Snow was falling at 6:30 AM as I stood on the MMHS Tennis Courts Saturday, but the sun soon peeked through the clouds and burned off snow and water; and at the 10 AM appointed hour over 100 hundred tennis students from all over Utah County were ready to stroke the ball out on the MMHS Tennis Courts at the first annual FREE Tennis Clinic!
To be precise their were 104 students, who ran and played hard for 2 hours--soaking up free instruction from top tennis professionals and players.
Special thanks to ATP Touring Tennis Professional, Dann Battistone, for his surprise appearance and instruction! Also thanks to Maple Mountain High School Tennis Players for giving back to our community by promoting, hosting and instructing the day all gratis!
Thanks to former BYU player John Hullinger, Coach Adam Folkman, Gary Wiscombe, Chris Wiscombe, Hunter Hullinger, Art Porter, Braden George, Nick H. Taylor, Jerry Whiting, Ryan Porter, Justin Beary and Blaine Blonquist, for donating your time and expertise!
And thanks to all who participated! And for all who still want to sign up for 7 June Tennis Camp hustle while slots are still open: register online at http://mmhstennis.blogspot.com/
--Coach Paul Whiting
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Another 2 BIG TENNIS WINS: MMHS 5 Salem Hills 0, MMHS 4 Payson 1
...and a big match today against undefeated Spanish Fork
before we go into the Region Tournamant on Tuesday,
Division Tournament on Friday and State the following weekend!
GO GOLDEN EAGLES TENNIS!
before we go into the Region Tournamant on Tuesday,
Division Tournament on Friday and State the following weekend!
GO GOLDEN EAGLES TENNIS!
Varsity defeat Utes 5-0
Varsity defeat Utes 5-0
Chris Wiscombe with perfect execution and focus 6-1, 6-0
Rustin Porter (the doughnut man) 6-0, 6-3
Hunter Hullinger 2 handled racket or one? wins 6-2, 6-1
Jake Guymon/Jordon Argyle 6-2, 6-3 great net play
Justin Beary/b Blonquist 6-0, 6-0 filled in Trevor sprained ankle! How is that for a substitute team win?
Chris Wiscombe with perfect execution and focus 6-1, 6-0
Rustin Porter (the doughnut man) 6-0, 6-3
Hunter Hullinger 2 handled racket or one? wins 6-2, 6-1
Jake Guymon/Jordon Argyle 6-2, 6-3 great net play
Justin Beary/b Blonquist 6-0, 6-0 filled in Trevor sprained ankle! How is that for a substitute team win?
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Practice Practice Practice!
Below are the phone numbers of the players! Call each other and set up a match to play with each other on your free time!
Chris Wiscombe 801-372-9000
Calder Groberg 801-489-3818
Braden George 801-491-0611
Michael Walton 801-794-2816
Cameron Spilker 801-921-0846
Tyson Griffen 801-717-7430
Hunter Hullinger 801-471-7438
Rustin Porter 801-995-2043
Jake Guymon 801-228-7053
Jordon Argyle 801-616-1520
Justin Slavens 785-443-5107
(for those of you who don't have your number here, please text it to me!) 916-776-6080 Coach Whiting
Chris Wiscombe 801-372-9000
Calder Groberg 801-489-3818
Braden George 801-491-0611
Michael Walton 801-794-2816
Cameron Spilker 801-921-0846
Tyson Griffen 801-717-7430
Hunter Hullinger 801-471-7438
Rustin Porter 801-995-2043
Jake Guymon 801-228-7053
Jordon Argyle 801-616-1520
Justin Slavens 785-443-5107
(for those of you who don't have your number here, please text it to me!) 916-776-6080 Coach Whiting
Tribune Feature Article on MMHS Tennis! (Note that we are 8 wins 0 Losses in 4A play)
Maple Mountain tennis has clear goals
Notes » The new school has a foundation to build.
By Brenda Fisher
Special To The Tribune
Updated: 04/14/2010 11:54:37 AM MDT
Sophomore Chris Wiscombe sums up the attitude of a first-year men's tennis team at first-year school Maple Mountain.
"Our team is good, but very young," Wiscombe said. "Our players are smart. When we get a little older and more experienced -- watch out."
Coach Paul Whiting knows the chances of a school winning a state title in its first year are a long shot, but Whiting said that this year, his team has a larger purpose.
