2015 Mandan Girls Tennis

Coaching Staff Paul Christen – Co-Head Coach Head Boys Coach – 9 years Girls Coaching Experience – Williston(2001) – Century(2002) – Mandan(2006-current) Megan Hanson – Co-Head Coach Girls Coaching Experience – Mandan (‘03-’06,’11-current)

New Coaching Staff Kathryn Neubauer – Middle School coach 2008 Mandan Graduate 5-time letterwinner 3 rd State Doubles(2006) Played tennis at MSU-M 2009 Red River Open Mixed Doubles champ

2014 and Offseason Recap More individual wins than JV matches(59.8 winning percentage) Catie Cordova(6 th ) at West Region tournament MVA: Catie Cordova Tuesday Hit-arounds: 12 boys, 12 girls, 10 alumni/visitors Jackie Dockter, JTT, camps, Bis Open, other

Team Goals and Expectations Goals 1. Team Scholar Award – 3.2 Team GPA 2. Improve everyday Expectations 1. Be at practice 2. Listen to your coaches 3. Focus 4. Work hard 100% of the time Priorities 1. Family/Church 2. School 3. Tennis 4. Work, etc.

Forms and Fees Forms Needed to Participate – Physical *needed every year – Rights and Responsibilities – Girls Tennis Code of Conduct – Concussion form *needed once a lifetime Know the Risks Video Concussion in Sports $40 fee for high school players $20 fee for middle school 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 or black skirt – Correct/Team identifying shirt

Cell Phones Turned off or silent during matches and practices 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

Social Media Policy Players and parents will refrain from posting anything (updates, pictures, etc.) on any social media platform that portrays Mandan High School tennis in a negative manner. First violation will result in not playing the next match or tournament. Second violation will result in dismissal from the team.

Practice HS 1 st Practice – March 30 th MS – April 7 th HS: 4:30-6:30MS: 3:30-5:00 Wednesdays – HS: School courts – Poor weather? HS: Ft. Lincoln MS: Christ the King – 4:00

Challenges Will begin Thursday April 2 nd, weather permitting Helps determine the lineup

Top 6 Regular Season Varsity Top 7 Post Season Varsity 7-12 Regular Season JV 7-16 JV Tournament

Varsity Matches 18 scheduled matches(9 Varsity, 9 JV) Varsity plays first, then JV – Varsity Singles #1-6 – JV Singles #7-12 ≈1 hour after Varsity match begins – Varsity Doubles – JV Doubles Exhibition matches are possible for JV2 players 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 she: – Plays in a Varsity match during the season – Earns a letter determined by the coaches

Practice/Match Updates Coach Christen’s teacher webpage – mrchristen.weebly.com Text Messages School Announcements Facebook – Mandan Braves Tennis Wdasports.org