We have had an amazing tennis year so far with the girls winning the 2011 FHSAA Class 1A State Tennis Championships!
It was the girls first state tennis title in 17 years with an impressive 17-2 season record. The boys posted a 14-3 season record and finished second in Regionals losing by two points to eventual state champions, Sagemont. Scots girls Captain Rebecca Siegler was recognized as the Girls Player of the Year. Also receiving honors was Tony Russell (State Semi Finalist in Singles), Anika Novacek, Macie Tendrich, Caroline Hsu, and Virginia Peck-Phillips. The girls team also maintained a 3.6 GPA while on their state championship run.
In addition, Coach Williams was honored as the 2011 Girls Tennis Coach of the Year by the Sun-Sentinel, the Palm Beach Post, and the Florida Dairy Farmers.
The Scots Tennis program encourages all students to participate in the life time game of tennis and is also recognized as a “no cut” tennis program by the United States Tennis Association.
This year you will notice exciting new additions to our programs. It is imperative that you set goals and have direction in your tennis endeavors, be it enjoying the sport of a lifetime with family and friends, or playing in USTA tournaments.
Perhaps your goal is to become a member of our Varsity (Middle and Upper School) Teams, playing in College, or going on to become a world class player.
Here is what we will be focusing on this year in all of our programs.
Mind
You will receive superior tennis instruction from some of the most accredited Coaches in the United States on being Mentally and Emotionally Tough on and off the court while taking a positive but realistic approach to your development. Each participating player will have a specific performance plan developed for them.
Body
You will develop Physical Toughness while competing in Singles and Doubles against some of the best players in South Florida. Personalized strategies and tactics will be developed for each player. In addition, you will improve technical aspects in all phases of play and from all parts of the court. Injury prevention through developing, Strength, Power, Agility, Speed Endurance, and Flexibility will be emphasized as will nutrition, hydration, and proper recovery after match play.
Spirit
You will become Spiritually Tough by focusing on key life skills that focus on faith, family, and tennis. You will experience improved leadership and character development in your daily life and on your tennis team.
To complete our year, we will hold our annual tennis banquet in April. Throughout the year we will be looking for outstanding Humanitarian, Sportsmanship, Stewardship, Work Ethic, Team Spirit, Most Valuable Player, Most Inspirational Player, and Scots Service Award.
Looking forward to a fun and exciting continuation of an already amazing year!!!
Your Scots Coaching Staff,
Scott, Ron, Diego and John
