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McKinney Boyd Tennis

Parent and Player Information Meeting

Agenda

1.  Program Overview 2.  Policies and Procedures 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

Coaches

Meagan Vargas– Head Coach mvargas@mckinneyisd.net 469/302-3555 (office) 940-357-0307 (personal cell)

Kelsey Hoover– Assistant Coach khoover@mckinneyisd.net

Program Overview

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Bronco Tennis Mission Statement

To help build a team of intentional leaders that will make a positive impact in the world by showing integrity, empathy, respect,

responsibility, discipline, and determination. - LEAVE YOUR MARK.

Program Milestones Team Tennis  2016: Area Qualifiers  2015: All-District Recognition  2014: Freshman Players of the Year  2012: 3rd Place District 10-5A  2011: 5A State Semifinalists  2011: Region 2 Champions

Spring Tennis  2016: Girls Singles State Runner-Up  2016: 3rd Place District 6-6A  2016: Girls Singles District & Regional Champion  2014: Girls Tennis – 3rd Place District 10-5A  2013: Mixed doubles team to State Quarterfinalists  2013: Boys Singles 3rd place and Mixed Doubles Runner-Up Region 2  2013: Girls and Boys Singles District 10-5A Champions and mixed

Doubles Runner-Up

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C H A M P I O N�

2016-2017 Outlook District 6-6A – Allen, Plano, Plano East, Plano West, McKinney High, Wylie, Denton Guyer Region 1 Two Teams - Varsity and JV

2017-2018 Motto

Play, Fight, & Live like a

What Makes Us Different   Work Ethic

– “Quality is NEVER and accident!”

  Traditions – Boyd Broncos Annual “Battle of the Sexes – “Kiss the Bronco” –  Team Dinners before District – Meat 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” - 2009-2010 “Talent + Teamwork = Success -2014-2015 “Hard work beats talent if talent doesn't’t work hard” -2016-2017 “Respect All Fear None – BATTLE!” Current motto- “Live, Play, and FIGHT like a CHAMPION”

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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 intentional leaders that will make a positive impact in the world by showing integrity, empathy, respect, responsibility, discipline, and determination.

Players will demonstrate the core characteristics of a Champion on and off the court.

Bronco Tennis

Policies & Procedures

Boyd Tennis Policies and Procedures 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.”

Policies and Procedures Comply and follow all policies of McKinney ISD athletics, MISD Code of Conduct, MISD Athletic Regulations/ Expectations, MISD Bus Policies and Procedures, District 6-6A, Texas UIL, and USTA court conduct, policies, and procedures.

Respect BRONCO coaches, captains, team members, 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 Vargas PRIOR to the absence; by 10 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.

Policies and Procedures 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 CHEERING!

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Policies and Procedures 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 court 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

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!

Policies and Procedures

Policies and Procedures

LOCKERS Lockers should be locked AT ALL TIMES when the athlete is not present.

Indoor locker rooms will be locked AFTER 1st period and unlocked at the beginning of 5th period. Tennis court locker rooms will be unlocked at the start of 5th 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.

Policies and Procedures

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.

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Policies and Procedures 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!

Policies and Procedures

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 until the middle/end of January Spring off season: mid/end April until the end of the school year

DROPPING OFF/ PICKING UP/ PARKING

Parents should pick up players on the SOUTH side of the school after practice. (Varsity: 4:00 pm; JV 4:00 pm for on Mondays ONLY) 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.

Policies and Procedures Protocol for Injuries

1. Talk to Coach Vargas/Hoover IMMEDIATLEY 2. Talk to Athletic 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 Vargas 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.

Policies and Procedures Athletic Training Room *AT = Athletic Trainer

For athletes receiving treatment only! Before school beginning at 6:30 AM (make sure you have contacted Coach Vargas 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%

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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 Vargas

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.

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.

Please know that disruptive behavior can result in dismissal from competition venues. Any fans that may be disruptive will need to meet with coaches.

Policies and Procedures MEETING WITH COACHES

All meetings with the coaches will be done on an appointment basis. Please set a time to talk with them about issues on non match days. Playing time, playing position, other players, will not be discussed. We are happy to talk about what your player can do to improve their game to get to where they want to be!

FOR ADDRESSING 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.

Policies and Procedures 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.

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Policies and Procedures

C H A M P I O N�

All Broncos are Expected to Lead Grades Being on time and prepared Positive Attitude and body language Accountability to teammates Encourage other and have a positive attitude Passion and energy Focus Work ethic and effort Be Coachable Willingness to accept responsibilities Volunteer for the un-pleasantries (taking water coolers, empty court trash, etc.) Follow procedures DEMONSTARTE “THE BRONCO WAY” at all times

Play, Fight, & Live like a

Policies and Procedures 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.

Policies and Procedures

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!

Policies and Procedures

TUTORIALS All Players are Student – Athletes!!! -Time Management - Players need to learn to balance time and plan ahead! Tutorials Times - 1st 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. I expect you to first and foremost attend AM tutorials as needed.

