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Dear Girls Tennis Families,

 

Thank you for taking a moment to read this letter; I'm only going to post this booklet online, and I hope you find the information posted here helpful. Travel plans are updated at the end of this booklet including hotel reservations.

 

We are off to a great start! Thanks in advance for your support throughout this season, which, like all, will be filled with happiness and challenges. chose to keep playing after tryouts this year. Therefore, we will organize the boys into a Varsity and a JV Team. On our home page, you will find a detailed schedule for both of these teams. 

 

Please read the following Team Handbook, especially if your daughter is new to our program, as it will probably answer questions, which many of you are sure to have. However, always feel free to contact me (410.3343, email: dlipe@ecusd7.org.) at any time. I usually prefer email unless it is a matter which needs immediate attention; in that case, don’t hesitate to call or text me.

 

As usual, our staff is All-Star caliber! Kirk Schlueter will be the Assistant Coach this season. You may reach Kirk at 618.791.4221 or email (kschlueter@ecusd7.org). and Emily Cimarolli will also be helping out. We’re incredibly fortunate to have all of them.

 

We will release the girls from practice each day by 5:00; however, on challenge match days, some players’ matches could last longer. You can help by making sure your student-athlete misses as little as possible, and by picking him up on time. Also, if she needs to speak to a coach regarding anything (missing practice, for example), encourage him to make the call or set up the meeting; help us teach your son to be responsible for himself.

 

Once we get started, please come out and watch. Your support is appreciated by the boys, but please refrain from saying anything which might be “interpreted as coaching.” This is an IHSA violation. If you suspect a problem or feel it is urgent that you speak with your child, please notify me or any coach. If none are available, notify the site director.

 

Please let me know at your convenience if you’d like to help organize the banquet. Thanks and I’ll see you at the courts!

 

Thanks,

 

Dave Lipe, Head Coach

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Tiger Tennis Expectations

 

Do your part: The EHS Tennis Program has established a unique tradition including sportsmanship, competitive greatness, and industriousness on the court and in the classroom. Each player who chooses to join this team owes it to the players who established this precedent, to the players who will enjoy it in the future, and to his/her current teammates, to uphold these high standards.

 

It has taken a long time and immeasurable effort to get where we are; we continue to improve.

 

Punctuality: “Don’t be on time, be early.”

 

Attendance: Players are expected to attend every team event specified by the coaches including all practices.

 

Players unable to attend a meeting, practice, match or any other function are expected to communicate their absence themselves in a timely manner beforehand.

 

Daily Practice Routine: Players are expected to mentally focus during practice enthusiastically. Players will be in the tennis room by 2:10 dressed for tennis with a full water jug. Players will then be on the court starting the active warm up and following announcements, snacks and room clean-up by 2:30.

 

Attitude: Players are expected to support the coaches and teammates on and off the court. Players are expected to respectfully address concerns privately and directly to coaches or other players. Not respecting or liking each other at the end of the season is the worst kind of failure. Furthermore, Tigers are required to respect their opponents (including everyone associated with them) and the sport of tennis.

 

Academics: Students must pass a minimum of 5 classes in the fall to be eligible in the spring. During the tennis season, players must be eligible on Friday to be eligible the next week.

 

During Matches: Tigers will stay in uniform and support their team until the team match is completed. Players will also only wear team-approved apparel. Players are never permitted to leave the match site without notifying a coach. At the conclusion of matches, players may ride home with their parents but no one else—ever without prior documented consent.

 

Players who fail to show progress in meeting expectations may be removed from the team.

 

Lineups: 

1. All challenge matches will be considered in determining lineups, along with player’s performances in matches and practice performance.

2. Doubles partners will be paired by the coaches based on skill level, playing style, ladder position, match performances, and practice performances.

3. The challenge ladder is a guide; it is not an absolute.

4. Players unable to play a challenge match may have to forfeit.

 

 

To Earn a Varsity Letter…one must have played for the Varsity team on 8 dates, i.e. a two-day tournament would count as 2 dates, and dual match with another team or a one-day tournament would count for 1. Players injured, or seniors not qualifying for 8 dates may be considered. Players not earning a Varsity Letter, earn the following, freshmen: numerals, sophomores: scripts, juniors: small E’s.

 

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Out of Area Travel Plans, Fall 2023

 

Parents, feel free to stay where we stay; each property has guaranteed you our rate…

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 August 25-26.  The Joplin Interstate Championships. Joplin, MO. Top 12 girls. Leave from EHS at 5:45 a.m. Drive to sites; play 3 matches on Friday and 3 on Saturday.  Hotel: Towneplace Suites, Joplin. 7 rooms. $129 per room. Return around 9 p.m. Saturday.

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Friday, September 8. Columbia Duals. top 8 players; depart from EHS tennis courts at 7 a.m..  Play Fayetteville HS. at 10 at Cosmo-Bethel Park. Then Play MICDS in the afternoon.  Return 8ish Friday night.  

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September 15-16. Lyons Twp. and Hinsdale Central. Top 8 singles players. Depart from EHS at 8:30 from the courts. Play LT at LT on Friday; play against GBS and HC at LT on Saturday starting at 8:30. Return 8 ish Saturday night. Hotel: 5 rooms. Quality Inn Schaumburg. 600 N. Martingale, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Phone: 847.517.7737. Rate: $85 + tax. 

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Sept 29-30. Lockport Invite.  Top 8 players teams. Depart from EHS at 9:00 a.m.; play 2 matches at TBA starting at 3:00. Then, play 2-3 matches Saturday morning starting at 8:30. Hotel: Quality Inn Schaumburg. 600 N. Martingale, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Phone: 847.517.7737. Rate: $85 + tax. 

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State Tournament. October 19-21. Depart from EHS after 2nd hour on Wednesday, October 18. Practice in Chicago-area on Wednesday; check in. Play begins Thursday at 9. Return when we are out of the tournament. Hotel: 10 rooms. Quality Inn Schaumburg. 600 N. Martingale, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Phone: 847.517.7737. Rate $85 + tax

 

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