Carroll recap

Last night the Varsity got their 3^rd win of the season, against Carroll. We have played 9 matches and have 7 left to go before sectional play begins.

Emily Harshman had a solid win last night 6-1, 6-0. She is really serving well and finding her groove with her groundstrokes. Since we have had some consistent nights in a row playing, that has really helped her.

 

Alexis Hungate in her own words, couldn’t get comfortable with her groundstrokes last night. It’s important to remember that sometimes we just have an off night, and to let it go and move on. That’s what we will be doing, although I am always proud of her effort and attitude to keep fighting, no matter what. 2-6, 2-6

 

Georgia Williamson was back in the saddle at 3 singles last night and started off with a 7-5 first set and decided to not mess around, putting the hammer down with a 6-0 second set. Good job Georgia!

 

Sydney Wells and Kady Whitehead played together for the first time last night at 1 doubles. Winning the first set 6-0 and the second set 6-3 was a nice way to start off together. Kady’s consistency and movement on the court balanced nicely with Sydney aggressiveness and ability to poach. They will be back in action against Cass tonight.

 

Madison Wells and Erica Plutat took the court together for the first time last night at 2 doubles. Dominating the first set 6-1 and getting the second 7-5 was a good showing for the two juniors. Madison has had some good experience at one doubles this year and is continuing to develop as a doubles player and Erica is playing some of her best tennis right now. The two of them at the 2 spot is actually a very solid fit, in my opinion. I am very pleased with all the girls’ willingness to trust coach, with a good attitude, as I continue to search for what is the best option for our team.

 

Last night’s win brings us to 3-6 Varsity record.

 

Junior Varsity recap

 

Megan Floyd won a close one at 1 singles 8-7 (9-7) She was confident and assertive in the tiebreaker last night. Getting the follow through correct and foot placement is still a key in improvement, but she pulled out the win, so that’s big.

 

Dulce Amayun bageled her opponent 8-0 last night and once again showed her control, placement, and cool and collected attitude on the court. But what Dulce said last night after the match was even cooler than what she did on the court. She said that she used to get really upset when she was down in a match or lost. She said tennis has taught her how to control her emotions, stay focused under pressure, and find the good even out of a loss. Wise words from this senior leader!

 

Marlee Thomas gets another win at 3 singles tonight, 8-1. Marlee asked good questions on change over and showed that she wants to learn and get better. She has good court sense and ability to judge where the ball should go. Her foot placement on the court is improving and so is her shot selection.

 

Gabriella Matly and Jenna Miller won 8-5 against their opponents at 1 Doubles. Last night they learned that not every team is always kind and sometimes is downright rude, questioning every call and being unsportsmanlike. We have to remember that we can’t control how someone else acts and to stay confident and assertive in our calls and in our play. Sometimes, players (and even fans in the audience) try to manipulate us into playing into their mind games, and it’s important that we do not get drawn into that. Our girls handled it well!

 

Rachel Baker and Kaley Hopper got the win 8-4 at number 2 doubles. I like the way these two work together. I like how they respond to things and how they are aggressive at the net. I like their communication and their responsibility for how they play on the court. I am very proud of the way these two have played so far this season.

 

Lydia Wallace and Brooke Hardin are really getting it. Winning last night 6-4 against their opponents, I saw so many things to be excited for. First of all, these two were studying number 1 doubles to get pointers on things to do during their own match. They talked about backing one another up at the baseline and about scooting to the middle to poach the ball. Brooke’s volleys looked much better and Lydia’s serve is coming along!

 

Anna Ortmann and Addison Morgan played two upper level JV players last night and lost 0-4, but there were deuce games and good things that happened during the match. Better serves, better placement on the court, getting our hands on the volleys, and good communication are all things that we can take with us, whether win or loss. Good effort girls!

 

Last night’s win brings the JV to an 8-0 record.

 

We are home tonight against Cass (white skirt), a conference opponent. We are at Western tomorrow (black skirt), At home against Eastern (white skirt) Thursday (match time changed to 5 pm), and at Madison Grant on Friday (black skirt). Girls need to be at courts 3:35 every night. See you at the courts!

