Rules.

1. Follow your coaches rules, guidelines and directions at all times. 

2. Follow school code of conduct and athletics. 

3. Attend all practices, games and events respectfully.

4. Appropriate language and gestures are a must at all times.

5. Be in proper attire during practice and games

Guidelines

1. Arrive to practice on time. Our time is valuable.

2. Safety is always a top priority. Please make sure you thoroughly warm up, stretch, and cool down. A routine will be provided before you begin, even if you are late.

3. Follow the coach's plan of action for the day.

4. Court number 1 will not be used to hit while at rest. 

5. Advise your coach if you will be tardy, late, or leave practice early whenever possible. There will be a tardy log and leave practice early. Unexcused absences will have a note sent home and sent to your parents to be returned signed. If you are arriving late, provide a note from the teacher you are with with the time you left. You have less than 10 minutes to arrive at the courts. 

6. Always give your better effort, because we know you are the best. 

7. Pick up tennis balls around you while playing or during drills. Rallying with random tennis balls on the floor may cause injury.

8. Praise, support and be positive to your teammates. We must have good sportsmanship with our players first. Clap for your teammates in practice.

9. Use practice time to reinforce what you will do at the game. Practice!

10.  Males and females must be kept distant at all times. Keep hands and feet to oneself at all times. 

11. Take care of business beforehand. Take care of grades, family, and follow rules around town as well.

12. SportsYou app is for messaging.

13. Manners are highly encouraged. Good morning, excuse me and thank you is appreciated. 

14. Grades are the most important thing, Failure to keep up with classes and stay passing will remove you from the period. 

15. Avoid posting team matters in public or private pages. Such activity may end in team dismissal.

16. Follow chain of Command. Flores/ Garcia to Admin. 

What will get me in the line up?

1. Coach Garcia will be in charge of varsity males. Coach Flores will oversee 9/JV and Ladies varsity line up. In case of Coaches absent, either Coach will run the line up. 

2. Coach Garcia will note observations and progress of all players.

3. We have beginners, JV and Varsity level.

4. Varsity positions will always be open as they should be earned through coach’s discretion. You may play any level based on your coaches discretion. It is possible to play Varsity one week and back to JV if needed. Keep in mind, if new players move to our program, you must defend your spot if you desire varsity.  Playing JV is not  a demotion. Some coaches may request you to play in a JV dual match. Varsity players may need to play JV if schedule permits. 

5. Game performance, sportsmanship and following rules may likely get you scheduled.

6. Please take care of home issues as parents may sit you out as a request.

7. Receiving an email for class concerns may also be a factor in play time. 

8. Infraction forms must be done accordingly.

9. Better sportsmanship may get you scheduled.

At the games

1. You will sit in your designated area on the bus. Be courteous to the driver at all times.

2. Arrive at your site, check in and be seated in a publicly visible area. 

3. Ensure you have both coaches numbers and be prepared to receive a text to be picked up.

Coach Garcia 832-994-5643   Coach Flores 956 645 4832

4. When coaches go pick you up, be ready at the designated spot as soon as called.

5. Pick up trash around your area.

6. Please keep an eye out for players belongings and avoid opponents belongings as well. 

7. Post scores were assigned.

8. Proper language and unnecessary attention to our team is prohibited.

Return to play protocol

1. Students may return at coaches discretion.

2. Students may return to play as long as they leave in good standing. 

3. A plan of action will be created for each individual student to transition them back to playing time. 

Nutrition 

1. At any time possible implement a healthier nutritional food intake. Reduce your fat, sugar, and sodium intake for a safer tenure. 

2. High fat foods and caffeine should be limited and be post game if possible. 

3. Water and electrolytes are a must during games. Cokes, punch and high sugar drinks are highly discouraged. Always avoid energy drinks.

Conditioning

Extra miles and exercises are encouraged year round.

Focus on conditioning, strength, power and agility routines. Stretch out thoroughly all year. Yoga and kettlebells are encouraged.

Off season

If you are not in any other sport, refer to conditioning guidelines above.

Tennis is a year round sport. These rules and guidelines are here to help keep you on the team and support your endeavor with Galena Park Tennis. Parents are welcomed to speak with us at any time for any concerns. If you have any questions, please speak to us at a provided time frame.