School Zone: Feb. & March 2009: Newsletter of NFISD

Tennis players & Coach head to Birmingham for 2009 Davis Cup: North Forest High School tennis players Jamarcus Payton & Bakari Samin will travel with tennis coach Loretta Hrncir to the 2009 Davis Cup Competition in Birmingham, Al., from March 6-9. The trip is a part of an enduring relationship the North Forest ISD's tennis program has had with the tennis coach Wayne Bryan, wife, Kathy and their sons, tennis doubles team and 2007 Davis Cup winners Bob and Mike Bryan. Bob & Mike are currently ranking number one in professional tennis. While attending a Texas Tennis Coaching Conference at NEWKS, Coach Hrncir was among a group of coaches that stood up and explained why they needed a Wilson racket for a deserving tennis player. Coach Hrncir & Willie Thompson wrote thank you notes and the friendship has continued over the last nine years. The show of gratitude has led to an affiliation between the Wayne Bryan family and the tennis team. Players meet with the family when they come to town, give workshops, act as mentors, & donate much needed equip.,wind screens, tennis bags,clothes, shoes, etc. The Wayne Bryan family has previously paid for Coach Hrncir & two players to attend the Davis in 2007. The USA team defeated Russia in Portland, Ore. & Coach Hrncir, Joshua & Mikeia were there for the first Davis Cup crown since 1995. North Forest High players were a part of history. North Forest Tennis players are grateful for the generosity of the Wayne Bryan family. Jamarcus , Bakari & Coach Hrncir are looking forward to attending the first round of this years Davis Cup competition against Switzerland. Of course, they are getting a chance to meet with their mentors and cheer the USA team, including Bob and Mike Bryan.