PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIP
Both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult yet rewarding vocations. By
establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the
actions of the other and provide greater benefit to the athletes. As parents, when
your son/daughter becomes involved in our program, you have the right to understand
what expectations are placed on your son/daughter. This begins with clear
communication from the coach.
COMMUNICATION YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM THE COACH:
* Philosophy of the coach.
* Expectations the coach has for your son/daughter as well as all other players on
the TEAM.
* Location and times of all practices, games, and team functions.
* Team requirements i.e., uniforms, fees, special equipment, conditioning.
* Discipline those results in the denial of your son’s/daughter’s participation.
Moanalua High School
Tennis Program
2014
COMMUNICATION COACHES SHOULD EXPECT FROM PARENTS:
* Concerns expressed directly to the coach.
* Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance.
* Specific concerns in regard to the coach’s philosophy and /or expectations.
APPROPRIATE CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH THE COACH:
* The treatment of your son/daughter mentally and physically.
* Ways to help your son/daughter improve.
* Concerns about your son’s/daughter’s behavior.
ISSUES NOT APPROPRIATE TO DISCUSS WITH THE COACH:
*
*
*
*
Playing time
Team Strategy
Team Line-up
Other student-athletes
“WE BELIEVE”
“BELIEVE in yourself.” Have faith in your
abilities. Remind yourself that your TEAM is
with you and nothing can defeat you!”
“You develop a team to achieve what one
person cannot accomplish alone. All of us
alone are weaker by far than if all of us are
together.”
Coach “K” (Duke Basketball)
Team Philosophy!
The goal of this meeting is to communicate and involve the family,
athletes and MOHS school/staff in a conscientious effort to be
partners. Through such involvement, the opportunity for optimal
growth, development, and success of our student-athletes is
enhanced. Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, competition and how
to win and lose gracefully are integral parts of our athletic program.
Athletic participation also plays an important role in helping students
develop a healthy self-concept and increased self-esteem. Athletic
competition also improves school spirit and helps students develop
pride in their school.
COACHING STAFF
KYLE KANESHIRO
15th year Director of Tennis at Moanalua High School
27 years of Experience Teaching Tennis (USPTA - Professional 1 Pro)
Raised $200,000.00 to install the MOHS Tennis Lights
USPTA National Award Lesson for Life - 2012
City & County of Honolulu Certificate Award – 2012
KSSK Coach of the Week - 2011
Played 3 years at Hawaii Pacific University
1995 Hawaii State Ranking #1 Men’s 30’s Division
29 - USTA Team Tennis Championships
5 – USTA Team Tennis National Coach
8 - Adult League Championships
1 – OIA Girls Championship
7 - High School Varsity Eastern Division Championships
7 - OIA Eastern Division “Coach of the Year”
1 - Junior Varsity Eastern Division Championships
GARY AUYOUNG
15th year Assistant Varsity Coach
Law Office of Gary AuYoung
4.5 rated USTA Player
10 – USTA Adult League Championships
4 – Honolulu Tennis League “A” Championships
2 – Honolulu Tennis League “B” Championship
WTT 8.0 Nationals Senior League 2nd place
4.0 National Senior League 4th place
1 – Senior League 8.0 Mixed Doubles Championship
TEAM SCHEDULE
Date
2/22
Event
MCKINLEY
Location
@ MOHS
Time
9:00am
2/26
ROOSEVELT
@ MOHS
2:00pm
3/1
at Kalani
@ Kalani
9:00am
3/5
KAIMUKI
@ MOHS
2:00pm
3/8
at Kaiser
@ Kaiser
2:00pm
3/15
KALAHEO
@ MOHS
9:00am
3/17
at Kailua
@ Kailua
2:00pm
3/19
CASTLE
@ MOHS
2:00pm
3/23
at Kahuku
@ BYU-Hawaii
9:00am
3/26
BYE
3/29
at Farrington
@ Farrington
9:00am
4/2
Team Semi-Championship
TBA
TBA
4/5
OIA Team Championship
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
4/18,19 OIA Individual Championships TBA
TBA
5/1-3
TBA
4/9,11,12 Post Season Classic
State Tournament
TBA
RULES & RESPONSIBILITY
1. Yellow Card System. I understand that I will receive a yellow card for the
following conduct:
















Being late for a match or practice.
Not listening or talking while the Coach(s) is talking.
Not listening or talking while another player is talking.
Forgetting to bring on of the following items: my uniform, tennis racket,
shoes, water jug, towel, folder and jacket to practice or to a match.
Being disrespectful to another player or Coach.
Not promptly responding to e-mails.
Not following instructions in responding to e-mails
Not turning in forms in a timely manner.
Not turning in a note listed in numbers 8-10 below.
Not performing team duties such as cleaning the courts and cheering on
other players during a match.
Not participating in team activities.
Not turning off or not switching my cellular phone to “silent mode”
during practice or team meetings.
Not following the team captain or group leader’s instructions.
Not following Coaches instructions.
Displaying poor sportsmanship during a practice or match.
Failure to make-up study hall.
