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ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL2016Varsity TennisTeam InformationBob BynumVarsity Tennis Coach(June 3, 2015)St. Joseph High SchoolTennis ProgramINTRODUCTIONWelcome!Thank you for your interest in the St. Joseph High School Tennis Program! We are looking forward to an exciting and productive season and hope that you will be a part of it! Having had extensive experience in the development of highly competitive tennis players, I am eager to make a contribution to the improvement and success of our St. Joseph players. Our schedule this year will be tougher as we prepare for a very challenging season in the White Division of the Greater Middlesex County (GMC) conference during the 2016 season. We must begin to prepare ourselves now if we are to be competitive. Your efforts will determine our success! To reach our goals it is important that you begin doing the following in preparation for the season: Play tennis regularly (2-3 times per week at least)Enter United States Tennis Association tournaments to gain playing experienceSeek out additional lessons with a Pro or in a clinicBegin your own conditioning routine and attend the pre-season conditioning sessions Please fill out the Player Information Sheet and bring it with you to the first mandatory team meeting.Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I am looking forward to working with you and will do my best to help you improve your game and enjoy the many benefits of playing tennis for St. Joseph!Thank you,Bob Bynum, Head Tennis Coach(973) 477-3368 BB107@St. Joseph High SchoolTennis ProgramPLAYER & TEAM GOALSPLAYER GOALSCOMMITMENTCommitment to your developmentCommitment to your team and teammatesCommitment to excellenceIMPROVEMENTImproving your gameImproving your mental toughness and attitudeImproving your conditioningSUCCESSSuccess in your practicesSuccess in your matchesTEAM GOALSCommitment * Improvement * SuccessQualifying for the NJSIAA State Team & the Singles/Doubles Tournament*GMC Tournament ChampionsWhite Division ChampionsNew Jersey South Jersey Non-Public-A Sectional ChampionsNew Jersey Tournament-of-Champions QuarterfinalistNew Jersey State Champion* 1st Singles’ & 1st Doubles8 INDIVIDUAL record will determine your participation in State Tournament. GO FALCONS!St. Joseph High SchoolTEAM TRY-OUT & PRACTICE SCHEDULEPLEASE BE PREPARED TO BEGIN THE TRY-OUT PROCESS IMMEDIATELY!The try-out phase will be intense and competitive. No one is guaranteed a place on the team or on the Varsity, so those willing to prepare and compete will have an advantage.There are 12 Varsity spots available. There will NOT be a Junior Varsity TEAM MEETINGSJune 3, 2015 9:30AM COR JESU FOR CURRENT & NEW PLAYERS February 9, 2016 9:30AM COR JESUCONDITIONING SESSIONS….FEB 22-25, FEB 29-MAR 3 Sessions are MANDITORYSt. Joseph Outdoor Basketball Courts……………....2:30 – 3:30PM (RAIN = GYM or CLASSROOM)DO NOT bring rackets to these sessions!PRACTICE & TRY-OUTSMONDAY THRU FRIDAY 2:30 – 4:30PMPractices are at Thomas Edison Park Edison, NJ Behind Middlesex County CollegeTeam bus departs from school 2:20 sharp. SENIORS are allowed to drive or be driven to and from all practices and HOME matches.ALL VARSITY PLAYERS WILL RIDE ON BUS FOR AWAY MATCHES PHASE 1 MARCH 4 (Fri) GROUPINGS & PRACTICEPlayers will be assigned into 2 groups based on experience, ability, and potentialVarsity Group Sub-Varsity Group PHASE 2 MARCH 7-11 LADDER PLAYEach player will play each member of their group8 games total, regular scoring (players will play multiple matches each day)Standings will be based on total GAMES won by each playerPHASE 3 MARCH 14-18 CHALLENGE MATCHESTop 4 players with highest game totals will play for Singles Positions on VarsityNext 3 players plus #4 Singles player play for Doubles Spots. Pairings determined by CoachMatch play will be 2 sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreaker if players split setsAfter positions are determined, IN-SEASON CHALLENGES ARE ALLOWED UNTIL: MARCH 23SATURDAY PRACTICES 11 – 2pm Mandatory Practices……March 12 April 2 Optional Practices…….…..March 19 April 9St. Joseph High SchoolIMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBERTEAM MEETINGSJune 3, 2015 9:30AM COR JESU FOR CURRENT & NEW PLAYERSFebruary 9, 2016 9:30AM COR JESUPRE-SEASON CONDITIONING SESSIONS 2:30-3:30pm Outdoors/Gym/ClassroomMarch 22-25 March 29 – February 3FIRST PRACTICE - MANDITORY 2:30-5:30pmMarch 4SATURDAY MANDATORY PRACTICES 12-3pmMarch 12 April 2 GREATER MIDDLESEX COUNTY TOURNAMENT April 20 (Wed 9am – 6pm) April 21 (Thursday 3:30pm) April 23 (Sat 10am)NJSIAA STATE TEAM TOURNAMENT May 6…………..