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Match Report #7: SB Clay

 Unfortunately, SB Clay decided that they could not play this match. So, we'll take that and add some new matches :-)

We'll be adding both Chesterton and SB Washington to our schedule this year.

Monday, Sep. 13 - at Chesterton

Thursday, Sep. 16 - at SB Washington

Schedule Update

There are some new updates to our schedule. See the current schedule below:

 

Aug. 13 - Scrimmage at Angola 

Aug. 15 - Hamilton Heights Invite (V) 

Aug. 20 - at Goshen (Singles Only)

Aug. 27 - at Fremont 

Aug. 29 - Jimtown Invite (JV) 

Aug. 31 - v. Elkhart 

Sep. 1 - at Prairie Heights 

Sep. 3 - v. SB Clay 

Sep. 5 - v. Triton 

Sep. 8 - at Westview 

Sep. 11 - at NorthWood 

Sep. 15 - at Blackhawk 

Sep. 19 - Fremont JV Invite 

Sep. 21 - v. Fairfield 

Sep. 24 - at Jimtown 

Sep. 26 - Wabash Invite (V)

Schedule Change - Added West Noble

Bethany Christian has dropped the Aug. 26 match at Columbia City and has replaced it with a match on the same date at West Noble. 

Unfortunately, Columbia City only had 2 players on its roster this season. 

In adding West Noble, let's see what we know about a team we've never played...

The West Noble Chargers finished last season with something around a 7-7 record. Their results were a little bit hard to track down, so they might have a slightly better (or worse) record that I couldn't find. They play in the Northeast Corner Conference. Last year, they finished 4-4 in their conference, a conference that includes Fairfield, Angola, and Westview as the perennial best three, Fremont, West Noble in the middle and the bottom is Central Noble, Churubusco, Prairie Heights and Lakeland. I think West Noble finished 4th last year.

They graduate their #1 singles and 1 of the #1D. That means they return the following players with their records from last season in parenthesis. The position beside their name is what they mostly played last year.

#2S - Jared Swank (4-11)

#3S - Josh Gaff (10-5)

#1D - Ryan Kendall (6-7)

#2D - Grant Moser (9-4)

#2D - Jacob Musselman (9-6)

I don't know that much about the JV, but they did have a player named Beck Groff who played 2 varsity matches, winning 1 and losing 1. 

To sum up, this should be a good match for us next year. If we were in West Noble's conference last year we would have finished right with them - we lost to Angola, Westview, and Fairfield but defeated Prairie Heights from the bottom group. We also defeated Fremont, as the Chargers did as well. I look forward to this being a good addition to our schedule and a group we need to be ready for!

Schedule Release 2014

2014 Schedule

August 14 - Scrimmage at Angola - 5:00 PM

August 18 - at Jimtown - 4:30 PM
August 19 - vs. Northridge - 4:30 PM
August 21 - at Goshen - 4:30 PM
August 23 - vs. Concord - 10:00 AM

August 25 - at Laville - 4:30 PM
August 26 - at Columbia City - 5:00 PM
August 28 - vs. Fremont - 4:45 PM
August 30 - at Jimtown JV Invitational - 9:00 AM

September 2 - at Prairie Heights - 4:30 PM
September 6 - vs. Triton - 10:00 AM

September 9 - at Westview - 4:30 PM
September 12 - at NorthWood - 4:30 PM

September 15 - vs. Mishawaka Marian - 4:45 PM
September 16 - at Blackhawk Christian - 5:30 PM
September 18 - at Elkhart Central - 4:30 PM
September 20 - Merrillville Varsity Invitational - 10:00 AM
September 20 - Fremont JV Invitational - 9:00 AM

September 22 - vs. Fairfield - 4:30 PM
September 23 - at Bremen
September 27 - Wabash Varsity Invitational - 10:00 AM

September 29 - JV at Howe - 4:45 PM
October 1 - Sectional Begins at Goshen - 4:30 PM

Summer Schedule

Yes, friends and interested onlookers, it's that time again. Time to get the social media arm of Bethany Christian tennis fired back up. Time to drop some knowledge and prepare for a new season. But first, time for the schedule!

Here's a copy of the schedule I sent recently in an email to you... like I say, "Hope to see you (on the courts) soon!"

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#1 - Team Camp
This is our biggest summer event. This happens the week of July 16-20. We are planning to go to Angola for that week, staying overnight at the church that I grew up going to. The cost of Team Camp is simply the money that it will take to cover your food. Typically this runs around $100, as we have to pay for between 7-9 meals. During this week we play tennis twice a day, play other silly games together as a team, go swimming at my parent's pool, hang out at the church and play video games and many other fun activities (hide-and-go-seek, dodgeball, etc.) We also have time set aside daily for team devotional time, prayer, and unity building. We will leave Bethany at 7:30 AM on July 16 and return at 2:00 on July 20. We hope all of you can come! Email me if you have questions.

#2 - Team Open Courts
Open courts this summer will be on Mondays from 4:00-6:00 PM. These times will function as team practices, sharpening skills and preparing for the season.