 

Coach Kristine Miller

Hamilton Heights and Peru match recaps

4/26 Hamilton Heights

Emily Harshman won 6-1, 6-4

Alexis Hungate lost 6-2, 4-6, 3-6

Georgia Williamson lost 5-7, 4-6

Sydney Wells and Madison Wells lost 5-7, 4-6

Erica Plutat and Gabriella Matly lost 4-6, 0-6

Varsity Record 2-5 and Conference Record 1-1

Kady Whitehead won 8-6

Megan Floyd lost 7-8

Dulce Amayun won 8-2

Rachel Baker and Jenna Miller won 8-6

JV Record 6-0 and 2-0 in Conference

Marlee Thomas and Addison Morgan lost 4-8

Lydia Wallace and Brooke Hardin lost 4-8

Anna Ortmann lost 0-6

Exhibition lost 0-3

This match was tough because we were close in every single match at the Varsity. We just didn't convert. As a whole group, we are improving in some areas, but still missing some key intangibles.

4/27 Peru match recap

Emily Harshman 0-6, 3-6. 

Alexis Hungate 0-6, 0-6

Kady Whitehead 1-6, 0-6

Sydney Wells and Madison Wells 6-4, 4-6, 1-6

Erica Plutat and Megan Floyd 3-6, 2-6

Varsity Record 2-6 and 1-2 in Conference

Georgia Williamson 8-2

Dulce Amayun 8-0

Kaley Hopper 7-6

Jenna Miller 4-6

Gabriella Matly and Rachel Baker 6-0

JV Record 7-0 and 3-0 in Conference

I told the girls that were watching to watch the Peru one doubles to see the intangibles I am looking for them to show during a match. These things are loud communication, excellent footwork and bouncing, amazing attitudes and intensity, joy when winning a point and celebrating within reason, lifting their partner up when down, a never say die spirit evident, and executing an effective strategy. Almost all of those are things within our control. When we exude these things, we start hitting better, and the wins will start coming. Until we give 100% in all of these areas, we will not meet our potential. I want to thank some of our upper class girls for holding a team meeting on the bus after the match to talk with the girls about expectations we have going forward for the rest of the season. It's nice to know that the girls think of this as their team and they hold eachother to appropriate accountability. No matter if we have a winning record or a losing record, I do not care nearly as much about that compared to if we are competing to the best of our ability. 

I have been informed by the ladies that they would like to do a team Don Pancho's dinner after the Home match on Monday. This is not a mandatory event, just a fun things beyond the tennis. I would love to go to that after the match, as well. But, I will not be there to supervise the girls or wait for rides. If you parents would like to go as well, that is great. I might suggest that someone call and let Don Pancho know a large group is going to be coming. Like I said, I will not be having anything to do with the planning or responsibility of supervising of this event, but I wanted to help the girls out by sending this invitation out to all of you and the girls. :-)

Thanks and have a great rest of your weekend. We have a big week ahead, and I know we can stick together and finish out the rest of the season well!

Coach Kristine Miller

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Updates for tennis

I text the girls today to tell them that Peru's coach told us to sit tight at northwestern to see if it stopped raining before we left. I think some of them did not relay that message to you. I told them it's important that if I communicate something to them, to let you know, as I do not have access to my email (I still have a dumb phone) all the time. 

Anyways, the match with Peru has been rescheduled to Saturday the 27th at 10 a.m. I don't know what time the bus will leave, but I would like the girls to be at the NW courts at 8:30.

Also, here is the updated schedule for the next couple weeks.

Tomorrow April 24th- Practice

Thursday April 25th- Match

Friday April 26th- Match

Saturday April 27- Match

Monday April 29- Match

Tuesday April 30- Match

Wednesday May 1st- Match

Thursday May 2nd- Match

Friday May 3rd- Match

Saturday May 4th- I really hate to say this, but keep this morning open for a potential rain day make up. I promise you I wouldn't want this to happen, but if we get anymore rain, we have to have a day open to reschedule it, and if you look at the above schedule, there aren't a whole lot of available dates. So please don't get mad at me or try to talk me out of it if it happens. Make your appointments for the p.m. hours after 2, because I will not excuse you from a match, due to a school dance. I know that you may have already pre-arranged things, so I am just telling you now to be prepared, in case we do have to use that day for a make up. Other sports are already rescheduled for that day and lots of other schools have events on their prom days. I try to keep our events away from our Prom the best I can, but I can't make any promises with all this rain we have had and continue to have. 

