Mid Season Report from Coach Rodgers

At mid-season, I am pleased to report that the Women's Team stands at a clean 7-0 and currently sits atop the Iowa Conference with three remaining matches.  More importantly, the "in" part of inexperience (which was a big question on August 19th,  has begun to disappear!).  Coaches have seen a huge increase in the confidence, competitive abilities and tennis skills from the 1st and 2nd year classes.  This growth, along with outstanding leadership by our three upperclass players is 100% responsible for the positive start to the Fall Season.

The Women played two top IIAC Teams this past weekend, were pushed, pushed back and came away with competitive 8-1 (Central) and 5-4 (Luther) wins.  Both opposing schools were talented, skilled, and competed well.  The Kohawks are no where near their potential, but have certainly begun the upward climb.  We have a targeted Team Goal of attaining that lofty peak by April.

The Men's Team just competed their first week of Fall team practice.  I will admit that it was mostly intra squad play as we readied for the upcoming two weekends of individual play.  Again, coaches were extremely pleased with the continued development of the sophomore class, the merging of four quality first year players into the mix, and leadership received from the junior and senior classes.  The general level of fitness has never been higher!

I am eagerly looking ahead to the Individual Tournaments this weekend.  Nine Ladies will vie for honors in the 23 school ITA Regional in Minnesota, while Coe will be sending 17 Men to Pella, Iowa for the Iowa Conference Individual Championships.

- Coach