…Sectionals First RoundMay 10…………....Sectionals Quarter-FinalsMay 12…………....Sectionals Semi-FinalsMay 16……………Sectionals FinalsSPRING BREAK ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE AVAILABLEMarch 24 – April 1PLEASE AVOID SCHEDULING THE FOLLOWING ON THE DATES ABOVE AND ON MATCH DAYS. CONSULT WITH COACH BYNUM!Doctor/Dentist Appointments (of a non-emergency level) VacationsTournamentsMake-Up ExamsPLAYER AND A PARENT MUST SIGN BELOW TO ACKNOWLEDGE REVIEW OF ABOVE DATESPlayer Signature_____________________________________________________Date_____________Parent Signature_____________________________________________________Date_____________Any scheduled event is subject to change at the discretion of Coach BynumSt. Joseph High SchoolTennis ProgramMatch ProceduresPre-Match NutritionMake sure you eat a large and well balanced lunchTurkey, pasta, fruit, fish, chicken, vegetables, water, milk, etc.Avoid candy, soda, and fast foodsEat a pre-match snack if possible containing some of the above foods The meal you eat at lunch may have to carry you through your match!On-Court Equipment Bring your bag on-court WITH you for practices AND matches!MINIMUM OF 2 RACKETS!! Players should have 3 to account for string breakages.Proper tennis clothing. Proper sneakers (TENNIS sneakers; not recreational sneakers)Tennis BagWater (water jug or minimum 4 individual water bottles)Match ProceduresChange the score cards on EVERY breakNotify Coach at the conclusion of EVERY SET before you begin a new setCoach may talk to you on change-overs during your matchIf your match is interrupted, confirm the score with your opponent and report to CoachAt completion of match, report your scores to the Manager and then report to CoachTeam SupportNon-playing team members will CHART matches for those playingALL players will watch and root for your teammates when not playingNo player may leave until EVERY Varsity match is finishedPlayers will ride the bus to all away matches. Parents may pick up players afterwards. Canceled MatchesIn the event of any cancellations, players will be notified via text & school announcementPRACTICE may be substituted for any canceled matchesIf you are unable to attend a match or practice notify Coach Bynum via email or textCoach Bob Bynum (973) 477-3368 bb107@PLAYERS CONSISTENTLY MISSING MATCHES/PRACTICES WILL BE DISMISSED FROM TEAMSt. Joseph High SchoolTennis ProgramTENNIS BAG CHECK LISTIt starts with…a tennis racket bag!Players do not have to have EVERY item but should have as many as possible!__rackets (2 or more)???????????? ___water jugs/water bottles??????? ___flip-flops__strings???????????????????????????????? ___first aid kit?????????????????????????? ___plastic bags (wet clothes) __extra clothes?????????????????????? ___grips/over-wrap???????????????????? ? ___business cards (make you own!) __towels????????????????????????????????___jump rope??????????????????????????? ___cell phone & charger___hats??????????????????????????????????___headphones ??? ___sun screen___wrist bands???????????????????????___pen/pencil ___food/snacks___note pad____personal hygiene items????? ___USTA tournament schedule___clippers (for strings)??????????____medications, inhalers, etc. ___Name tag on your bag___hair ties ____contact lenses & wash ___shoe lacesKnow your string tension and what kind of string you use. Know if your rackets are strung on an electric or manual stringing machine (it impacts on the string tension because on electric machines the tension is tighter)Empty your bag periodically of dirty clothes, empty water bottles, food, old grips, overwrap, etc.Always have enough in your bag to play 2 matches (because you will be winning!)Prepare and bring your bag the same way for matches AND practicesIf a water jug is unavailable use MULTIPLE water/Gatorade bottlesAttach identification to your bag because many players use similar bagsTeam members will dress and conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for high-level Varsity tennis players. If you want to be a player, look like a player!Bob Bynum, USPTA(973) 477-3368 BB107@United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certified Elite Professional High Performance Coach – USTA High Performance Coaches ProgramOver 35 years teaching and coaching experience. Member of the United States Tennis Association (USTA)Coordinator of various tennis programs and eventsCurrent Teaching/CoachingDirector…………….