Please communicate well in advance if you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. 

Thanks!

Coach Kristine Miller

Delphi recap

Hello Tiger tennis family,

 

We were back together as a whole team last night, and it was a great night. As I have said all year long, I am always proud of this group of girls, because of who they are, the effort they show, and the attitude they bring to the court. But, last night was a night for them. Getting the win was exciting for them. Delphi is a team, honestly, that is a little more our level. Nice players, good athletes, and we had quite the battle. Ranging from top of the line up to the bottom, we had good matches, including 2 three setters.

 

Emily Harshman played a nice match at 1 singles last night. Her opponent had different pace and hit some strange shank winners. Em stayed focused on her game plan and didn’t let the strangeness of the other girl’s game get to her. She took care of business 6-2, 6-0. Nice win Emily!

 

Alexis Hungate had a battle last night against a solid number 2. Ali is getting more depth on her shots, she’s looking better at the net, and she is really getting a better strategy in her head. I was impressed with her ability to come back after a second set loss and rally for the win: 6-2, 1-6, 6-4.

 

Kady Whitehead gave us our money’s worth last night, as she earned her first high school Varsity win 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. It’s tough when you lose that first set, because you know you have to basically play a whole match, in order to win. Kady has gotten her game back in these last few weeks and is hitting with great top spin and is being very consistent. That is what it takes to win at the 3 singles spot.

 

Madi and Sydney Wells played up and down last night, but good enough to take the win. When they took the middle of the court up at the net and communicated and backed eachother up at the net, they looked awesome. We are still working on keeping it simple at the net and not doing too much with the volleys, spraying them out. We have a lot of matches ahead of us to work those kinks out before sectional, so I am excited for the potential I am seeing out of these sisters.

 

Erica Plutat and Gabriella Matly lost a 4-6, 5-7 match yesterday. I felt bad for them, because it was one of those matches where a few shots differently, could have given our team the win. We are struggling a little with positioning and executing our shots. I think we know what we want to do, but are just having a little trouble doing it. I am pleased though with the positive attitudes and the effort coming from the two of them, but still plan on trying a few different things with doubles this season.

 

Megan Floyd had a great match at 1 singles JV. 8-0 was the score, and you could tell she was focused in, like she meant business and needed to take care of it quick J I think one of her biggest assets is her mental toughness, and if she stays intense, she is going to just continue to get better and better. I saw better follow throughs and less unforced errors.

 

Dulce Amayun went out and played 2 singles JV last night and won 8-2. Dulce has been impressing me this year by working on control and consistency. I appreciate that she has been versatile in working back and forth between singles and doubles and has done both nicely.

 

Marlee Thomas played a good match last night, but unfortunately had her first loss of the season. I couldn’t have been more proud though of how she kept fighting. Her fundamentals are getting better and her backhand is improving, as she is hitting it out to the side, as opposed to in front of her. Her movement on the court is a strength, and she is getting better at staying out of no man’s land. Score was 6-8

 

Jenna Miller and Rachel Baker worked together for the first time last night and they did a good job. We are working on being in the right positioning based on who is serving/returning etc. and getting our feet to the net or back behind the baseline. Communicating loudly is a big factor in doubles, and I want to see this. Score was 8-5

 

Lydia Wallace and Kaley Hopper played number 2 doubles last night, and being completely honest, I didn’t see much of their match. Just sharing a little- One of the toughest parts of coaching tennis, in a match like last night, is having 8 courts of girls and being pulled in many directions. Part of the neat/hard parts of playing tennis is the girls are expected to take what their coaches teach them in practice and on some changeovers and remember it during the rest of the match. What we saw out of these girls last night was just that. They took care of business 8-2.

 

Anna Ortmann and Addison Morgan played very well last night. Addison was on fire at the net and Anna’s serves are looking much improved. Their groundstrokes are coming along and I see two players who have such potential for the game. I just love their competitive spirits that are tempered with being so sweet. I am thoroughly enjoying watching them improve.

