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Captains' CornerBlank Scorecard (Adult Leagues) Blank Scorecard (Combo, Mixed Doubles, Seniors) Roster Information Sheet (Word format) Tentative 2007 League Calendar
Being the CaptainThe Captain of the Team is one of the most valued players in the league, as it is through them, that our players continue to play and enjoy tennis. Captains who exhibit enthusiasm and sportsmanship, and are fair and encouraging to all of their teammates are the key to their team’s continued success. Many people are under the impression that being the captain is a time-consuming, complicated job. No statement could be further from the truth. It is knowing HOW to keep it simple that makes a great Captain and makes playing tennis fun and enjoyable.How to be a SUCCESSFUL CaptainRESPONSIBILITIESAttend the Captain’s meeting Decide on the line-ups for the team Supply balls for the match if you’re the Home Team Give information and schedules to your players Complete the scorecards with the other captain Enter the scores in Tennis Link after the match If you can do these six things, then you can be a Captain. The outline below details the above six listed items and the approximate amount of time required to complete each. This outline is based on a team of 8 players, playing 6 matches, 3 of those matches being the Home team. MAKING IT SIMPLE Following the Captain’s meeting, contact each player on your team and ask them if they have any conflicts playing on that particular day throughout the season. Next, you will want to figure out your line-ups for the season. (For 2.5 teams) If you have 8 players on your team and the team plays 6 matches, there are a total of 30 positions to be played during the season. 1 set of singles and 2 sets of doubles = 5 people X 6 matches = 30 positions. Dividing the # positions by the # players will allow each player to play about 4 times. Now you can write down your line-ups listing each player about 4 times and remembering who is not available on certain dates. This same principle applies to 3.0 and above levels teams except that you must fill 5 positions, 2 singles and 3 doubles. (48 positions for 3.0 and up if you played 6 matches) Make a copy of the match schedule, the rules and regulations (both from your captain’s packet) your players emails and phone numbers, and the line-ups for the season for each player. 3. You must use USTA hard court approved balls for your matches. As a new player you may not recognize the difference. The easiest rule of thumb is to avoid purchasing any tennis balls with red lettering. A can of balls costs about $3.00. 4. Meet with your players over lunch or a dinner. Give them the copied information and tell them to keep it in their tennis bag. Collect $3.40 from each player to cover the cost of the balls. Any player who develops a conflict later in the season would contact another player on the team to take their place. 5. Ten minutes before the scheduled match time, exchange scorecards with the other Captain and fill in your line-up. Assign another player to do this, if you are not available or assign a different player each week to handle this. 6. You or one of your players should enter the scores in Tennis Link after the match. (See Tennis Link for full explanation) OPTIONAL: SUMMARY But 4 hours of your time is very little compared to the friends, fun and fellowship to be had playing tennis. On a weekly basis, less than 30 minutes is required of your time. By following this simple outline, the players on your team know when they are playing, where they play, what time they play and can make plans that work with their lifestyles. You as a captain, have organized yourself and your players. Keeping your players informed, happy and content in this manner is just another step on the path to success.
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