the end of the spring season.! No school issued uniforms are allowed to be worn outside of school matches. You are not allowed to wear any school issued items (exception: Match Day Shirts) to school at any time or to any outside school match/tournament. This is a violation of UIL rules and will interfere with the amount of tournaments, etc that you are allowed to play per UIL. Lineups FALL MATCHES FOR LADDER POSITIONS! Both JV and Varsity will play matches the first week or two of our season. All players will play matches, but not necessarily the same number of matches (depending upon their records against various players).! Matches will be pony sets (first to 4), sets to 6 or pro sets (if close) with no ad scoring.! All matches will be set up by the coaches.! After initial matches have been set, there will be no more matches unless initiated by coaches. We will adjust our lineup throughout the season based on match records, team needs, etc. This will be determined by the coach.! Matches will play a part in ladder position, but are not the do all/end all!! Body language (looks of defeat), coachability, shot selection, etc will all play a part. Singles is DIFFERENT than doubles! A player who wins in singles may not be a doubles player! Remember we want success for your athlete AND for the TEAM as much as you do!! If an upper line is losing matches and a lower line is winning matches, lines may be switched for success in dual matches with no challenges. This is a coaching decision.! If COACHES feel it is in best interest of the TEAMS success, JV player can/may be invited to play up in varsity matches even if there are no injuries/ineligibilities! TUTORIALS! All Players are Student Athletes!!! -Time Management - Players need to learn to balance time and plan ahead!! Tutorials Times - 1 st Option: AM Tutorials if your teacher does not have AM tutorials, there is another teacher in the department that teaches the same class whose tutorials you can attend. Plan ahead with your teacher so they can give the other teacher necessary work. - 2 nd Option: PM tutorials on days you do not have a match and varsity/jv does have a match - 3 rd Option: (spring season) PM tutorials on designated days that Coach Yarbrough has canceled after school practice to allow to get caught up after missing for tutorials - If you have an 85% or higher in a class, you must plan to participate in practice unless you have a test and have utilized all other tutorial options/times. - If you need to attend tutorials during a practice, you will be required to be in practice during your assigned period, dressed and ready to play. All tutorials need to be before or after school hours. 7
Letter Award Criteria As a member of any team it is an honor to receive an athletic letter. An athletic letter shows that you are an outstanding member of a team and that you achieved specific goals.! Play at least 12 matches/tournaments at the varsity level (1-6 singles or 1-3 doubles, or mixed doubles against another varsity level team). Spring Tournaments count as 1 total match. Fall duals each count as 1 match even if both singles and doubles were played.! Play or serve as an alternate at the district tournaments! Play both the fall and spring season! Be a supportive member of your team (attending practices and matches, watching your team members when you are not on court playing)! Must remain eligible through fall and spring season based on UIL and McKinney Boyd/ISD academic standards.! Remain in good standing of the Boyd Tennis Team (attitude, behavior, etc no player contracts, no ISS, disciplinary referrals, etc) Opportunities for Improvement (OFI) *Managers will have opportunity to earn an letter award **Letter awards MAY be awarded to players who do not meet all of these requirements at the discretion of the coaches. The Bronco Way = Doing the RIGHT thing, the RIGHT way, ALL of the time! Opportunity for Improvement! Grade Checks Aim higher than the minimum! At each grade check you will be held accountable for your grades. Remember you are a student-athlete! Tennis program expectations are as follows: Regular Classes 80% Pre-AP Classes 75% AP Classes 70%. OFI s (down/backs)will be conducted to encourage you to raise your grade and study hard if you are not meeting these expectations.! Ineligible Due to Grades! Should you fail at the 1 st 6 weeks or at any 9 week grading period, you will be ineligible per UIL and you will be placed on academic probation and given a Bronco Tennis Academic Contract/ Mandatory Tutorial Schedule.! A player put on academic probation for a 3 rd time may be dismissed from the tennis program.! Student-Teacher-Coach Relationship We will work to develop a positive rapport with teachers. We will keep teaches aware of situations affecting academic achievement. We will work with you and your teachers regarding tutorials, etc. Let Coach know well in advance if you are having a hard time planning a tutorial, failing a class, etc! We will advocate for you as much as your actions allow! Opportunity for Improvement! Missed Practices You are expected to be at practice to improve your game and do your part as a member of the team. Missed practices should not occur. There are consequences for missed Practices including OFI s (conditioning) and/or loss of playing time. Dressing Out If you are at school you are expected to dress out. Unexcused Absences An absence is considered unexcused if Coach Yarbrough is not notified by you personally by 11:00 AM. Also, missing for ISS, Detention, skipping practice, failure dressing out miscellaneous reasons not related to school will be considered unexcused.! 