Congratulations to the Wolves for their second straight 10-9 victory! You have impressed me this week in many different ways. First, I am so happy that everyone wants to play in a match. Your enthusiasm for the game is a big reason you will improve a great deal this season. FORTY TWO of you played in today's match, which means almost everyone played in one of our matches this week. Thank you to those of you who had to be patient while you waited your turn. If you haven't played yet, don't worry. Your time is coming.
My hat is off to Coppell North. They were very talented, and they played to win. Many of their players played 3 matches so we could get most of our team involved. We appreciate them coming early and staying late so we could get as many matches on the court as possible.
What can I say? This team just finds a way to win. Today many of you were playing higher than usual because of some absences. You accepted the challenge, and you played inspired tennis. This was a true team win. Boys, girls, 7th grade, 8th, grade - you all contributed to the team win, and you should be very proud. If you didn't win your match, please do not get down. I saw IMPROVEMENT in so many of your matches, and that is what matters the most.
We have a few days to enjoy our tremendous week. However, the work is not done. There is no practice on Thursday, so go home and study. Friday, we need to have a solid practice, and really work on some fundamentals - especially BACKHANDS. Monday we will fine tune a bit and then we're back in action on Tuesday at Carroll.
What an amazing first week - and it's only Wednesday!! Look for pictures of this week's matches soon. I need to get everyone's Internet Consent Form returned before I can post any pictures. Also remember to get your t-shirt money to Coach Boykin by Friday. A BIG thank you goes out to all of the parents who came out to support the team. As always, you made a huge difference. You make this program what it is, and I truly appreciate your efforts. Have a great rest of the week! -Coach Boykin