 

As always, thanks to Ethan for his many trips to the bus and keeping track of the score. Christy for getting the girls warmed up and the score sheets ready for the other team. And, coach Matt for helping to coach at the match and putting up with teenage girls…haha

 

Snacks were once again awesome (according to the girls and coaches) so thanks to the parents who have taken care of that. Lockers decorations have been very nice, and I know the girls appreciate the support. Yard signs in the yards at home and at our tennis courts are great, and add a little something extra! It’s nice to see everyone working together to make a great atmosphere for the girls. It really lets us coaches focus on what our part needs to be.

 

We will see what happens with our conference match against Peru tonight!

 

Coach Kristine Miller

Logan invite recap

The Varsity girls went to Logansport for an invitational that turned into a match with just one other team, Mississinewa. Our girls had a fun day, I think, but that didn’t translate into a win for us.

 

Mississinewa had a strong number one singles player, who was the granddaughter of one of the coaches. I have seen her out at the tennis center quite a few times and I know she plays year round. Emily had a very nice second set with her, where I saw Emily dictating play, moving the girl around, and grinding out points. My favorite point of the day was where Em ran up and back on the court 5 or 6 times during the rally and the girl hit a ball, it clipped the net and rolled over on Emily’s side. From mid court, Em ran up and got the ball back in play. The girl hit it back to Em and the Emily put it away for a winner. Fun stuff!

 

Alexis Hungate played a good player as well. Her second set was better than the first and I saw Ali learning what her opponent’s weaknesses were and really attacking those. Alexis is working on getting more depth on the ball and getting the ball higher up over the net during baseline rallies. I was proud of her effort and attitude.

 

Kady Whitehead saw Varsity time for the first in her high school tennis career. I was very proud that she was working on some things we talked about in practice and warm up. Keeping the ball deep in the court, and having a consistent rally before going for the winner were things she was focusing on. I think she played a nice match, but came out with a loss. I look forward to watching her in the future get a Varsity win.

 

Madison Wells and Sydney Wells played a doubles team that has a lot of experience playing doubles and playing together. It showed in the match of their experience. The match score does not however show the things our girls are doing well and improving on. Shadowing the ball and shifting together as a doubles pair is getting better. We are still working on stepping back off of the net so we can get mid-height volleys and overheads and poaching on balls that are relatively close enough to us to move over and take. I am proud of their continual effort to work together, brush themselves off and go back after the next point.

 

Erica Plutat and Georgia Williamson played together for the first time on Saturday. Putting a new pair together is always an adjustment, but I think they did a good job. It was Georgia’s first time playing doubles in a match, but she has some natural abilities to be aggressive, and put the ball away. Erica has really been a leader on the court and off. She put in a lot of work in the off-season and her game reflects that. We are still working on getting the ball higher up and away from the net player, but that will come with more match play.

 

Gabriella Matly, Megan Floyd, Dulce Amayun, and Jenna Miller traveled along and each played two or three exhibition matches. I am glad for the opportunity for each of them to get to improve and get matches in. Some comments I made during their singles matches were to cut down on unforced errors, know your opponents strengths and weaknesses, increase our first serve percentage, and get the feet out of no-man’s land.

 

We get better at all of these things with more match play and experience, so I am pleased with where we are now. Until all of the girls are dedicated to playing throughout the year to improve, this is the best we can hope to expect to be at. That is not a negative, and I understand that it may just not be possible for many, so do not be discouraged by it. It is just a fact.

 

More important to me than wins and losses is the girls learning life lessons about team, hard work, attitude, and effort through the season. Any wins and success beyond that is icing on the cake!

 

Coach Kristine Miller

No activity today, Saturday updates, HH reschedule

Update-Changes: As of now, our bus time to leave for the Varsity Invite tomorrow is 12:25. We will now only play Mississinewa and we have a start time of 2 p.m. Will let you know if there are any more updates.

As far as those who will be practicing tomorrow, I will let you know tomorrow, when I see what the weather is like on if there will still be practice.

 

With school cancellation today, I text the girls earlier that all activity for tonight is cancelled.

 

The Hamilton Heights match has been rescheduled for April 26^th at 5 p.m. Please mark that down on your calendar. Bus will leave at 3:35.

