The Indoor Season closes as another exciting girls high school season begins
Coach Des with some of his middle school Warrior girls in March, 2017
Coach Des with the Thursday high school group in March, 2017
Coach Des with Meghan Emberton and Josee “Rocky”King
The New Pal girls working with Coach Des
Coach Stig and Coach Des with some of their High School group
Coach Des and Coach Jim with the Warriors group
Coach Des and Coach Stig with more of their high school players
The New Palestine Dragons bowed out of the Regional opener at North Central when they were beaten 4-1 by Lawrence North Wildcats. The Dragons closed the season with a 19-4 winning record.
2016 Sectional and County winners – the New Palestine Dragons
Coach Des Evans with Tyler Swain and Nick Rusche – who had a great 16-0 season at No 2 doubles
2016 Dragons team at the Regionals at North Central
The New Palestine Dragons beat Mt Vernon 4-1, Warren Central 5-0 and Bishop Chatard 4-1 to end the regular season at 15-3. They also became Hancock County champions last Monday. The Dragons participate in the sectional play-offs on September 29/30th at Mt. Vernon.
The New Palestine Dragons moved to 8-2 for the season with an impressive 5-0 victory over University Trailblazers and a final set narrow loss to Silver Creek.
The 2016 Dragons Varsity squad
Coach Jean Graham (on the left) was instrumental in the building of our new tennis pavilion. Here the players enjoy their lunch between matches on Saturday September 3.
No 1 singles Matthew True
No 1 doubles pair David Hockett and Patrick Heffernan
Coach Des Evans
62 players attended the junior program this summer at New Palestine
Coach Des Evans’ 2016 Summer Junior Tennis Program at New Palestine High School has been a great success. The players have worked extremely hard and have shown significant improvement – especially playing in sweltering heat during the last 2 weeks
The boys working on various doubles drills
Talented current Number 1 singles player Matthew True is working hard with Coach Des Evans in preparation for the IHSAA Varsity Boys Tennis season which commences in August.
Players enjoying one of the competitive drills
Ashley Truman serves during a Davis Cup doubles match at the summer tennis program
Carson Gavin working here with Matthew True – is likely to secure a singles spot in the N.P. Varsity line-up 2016
The junior tennis program this summer has been great fun in excellent weather conditions – apart from some rain here and there!
Coach Des Evans working with various junior players from New Palestine, Heritage and North Central
Coach Des Evans feeding balls during a tennis lesson this summer
Sam Keller of Heritage Christian
Matthew True of New Palestine working on his forehand drive
Henry Rodefeld of North Central
Ivey Simmons of the New Palestine Dragons
Carson Gavin of the Dragons
Olivia Spicer of the Mount Vernon Marauders
David Hockett of New Palestine
52 players attended the Summer Program during the 2nd week. This included 6 to 10 year olds, middle school players and high school players. The red Dragons Summer Camp T-shirts were provided by IRC Team Sports
A photo of players in the Summer Program during the 2nd week of June 2016
Coach Brent Barrett feeding volleys to 10 and under players
Coaches Craig Tammen and Brent Barrett organizing group drills with the 10 and under group
Junior David Hockett plays a forehand during the “beat the defender” team game
The High School group in the Des Evans Summer Tennis Program
32 players attended the first week of the Program
The high school clinic has been the most popular so far
The junior program runs for 8 weeks thru’ July 28
Henry Rodefeld of North Central brings in my Summer Season at Clay. Great weather!
CREATING A WINNING TENNIS CULTURE
Commitment Character Challenge
Coach Des Evans is a certified PTR Tennis Professional – 17 years at IRC New Palestine Dragons Boys & Girls Head Tennis Coach
Des’s 3 adult children all won Indiana State Team Championships with Carmel H.S. (Gareth twice). Nicola played 4 years college tennis for the Jags at IUPUI (Division 1) Stacey reached the final of the IHSSA State Girls Doubles in 2006.