1 st Unexcused Practice 1 point; makeup practice/ofis, loss of playing time! 2 nd Unexcused Practice 2 Points; possible player contract ; makeup practice/ofis, loss of playing time! 3 rd Unexcused Practice 5 Points; possible dismissal from team; makeup practice/ofis, loss of playing time! Missed Tournaments/Matches If you miss a match/tournament due to a vacation, dentist/ortho appointment, driver license appt, failure to complete homework, etc you may lose (-10) points from your overall grade and playing time. OFI s and/or loss playing time/playing position in next scheduled match. If you are sick/injured you must have a note from your doctor or the athletic trainer. 8
Opportunity for Improvement Avoiding OFI s is Easy! Failure to follow policies/procedures(unless excused by doctor/trainer) will result in completing OFI s before returning to court play. Procedures for Not Following Policies! Loss of Participation Points/OFI s (running, lines, footwork drills, bear crawls, yard lines, other forms of conditioning) The more you earn = harder they get!! Conference with Coach! Removal from drill! Call home/email to parents! Written Warning of Player Contract! Player Contract! Removal from practice! Conference with coach and parents! Suspension from competition/match play *** these are examples of consequences and not in any particular order! ***Often times OFIs will be performed on our courts. Players concerned with court contact may request to stay after practice to go to the field/turf. They may also keep a towel in their bag to use if they desire. *OFI s are not set to discourage a player, but to reinforce that there are consequences for making certain choices that are not to the benefit of the player or the team. They also help create/simulate pressure that is felt in match play.! Follow all rules and procedures, respect coaches, follow each coach s requests, be coachable in a match, always hustle, show enthusiasm, take care of business in the classroom, be a role model within the school, plan ahead with academic responsibilities, always give 100% of what you have while at practice and/or in a match!! Above All Follow The Bronco Way : Doing the Right Thing, The Right Way, ALL of the Time! MISD Co-Curricular Contract MISD & UIL Athletic Policies PARTYING DON T!! Hang out with teammates instead!! Do NOT attend parties/functions where there is drugs/alcohol and YOUR parent is not present! If you find yourself at a party with drugs/alcohol and YOUR parent is not present LEAVE IMMEDIATLEY!!!! If you do not LEAVE you are considered GUILTY!! Consequence can result in suspension from play, etc! If you can t call your parents, call Coach!!! 9
Random Student Drug Testing RSDT! All students involved in extra curricular/clubs! Random selection! Students will be pulled from class by a principal/sro and taken to a waiting room! Students will be escorted to the restroom to give a sample of urine! Testing is for drugs and alcohol! If test is positive, athletic director, coach, and parents will be notified! Testing positive will result in high consequences Consequences! FIRST Confirmed Positive Test - Required conference with parent/guardian and student - Referral to MISD Approved Counseling/drug education program for an assessment - Minimum 20 school day suspension from all extracurricular activities - Must have a negative drug test result to return to activity (at student/parent expense)! Continued offences will result in harsher consequences and longer suspensions Concussion Management! If Suspected of a Concussion - Removed from athletic participation immediately - Evaluated by a licensed physician and/or a McKinney ISD Athletic Trainer - Administrated Post-Concussion Impact Test - Progressed through return to play protocol under the direction of a Licensed Physician - Released to participation with written clearance from a Physician, Athletic Trainer, and Parents What to Expect Now that You ve Made a Team No Vacation Time During Season! Fall Season - We are already in full swing of season as of August 18 th. - Off season begins after November 1 or when we are no longer in the playoffs! Spring Season - We are already in full swing of season as of January 25th. - Off season begins after May 9 or when we are no longer in the playoffs - We will not schedule tournaments/practice during spring break. We will be in full swing the week prior to spring break. Please do not take an extended spring break! 10
