2014 Mandan Girls Tennis

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 lifetimeKnow the Risks VideoConcussion 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 31st MS – 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