- 2nd Option: PM tutorials on days you do not have a match and Varsity/JV does have a match

- 3rd Option: (spring season) PM tutorials on designated days that Coach Vargas has canceled after school practice to allow to get caught up after missing for tutorials (THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN OFTEN, SO DO NOT BANK ON THIS AS YOUR OPTION!)

- If you have an 80% 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.

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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 10 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)

*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.

Opportunities

for Improvement

The Bronco Way = Doing the RIGHT thing, the RIGHT way, ALL of the time!

(OFI)

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 1st 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 3rd 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)/loss of playing time/lineup position

Dressing Out If you are at school you are expected to dress out.

Unexcused Absences An absence is considered unexcused if Coach Vargas is not notified by you personally by 10:00 AM . Also, missing for ISS, Detention, skipping practice, failure dressing out miscellaneous reasons not related to school will be considered unexcused.

1st Unexcused Practice – Verbal Warning (no loss of point); makeup practice/OFIs, loss of playing time 2nd Unexcused Practice– 1 Point; possible player contract ; makeup practice/OFIs, loss of playing time 3rd 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 appoint, 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.

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Opportunity for Improvement

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.

Avoiding OFI’s is Easy!

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 & UIL Athletic Policies

MISD Co-Curricular Contract

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!!!

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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 15th. - Off season begins after November 11 or when we are no longer in the playoffs

  Spring Season - We are already in full swing of season as of January 30th. - Off season begins after May 16 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!

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Practice Times JV will be practicing during 5th period and after school MONDAYS ONLY from 3:00-4:00. Varsity will be practicing during 7th period and every day after school until 4:00. * Mondays Varsity will get out at 3:30*

We will be able to use the overlapping times on Monday to condition and drill as ONE program.

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 4 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 mixed doubles, 6 boys/girls singles - top 7 boys/girls guaranteed to play - no ad scoring (pro sets- to 8) - matches usually start by 4 PM. When traveling away, we could be home late!

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 - 6 – 7 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…SOMETIMES EARLIER! BE ON TIME OR YOU’LL GET LEFT! - 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…SOMETIMES EARLIER! BE ON TIME OR YOU’LL GET LEFT! - 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!

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Practice Philosophy Above All - Practice like you Play! Every shot should have a purpose and you should keep your focus! Our practices will be quality centered, not quantity centered. We believe an intense, focused practice with continuous effort for 1 ½ – 2 ½ 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.

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 the drive it takes to win a 3rd set.

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 – Monday, October 3 @ 6:00 PM

Homecoming – Thursday, October 6 vs. Plano East

Pink Out Match – Varsity: September 27 /JV: October 5

SNAP RAISE! Fundraiser – Kick Off August 28th!

Start of Spring Practice – January 30 (tentative)

Spring Flower Fundraiser - Kick Off March 17 (tentative)

Spring Flower Pick-Up – April 29 (tentative)

Banquet - April 20, 2017 (tentative)

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Booster Club

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” ― Phil Jackson

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. 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 – Mary Taft Treasurer – Kathy Witte Secretary – LaDonna Mayer Spirit Wear – Sheila O’Gara Fundraising – Bonnie Woolam/ Concessions – Emily Bonin

We have several board opportunities open as well as committee coordinator positions

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

- involvement in your athlete’s program (tennis bags, team dinners, etc.) - Banquet Tickets - eligible to apply for senior athletic scholarships Goal is 100% Participation - all athletes benefit from the booster club through equipment and snacks the booster club provides.

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Volunteering Fundraisers: 2-3 opportunities/year examples: Spring/Fall Flowers, Snap RAISE!, etc.

Concessions: 5-6 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

Concessions 5-6 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! *Please See our concessions officer for dates!

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.

FUNDRAISING We need Parents AND Players to help Raised roughly $7063 last year –  Ad Sales $315 –  Booster Membership $1,670 –  Snap Raise $6,830 –  Concessions $1,800 –  Flower Sales $4169 - Program Sales $81

Provided for the team –  Spring Banquet –  Warm Up Suits –  Racket Bags –  MEF Scholarships –  Coaching Clinic

SNAP RAISE! Raised roughly $6830 last year 2015 was our “Inaugural Event” Kick off will be August 28, 2017

We need Parents AND Players to help –  Provide 20 + viable emails –  Share the link to the fundraiser via social media –  Donate! –  YES! It really IS that easy! J

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WEBSITE

McKinney ISD/ Boyd Tennis Website http://departments.mckinneyisd.net/athletics

- TEAM TENNIS (FALL) - http://bit.ly/MBHSTeamTennis

- TENNIS (SPRING) - http://bit.ly/MBHSSpringTennis

Social Media

Facebook – McKinney Boyd Tennis - www.facebook.com/mckinneyboydtennis

Twitter – McKinney Boyd Tennis - www.twitter.com/bronco10s @bronco10s Instagram Boyd Bronco Tennis #MBHS10s

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ATTENTION PLAYERES!!!

Make sure to get your locker combo tonight!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – meet in GYM 2 (practice gym) at the START of your athletic period. Varsity will dress out for practice after athletic meeting and JV will practice after school.

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