………….....Bob Bynum’s Match Point Tennis, Inc. West Orange, NJBoys Varsity Tennis Coach….…..St. Joseph High School Metuchen, NJPast Teaching/CoachingDirector of High School Training..P3 Tennis Academy Murray Hill Racquet Club New Providence, NJDirector of Competitive Training...Centercourt Athletic Club Chatham, NJDirector of High School Training...Centercourt Athletic Club Chatham, NJHead Boy’s Varsity Coach.……....Wardlaw-Hartridge School Edison, NJHead Girl’s Varsity Coach…….....Wardlaw-Hartridge School Edison, NJStaff Professional……………..….Fairfield Racquet Club Fairfield, NJDirector of Tennis……………..…Freeman Tennis Courts a Town of Glen Ridge, NJ facilityProgram Director……………..….City Tennis, Inc. Orlando, FLHead Pro…....………………..…..Fort Gatlin Tennis Center Orlando, FLCo-Head Professional……….…...Mountainside Indoor Tennis Center Mountainside, NJTennis Coordinator……….……..City of East Orange, NJTennis Coordinator……….……..City of Newark, NJPrivate Coach…………….……...Various Florida & Eastern sectional ranked playersHead Girls Varsity Coach….……Boone High School Orlando, FLSpeaker……………….………….USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop Destin, FLPast Volunteer WorkJunior Program Coordinator……..Forty Love Tennis Club (a community association) South Orange, NJ Member………………………….USTA Tennis Innovation Committee a USTA National Committee Area League Commissioner……..USA Tennis Florida, Junior Team TennisMember………………………….USA Tennis Florida Community Tennis CouncilMember………………………….USA Tennis Florida Adult Competitive CouncilClinician……………….………...USTA/Eastern Schools ProgramPast President……………………USPTA Eastern Division (New Jersey & New York)Clinician……………….………...USTA/Eastern Schools ProgramCertificationUSTA High Performance Coach………………………...…United States Tennis AssociationUSPTA Elite Professional (formerly Pro-1 certification).....United States Professional Tennis AssociationUSPTA Competitive Player Development……………...….United States Professional Tennis AssociationAwards1999 USPTA Eastern Division Pro-of-the-Year2004 USPTA Florida Division Volunteer-of-the-Year2006 USPTA Eastern Division Heroes Award2008 USTA Eastern Clinician-of-the-Year2013 Star-Ledger Middlesex County Coach-of-the-YearSummer Tennis 2016Summer Team Workouts!Coach Bynum will be conducting periodic Summer Team Workouts during the summer which will be open to all current and potential players. The schedule and site will be available shortly. To plan early, if you would like to participate please notify Coach Bynum of your availability during the summer by: June 15 , 2015 via EMAIL ONLY.Available For Private Tennis Lessons!Bob Bynum, USPTA (973) 477-3368 (Cell) BB107@In addition to being the St. Joseph Tennis Coach, Coach Bynum is also a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certified professional who has been teaching tennis for over 30 years. He has worked with various tournament, college, and professional players over the years and is available for private, semi-private, and group lessons.Coach Bynum is available to work with St. Joseph players during the summer ONLY. New Jersey state rules do not allow players to receive coaching from their high school coach during the off-season. If you are working with a professional now, please continue to do so to improve your game. USTA Summer High School League!The USTA (United States Tennis Association) is in the process of planning a summer high school league for 2016. Coach Bynum is spearheading the formation of the league and our goal is to have numerous players from our teams participating.Working with Coach Bynum outside of the season will in no way impact on a player’s position or participation on the team.Frequently Asked Questions About USTA Tournament Play?Definitions for Abbreviations in the Jr. Tournament Schedule and Rankings:What does “s” mean = singlesWhat does “d” mean = doublesWhat does “SE” mean = single eliminationWhat does MFIC mean = modified feed in consolation What does FIC mean = Full feed in consolationWhy do I need a USTA Membership?USTA membership is required for all entrants in USTA-sanctioned tournaments. USTA membership also provides many benefits, including a variety of discounts, entry to special events and early access to professional tournament tickets. You can click on “ or call 1-800-990-8782:How long can I play in my age division? You may play in your age division up until the last day of the month before you "age out." For example, if you are 12 years old and are going to turn 13 in May, you may play in