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Required Steps for Joining Tennis

1. Yearly physical MUST be Completed

   • Must use LISD form: https://www.leanderisd.org/athletics_healthsafety/

   • Actual physical, as well as ALL online paperwork must be completed

   • You must have a physical to try out or participate in practices

2. Sign up for tennis class (must be double blocked)

3. Uniforms will be purchased AFTER tryouts

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Tips for Improving

• Sign Up for Cunha Drill Groups​

• Participate in Tennis Clinics

  • Rippner Tennis

• Take Private / semi-private Lessons:

  • Coach suggests trying a few different instructors

  • Here is a list of Tennis Contacts in the area

• Join Both UTR and USTA Organizations

  • UTR 

  • USTA

• Participate in Tournaments

  • UTR and USTA both have many

  • Austin Tennis Junior Programs

• Get a Hitting Partner

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Fall Tryouts

• July 31st and August 1st, 2023 (Boys and Girls)

  • 8AM both days

  • Ending at approximately 2PM each day.

• Pack a lunch for both days

• ALL returning JV players AND ALL new players to the team must try out

• Expected numbers: 70-80 (max 40-45 in class)

• Expected CUTS from team/class: 30-35

• Have a backup plan/class for Fall in the event you do not make the team

• Those not making the class will have the opportunity to participate on the practice team!

  • More details at tryouts

  • Top 12/12 after tryouts begin practice August 2nd!

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Team Resources

• Join our VR tennis SPORTSYOU Page using access Code: K66TPLXC

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Questions

• If you have any questions reach out to Coach Cunha.

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Dave Cunha

Head Tennis Coach

Vista Ridge High School

dave.cunha@leanderisd.org

512-585-7500