Tennis
Overview
Tennis is a life sport that provides fun recreation and excellent physical exercise.
Open to girls in grades 7-12, Minnehaha Academy has a long tradition of using tennis to build character in each player. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship, respect, teamwork and athleticism.
Minnehaha Tennis Team Culture
Throughout the season we emphasize the following to our players:
- Attitude – We (coaches and players) must consistently display positive attitudes.
- Effort – We must play and practice with effort.
- Communication – We must be a team that communicates positively with each other on and off the court.
- Attention – Players will be attentive to coaches’ instructions during practices and matches.
Growing as a Tennis Player
All players are eligible to participate at the varsity level. At the start of the season, we conduct team placement, regardless of whether you’re in 7th or 12th grade. Each player is treated with respect. Players in 7th or 8th grade who are interested in playing varsity will be evaluated during team placement and placed on the appropriate team. Every year, players undergo re-evaluation to assess their current skill set.
Coaching Emphasis
Our program’s primary focus is to enable each player to develop at their own pace. We strongly encourage our players to prioritize self-improvement. Our initial training sessions cover various aspects such as technique, movement, hand-eye coordination, and fitness. As players progress and become more competitive, we transition to mental toughness training to enhance their overall performance.
Competition Level
At the JV level, the abilities of student athletes vary widely. The level of competition at the varsity level can differ depending on our opponent. We strive to prepare each athlete to perform at their best.
Tennis & Faith Integration
Your student-athlete is playing for a Christian tennis program. It is not mandatory that every player be Christian, but it is important to realize that all of the coaches and many of the players are. We will do our best to glorify God and Jesus Christ on and off the court! God is often part of conversation with our tennis players.
More Details
- Season: Girls Tennis Team plays in the Fall (mid-August and runs through mid-October), Boys Tennis Team plays in the Spring (mid-March and runs through the beginning of June)
- Grade Levels: 7-12
- Competition Levels: JV or Varsity
- Practice Location: Tennis courts at Minnehaha Academy Lower & Middle School
- Team Communication: Once you register for this sport, the coach will communicate with student-athletes and parents via email.
- Equipment Requirements & Transportation: Detailed information can be found in the Athletic Team Info document.
How to Join
Coach
- José Williamson, Head Coach
- Began Coaching: 2000