Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Feb. 22nd

Inservice Monday--- dedicated ones came to practice-- total 5--- brought them Bar B Q for lunch-----boring meetings--- but I knew the kids would come--- 71 sick days and I can't play sick.

Sean Dietrich, our 28 year old baby, got married the 20th-- Kelly----We are going to Niceville Flordia March 3rd ad 4th--he graduates from EOD school-- In the Marines and will be stationed in Maryland-- his new bride will join him.
We are happy to have her in the family----we have known her for years-- the right step forward.

Next Tournament in Feb. 24th-- CE King-- hope that we do not have to travel alot.

Varsity-- Practice went well this afternoon --- Baseball had a game at 6 p.m.

Mrs. L Coverson is making chicken salad for our sandwiches--- I will put together Thursday morning-------------------everyone working together.

Two tournaments in March-- and Bob and Mike in April with District--- Coach Hrncir's last semester is flying bye bye------blessed to have good kids who love tennis.

We leave at 7:10 a.m. Thursda Morning. Be Bulldog Proud!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Feb. 8th: GCM Tennis Tournament

Cold , but no rain--- a change from Jan.'s Tournament--------Coach Lang got got us soup at noon and it warmed us inside---- tasted so so so good.

Jannesha won first place in B Singles Singles--

Rachel Hall won 2nd in consolation-- A G S 's-- our top girl and a senior-----been with me for 4 years-- her year to excel. Taught her sister and brother in law-- nice to have a family who loves tennis-- a joy to our program. We had a problem with directions Tues. afternoon-------------------Baytown --- she came to the front of the bus-- told us not to worry-- she knew this area-- and had us laughing and joking as we picked up our last 4 players at Baytown Lee High School----------------------- Coach H tends to panic when I can't find a location----------have never lost a child in 40 years-- don't plan on this happening before I retire in May.

Jannesha had played doubles for two years----------her partner transfered to another school and this was her first time to play singles and she shined--------------------------------------------------------------------GOING TO BE A NET SUCCESS IN BAND & TENNIS--------------------------------------------------------GOING TO BE A LEADER HER LAST TWO YEARS-------------------------BLESSED TO HAVE HER IN OUR TENNIS PROGRAM.

NO PRACTICE WED.-- TODAY ?WE WILL WAIT--- BELOW FREEZING THIS A.M.---, BUT, SO FAR--WE DO HAVE SCHOOL. REASON THAT I GOT UP AT 4:30 WAITING FOR CALL, JUST IN CASE-- ALWAYS TEXT MY KIDS--- SO THAT THEY K NOW-- NO SCHOOL.
LAST FRIDAY--TEACHERS AND STUDENTS CAME UP TO SCHOOL IN 2 INCH OF ICE--BUT NOT MY TENNIS PLAYERS.

C.E. KING FEB. 24TH

I WILL BE ABSENT 17TH--- LEADERS WILL TAKE OVER--------------GOING TO AUSTIN TO TURN IN ALL PAPERS TO RETIRE---- 3 HRS. UP AND 3 HRS BACK IN ONE DAY--HUSBAND WILL DRIVE-- HAS A GPS-- WILL NOT GET LOST.

LOVE, COACHES

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Today is Feb. 6th-- hope that you survived the ice Feb. 4th

WE PRACTICED IN THE COLD COLD WEATHER 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD-- A LITTLE CRAZY IN OUR STREET CLOTHES-- TOO COLD TO CHANGE.

NO PRACTICE THURSDAY DUE TO DEMANDS OF DISTRICT--- NO CLASSES FRIDAY DUE TO SNOW-- WE DIDN'T GET SNOW---BUT WE GOT ALOT OF ICE--- HOPE THAT YOU STAYED HOME FRIDAY-- ALOT OF PEOPLE WERE IN WRECKS AND HAD DAMAGE TO THEIR CARS AND TRUCKS.

WE PRACTICE MONDAY AND LEAVE NO LATER THAN 7 A.M. TUES MORNING FOR OUR NEXT TOURNAMENT--- HAVE NFHS ISSUED CLOTHES AND SHOES--GLOVES? EXTRA JACKET? THE SUN IS OUT NOW AND PRAYING FOR THIS GREAT WEATHER FOR TUES.

BOB'S SHOULDER IN HURT--WILL BE OUT A MONTH------KNOW THAT HE WILL BE READY FOR RIVER OAKS IN APRIL----HOPING AND PRAYING FOR HIS QUICK RECOVERY.

LOVE, NFHS COACHES