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2014 Mandan Girls Tennis. 2013 and Offseason Recap. Catie Cordova/Heather Ripplinger (5 th ) and Amanda Hillstrom /Shelby Gustafson(6 th ) at West Region tournament All-conference: Catie Cordova and Heather Ripplinger Catie Cordova/Heather Ripplinger – 6 th in State
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2013 and Offseason Recap • Catie Cordova/Heather Ripplinger(5th) and Amanda Hillstrom/Shelby Gustafson(6th) at West Region tournament • All-conference: Catie Cordova and Heather Ripplinger • Catie Cordova/Heather Ripplinger – 6th in State • MVA: Amanda Hillstrom • Tuesday Hit-arounds: 12 boys, 2 girls, 16 alumni/visitors • Jackie Dockter, Fargo, JTT, camps, Bis Open
New Coaching Staff • Paul Christen • Co-Head Coach • Head Boys Coach • 8 years • Previous Girls Coaching Experience • Williston(2001) • Century(2002) • Mandan(2006-current) • Megan Hanson • Co-Head Coach • Previous Girls Coaching Experience • Mandan • (‘03-’06,’11-current)
New Coaching Staff cont. • Leah Reynolds • Middle School coach • 2006 Mandan Graduate • X-time letterwinner • 3rd State Doubles(2006) • Nathan Berger • Middle School coach • 2012 Mandan Graduate • 5-time letterwinner • 3-time State Qualifier in Doubles
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 • 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 • HS 1st Practice – March 31stMS – April 7th • HS: 4:30-6:30 MS: 3:45-5:00 • 1st 2 weeks(M-Th): HS 3:45-4:00 in wt. room • Wednesdays – HS: 4:30-6:00 • @Middle School courts • Poor weather? HS: Ft. Lincoln MS: Christ the King • 4:00
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 • Will begin Friday April 4th, weather permitting • Helps determine the lineup
Varsity 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
Top 6 Regular Season Varsity Top 7 Post Season Varsity 7-12 Regular Season JV
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 • Facebook – Mandan Braves Tennis