#3 - Daily Play
Because reptition and practice is important in tennis, I want to make the courts open for play each day of the week. Himal King, a senior on our team, is taking responsibility for these days and will be at the courts each weekday from 4:00-6:00 PM. This is simply a chance to play and enjoy competition, though I will often be there to provide some individual instruction as well. It is very informal, but an opportunity nonetheless! I hope you are all planning on having a wonderful summer break, and I hope it includes some tennis too! I'm really looking forward to a great season next fall. Hope to see many of you soon!

Grace and Peace,
Matt.

Summer Schedule 2011

Let's play. What a way to start this blog off again for the new season. We need to play, we need to get better, we need to be a team again. Too much offseason this year, I ready for more tennis.

Here's the basic summer schedule:

Summer Team Camp
July 18-22, in Angola

Open Courts
Mondays, 4:00-6:00
Thursdays, 4:00-6:00

Daily Workout w/ Abe
10:00 AM

Tuesday Tennis
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Merrillville Invite - September 18

You might have noticed two days ago that a new match popped up on the side bar schedule. Monday, we confirmed that we have been added to the Merrillville Invitational, which takes place on September 18, starting at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

It's an exciting invite, with familiar faces and formidable foes. The teams in the invite include Merrillville, a perennially strong program. Centerville, who is currently ranked 6th in District 4. Highland, who has defeated Merrillville already this season. Lowell, a team from west of us. Valparaiso, who is currently ranked 14th in the state, and 2nd in District 1 (behind Munster). Then there is Triton and Wawasee, teams that we know from our area. So it really should be an exciting tournament with lots of challenges.

Now, pray that it doesn't rain!

What's Ahead?

The official tennis season begins on Monday. So what is in store for Bethany Christian tennis. Well, here is the schedule for the first two weeks of the season.

On Monday through Friday we will practice from 9:00-11:00 in the mornings, and 4:00-6:00 in the evenings.

Next Saturday, there will be an optional practice from 9:00-11:00 in the morning.

Monday, August 9, and Tuesday, August 10 we will continue the two practices a day, 9:00-11:00 and 4:00-6:00. Some of these sessions may be led by team captains or assistant coaches because of the Bethany Faculty Retreat that I have to attend.

Wednesday we will practice once, and I will let you choose whether it is in the morning or the evening.

Thursday we have a scrimmage at Angola. We will take as many people as possible, and then eat at Pizza King after the match.

Friday we begin regular practice times, basically 4:00-6:00 after school.

Saturday, August 14, there will also be one more optional practice.

That's basically the entire schedule for the next two weeks. It will be an exciting season, we will work hard, and we will win at love. I'm SO looking forward to it!

Spring Schedule and Summer Events

Spring Open Courts:

- Mondays and Thursdays

- Talk to Matt about other times to play

Summer Open Courts:

- Mondays and Thursdays (4:00-6:00)

Summer Individual Workouts:

- Weekdays (9:00-11:00)

- Work out time with Matt

Summer Team Camp:

- Week of July 19-23

- Leave Bethany at 8:00 AM, July 19

- Return at 2:30 PM, July 23

- More details will be coming

Conditioning Schedule

Hey all, conditioning practices start this week. Here are the times we'll be practicing.

Monday-Friday, 7:00-8:15 PM

Pretty simple. Be there, work hard, get ready for the season!

2009 Summer Schedule

Open Courts 

Monday and Wednesday, 4:00-6:00

Summer Team Camp

June 8 - June 12

Summer Tennis League

June 16 - vs. Buchanan

June 18 - vs. Bridgman

June 23 - at Berrien Springs

June 25 - vs. Niles

July 7 - vs. Lakeshore

July 9 - vs. South Bend Adams

July 14 - at South Bend Riley

July 16 - at LaPorte

Advanced Individual Workouts

Daily - arranged with Matt

2009 Schedule

Click on the image below to see the schedule:

Yes, I made all those logos.

Spring Schedule

Bethany Christian Tennis: Spring Schedule

Open Courts : Tuesday and Thursday, from 3:30-5:30

Weightlifting : Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, after school until 4:00

Cardio Tennis : Monday and Wednesday mornings, 6:45 AM

2008 Fall Workouts

Monday : Strength and Quickness Training : Time = 35-40 min total
Meet after school in high school gym

Tuesday : Open Courts : Time = 3:30-5:30
Meet after school in Matt's room

Wednesday : Strength and Quickness Training : Time = 35-40 min total
Meet after school in high school gym

Thursday : Open Courts : Time = 3:30-5:30
Meet after school in Matt's room

Friday : Strength and Quickness Training : Time = 35-40 min total
Meet after school in high school gym

These times are really important, as many of us noted in our individual meetings that we need to improve our footwork and quickness to be varsity competitors next season at the level that we want. Do not start an early pattern of laziness, start an early pattern of dedication. The work that we put in leads us towards blessing.

Thanks for all of those of who do work, it makes next season very exciting!

Final Schedule Change

We've just made a final adjustment to our season schedule. With LaVille High School having a small tennis team this year, only three or four players, we have decided to schedule this match as a JV match. This takes place tomorrow, Thursday, September 18. In place of this match, we are now going to travel to Penn High School to take on the Kingsmen!

