1. South Forsyth Tennis Parent Meeting 2017-2018 Season
Welcome!
South Forsyth Tennis
Parent Meeting
Season

2. Jason Steele Boys Varsity Coach
Life long GA tennis player:
A top ranked GA-state and southern regional junior
As a undergraduate student played on the UGA Practice Team (Club Team)
As a graduate student played #1 singles and doubles at UNG
Was a USPTA certified tennis teaching professional
Still plays adult league tennis
Been a High School Tennis Coach for 11+ years
Forth year coaching tennis at SFHS; Third year as Varsity Boys Coach

3. Shari Frankel Girls Varsity Coach
This will be my 5th year coaching tennis at SFHS.
I’ve always been in love with the game of tennis! I began playing as a child, played High School Tennis, then continued playing tennis in college.
I continue to play ALTA and USTA Tennis, and truly enjoy coaching our girls at South!

4. SFHS Coaches Boys Tennis Varsity Coach: JV Coach: Girls Tennis
Jason Steele
JV Coach:
Ivan Zeitlin
Girls Tennis
Varsity Coach:
Shari Frankel
JV Coach:
Courtney Jewett

5. SFHS Tennis Booster Club
President:
Chuck Williamson
Vice-President:
Jeff Klosterman
Treasurer:
Diana Lutian
Secretary:
Alissa Walsh
Coordinators
Food Coordinator:  Jennifer Birdwell -
Communication Coordinator: Radha Chennubhotla -
Event Coordinator:  Kerri Bland -
Transportation Coordinator:  Micki Kotscher -
Parents-At-Large
Mike Tucker -
Kathy Tucker -
Amy Morrison -

6. SFHS Tennis Goals We Are…South Forsyth We Are…South Forsyth
To promote and teach every player:
Teamwork and Unity
Character & Sportsmanship
Respect
Self-Discipline
Competitiveness
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7. SFHS Tennis Goals We Are…South Forsyth We Are…South Forsyth
Teamwork and Unity:
It is important to develop outstanding individual athletes, these are high school tennis teams.
The coaching staff will encourage teamwork and a spirit of unity—working towards a common goal.
Character & Sportsmanship:
It is important to compete and win; however it is even more important to maintain an attitude of good sportsmanship no matter if you win or lose.
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We Are…South Forsyth

8. SFHS Tennis Goals We Are…South Forsyth We Are…South Forsyth Respect:
Every player will respect themselves, their coaches, all teammates and opponents.
Self-Discipline:
Teach players to set and achieve goals both on and off the court through hard work dedication.
Competitiveness:
To have players compete to the best of their ability, play great tennis and win without sacrificing the other listed goals.
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We Are…South Forsyth

9. Player Expectations We Are…South Forsyth We Are…South Forsyth Conduct
Expected to follow all SFHS and Forsyth County athletic policies.
Expected to follow all rules and policies of the USTA “The Code.”
Demonstrate proper respect at all times to all those in position of authority
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10. Player Expectations We Are…South Forsyth We Are…South Forsyth Matches
Varsity-best players will play-players are NOT guaranteed match playing time.
JV-all players are guaranteed an opportunity to play, but match time will NOT be evenly split.
All players are required to attend every match and must remain until the last player has finished. Players will NOT be allowed to “play and leave”.
Players must practice with team in order to play. Players will NOT be allowed to “just play matches”.
SFHS Tournament-March 2 & 3. Mandatory for all varsity players to attend.
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11. Player Expectations We Are…South Forsyth We Are…South Forsyth
Practices
All players are required to attend every scheduled practice unless given permission by coach due to extreme circumstances.
Players who have paid, professional tennis instruction/drills elsewhere at the same time of team practice will be allowed to miss team practice. However:
They are required to attend at least 1 team practice per week when there are 2 or fewer matches.
No practices on weeks with 3 or more matches.
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12. Player Requirements We Are…South Forsyth We Are…South Forsyth
Must be considered a student at South Forsyth High School in good standing and meet all GHSA requirements.
Must have an up-to-date school physical on file at the school.
Booster Club Fee: •Varsity: $400* •JV: $350*
*$50 discount if you join and participate in a booster club committee
Purchase SFHS Tennis Team Clothing (uniform): approx. $100
Mandatory Player and Parent Meeting-Jan. 18th* *(for those students who make a team)
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13. Try-Outs We Are…South Forsyth We Are…South Forsyth
●Date: Jan. 8-12* ●Times: 4:30-7:00 pm*
*specific dates and times for certain players- will NOT have try outs everyday for the whole time
●Location: Fowler Park
●Varsity Teams: top players (9th – 12th grade)
●JV Teams: players (9th -11th grade only)
● Must join the SFHS Tennis Remind to receive tryout information. Different accounts for boys & girls.
● Cuts will be made throughout the try-out period.
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14. Questions? Coaches will be remaining to help answer any of your questions.
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