  

I sincerely want to express that I hate how we have had to be so up in the air so often this spring. With an outdoor spring sport, we always have to expect some of that, but this is unreal. I am right there with you, in frustration of having to be “on call” with these changes. But, it is real life practice for these girls on plans changing and dealing with them with the right attitude J  I am always here if you have questions or concerns.

 

Thanks,

 

Coach Kristine Miller

Heights match tonight

The match against Hamilton Heights tonight has been postponed. I will let you know the make up date when I know. Thanks! No practice tonight.
Coach Miller

Match recap vs. Taylor 4/17

Hello to all Lady Tiger Tennis fans!

 

You’re hearing from an excited coach tonight. I am so excited for the girls. They got the taste of winning at the Varsity level, and it was so sweet. The Junior Varsity is undefeated at 3-0. It’s just getting better. Well we are officially half way through our season (haha) but it still feels more like we are just getting started. I am encouraging the girls to stay mentally tough, as we have a lot to accomplish in four short weeks. Our conference season started tonight, so we are 1-0 both Varsity and JV. Hamilton Heights is a conference match as well, tomorrow. Thanks for all the parent/grandparent support tonight. I know it means a lot to the girls when we can make it. On to the match recaps!

 

Emily Harshman played a nice player tonight. Once she focused in, cut down on errors, and hit high percentage shots, the match was hers. 7-5, 6-2 was the final score!

 

Alexis Hungate played an opponent that was a backboard. I was proud of Ali for being aggressive with that kind of opponent, taking the net, and really putting her volleys away. Ali spent a lot of time working on that in the off season, and it paid off. Score- 6-2, 6-1.

 

Megan Floyd stepped in to Varsity play for the first time in her high school tennis career. Although she didn’t get the win, I think she learned a lot about what it takes to get to that next level. Getting out of no-man’s land and using your whole body into your shots. I am proud of her effort and good attitude. Score- 3-6, 2-6.

 

Sydney Wells and Madison Wells blanked their opponents 6-0, 6-0. It tells a lot about their ability to put the pedal to the metal and not let up. Even good players still have let downs, but I didn’t really see any out of these two tonight.

 

In the same fashion, number two doubles, Gabriella Matly and Erica Plutat shut out their opponent 6-0, 6-0. It was exciting to watch these two get their first win together. I thought net play improved, as did their communication! Varsity Record is 1-2. Conference Record is 1-0.

 

Junior Varsity scores:

Dulce Amayun at 1 Singles- 8-0    Wow, what an improvement I have seen out of Dulce this year. She is learning how to temper the power she has with control. I enjoy watching her intense nature on the court.

 

Jenna Miller at 2 Singles- 8-1        Jenna transitioned nicely into singles tonight. She found her placement on the court and had nice rallies. I think she is getting any first couple match jitters out of the way and is coming out strong.

 

Marlee Thomas at 3 Singles- 8-2  Marlee is a born singles player. The hustle on the court is awesome. Her forehand is improving leaps and bounds and her backhand is following more slowly, but will get there.

 

Kaley Hopper and Rachel Baker at 1 Doubles- 8-2 These two continue to impress me. Both are so positive and encouraging to each other. They also challenge one another to get better. It is fun to watch both of them develop. Communication is a huge plus for both of them.

 

Lydia Wallace and Brooke Hardin at 2 Doubles- 8-3             The two of them stepped into regular J/V play tonight and came out with a win. I see strong potential in both of them, as they continue to figure the fundamentals out. Serves are much improved and groundstrokes are getting there. They work very well together, and show how badly they want to get the win for their team!

 

Anna Ortmann and Addison Morgan at Exhibition Doubles- 6-3       These two came out ready to fight tonight. Anna’s serves are really coming along and I saw Addison looking dynamite at the net. These two freshman are going to be a force to be reckoned with in the not too distant future!

 

Junior Varsity Record 3-0               Conference Record 1-0

 

We missed Georgia Williamson and Kady Whitehead, who were both out due to illness. Get better quickly ladies!

 

Thanks to Coach Woods, Coach Bousum and manager Ethan for all your work too! It was also awesome to see Coach Bobby out for the first time tonight. Bobby Mize was my assistant coach in high school, and I invite him out each season to help out once it warms up! We appreciate his willingness to volunteer his time.

 

Until tomorrow (STAY AWAY RAIN!!!!)

