Monday, June 30, 2008

Summer Junior Team Tennis

Read this document on Scribd: 2008 Summer Junior Team Tennis League

Summer JTT

We will be playing Summer JTT at Eagle Ridge Recreation Association on Monday and Friday for three weeks starting July 7th. Great opportunity, more info to follow

Thursday, June 19, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS


All of you did a great job, Brian and I couldn't be more proud. Looking forward to the Summer. 18's congratulations you finished in 3rd Place with a 2 - 2 record, losing to the top team by just 2 games. 14's great job, winning the Sectionals is fantastic, came in first with 78 games. You will be heading to Mobile October 23rd through October 26th.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Day 19 - JTT Practice NEW YORK

OK, we are done, beautiful day, awesome weather, everything is right. Great job, Ali, Katie, Alison, Peter, Taylor, Justine, Karli, Becky, Ben, Bryan, Eric, Haley, Ryan, Nikki and Sawyer. We know the goal. Have fun. See you in New York.

Day 18 - JTT Practice New York

Wednesday, ok, almost there, perfect day, couldn't ask for better weather. Had a very good turnout, Haley, Karli, Ali, Bryan, Ryan, Peter, Katie, Alison, Nikki and Taylor. Played sets, and also rapid sets, fun. Coming together, have to like it, seeing alot of good things out there. Proud of everyone. So close, well one more practice then off to New York. Good Luck.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Monday, June 9, 2008

Friday, June 6, 2008

Day 16 - JTT Practice NEW YORK

Wow, Friday June 6, 2008. It was hot, very hot, in the 80's. Well, we had Eric, Katie, Nikki, Ryan, Bryan and Ali show up and play. Looking good. Not much time left, but, like the kids coming together. Just next week and then show time.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Day 15 - JTT Practice NEW YORK

Every day we are getting closer to the trip. Had 9, good group, thanks for coming, Ali, Alison, Katie, Justine, Karli, Haley, Ben, Sawyer and Ryan. Finally, warm and humid, great tennis weather. We liked what we saw today, good, aggressive, play with in yourself tennis. Looking forward to the next few days.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Day 14 - JTT NY Practice

Wow, 14 days and counting. Fun group, fun day, impressed with the improvement. Thanks for coming Alison, Ali, Katie, Karli, Sawyer, Ryan, Justine and Peter. Impressed with the consistency, took only 2 balls for Ali, Justine, Katie and Karli to get to 139. Great. Seeing better court movement, only helps. Like to thank Katie and Alison for coming up with a new game, "TAG TEAM TENNIS", talk about moving your feet, well in this you move everything. I like it. Weather wise, perfect tennis day, humid, no wind and in the 70's.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Day 13 - JTT NY Practice

Ok, Day 13, can't believe it. All is well. Record attendence, thanks, Ali, Katie, Justine, Bryan, Becky, Taylor, Haley, Karli, Sawyer, Ryan and Nikki. Special thanks for guest, Zach, thanks for coming. Consistency still is the goal, Bryan, Becky, Katie and Nikki won with two balls at 112. Second place was Sawyer, Haley, Justine and Karli at 4 and Ali, Taylor, Zach and Ryan did it in 6. Big improvement from even yesterday. Just looking for perfection, that is all. Played "Offence - Defense" like the hustle. New twist for doubles, 10 serve rule, like the focus. All of this in the rain, great dedication. Weather, overcast with some rain and temp in the 60's.

First Ballie Jr. Quickstart Team Tournament

Below is the slide show from the First Ballie Jr. Quickstart Team Tournament held at the Village Glen Tennis Club on May 18, 2008. Like to thank Ali, Katie and Alison for helping out.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Day 12 - JTT Practice NEW YORK

Fifty Platinum Stars - Congratulations - Alison, Becky, Bryan and Katie. Rallied one ball 112 times, with no errors, no double bounces and no out balls. Right direction. Attending today's practice this Monday at 4:30 PM was Nikki, Taylor, Bryan, Peter, Justine, Ryan, Alison, Katie, Becky and Ali. Weather, hit the 70's but windy. Justine awarded 3 Gold Stars, good work. Emphasis will continue to be playing with in yourself, going for winners when play dictates, cut down on unforced errors and enjoying the game. Ryan played a clean set, no forced or unforced errors. Looking forward to the next two weeks. Practice, Practice, Practice and Practice.