FRIDLEY TENNIS INFORMATION GUIDE
Coaching Staff:
Varsity: Anthony Branitski, email: acbran@live.com, work 763 502 5583, cell 763 286 3853
JV: Mike Hanson, Micheal.hanson@fridley.k12.mn.us work 763 502 5583, cell 651 260 0181
Middle School: Tim Larson: tim.larson@fridley.k12.mn.us, work 763 502 5529
Program Philosophy: Fridley tennis is committed to rising up young men to be people of
integrity, discipline, and respect. The coaching staff will make every effort to make you a
better tennis player and person. Tennis is a life long sport with benefits ranging from exercise
and competition to building positive relationships. We want our players to graduate and
continue to play tennis throughout their lives.
Varsity Lettering Criteria: All players that have participated in a minimum of 4 varsity
matches will letter. Coach’s discretion can be used to letter a player that has not met the
minimum requirements. All seniors dedicated and consistently attending practices and
matches will also earn a letter, regardless of which team they are on.
***Attendance/Absences: At Fridley tennis we put a very strong emphasis on being at
practices and matches if at all possible. If it is completely necessary for a player to miss a
practice or a match, the player must give prior notice to a coach with as much advance notice
as possible. Failure to inform a coach could lead to sitting out a match as a minimum
punishment. Chronic absences will result in a player/coach and possible parent conference to
determine if a player should remain on the team or not. ALWAYS COMMUNICATE TO
YOUR COACH IF YOU WILL BE ABSENT!!!!!!!!!!
Fundraising: Fundraising is a vital component of our program’s success. The money raised
will direct benefit each player. Each player will be expected to raise a certain amount of
money depending on which team the player is on. Players are responsible for selling our gift
cards and returning cash or checks payable to Fridley Tennis.
Away Matches: If a player is planning to get a ride home with a parent. The coach needs to
be informed prior to that time.
Cancellations/Reschedules: If ever in doubt due to weather please contact a coach or Sue
Hanson in the high school athletic office: 763 502 5606 (Players, the high school activity
white board will inform you of the tennis plans in case of bad weather, never assume
practice is cancelled!)
Summer Tennis Opportunities: Playing in the off-season is extremely important to the
development of your tennis game. More information will come concerning our middle school
and high school group lessons and the option of private/semi-private lessons.
I have read and agreed to all of the rules/expectations for Fridley Tennis:
Player Signature____________________ Parent Signature ______________
(Cut and return this portion to your coach to show compliance.)