8 WEEK JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM Venue : New Palestine High School Tennis Courts
Coach Des Evans will be assisted by Coaches Craig Tammen, Jean Graham and Veronica Clark ( Doe Creek Coach)
Players will improve strokes & serves ( techniques, placement, adding spin & power ), match tactics & strategies in singles & doubles, speed & fitness, mental approach and ability to compete at a higher level
Program
Tuesday May 31 to Thursday July 28 :- ( 4 days a week – Mon to Thurs) 1st Week Only – Tues May 31 to Friday June 2
Please Note – NO PLAY during Moratorium Week : July 4-7
Groups
Middle School & Jr High Players : Boys & Girls : Ages 11-14 : Mon to Thurs 8.30-10am. Cost $72.00 per week
Discounted Price for Season – $528.00 ($66.00 per week – for 8 weeks)
High School Players : Boys & Girls : Ages 14 -18 : Mon to Thurs 10.00 am – 12 noon. Cost $96.00 per week
Discounted Price for Season – $720.00 ($90 per week – for 8 weeks)
Classes will focus on :-
Sign up with Des Evans on a weekly basis prior to 30 May
Des Evans Contact Information
Cell : (317) 332-8851 (Call or Text) Twitter – @zimprodesev Web-Site – http://www.desevanstennis.com Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/desmond.evans
The full line-up of The New Palestine Girls Tennis Team – 2016
The Varsity and Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Teams with Coach Des Evans and Assistant Coaches Craig Tammen and Jean Graham
The Lady Dragons Playback Tennis Team – 2016
Fixtures against Greenfield Central and Beech Grove rained out completely
The New Palestine Lady Dragons girls tennis team have begun their 2016 season with a 2-2 record. 34 players are playing on this year’s team and after 4 matches every player on the line-up has played at each match! This promises to be an active and exciting season.
The New Palestine Dragons closed a successful season at 20-2-1 at the Regional semi-finals at North Central
The New Palestine Dragons have worked extremely hard and have been rewarded with an impressive 18-1-1 record and a Hancock County Championship at Mount Vernon so far this 2015 season. Please follow their progress at :- http://newpalestineathletics.com/boys_tennis
Coach Des Evans’ junior summer tennis program concluded on 30th July – well attended and the instruction, coaching drills and match play enjoyed by the participants.
Coach Des in action at Cathedral and Clay this summer
A 15 year journey for Nicola, Gareth and Stacey to graduate from university and the family to become citizens of the United States. We are proud to be Americans!
Some over competitive and pushy parents place too much pressure on their children to be successful. They also refuse to accept responsibility for their son’s and daughter’s bad behavior on the tennis court or sports field. Parents and coaches should be scrupulously fair and always set a positive example.
I believe that young sports persons can be taught emotional control, mental toughness and good sportsmanship by learning the following 7 principles for lasting success:-
Be humble and respectful in victory and defeat. Champions do not gloat or “rub it in” when they win because they know that tomorrow they may be on the losing or receiving end.
DON’T BE A PUSHY PARENT!
Des’s Junior Challenge night events which are held twice a month continue to be extremely popular – as are the family challenge events held on Thanksgiving morning and on New Year’s Day. Between 56 and 73 players participate in these events on a regular basis.
Yet another successful tennis program at IRC winds up! Fortunately, the weather was mild compared with last years intense heat. Numbers were up this year with Hector Clavijo, Sule Ladipo, Yulia Smirnova and myself involved in running the program which included juniors and adults.
Wimbledon is a special tennis venue with heaps of tradition. The whole event is run with slick professionalism and class.
Thousands of
IRC’s summer program is utilizing outdoor venues at Heritage and Cathedral school courts is in full swing this year!
Maria Sharapova deservingly lifted the French Open title – beating rising star Simona Halep of Rumania in 3 close sets in the final. Rafa proved too good for Novak Djokovic and captured his 9th French Open title. An amazing record on the red clay surface of Roland Garros!
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