Prosper Eagles 2020-2021 Tennis Player Operations Manual 1 Table of Contents Prosper Eagles Tennis Mission Statement…………………………………………………… Page 3 Individual and Team Goals for the Program………………………………………………… Page 4-5 Prosper Eagles Tennis District Information………………………………………………… Page 6 Policies, Expectations and Procedures ……………………………………………………… Pages 7-15 Tennis Teams Academics Communication Practice Procedures After Practice Procedures Practice Uniforms/Dress Match Expectations After Match Expectations Match Uniforms Bus Expectations Absence and Tardy Policy Grooming and Dress Challenge Ladder Social Media Locker Room Expectations “Prosper Supports Prosper” Varsity Letter Requirements Summer Tennis Play Athlete and Parent Expectations ………………………………………………………………….. Page 16 2 Prosper Eagles Tennis Mission Statement The Prosper Eagles Tennis Program is passionately committed to creating a competitive environment for our athletes to grow into a better athlete and better person. Our program is built around integrity, dedication, sportsmanship, teamwork, heart and respect. Together we are committed to helping each other grow as a team as well as enjoy life through the physical, mental and social aspects of tennis. 3 Goals for the Program Individual Goals 1. Community Service a. We will be involved in at least two or more community service events this school year. It is important to build relationships with the town of Prosper and volunteer our services in the community. b. Prosper Tennis will be a partner with Relay for Life at Prosper High School. I have already spoken with Mr. Salas to work with him during this event and we will have tshirts, stations, assignments closer to the time based on what Mr. Salas needs from us. 2. Academic and Athletic Achievement a. Each student will pass all classes with a 75% or above every 9 weeks. i. Grade check report sent to me and Coach Cunningham every Monday. b. We have 42 students. We are striving to have 92% of them receive academic all-district. i. Students will be required to attend tutorials and complete a tutorial sheet is they have a 75% of below in a class. c. Study Hall will be implemented into practices EVERY DAY! 3. Goal Setting and Accountability a. Our motto this year is “All In…” i. We talk about that every day at practice with a quote lead by coaches and athletes each week. ii. It is on our team shirts. b. We are doing character development every week! i. Prosper Tennis journals will be given to each athlete. ii. Journals consists of goals, reflection, quotes, letters from parents, coaches, teammates, etc. iii. They will write in their journals weekly and read them before every match and reflect in them the next day. c. This goal will be measured by doing check in’s with coaches and coaches holding them accountable to their goals. 4 Team Goals 1. Always Strive For More a. We will beat 4 out of the 8 teams in our district b. Strive to go further and continue to prepare for the future. c. Summer Accountability Point Sheet 2. Establish a Highly Competitive Program a. Have a plan set and saved for practice every day. We go over the plan with the team before practice starts to make sure everyone is aware what is expected of the team that day. (Court, fitness, etc.) b. We reflect on practice at the end of every practice. 3. “Out with the cliques, in with the team.” a. It is natural for every team to have cliques, but it is up to the coaches and the captains to squash them the best we can. b. Our captains come up with warm up partners every Monday. c. Coaches will have them get to know their teammates a little more each day with questions and team building activities. 4. There will be a board set up in the box called “Iron Man and Iron Woman” This is a little competition during the fall season based on games won, sets won, matches won, etc. a. Measured on wins of games, sets, matches, etc. 5. As a program, we will uphold good sportsmanship, good health, winning attitude and good team comradery. a. We represent Prosper ISD, Prosper High School, Prosper Tennis wherever we go and whatever we do. i. We show our athletes off on social media and around the school. b. We will do our best at all times; at practices and at matches. We will be respectful and confident players. c. We will learn from our previous mistakes and work as a team to get better. 