 

Coach Kristine Miller J

Match recap from Logansport 4/15/2013

Once again, facing light rain, the Tigers played their second tennis match of the season. The temperature was, however, about 20 degrees higher than the last one! Haha

We lost the overall Varsity match 1-4, but there were several good things to take from the match. We can see the caliber of play that is needed to achieve sectional and conference titles. We are not currently at that level, but it is a level Northwestern can achieve. We will see how we can improve throughout the season! I am proud of the girls, regardless of the score, because they gave their effort, had no excuses, and fought with their heads held high. Now the recap of matches: Emily Harshman, Alexis Hungate, and Georgia Williamson lost with identical 0-6, 1-6 scores. Sydney Wells and Madison Wells were the lone point on the Varsity squad. With improved communication, net play, and consistency, they were able to come out on top of a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 match! Erica Plutat and Gabriella did the best they could, but they ended up on the losing side of a 2-6, 1-6 decision. This puts the Varsity record at 0-2.

 

The Junior Varsity match was exciting to watch, as the Tigers came out on top 5-0. Fundamentals are continuing to improve and the girls are feeling more confident now that everyone has a match (or two) completed. Megan Floyd won 8-4. Kady Whitehead had a matching 8-4 score. Marlee Thomas won 8-3. Jenna Miller and Dulce Amayun won 8-4. Kaley Hopper and Rachel Baker blanked their opponents 8-0. In exhibition play, Lydia Wallace and Brooke Hardin won their first match 6-2. Anna Ortman and Addison lost 3-6, but got their feet wet, in their first match of the season! Junior Varsity is 2-0 on the season.

 

Til next time!

 

Coach Kristine Miller

Logan match

Match at Logansport is still on for today. I will keep you updated if anything changes. The bus leaves at 3:35. Hope to see you all there!
Coach Kristine Miller

Match recap- Northfield

Wow, what a night last night. The girls were real troopers. With the wind chill down in the mid thirties, a steady light rain, and crazy wind, we played our first match last night. When we got there, even this coach, (who is typically not scared away by bad weather) thought it was a little ridiculous to be playing in these conditions. The home coach thought we would be fine, and I give her props for being crazier than I am. J But, on to the tennis. The Varsity girls fought hard, but came out on the short end. Emily lost a tough match 2-6, 2-6. Fought hard, but unforced errors and a tough opponent got the best of her. Alexis Hungate lost a great first set 3-6 and second 2-6. I saw a lot of potential though. Georgia Williamson played a great first match of high school, but came out on the losing side of a 1-6, 6-3, 2-6 match. Madison Wells and Sydney Wells played well together for their first time, but lost 1-6, 1-6. Erica Plutat and Gabriella Matly played a wonderful first set, but lost 5-7, 3-6. Overall, I was pleased with the Varsity’s focus, effort, attitude, and drive. Even though we lost, we have a lot to take from this match. 1. We are tough. 2. We are a good team, we just need to adjust some things to get the win.

 

Junior Varsity took the match last night 4-1. I think a lot of these girls surprised themselves, but they didn’t surprise me. I knew they had what it took, and they went out and fought like champs after being bundled up for an hour before, cheering on their Varsity team mates!

Megan Floyd lost 3-8, but I saw a lot of points that were well played. Kady Whitehead took it to her opponent 8-2 and didn’t let up. Marlee Thomas, in a fantastic first match, won 8-7 (7-0) For those of you new to tennis. She had to play a tiebreaker and won the tiebreaker in 7 straight points. That is incredibly rare. Jenna Miller and Dulce Amayun won 8-2 in a great match. Kaley Hopper and Rachel Baker put their foot down and won 8-1. I was very proud of the J/V for staying focused, working so hard, communicating well if they were doubles, and having a great attitude.

 

Ethan worked hard as our manager, and Christy was great in her first match coaching!

 

Lydia, Brooke, Anna, and Addison didn’t get to play tonight, but they were such great encouragers of their team tonight and troopers with the weather.

 

It’s only the beginning. Next week is when the real fun begins, with 3-5 matches from here on out the rest of the season. (No, I’m not joking.)

 

Well, that’s all for now. I am off to practice at 8 a.m. because the girls wanted to switch practice time from 1-3 to 8 so they could go to breakfast after. Hahaha

 

They are such a great group of girls, and I am thankful for the opportunity to coach them!

