Tennis Program Announcements and Tryouts
Source/Author: Jeff Raab, Athletic Director
January 17, 2018
We have exciting news to share with you about the tennis program. Coach Davis has been very busy over the summer and fall helping to improve the program. As a result, we secured our home courts for this coming season earlier than we have ever done before.
Additionally, because of Coach Davis's organizational efforts, the District Meeting was held earlier than it has ever been held before, in November, right after Thanksgiving. This timing gave the coaches the ability to complete scheduling earlier. Significantly, Shorecrest was selected to host the District Meeting. Let me share with you a few additional updates.
Additionally, because of Coach Davis's organizational efforts, the District Meeting was held earlier than it has ever been held before, in November, right after Thanksgiving. This timing gave the coaches the ability to complete scheduling earlier. Significantly, Shorecrest was selected to host the District Meeting. Let me share with you a few additional updates.
First, our home facility this year will be the beautiful St. Petersburg Tennis Center at Bartlett Park, 650 18th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33705, a short ride away from our campus. We will have access to 10 courts, more courts than we have ever had access to before. All teams will practice and play dual matches at SPTC.
Second, Tommy Del Zoppo who helped out last year as a parent volunteer will be joining the coaching staff officially this year as an assistant tennis coach. Also, Middle School teacher David Hodgson will be returning as an assistant coach after a few years away from the sport.
Third, and perhaps one of the most exciting developments, is that Shorecrest will host the District Tournament this year at SPTC. Not only is this a great honor but it will give our tennis program more exposure throughout the state. It will also offer parents and students the opportunity to volunteer and participate in the operation of a State District Tournament.
Tennis tryouts will begin Monday, January 22 for everyone not involved in a winter sport. A bus will be provided to take the students to the St. Pete Tennis Center leaving Shorecrest at 3:40pm. All winter sport athletes that wish to tryout must contact Coach Davis so that tryouts can be arranged for the end of the winter season.
The tennis team/parent meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 26 from 3:45pm until 4:45pm in the main gym.
We look forward to your participation. Please free to contact the athletic office with any questions.
Second, Tommy Del Zoppo who helped out last year as a parent volunteer will be joining the coaching staff officially this year as an assistant tennis coach. Also, Middle School teacher David Hodgson will be returning as an assistant coach after a few years away from the sport.
Third, and perhaps one of the most exciting developments, is that Shorecrest will host the District Tournament this year at SPTC. Not only is this a great honor but it will give our tennis program more exposure throughout the state. It will also offer parents and students the opportunity to volunteer and participate in the operation of a State District Tournament.
Tennis tryouts will begin Monday, January 22 for everyone not involved in a winter sport. A bus will be provided to take the students to the St. Pete Tennis Center leaving Shorecrest at 3:40pm. All winter sport athletes that wish to tryout must contact Coach Davis so that tryouts can be arranged for the end of the winter season.
The tennis team/parent meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 26 from 3:45pm until 4:45pm in the main gym.
We look forward to your participation. Please free to contact the athletic office with any questions.
