The joy of giving back

For five years my way of giving back to my community has been to coach High School tennis. I have often said it is the most rewarding three months of my year. My teams have always done well, but this year we have done exceptionally well.

Last week and for the first time since 1999, both the boys and girls Dr Phillips High School teams won the Metro Conference Titles - going through the season unbeaten against Metro competition.

Yesterday we went out for the second day of a two-day tournament and both of my teams won the District Championships as well - something that hasn’t happened since 1997.

The women amassed a huge 19 point total out of a possible 21 and secured the Lines One, Three, Four and both Doubles Lines Championships. These kids have so much heart and work for each other as well. One of my girls has been struggling with a knee injury all year. Despite that she was the one who played a three hour match and ultimately it was her result that secured the championship.

While the women dominated, the men did something truly remarkable. They didn’t lose a single match over the two days and won all seven Line Championships, returning the maximum score of 21.

Now they head to the Regional Semi Finals, but no matter what happens in those matches, we will be sending four players directly to the State Championships.

If you are looking for a way to give back to your community, I strongly recommend coaching High School sports. It’s hard work; time consuming but as I already said, the most rewarding part of my year each and every year.

GO PANTHERS!

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