Let the Tennis Season Begin...

As I sit here typing, sipping my glass of wine and typing along on a Friday evening, I can't help but feel a little Murder She Wrote-esque (pardon the fact that Angela Lansbury sipped coffee and solved mysteries). While I do not solve any legit mysteries, I have managed to overcome the first puzzle in my new role as head coach. I successfully completed my first week of practice this evening. I managed to get through 3 days of tryouts, 2 days of practice, a captains' meeting, a team parents meeting, and a team dinner all in my first week without any tears (from myself or the girls) or outbursts. If that isn't success with teenage girls, then I don't know what is.

In all seriousness, I am truly blessed to have a team of very bright, energetic, respectful players. They aren't too shabby at this whole tennis thing either which makes the job much easier ;) I feel that we are off to a great start; one that I have been silently nervous about from the moment I accepted the position. I replaced a coach who had been at SFU for 30+ years. He was the longest reigning coach in school history. Talk about a tall order to fill. Not to mention that the girls respected and appreciated him immensely so I was weary of them carrying that feeling over to me. Happy to report that if this first week is any indication of their thoughts about me, I am passing with flying colors.

Now we dive right into the season: 2 matches next week, 1 match + the 100 team Fresno tournament the following weekend, and 3 matches the week after next. We are wasting no time as we get conditioned, fit, smart, and strategic.

Wish me us luck as we prepare for the season!!!

D-E-V-I-L...

LET'S GO RED DEVILS!