More information for tryouts for Spring 2025 will come in the spring. For information on last years tryout process please see below:
Spring 2024:
First day of tryouts is February 26, 2024 at 310 pm. Tryouts/regular season practice will be from 310 - 5/530 until further notice and weather permitting.
Tryouts will run for at the least the first week of the season or until skills can be assessed. Girls will be grouped in clusters based on skill level where they will begin playing against each other in a challenge style format. As girls begin to separate themselves from one another, coaches will determine doubles clusters where girls will play doubles challenge matches. Scores will be reported and coaches will track win-loss records, winning percentages, etc.
A note from Coach Kroll:
We have 63 girls registered for girls tennis this spring. What a great turnout! This large of a group will slow down our tryout process as coaches try to get a grasp of current level of play so we can get girls placed in groups with similarly skilled players. As I mentioned in our player/parent meeting, it is always my intent for girls to stay in the program. That being said, with such a large turnout and a very broad level of current skill, limited courts, limited coaches, and a short spring season, Coach Cranston, Coach Vickery, and myself will consider restructuring our JV teams and/or limiting numbers in our program this year to ensure a positive experience for every person.
This may mean cuts, or a purely developmental JV team which focuses on bolstering fundamental skills in practices rather than attempting to play tennis matches without the necessary skills to do so. Once we determine what the offering will be in terms of numbers per team (JV vs potentially a developmental team) we will then determine what practices will look like in terms of number of days and times for each respective group - again, with the larger numbers and limited court space, we need to ensure that the girls participating are getting enough attention from our coaching staff to make this a positive experience for all. With this in mind, if you or your student-athlete are unable to commit to consistent attendance at practice and matches please consider not participating this spring season. It is hard for coaches to keep track of work schedules, family commitments, etc.
We will try to make these decisions by the end of the week and will communicate to each girl where they stand as we are able to get more time with them on court. We will also provide details on how a "restructuring" of JV impacts players, parents, # of matches, etc.