These are the details:
What - Varsity and JV match against Penn
When - Friday, September 26 at 4:45 PM

Enjoy your day!

Practice Schedule: Week 1

Ah, tennis practice begins! I love this part of the season, gearing our game up during the hottest days of the year. Gives us such a big boost of energy as we get into our big matches to start the year as well. So, it's with lots of pep and enthusiasm that I post our official first week practice schedule. Shouldn't look too different than what you received in the mail from the school.

The only things that you will note is:

1. There is a midnight kickoff at 12:00 AM Monday morning, that will be at the Bethany courts, and everyone is welcome. It will last about an hour to an hour and a half, so maybe if you live close to Goshen and need a ride you should get in contact with me, since your parents probably don't want to be picking you up at 1:30!

2. Blue-White Scrimmage on Thursday night after the parents meeting. We'll talk about what to wear, because we have pictures that night as well. Should be a good practice match for many of us.

Also be sure to take a look at our match schedule that I posted as well. That's it. See all the details below.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Monday:
-- 12:00-1:30 AM "Season Kickoff" at Bethany Courts
-- 9:00-11:00 AM : Practice
-- 4:00-6:00 PM : Practice

Tuesday:
-- 9:00-11:00 AM : Practice
-- 4:00-6:00 PM : Practice

Wednesday:
-- 9:00-11:00 AM : Practice
-- 4:00-6:00 PM : Practice

Thursday:
-- 9:00-11:00 AM : Practice
-- 6:00-6:30 PM : Team Pictures
-- 6:30-7:30 PM : Athlete and Parents Meeting
-- 7:30-9:00 PM : Blue-White Scrimmage

Friday:
-- 9:00-11:00 AM : Practice
-- 4:00-6:00 PM : Practice

Saturday:
-- 9:00-11:00 AM : OPTIONAL Practice

Team Schedule 2008

The team schedule came out in the calendars that went home to most Bethany students, but I thought I'd post it here so that we can all access it quickly. It will be linked on the side, look for the title at the top right. Awesome that we added Goshen to our regular season schedule. It gives us a full schedule and another good opponent to test us in the early season!

Date Opponent Location Time V/JV

8-14 Angola (Scrimmage) Away 5:00 V/JV

8-19 Northridge Home 4:30 V/JV

8-21 Goshen Away 4:30 V/JV

8-23 Concord Tournament Away 9:00 AM Varsity Only

8-25 Mishawaka Home 4:30 V/JV

8-28 Fremont Home 4:45 V/JV

8-30 Jimtown Invitational Away 9:00 AM JV Only

9-2 Prairie Heights Away 4:30 V/JV

9-6 Triton Home 10:00 AM V/JV

9-9 Westview Away 4:30 JV Only

9-11 Churubusco Away 4:45 V/JV

9-18 LaVille Away 4:30 JV Only

9-19 Northwood Away 4:30 V/JV

9-20 Concord Invitational Away 8:30 AM Varsity Only

9-22 Fairfield Home 4:30 V/JV

9-23 Bremen Away 4:30 V/JV

9-26 Penn Away 4:45 V/JV

9-27 Wayne Invitational Away 9:00 AM Varsity Only

9-29 Howe Military Home 4:45 JV Only

9-30 Tippecanoe Valley Home 4:45 V/JV

10-2 Sectional Play Begins

Conditioning Schedule

For the week of July 28-August 1, Bethany Christian Tennis will start our conditioning program for the upcoming season. My energy for this part of practice has never been higher, and I hope all of you on the team are ready for some good, hard workouts. So here's the schedule:

LOCATION : Goshen College tennis courts

DATES : Monday - Friday

TIMES : 4:00 - 5:30

BE : Prepared to run fast and long!

Summer Schedule - Bethany Tennis

Sectionals are earned. Victory requires sacrifice.

We had very successful seasons last year, began a turn around in this programs history from the top of the lineup all the way to the bottom. From top to bottom we expect success again this year, but that must be worked for. Here is the summer schedule, our plan of action for making strides heading into next season.

Open Courts
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 (at Bethany Christian)
-----> Exception: week of June 30 - July 4 and July 28 - August 1

These open courts will begin with 30-45 of practice drills and games, so please be prompt in arriving. Focus will be on practicing and repetition of core strokes (serve, return, forehand, backhand, volley, overhead). This will help us develop consistency. Then we will have match play.

Tennis Camp
Week of June 23 - June 27
- Information was given out at last Tuesday's tennis team meeting
- Will be held in Angola, at Fairview Missionary Church
- An intense week of tennis fellowship, we will work hard on many aspects of our games

Summer League
Matches for the top 7 players who are in town...
- All matches start at 6:30
- We will caravan to the matches but will not take school vehicles

June 17 - vs. Buchanan "B"
June 19 - at Lakeshore
June 24 - vs. Bridgman
June 26 - vs. Buchanan "A"
July 8 - vs. Berrien Springs
July 10 - at Edwardsburg
July 15 - vs. Niles
July 17 - at Brandywine

Questions?
Email Coach Matt at bethany.tennis@gmail.com