Practice Times! JV will be practicing during 6 th period and after school from 3:00-4:30.! Varsity will be practicing during 7 th period and after school until 3:30. TEAM TENNIS Fall Season - usually lasts from mid-august thru mid-october/early November - It gets HOT! We follow our MISD Hot Weather Policy, but we will practice!! Varsity - most matches after school on Tues/Friday - total of 19 matches (3 girls/boys doubles, 1 mixed doubles, 6 boys/girls singles - no ad scoring (2/3 sets) - top 7 boys/girls guaranteed to play - matches usually start by 430 PM. When traveling away, we could be home late! - top 4 teams move onto area tournament! JV - most matches after school on Thursday - total of 19 matches (3 girls/boys doubles, 1 mxd doubles, 6 boys/girls singles - lines 8-14 boys/girls usually guaranteed to play (this may be a mix of 6 th /7 th period) - no ad scoring (2/3 sets) - matches usually start by 430 PM. When traveling away, we could be home late! - top 4 teams move onto area tournament INDIVIDUAL TENNIS Spring Season - usually lasts from end January thru mid/end April - It gets COLD! Sweats will be required some days. We will follow the MISD Cold Weather Policy for practices! Varsity - 5 6 ALL Day Tournaments - 10 total lines (2 girls/boys doubles, 2 mixed doubles, 2 boys/girls singles (top 8 boys/girls) - Tournaments are usually Friday (some are Friday/Saturday) - Bus usually leaves around 6:30AM - Most tournaments are 2 match guarantee. Some are 4 or 5 match guarantee - Return time from tournaments will vary on tournament draw, number of sites, weather, and how deep Broncos play into the draw. We could be done anywhere between 3:00PM and 10:00 PM (we never know until we are on the bus home)!!!! JV - 5 6 ALL Day Tournaments - 10 total lines (2 girls/boys doubles, 2 mixed doubles, 2 boys/girls singles (Lines 9-16) - Tournaments are usually Thursdays - Bus usually leaves around 6:30AM - Most tournaments are 2 match guarantee. - Return time from tournaments will vary on tournament draw, number of sites, weather, and how deep Broncos play into the draw. We could be done anywhere between 3:00PM and 8:00 PM (we never know until we are on the bus home)!!! Practice/Match Pickup! Please be ON TIME to pick up your athlete after practice and after a match! Practice ends at the same time every day. Players will call with plenty of notice when we are on our way to Boyd from a match/tournament. After away matches, we still have to take the bus back and complete paperwork. We will not leave an athlete at the court by themselves! We ask that you are ON TIME picking up your athlete! 11
Practice Philosophy! Above All - Practice like you Play! Practice with focus, intent, effort, etc. Every shot should have a purpose!! Our practices will be quality centered, not quantity centered. We believe an intense, focused practice with continuous effort for 1 ½ -2 hours can be as effective if not more so effective than 3-4 hour practice where we may lose focus.! Each practice will planned and organized so that it meets our particular needs.! The ultimate purpose of practice is to prepare our athletes physically and mentally for intense competition.! We are a competitive program. We are preparing athletes for HS competition, college tennis and to have discipline in all realms of life. MBHS tennis will be different than taking lessons at the country club.! We focus a lot on doubles play/strategy. 1. Most player play doubles (spring and fall) 2. Doubles sets the tone for our TEAM matches; we play doubles before singles 3. Doubles is TEAM oriented. We are a TEAM. 4. We are developing you into a well rounded player. 5. Outside of Bronco Tennis, most players are preparing for USTA tournaments where their focus is on their singles game. Practice Expectations! Dressed Out, Shoes Tied, and On Time!! Warmup as a TEAM!! Be coachable!! We are an intense, assertive, and excitable coaching staff. Remember we are trying to help you get better! We want success as much as you!! Be enthusiastic and energetic at all times! Jog from one drill to another. Jog to pick up balls. Encourage your teammates. Learn from your mistakes. Never hang your head!! Overcome fatigue and create mental toughness.! Compete in every drill and match.! Challenge yourself both in what you can and cannot do.! Expect to try new strategy, technique, etc. It s ok to make mistakes. Practice is the place to learn.! Never point fingers at a teammate.! Do not miss practice. If you are sick or have an emergency, you must call!! Practice how you want to perform in a match! Championships are won at practice! Match Goals/Objectives! We will play with effort and give all we have within us in every match from the first serve to the last ball we hit no matter what the score card reads; winning or losing.! We are going to be ready to outlast our opponents in long matches. We will be conditioned and physically fit. We will be stronger, faster, and have better endurance than our opponents.! We will