Week 9 - October 12-17 

Tuesday October 13 - ONW - 3:00 - 4:45 - State Qualifiers practice with Coach Johns

Wednesday October 14 - OPRC indoor courts - 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM - State Qualifiers practice with both coaches

Thursday October 15- WICHITA- Practice for state - Departure time 1:00 PM (weather looks like it should be good for practice by the time we arrive in Wichita!

Friday October 16 - Wichita - Riverside Tennis Complex - 9:00 AM - State Tennis Tournament (Opening Ceremony is at 9:00, matches at 9:30, girls and coaches will be on-site by 8:00 AM for warm-ups.

Saturday October 17 - Wichita - Riverside Tennis Complex - 9:00 AM - Conclusion of State Tennis Tournament (Girls will be on-site by 8:15 AM for warm-ups, matches start at 9:00 AM, usually everything is wrapped up by about 3:00 PM)

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT COMMUNICATION!

DUE TO THE NEW STATE LAW REGARDING CELL PHONES - the district has changed the policies regarding which apps we are allowed to use for communication. 

The district will be sending out information/instructions to families BUT I can tell you 3 things:

1. All players and parents should download the "Olathe Public Schools" App to their phones (accessible from google play store and apple store). This has a built in "chat" function that we'll use for 2 way communication. (you log-in with your microsoft email, the one that ends in @stu.olatheschools.org) This app can also be accessed through the olathe public schools website on your computer!

2. All players and parents should get accustomed to checking this website daily for information.

Spring 2027 Boys Tennis Tryout Information

Monday March 2 through Thursday March 5, at the College Boulevard Activity Center Tennis Courts (across Lone Elm to the West of Olathe Northwest High School) from 3:00 until approximately 5:30.  Depending on player count and court availability, some players may be sent to the ONW school courts.

All players MUST have proper physical and concussion paperwork on file in the office (this is digital now) BEFORE participating in tryouts.  (See "important links" page under "home" of this website)

Tryouts will be in the form of singles challenge matches, with a maximum of 24 players making the roster, along with the following rule:

• any new senior player must end up in the top 12 to make the team (this policy is in place to ensure JV matches serve the correct purpose, and the limited court space at ONW goes to developing players who have a chance to contribute at the varsity level in the future).

  • seniors will play in select JV matches, depending on roster size, ladder position, and availability of younger players, (even if those players are lower on the ladder)

Weather during tryouts is typically COLD, and players need to be prepared to play tennis continuously for up to 2 hours during this process. Make sure to bring anything you'll need to stay warm in between matches!

• Some players may be exempt from the tryout process due to participation in high level USTA tournaments (or prior state medalist status), but PLEASE get in touch with me ASAP at dasmith@olatheschools.org to indicate your desire to participate and make a plan for joining our team at the appropriate time.

  • Please contact me with any other questions you have about participating!

General season information:

Practices are held Monday through Friday, 3:00-5:00 in general. Specific schedules, that are updated regularly, can be found under the "schedules" tab of this website.

Players need to provide their own racket to use during the season, and players will also pay a uniform fee, (estimated to be  $30-35) which covers a shirt that the players get to keep. (Players provide their own shorts for competition).

I do 99% of my communication directly with players through the Olathe Public Schools app's chat feature. 

Fall 2027 Girls Tennis!

Girls Tennis Tryouts Start on Monday August 16th, 2027

• Assuming good weather, tryouts will run from 3:00-5:30 PM Monday August 16 - Thursday August 19 @ CBAC (just West of ONW across Lone Elm). If weather does not allow roster decisions to be made, tryouts may continue beyond that date. 

• All players MUST have proper physical and concussion paperwork on file in the office (this is digital now) BEFORE participating in tryouts.  (See "important links" page under "home" of this website)

• Tryouts will be in the form of singles challenge matches, with approximately 24 players making the roster, along with the following rule:

• any new senior player must end up in the top 12 to make the team (this policy is in place to ensure JV matches serve the correct purpose, and the limited court space at ONW goes to developing players who have a chance to contribute at the varsity level in the future).

  • seniors will play in select JV matches, depending on roster size, ladder position, and availability of younger players, (even if those players are lower on the ladder)

• Weather during tryouts is typically HOT, and players need to be prepared to play tennis continuously for up to 2 hours during this process. We will, of course, follow guidance related to heat provided by the district, but make sure to bring anything you'll need to stay cool and hydrated during and in between matches!

• Some players may be exempt from the tryout process due to participation in high level USTA tournaments (or prior state medalist status), but PLEASE get in touch with me ASAP at dasmith@olatheschools.org to indicate your desire to participate and make a plan for joining our team at the appropriate time.

  • Please contact me with any other questions you have about participating!