Conditioning has started! A group of very dedicated Hixson High School tennis players old and new showed up on a relatively mild January day to knock the cobwebs off their game. Returning players in attendance: Candace Cline (SR), Dylan Millwood (JR), Cory Phillips (JR), Jae Yoo (JR), Whitney Clack (SO) & Kayla Morgan (SO). Some new players who showed up: Meagan Dagnan (SO), Nathan Terrell (FR) & Emily Davis (FR).
Though I would have liked to have seen more players, I'm quite pleased with the turnout as these workouts are voluntary and the students are technically still on vacation. Once school starts on Wednesday, I expect the numbers to swell a bit. Which reminds me: We got lucky this week as the temperatures are going to be somewhat warm for this time of year, but these kids need to be dressed properly for the weather. They need to dress in layers of moisture wicking materials. Wiki has a great article about it if you need some direction: Layered Clothing.
We still need to have a parent meeting, but I'm not sure when that is going to take place yet. Hopefully within the next two weeks, but certainly before the end of January. I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, I could use all the help I can get in recruiting new players (especially underclassman boys!). So if you know of anyone who might be interested in playing tennis (no experience required) please send them my way.
Thanks, and as always feel free to call, text, or email me with any questions or comments.
