Harvard-rec-tennis-lists March 2012

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No Harvard Tennis Noon or 6:30p.m. clinic

by Harvard Recreational Tennis List

Hi Everyone, Sorry No 12 to 1 and 6:30 to 7:30pm Tennis clinic today due to Harvard Mens Varsity team playing BC - Come see some great tennis. ******** 9:30pm Beginner Clinic is still on court #1 Michael Louis Mercier Harvard University Head Tennis Professional USPTA New England Vice President/Wheelchair USTA High Performance Coach USTA New England Wheelchair Tennis Chair USPTR/USRSA Certified cell # 978-273-6500 mercier(a)fas.harvard.edu

12 years, 1 month

Sunday Special Tennis Clinics March 4th 9-12

by Harvard Recreational Tennis List

Hi Everyone, This Super Tennis Sunday --- Drill and Mini Play----- March 4th: 9am to 10:30 am - Junior clinic ( ages- 11 and under) ( Clinic full of drills- focus on all technical aspects of the game- $30 per Junior) 10:30 to 12 - Adult Clinic (ages 12 and above) ( Clinic full of drills- utilizing ball machine-focus on all technical aspects of the game- $35) Please RSVP if you would like to attend- Private lessons available thru -out the week, racquet stringing available, ongoing ladder - ( please send your scores ) * Check go crimson recreation/tennis for new classes this week starting- Beginner on Weds. Wheelchair Tennis, and others. * Anyone interested in playing NEW ----Men or Women USTA 3.5 team tennis this spring let me know and will give you the full details. * Check for upcoming details for the Junior Tennis Camp - being held after school during the Harvard Spring Recess Break. Look forward to see you on the courts. Michael Mercier Michael Louis Mercier Harvard University Head Tennis Professional USPTA New England Vice President/Wheelchair USTA High Performance Coach USTA New England Wheelchair Tennis Chair USPTR/USRSA Certified cell # 978-273-6500 mercier(a)fas.harvard.edu

12 years, 1 month

Harvard Rec Tennis WOMEN'S USTA 3.5 Summer Team

by Harvard Recreational Tennis List

Hey tennis ladies: When you saw Steve Fridella's email about the men's USTA team being planned for Harvard this summer, did you wonder whether there will be one for women? Wonder no more, the answer is yes! There will be a women's 3.5 team as well, also coached by Mike Mercier, the Harvard head tennis pro. I'll be captaining. Please email me directly at whaley.24(a)osu.edu, not by replying to this email, if you think you might be interested. Here are the details, if you didn't read them before: The USTA 3.5 level summer league runs from May to early August, with matches on Thursday nights. The team matches include two singles and three doubles matches, so eight people are needed for each match. Teams with the best record in their division can qualify for district (Eastern MA) and then section (New England) playoffs held in August, and section winners then play at the USTA National Championships in the fall. USTA matches are timed and last no more than 90 minutes. Two sets are played, with a ten-point match tiebreaker if the sets are split. The USTA tries to group clubs into divisions based on proximity, and teams are generally scheduled to play the same number of matches at their home courts and away at other clubs. For our Harvard team, "home" would be the Murr Center courts. In order to play in a USTA league, a player needs to have a USTA membership and an NTRP rating not higher than 3.5. If you aren't sure that you're at the right level for the team, you should speak with Mike Mercier (mercier(a)fas.harvard.edu; 978-273-6500). The costs associated with the team are USTA membership, a $17 fee to the USTA to sign up for the team, and a $15 charge for each match that you end up playing in. We are also hoping to have a weekly practice coinciding with Mike's current high performance clinic. Prices/times have not been decided for the practice, but to give you an idea, Mike currently charges $35 for the 90 minute high performance clinic. USTA team tennis is a fun way to play competitive matches and make new social connections. We are looking to have a team of around 12 people, so each player can expect to get into about two-thirds of the team's matches depending on availability and playing level. Once we determine how many players are interested, we'll have a better idea of how often everyone can expect to play. So if you are interested in playing, send me an email (whaley.24(a)osu.edu) and let me know your level of interest, whether you think you would like to attend practices, and whether you prefer playing singles, doubles, or have no preference. If you're not sure how much time you can commit, contact me anyway and we can figure something out. I look forward to hearing from you! --Marika Whaley

12 years, 1 month

FYI-No Tennis Clinic @ 6:30-7:30pm and Wheelchair Tennis Tonight

by Harvard Recreational Tennis List

Hi Everyone, < There will be NO Tennis 6:30-7:30 clinic tonight and No Wheelchair Tennis as well < New Beginner Tennis Clinic-4 weeks @ $100 start this week Wednesday night at 9:30-10:30pm--- Please RSVP < Tuesday and Thursday 7:30-9pm High Performance Clinic @ $35 per night < Anyone interested in Afterschool Junior Tennis next week ( Varsity Teams are away-running a mini-tennis development program ( 3:30- 5:30pm Monday-Thursday ) Great showing at the Clinic this past Sunday- Thank you and I look forward see everyone this week on the tennis courts. Michael Louis Mercier Harvard University Head Tennis Professional USPTA New England Vice President/Wheelchair USTA High Performance Coach USTA New England Wheelchair Tennis Chair USPTR/USRSA Certified cell # 978-273-6500 mercier(a)fas.harvard.edu

12 years, 1 month

Harvard Rec Tennis Men's USTA 3.5 Summer Team

by Harvard Recreational Tennis List

Hello Harvard Rec Tennis players! We're planning on having a USTA men's 3.5 team for Harvard Recreation Tennis this summer. Harvard head tennis pro Mike Mercier will be sponsoring/running the team (I've volunteered to serve as team captain). The purpose of this email is to find out how many of you are interested in playing. Check out the information below, and if you are interested, please send me (Steve Fridella --- sfridella(a)comcast.net -- replying to this message won't work) an email in the next week or so. The USTA 3.5 level summer league runs from May to August on Tuesday nights. The team matches include three doubles and two singles matches. Teams with the best record in their division can qualify for playoffs held in August which culminate in USTA National championships in the fall. Matches in USTA play generally last about 90 minutes. Two sets are played, with a ten point match tie breaker to determine the match if the sets are split. The USTA tries to group clubs into divisions based on proximity, and teams are generally scheduled to play the same number of matches home and away. For our Harvard team, "home" would be the Murr Center courts. In order to play in a USTA league, a player needs to have a USTA membership, and a USTA rating not higher than 3.5. The 3.5 level of USTA tennis on the men's side is very competitive in Eastern Massachusetts. If you aren't sure that you are at the right level for the team, you should speak with Mike. He will be the last word on whether your game is right for this level (many of you are probably too strong!). The costs associated with the team are a $17 initial yearly membership fee for the USTA, and a $15 charge for each match that you end up playing in. We are considering having a weekly practice, coinciding with Mike's current "high performance" clinic. Prices/times have not been decided for the practice, but for comparison, Mike currently charges $35 for the 90 minute "high performance" clinic. USTA team tennis a fun way to get competitive tennis matches. We are looking to have a team of around 12 people, so each player can expect to get into about two thirds of the team's matches depending on availability and playing level. Once we determine how many players are interested we will have a better idea of how often each player can expect to play. So if you are interested in playing, send me an email (see above) and let me know your level of interest, whether you think you would like to attend practices, and whether you prefer playing singles, doubles, or either. Thanks, and I hope to see you guys on the court!

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