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Mar 01
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2023 Season Spring Sports Registration Night: 3/1/2023

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Spring Sports Registration Night is 3/1/2023 from 5-7pm at the Washburn Cafeteria! Swing by to sign up for the 2023 Boys’ Tennis Season!

Deb Lilly & AD Jenkins will be at the cafeteria to take activity fees—they can also take hard copy forms, such as physicals. You need to have an up to date physical on file with the Washburn Athletic Director’s office.  Physicals are good for three calendar years.  You will not be allowed to tryout if you do not have a current physical on file.

We will have a table at sign up night. Swing by to meet our coaches and to ask any questions you have!

More information on Spring Sports Registration Night can be found on the Washburn Athletics Website.

Jan 17
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Spring Sports Registration Night is 3/2/2022!

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Spring Sports Registration Night is 3/2/2022 from 5-7pm at the Washburn Gym! Swing by to sign up for the 2022 Boys’ Tennis Season!

Deb Lilly & AD Jenkins will be at the gym to take activity fees—they can also take hard copy forms, such as physicals. You need to have an up to date physical on file with the Washburn Athletic Director’s office.  Physicals are good for three calendar years.  You will not be allowed to tryout if you do not have a current physical on file.

We will have a table at sign up night. Swing by to meet our coaches and to ask any questions you have!

More information on Spring Sports Registration Night can be found on the Washburn Athletics Website.

Jan 09
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Support Washburn Tennis at Kowalski’s 2/12/2022

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One of our main team fundraisers is right around the corner, but we need players and parents to make it a success!  Our Kowalski’s carryout event is scheduled for Saturday, February 12th, at the Kowalski’s on Lyndale and 54th Ave South. This is the day before the Super Bowl, so we have the potential to raise substantial funds for the team. Check your email for more information and a link to sign up to volunteer! You can also support the team by shopping that day and making a donation…or if you’re a couch shopper, we’re happy to take donations via Venmo: @WashburnBoysTennis

May 19
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End of Regular Season, Sections Begin Thursday

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The Millers have had an amazing regular season performance as they head into their first team sections match on Thursday against either Minneapolis Southwest or Richfield. For now NINE years and counting, the Millers have been consecutive conference champions, Twin Cities champions, and Academic All State Recipients. They also head into the post season with an incredible 18-2 record, the best in the 6AA section. Let’s go Millers!!!

May 12
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Summer Match Play Opportunities

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Hi Washburn Tennis Family—

Even though we’re still in season, it’s never too early to be thinking about summer tennis opportunities. Your off-season play is critical to our team’s performance. Please see the attached info about a summer match play program.  The sign-up link is in the attachment—and the deadline is June 4th.  This was a popular program last summer and they ended up with a waiting list, so if you’re interested, sign up soon.  The cost is $30/match (approx. 1.5 hours per match), but if you need financial support, please contact the organizer, Koua Yang (check email for contact information).

Community Tennis Summer 2021 Match Dates →

Go Millers!

Mar 27
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Tennis—Quick Season Updates

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Hi Washburn Tennis Family!
We’re excited to be so close to starting the season!  Weather does appear to be cooperating with us for next week, although we have shifted one tryout day indoors (TeamSnap updated).
—The schedule is basically final in TeamSnap—the Mound Westonka match location may shift to away. Please read the notes sections carefully for each match, particularly when you need to drive to an away match. I have tried to estimate drive times to each away location and added those to the notes. Aim to be at matches 45 minutes prior to start time, unless the coaches advise differently. All distances/drive times calculated from Washburn.
Because weather can be very unpredictable, please set TeamSnap alerts and check the schedule frequently for last-minute cancellations or changes.
—Early Release: If it is a school day, students will get an early release 15 minutes prior to you needing to depart. For Washburn students: we will provide the early release information to the Athletic Director’s office. For middle school students: Parents, please check with your school as to how they would like you to alert them of early release. It varies by school. There is no early release for team practice, only matches.
—Below is a link to Washburn’s Spring Sport COVID-19 guidance. Within it is a link to tennis-specific guidance from the MSHSL.  Our understanding is spectators are allowed at matches, but need to remain outside the fence (no bleacher seating). Please plan according…bring chairs/blankets, whatever you prefer to cheer on your Miller. We will let you know if this changes.
Mar 24
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Tryouts start next week!

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Tennis fam,

Two long years have passed since the last time we’ve gotten together and needless to say, I am really excited to begin the 2021 season! I know the captains (Luke, Luca, Henry) are excited to get started as well. A lot to cover in this message so please read it closely:

Tryouts start next Monday and will go from 2-6pm at Kenwood courts. We will split into two groups so the coaches can evaluate you closely. ON WEDNESDAY TRYOUTS WILL BE AT INNERCITY TENNIS (ICT) FROM 4-6 PM (CHECK EMAIL/TEAMSNAP FOR DETAILS).

Please be early.
Please bring water and a snack. **There will be no water at the courts
Please wear a MASK until you are on the actual tennis court (this will be monitored and strictly adhered to).
Please bring a tennis racket and wear athletic clothing. **We have extra rackets if you need one
These players will need to be there from 2-430pm on Monday
L. Little
H. Bastian
L. Cordova Stuart
O. Prentice
O. Hemer
T. Grimes
C. Graff
B. Fitzgerald
A. Graff
N. Anderson
L. Smith
B. Merims Johnson
*I chose those individuals based off my familiarity with them as players. *Upperclassmen status was considered as well.
Everyone else please arrive at 4pm and plan on staying until at least 6pm.
We will have team introductions at 4pm when we have the 30 minutes of overlapping time together. We will wear masks at that time.
Uniform shirts will be handed out on Monday. Thank you Beth Gyllstrom and Washburn Foundation for providing monies to cover these. You will get to keep these.
Once tryouts are over we will hand out varsity and junior varsity shorts as well. They will need to be worn every match.
**New this year
We have 24 kids signed up for tennis. In the past we have had double that. We will have only ONE Jv team this year and coaches Tim and Varo will be co-head coaches. If the numbers stay that low expect to have about  12 make varsity and the remaining players will be on Jv. No one will be cut!
FAQ
What if it is raining/snowing/wet on Monday?
We will still show up to the courts and check in with the coach. We will shorten the practice time and condition.
Is it too late to sign up for tennis?
No! Tell your friends! We only have a handful of new players on the team and only one seventh grader—I’m hopeful that changes.
What if I’m not feeling well for tryouts—will missing a day eliminate my chances of making varsity?
NO! Please stay home until you feel better. There will be movement throughout the year and opportunities to move up.
Will there be anything tennis related during spring break?
Yes. The coaches haven’t decided when or what because we don’t know how many will take us up on that. We will have some sort of optional hitting, match play, private lessons available for those who stay in town.
Where do we find our schedule?
TeamSnap has our complete schedule. We will be amending one match date or time (Mpls South) because it overlaps another but other than that, barring cancellations, the schedule is set.
If I’m supposed to be at practice from 4-6 Monday, should I assume that’ll be the same for me the rest of the week?
No! There will be a lot of movement after day one and I will send an email that evening detailing who needs to be where/when. Since it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you play (and some never at all) I need to evaluate you to determine if you’re ready for varsity consideration or not.
Who should I tell if I have a conflict with a practice or match?
Please tell me if it’s during tryouts and your respective head coach once teams have been decided.
Last but not least, please please please get out and play some matches/sets this week. The majority of tryouts will be a match play format so we can begin to assemble a lineup. Varsity has a tournament the Monday after spring break so I will have four days next week to figure that out. Come ready to compete!
Thanks all! Cheers to a great season.
Coach Hoag