the 12-and-under division until the last day in April. What are the different Levels of tournaments available for juniors in Eastern?There are 3 Levels of competitive junior tournaments in Eastern. Level 1 (L1) and Level 2 (L2) tournaments awards points for the round a player reached. Level 1 (L1) and +Level 1 (+L1) tournaments award the most points and Level 2 (L2) tournaments the least. The following list includes a brief description of each Level:+L1 Eastern Designated Closed tournaments are the most competitive events and offer endorsement to National Championships and National Team Events. These are two weekend events (the first weekend is qualifying weekend, except with the SE (single elimination) and the second weekend is the main draw. The results count towards a player's National and Eastern standing. These tournaments are closed to Eastern residents and US Citizens ONLY. Proof of citizenship and residency must be sent into the Eastern office before playing in this tournament. LEVEL 1 (L1) tournaments are the next most competitive events offered. These events are Open to everyone. LEVEL 1B (L1B) tournaments also count towards a player's Eastern standing only. These are for the more experienced tournament players. These events are Open to everyone. LEVEL 2R or L2O tournaments results count towards a player's Eastern standing and Regional standing only. These are for players ranging from their first competitive experience to those aspiring to the higher levels. L2R events are restricted by geographic location and L2O are open to everyone. Level 3 (L3) tournaments are round robins events. Results from these tournaments DO NOT count towards a ranking. These tournaments are great for juniors who are beginning their competitive tennis careers. These events are Open to everyone. How do I enter a Tournament?To enter a tournament, make sure your USTA membership is current or sign up for a membership. Then locate the eastern tournament schedule and select a tournament. To register please fill out entry application form and mail/fax into tournament director use the online registration system if available. This must be done before the entry deadline. Please find out ahead of time if the Tournament Director will allow you to fax the application and if the facility accepts credit cards. Clubs With Tennis ProgramsMurray Health & Racquet Club593 Central AveNew ProvidenceCranford Indoor Tennis Club375 Centennial AveCranford908-276-3600Brunswick Hills Racquet Club1020 State Route 18East Brunswick732-238-1122East Brunswick Racquet Club225 State Route 18East Brunswick732-247-1700Garden State Tennis Center990 Inman AveEdison732-756-8100Jersey 34 Tennis ClubState Route 34 Bldg 3DMatawan732-583-1011Mountainside Indoor Tennis1191 US Highway 22Mountainside(908) 232-0310Westfield Indoor Tennis Club 225 E Grove StWestfield908-233-9480St. Joseph High SchoolTennis Program2016 PLAYER INFORMATIONDate__________Player InformationName______________________________________Age____Grade ______Birth Date_______________Address_____________________________City____________________________State_____Zip______Phones (include area codes):Home_________________________ Cell____________________________Player Email___________________________________________________________________________Sizes: Shirt______ Shorts______ Shoes______ Jacket_______Racket___________________________________Grip Size____________String____________________Ability Level: Tournament___ Advanced___ Intermediate____ Novice____ Years Playing___Current USTA Ranking(s): Age Division______ Ranking: National____ Sectional____ Regional____USTA Number_____________________________________Expires____________Are you currently taking clinics or lessons?______ Where?_____________________________Summer tennis plans?: Local Camp___ Away Camp___ Clinics___ Private lessons___ Play on Own___How do you get home after practices: Bus___ Parent Pick-up____ Drive Self____What other sport(s) do/will you play FOR St. Joseph’s____________________________________________Desired level of play after high school: College___ College Club___ Professional___ Recreational___Parental Contact Information Name_____________________________________________________________________Address_____________________________City_________________State_____Zip______Phone(s) (include area codes):Home___________________ Cell_____________________Email___________________________________________________________________________ ................
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