 

Coach Kristine Miller

Match 4/12 to Northfield

http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/Wabash+IN+USIN0688:1:US?pagenum=2&nextbeginIndex=6

Weather for today is forecast to be no higher than 49 and windy. As of now, we are still playing. The girls will need to come with gloves, hats, blankets, sweats, etc. (especially for when they are not playing)

Bus takes off at 3:35. Scheduled start time 4:30 for Varsity. Will let you know any new info as soon as I know it.

Coach Kristine Miller

4/11 match

Just got word that match is now postponed, date TBD. Will let you know when I do. Thanks! Girls will wear black skirt tomorrow, with purple uniform top. We will leave from the tennis courts at 3:35 to go to Northfieldh (Wabash). There is no activity planned for tonight, so they should go home after school.

Get updates as soon as they happen

If you want to be updated as soon as the athletic department changes an event or if an event is postponed, just follow this link. http://nwhstigers.olinesports.com/email_registration.php

4/10 match postponed

Match is postponed and make up date is TBD. Meeting in fieldhouse from 3:30-3:45.

Match 4/10

As of right now, we are planning on having our match this afternoon. When looking at the weather, it is calling for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon/evening. We will keep an eye out and if/when I receive notice from the athletic department, I will post ASAP and text all the girls new information

Questions about matches/anything in general

I will be hanging around after practice from 5:15-5:30 if there are any questions any student/parent have about match procedures/general questions as we are getting ready for full match schedule. Anything that pertains to the realm of snacks/lockers/yard signs etc. would be able to be answered better by the team Mom side of things. I can point you in the right direction, though :-)

Coach Miller

p.s. One question I have had is if I will be giving out the lineup prior to the day of a match. No, there are too many factors that play into the setting of the lineup (sickness, consequences, last minute adjustements, etc.) that I do not want to give out any set lineup, only to potentially switch it on the day of the match.

I have also had the question of whether or not a daughter will be playing in that match and at what time, so they know if they should take off work or not. My answer to that is I will not be giving a definite answer as to a yes or no, Factors like, how many people they have...if all of those people show up like they were supposed to, if someone gets sick, if it gets too dark out, etc. play into whether a certain athlete plays that night or not. I do not pretend that is an easy thing to deal with, but it's just the way of tennis. I can not tell you the exact time a certain athlete will be playing....too many factors that play into that. (Maybe their bus doesn't show up on time, we may have to wait for a court to clear before the next match can go on, etc.)

Parent contact form

I am supposed to ask if the girls passed on the parent contact printout on to the parents. It was handed out before spring break. If your daughter did not pass that form on to you, you can ask them to get a new copy from me.
Thanks!
Coach Miller :-)

Updated schedule

This coming week in tennis
Monday- Practice 4-5:15
Tuesday- Practice 4-5:15
Wednesday- Be at courts no later than 3:40 (ready to warm-up) Match at 4:30 (This is the rescheduled Tipton match that was supposed to have occurred before Spring Break)
Thursday- Be at the courts no later than 3:30 (ready to warm-up) Match at 4:30
Friday- Be at courts ready to leave no later than 3:35- Match is approximately 5:00
Saturday- Practice 1-3

Next week in tennis
Monday- Be ready to leave no later than 3:35 Match at 4:30
Tuesday- Practice 4-5:15
Wednesday- Be at courts no later than 3:25 Match at 4
Thursday- Be ready to leave no later than 3:35  Match at 4:30
Friday- Practice 4-5:15
Saturday- Varsity- Logan tourney- leave no later than 7:25 a.m.  J/V- Practice 1-3 (I will announce who will be attending the tournament and who will be practicing from 1-3 no later than Tuesday April 16)

Friday March 22

Girls, the plan is to go outside tomorrow for practice.
Some of you were prepared today with proper clothes to be out in the cold.
Be responsible and dress for the weather.
Have a good night and see you at practice!
Coach

Upcoming events

Practice 4-5:15 Monday through Friday

Saturday March 16- Practice 10 a.m.-noon
Saturday March 23- Mandatory tennis clinic 2-5 for elementary students. All girls on the team are expected to help out. I will give every athlete that helps a free t-shirt for the season. If someone doesn't help, they will need to pay $6 for the shirt.