5 Prosper Eagles Tennis Information Colors: Green White Black District 5-6A Prosper High School McKinney High School McKinney Boyd High School Allen High School Little Elm High School Denton Braswell High School Denton Guyer High School Middle Schools Reynolds Middle School o Boys Athletic Coordinator – Nick Maxwell | [email protected] o Girls Athletic Coordinator – Lesley Huff | [email protected] Rogers Middle School o Boys Athletic Coordinator – Andrew McDonald | [email protected] o Girls Athletic Coordinator – Tawni Smith | [email protected] Rushing Middle School o Boys Athletic Coordinator –Christopher Rodriguez | [email protected] o Girls Athletic Coordinator – Devin Taylor | [email protected] Staff Information Mandy Weaver: Head Coach [email protected] Office: ext. 80654 Hollie Cunningham: Assistant Coach [email protected] Office: ext. 80654 6 Prosper Eagles 2020-2021 Tennis Policies and Expectations 7 Prosper Eagle Tennis Teams Varsity: A varsity tennis team is a competitive team composed of the program's top players that display strong tennis skills, strategy, leadership, competitiveness, sportsmanship and work ethic. These players are EXPECTED to play USTA tournaments, attend hit groups/lessons as often as they are allowed. They usually have a strong physical as well as strong mental game of tennis. They understand and have the ability to strategically change their game if necessary in a match to be successful. They are confident playing both singles and doubles and executing strategies in each. Junior Varsity: A junior varsity tennis team is a mix of players with some competitive experience that display some tennis skills, competitiveness, sportsmanship, work ethic. These players are striving to and demonstrate the potential to be a contributing member of the tennis program. These players may need to continue working on their skills, playing strategies as well as may need more competitive match experience. These players are encourage to play USTA tournaments, attend hit groups/lessons as often as they are allowed. They are working on developing their confidence and skills at the net as well as developing their mental game. Seniors that do not make the varsity are not part of the JV Team. No seniors are allowed to play JV matches or tournaments. 8 Academics 1. We will get a weekly email that shoes us who has a 79% or below in classes. 2. If you have anything less than a 75% you WILL BE attending tutorials. 3. You are a STUDENT-athlete. a. School is your first priority. 4. If you fail a class and become ineligible, you can practice at school, but you cannot travel to matches and dress out for home matches. a. You will asked to study sometimes rather than participate in the practice. b. If you fail twice, you will be removed from the program. c. TAKE CARE OF YOUR GRADES!!!!! 5. If you receive ISS, which we know our athletes won’t…. you will not participate in the match that week and there will be running consequences. 6. Players are expected to inform teachers in advance when they are going to miss class due to tennis. It is YOUR responsibility to communicate with each of your teachers. a. A mass email is sent to teachers from your coaches, but that is not an excuse for you to not communicate with your teachers. 7. Players will NOT be permitted to miss practice to make-up work as a result of their own personal absence. a. It is the student-athletes responsibility to communicate with teachers about missing class time. 8. You are held to a higher expectation in the classroom as a student-athlete, so players are expected to conduct themselves in the classroom. 9. If you need to attend tutorials for a class and it interferes with practice, you need to communicate that to the coaches right away. Communication 1. If an issue should arise with any player, please follow the proper chain of command. 1. Athlete talked with the coaches 2. Parent and Athlete meet with the coaches 3. Parent and Athlete meet with coaches and Coach Erin Kaufmann 4. Parent and Athlete meet with coaches and Coach Sain or Coach Little. **This is high school, we are preparing our athletes for the real world, so we want athletes to advocate for themselves and be a part of these meetings. While parents are an extremely important part of our program, our #1 concern is for the athletes in our program. 2. Pay attention to our Prosper Tennis website for more information and follow Prosper Tennis on Twitter and Instagram. 3. We will be using Group Me, please make sure you follow the steps to ensure you are getting the messages. 9 Practice Procedures 1. BE ON TIME! Walking out to practice at the time practice starts will not be accepted. For every minute you are late, that is one set of lines. 2. Tennis is not a PE class; it is a UIL sanctioned sport. 3. If you are at school, you are expected to be at practice. You CANNOT miss practice to go to a private lesson. That is a UIL violation. 4. Regardless of an injury, you are still on the team and will attend all practices and matches.