2011 Mandan Boys Tennis

2010 and Summer Recap

• Team qualified for state – second consecutive year

• All-conference: Erik Porter, Nathan Berger, Jake Kist

• MVA: Erik Porter• Tuesday Hit-arounds: 10 boys, 4 girls, 5

alumni, 1 visitor• Aberdeen, Prairie Rose, JTT, camps, Bis Open

Forms and Fees

• Forms Needed to Participate– Physical *needed every year– Rights and Responsibilities– Concussion formKnow the Risks VideoConcussion in Sports

• $40 fee for all players– Make checks out to Mandan High School

Sportsmanship

• 1. Only cheer on winning shots• 2. Do not cheer on unforced errors• 3. Do not talk to the competitors while they

are on the court• 4. Do not assist in keeping score, even if asked

• Ask a coach if you are unsure

Dress and Uniform

• Practice– Weather appropriate clothing, pants/shorts with

pockets• Matches– Black shorts with pockets– Correct/Team identifying shirt

Cell Phones

• Turned off or silent• Acceptable uses:– Calling for rides– Informing parents of court sites– Change of court site

• Ask a coach before using your phone

Medical Conditions

• Inform a coach about specific medical conditions– Allergies– Asthma– Other

Practice

• 1st Practice – August 8th

• 1st 2 Weeks: 9:00-11:00 am and 2:00-4:00 pm• Beginning August 22nd – 4:30-6:30• Wednesdays – 4:30-6:00• @Middle School courts• Mandatory morning run(s) for Varsity

Beating the Heat

• Drink a glass of water 30 min to 1 hour before match or practice

• Replenish all lost fluids after practice• To help build muscle and for muscle recovery,

eat protein (ex. meat, chocolate milk, …)

Challenges

• Begin Wednesday August 10 in the afternoon• Helps determine the lineup

Matches

• Varsity plays first, then JV• Exhibition matches are possible for lower JV• All players stay until the last match is finished

and courts are picked up

Trips

• Time to bond and have fun• Match time = total concentration• Remember, we are representing our families,

school, and city

Lettering Criteria

• A player letters if he:– Plays in a Varsity match during the season– Earns a letter determined by the coaches

Practice/Match Updates

• Coach Christen’s teacher webpage• http://www.mandan.k12.nd.us/seniorhigh/teachers/Christen/