prepare mentally for matches by considering team and individual goals. At the conclusion of each match, each player will reflect and evaluate their level of play based on goals set for that particular match. As coaches we will talk to players at the conclusion of their matches and ask How did you play? In those conversations our focus is not on winning/losing, but level of play and goals met for the particular player.! We are going to play smart. We will not beat ourselves. If our opponent is better than us, we will make them earn every point they win. If they out play us, we will give them credit and walk off the court with our heads held high; knowing that we tried different strategies and gave ourselves every opportunity to win.! We will step on the court for each match with the expectation that we will win. When we win, we will walk off the court humbly, but with confidence. If our opponent is a stronger player and we get beat, know we played our best and evaluate what we learned from the match that we can take onto the court the next time we play. We will not let losses dictate who we are as players. Important Dates! Bronco Fest September 16 @ 6:00 PM! Homecoming September 18 (we play Plano East @ Boyd)! Pink Out Match October 16 vs. Hebron! FunFest Fundraiser September 25 @ Boyd (tentative)! Start of Spring Practice January 25 (tentative)! Spring Flower Fundraiser - Begin Sales March 28-April 14! Spring Flower Pick-Up April 30 @ 9:00 AM-10:30 AM! Banquet - April 28. 2015 12
Booster Club Booster Club Boyd Tennis Boosters Objectives: Promote school spirit for McKinney Boyd High School Tennis Promote communication and cooperation between parents, tennis team members, school representatives, and community Raise money to assist the MBHS Tennis program. I invite and encourage all parents of athletes in the tennis program to get involved in our booster club. The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. Phil Jackson It is our expectation that everyone will volunteer throughout the fall and spring tennis season and will continue throughout the offseason. Booster Club Board! President Mary Ann Klingler! Vice President Lisa Rodgers! Treasurer Kerri Feldman! Secretary Laurie Hawkins! Spirit Wear Debbie Schlang! Fun Fest Event! Spring Flower Sales Kara Thomas! Concessions Kelly Zimmer! Historian! Fall Snack/Drink Coordinator - We have several opportunities open. If you would like to serve and give back to your athlete s team, please contact Mary Ann Klingler. Booster Club Membership! Tennis Booster Club Membership - Love Membership $30 - Deuce Membership $40 - Advantage Membership $60 - Ace Membership $100 *we encourage 100% participation in booster club membership! Benefits of Joining Booster Club - Show support for your athlete s team - Banquet Tickets - involvement in you athlete s program! Goal is 100% Participation - all athletes benefit from the booster club through equipment and snacks the booster club provides. 13
Volunteering! Fundraisers: 2-3 opportunities/year examples: Spring/Fall Flowers, Fun-Fest, etc.! Concessions: 3-4 times/year JV & Varsity players & parents will work the concession stand at various Boyd athletic events (will need a food handlers card)! Parent Duties: Ad Sales for Program Fall Match Snack Box Spirit Wear Sales at Matches Bronco Fest Fundraisers Concession Workers Encourage players to participate in fundraisers for Boosters FUNDRAISING! We need Parents AND Players to help! Raised roughly $7063 last year Ad Sales $405 Booster Dues $1,340 Fun Fest $1,716 Concessions $1,257 Flower Sales $2,345! Provided for the team Spring Banquet Warm Up Suits Racket Bags MEF Scholarships Coaching Clinic Concessions! 3-4 Concession Opportunities a year! We need Parents AND Players to help! Should have Food Handlers Certification (2 years)! Food Handlers classes @ Boyd and are Free! Wednesday, 8-26-2015, 6:00-7:00 pm Boyd Cafeteria Wednesday, 9-16-2015, 6:00-7:00 pm Boyd Cafeteria Wednesday, 10-21-2015, 6:00-7:00 pm Boyd Cafeteria Wednesday, 11-18-2015, 6:00-7:00 pm Boyd Cafeteria! If you are unable to attend one of the classes offered, there is an opportunity for you to get your Food Handler's License on line for $10 at http://www.texasfoodcard.com. FUN FEST! Raised roughly $1,716 last year! 2014 was our Inaugural Event Tennis games DJ Silent Auction! We need Parents AND Players to help Volunteer to help with Committees Donate Silent Auction Items Donate Food and Drinks Seek Pledges 14
WEBSITE Social Media! McKinney ISD/ Boyd Tennis Website http://departments.mckinneyisd.net/athletics - TEAM TENNIS (FALL) - http://bit.ly/mbhsteamtennis - TENNIS (SPRING) - http://bit.ly/mbhsspringtennis! Facebook McKinney Boyd Tennis - www.facebook.com/mckinneyboydtennis! Twitter McKinney Boyd Tennis - www.twitter.com/mckboydtennis @McKBoydTennis! Instagram Become A Fan! Boyd Bronco Tennis #MBHS10s Remind 101! TEXT: @Bronco10s TO: 81010 Keep Updated! GO BRONCOS! B A T T L E Respect All Fear None Believe. Attitude. Trust. Teamwork. Leadership. Endurance 15