Updated calendar of tennis center availability

Because I have had such an interest in private/group lessons at the tennis center, I am adding an extra day/time. I will be offering 1-3 openings based on interest at 5:30, Thursdays on the following dates: January 31, February 7, February 14, February 28, and  March 7. Please see http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/ for updated availability.

Preseason opportunities for girls tennis

 All preseason activities are optional, but recommended to get you prepared for season- (Each girl is only allowed to participate in 3 preseason activities per week, starting Monday through Sunday) All preseason activities at NHS are obviously free, but if you do a private lesson at the tennis center, it is $50 per hour. If you do the lesson by yourself, you pay the full amount. If it is with two girls, it is $25 per girl. If it is with three girls, it is $17 per girl. If you reserve a slot, I will book the court and you will pay Howard County Indoor Tennis Center, regardless of cancellation. If I book a court at the tennis center, and then no one shows up, that is a waste of my time and money, and it takes a slot away from someone who could have used that spot. J Please do not reserve a slot, unless you are positive you will be able to make that commitment. Once you contact me, I will write your name in on the calendar online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/

1.      Friday, January 18- Tiger Den- 3:30-4

 

2.      Wednesday, January 23- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

3.      Friday, January 25- Tiger Den- 3:30-4

4.      Sunday January 27- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 2-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/ to see if lesson slots are still available.

5.      Tuesday January 29- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 4:30-5:30 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/ to see if to see if lesson slots are still available.

6.      Wednesday, January 30- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

7.      Friday, February 1- Tiger Den- 3:30-4

8.      Sunday, February 3- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 2-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/ to see if lesson slots are still available.

9.      February 5- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 4:30-5:30 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/ to see if to see if lesson slots are still available.

10.   Wednesday February 6- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

11.   Friday February 8- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

12.   Sunday, February 10- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 2-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/ to see if lesson slots are still available.

13.   Tuesday February 12- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 4:30-5:30 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/ to see if to see if lesson slots are still available.

14.   Wednesday February 13- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

15.   Friday February 15- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

16. Tuesday February 19- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 4:30-5:30 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/to see if to see if lesson slots are still available.

17.  Tuesday February 26- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 4:30-5:30 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/ to see if to see if lesson slots are still available.

18.   Wednesday, February 27- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

19.   Friday, March 1- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

20.   Sunday, March 3- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 2-3 p.m./3-4 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/ to see if lesson slots are still available.

21. Tuesday, March 5- I have 3 lesson openings per hour at the Tennis Center in Greentown. Call/text me to reserve your spot. Time slots are 4:30-5:30 p.m. Check online at http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/to see if to see if lesson slots are still available.
 

22.   Wednesday, March 6- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

23.   Friday, March 8- Fieldhouse Lobby- 3:30-4

Mandatory Practice will start on Monday, March 11.

1.      Practice will be Monday through Friday 4-5:15 and Saturday 1-3 unless there is a match.

2.      Please be committed to these practice times. Haircuts, dates, dances, trips are not reasons to miss practice/matches. Do not make doctors appointments during practice times, unless it is to deal with an injury and cannot be helped.

3.      School sanctioned field trips/certain preapproved misses will be handled on an individual basis. Please communicate well in advance to make me aware of possible conflicts.

4.      If you miss a practice, (unless you are sick from school) you will do extra conditioning, to make up for the missed practice. If you miss a second practice (unexcused) you will sit out a match and do extra conditioning. This is a team sport, and you missing out can throw the whole practice schedule off. If you are going to miss practice, regardless of the reason, I expect a text/call at 260-668-0659 by 11 a.m.

I am looking forward to such a great season, and I can’t wait to get started. I am looking forward to seeing some girls step up, take the initiative to lead the team this year and have fun!

Coach Miller J

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Hello Tennis Families

I hope you will utilize this site to help you with any questions you have about Northwestern Girls Tennis. If you need to check the schedule for practice times, match dates, or private lesson availability, go to the calendar site http://30boxes.com/widget/8434046/KristineMiller/45c3e90ceb3ca7f9ca895ce446808484/0/

To call or text me- 260-668-0659
Email me- kristine.miller@nwsc.k12.in.us