Each time that a student-athlete accumulates 7 yellow cards, Coach Kyle, at his
discretion, may place me on probation. Anyone placed on probation will be
required to attend all matches and practices but will not be allowed to practice or
participate in any of the games for one week. If a player accumulates 10 or more
demerits, Coach Kyle, at his discretion, may remove such player from the team.
2. The 2.0 GPA rule is in effect and it is in place to help us become better students.
The Coaches are not satisfied with low standards. The Coaches will always
support and assist each student-athlete to reach higher levels. Therefore, if a
student-athlete receives an “F” in any of their classes or they fall below a
2.0 GPA the student-athlete will be placed on academic probation. If you
are placed on academic probation you will attend all practices and study the
entire time. You will be NOT allowed to practice and you will NOT attend
any matches or team functions. Always remember, you are a student first and
an athlete second.
3. If a student-athlete gets ONE unexcused absence or TWO excused absences
within a week period, Coach Kyle has the discretion of not playing that studentathlete from a team match.
EXCUSED ABSENCES: Illness, family emergencies, and required
school activities.
4. Study hall 2 days per week. If a student-athlete misses a study hall, Coach Kyle
has the discretion of not playing that student-athlete from a team match. Unless
he/she is excused by Coach Kyle.
5. Anyone who is not present 60 minutes prior to games will be LATE. If you miss
the bus, you will not play. If for any reason you will be late, it is your
responsibility to contact Coach Kyle. If a student-athlete decides to travel on
their own, they will need a note and prior consent from their parents.
6. If it rains, student-athletes must still show up for practices and matches unless a
Coach notifies all of the student-athletes that it is canceled.
7. All cellular phones must be turned off during practice or switch to “silent mode”
during practice or team meetings.
8. If you need to leave early from practice, you must present a note signed by the
person who is responsible for you missing practice. The note must be submitted
to Coach Kyle prior to the practice session.
9. If you are sick or absent, then you must notify Coach Kyle, via phone (721-8367)
that you will not be at practice and bring a note signed by your Parent(s) upon
your return to practice.
10. If you will be late to practice, you must notify Coach Kyle, via phone and bring a
note stating the reason why you were late signed by the person who is responsible
for your tardiness.
11. Each player will be responsible to pay for his or her uniforms and jackets.
RULES FOR MAKE-UPS
1. Each player will be responsible to do make-ups for ALL absences as follows:
0-30 minutes:
31 minutes – 1 hour:
1 hour – 2 hours:
Miss Matches, Team Functions, and Fundraisers
Run 1 mile
Run 2 miles
Run 3 miles
Run 5 miles
*For all excused absences, the player will be required to run only ½ the
running requirements. Anyone who is sick and has a doctor note will not be
required to do any make-ups.
Note: All make-ups will be done on Sunday’s from 1:30pm – 6:00pm or
whenever Coach Kyle is available.
2. Anyone who misses study hall will be required to make it up on the next day at the
tennis courts.
Practice & Game Schedules:
Mon, Tue, Wed, & Fri
Wed & Sat
Tue
Thur
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Matches
2:30pm – 3:30pm Study Hall
2:45pm – 3:45pm Study Hall
Team Responsibilities
Feb 8 – Stan Sheriff (fundraiser)
Feb 22 – Stan Sheriff (fundraiser)
Mar 8 – Stan Sheriff (fundraiser)
School Service Project – February 17
Community Service Project - TBA
2014 Team Goals
1). Commitment to the Program and
our Teammates.
2). No Academic Probation.
3). To maintain our standard of excellence
as a person, a student, and an athlete.
Being a TEAM!
COACHING STAFF
KRISTEN SCHARFENSTEIN
14th year Assistant Varsity Coach
Hawaii Behavioral Health – Skills Trainer
7 years Junior Varsity Girls Head Coach
3 years Soft Tennis Head Coach
3.5 rated USTA Player
Honolulu Tennis League - “C” League
CHAD OKUMURA
4th year Assistant Varsity Coach
Honolulu Home Loans – Loan Officer
4 years Assistant MOHS Soft Tennis Coach
2 years at Kaimuki High School Varsity Boys/Girls & Soft Tennis Coach
2 years at Waipahu High School Varsity Boys/Girls & Soft Tennis Coach
3.5 rated USTA Player
IVAN SANTOS
2nd year Assistant Varsity Coach
Kapiolani Community College – Student
2012 OIA Boys Singles Finalist, 2011 OIA Boys Doubles 3rd Place
Qualify for HHSAA State Tournament 3 years
TAMLYN TAKENO
2nd year Assistant Varsity Coach
University of Hawaii - Student
2 years Hawaii Baptist Academy Varsity Player
K2TENS Team Tennis – won 3 championships
PHILIP YUEN
2nd year Assistant Varsity Coach
Nanakuli High School – Math Teacher
1 year JV Girls Asst. Coach
K2TENS Team Tennis – won 3 championships
TYLER KINOSHITA
2nd year Assistant Varsity Coach
University of Hawaii - Student
Played for Moanalua High School for 4 years
2011 OIA Boys Doubles 3rd Place
2011 OIA East Boys Doubles Champion
K2TENS Team Tennis – won 3 championships