"We have a function and an objective on our team and they are different. The function of our team is to turn boys into men and the objective is to win," Whiting said. "It's OK if we don't win as long as the function is met -- that's what's most important to us. If we have both, we will win."
The Golden Eagles have a 3-0 record and they are counting on that to help them proceed through the rest of region play. But there is stiff competition ahead of them from tennis juggernaut Timpview and Whiting said although his boys are capable of taking their eighth consecutive 4A title, most of their players don't have the experience on the court to be a real threat.
Wiscombe is the No. 1 singles player for Maple Mountain and is one of their best chances for state placement. Wiscombe and his two-handled racket went 6-3, 6-1 against Payson. His talent on the court is one reason his team is doing well and Whiting hopes that Wiscombe can peak at the right time at the state tournament.
Wiscombe said that his goal as he steps onto the court is to have a better mental game than his opponent. If he can do that, he usually wins.
Wiscombe said he's looking forward to testing that theory against Timpview's John Pierce. He hasn't played a match against him this season yet, but Wiscombe said he is feeling confident.
One surprising player for the Golden Eagles has been senior Jake Guymon, who didn't make the top seven in tryouts and was put on the JV team. During a tournament in St. George, Guymon stepped in for an injured Nick Taylor, who sprained his ankle, and has been undefeated since, winning the last five matches in a row.
"Jake has been a nice surprise for us," Whiting said. "In the last eight matches he's only dropped one set to Payson. He's one of the most vocal supporters of our team and we wouldn't be where we are with out him."
The state tournament is several weeks away and for now, the Golden Eagles are focusing on what's important -- the match they are playing next. They will face Spanish Fork today. Wiscombe said he's excited to test his skills against the Dons' Trevor West.
"I'm going to focus on winning, go in mentally strong and play consistent," Wiscombe said. "That's all I can do."
Notes » The new school has a foundation to build.
By Brenda Fisher
Special To The Tribune
Updated: 04/14/2010 11:54:37 AM MDT
Sophomore Chris Wiscombe sums up the attitude of a first-year men's tennis team at first-year school Maple Mountain.
"Our team is good, but very young," Wiscombe said. "Our players are smart. When we get a little older and more experienced -- watch out."
Coach Paul Whiting knows the chances of a school winning a state title in its first year are a long shot, but Whiting said that this year, his team has a larger purpose.
"We have a function and an objective on our team and they are different. The function of our team is to turn boys into men and the objective is to win," Whiting said. "It's OK if we don't win as long as the function is met -- that's what's most important to us. If we have both, we will win."
The Golden Eagles have a 3-0 record and they are counting on that to help them proceed through the rest of region play. But there is stiff competition ahead of them from tennis juggernaut Timpview and Whiting said although his boys are capable of taking their eighth consecutive 4A title, most of their players don't have the experience on the court to be a real threat.
Wiscombe is the No. 1 singles player for Maple Mountain and is one of their best chances for state placement. Wiscombe and his two-handled racket went 6-3, 6-1 against Payson. His talent on the court is one reason his team is doing well and Whiting hopes that Wiscombe can peak at the right time at the state tournament.
Wiscombe said that his goal as he steps onto the court is to have a better mental game than his opponent. If he can do that, he usually wins.
Wiscombe said he's looking forward to testing that theory against Timpview's John Pierce. He hasn't played a match against him this season yet, but Wiscombe said he is feeling confident.
One surprising player for the Golden Eagles has been senior Jake Guymon, who didn't make the top seven in tryouts and was put on the JV team. During a tournament in St. George, Guymon stepped in for an injured Nick Taylor, who sprained his ankle, and has been undefeated since, winning the last five matches in a row.
"Jake has been a nice surprise for us," Whiting said. "In the last eight matches he's only dropped one set to Payson. He's one of the most vocal supporters of our team and we wouldn't be where we are with out him."
The state tournament is several weeks away and for now, the Golden Eagles are focusing on what's important -- the match they are playing next. They will face Spanish Fork today. Wiscombe said he's excited to test his skills against the Dons' Trevor West.
"I'm going to focus on winning, go in mentally strong and play consistent," Wiscombe said. "That's all I can do."
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Great MMHS boys tennis win against Payson!
MMHS number one singles Chris Wiscombe came ready to play and quickly won 6-3, 6-1
Rustin Porter our second singles won 6-3, 6-0 (every match this year he has a 6-0 set!
Hunter Hullinger played great--and even fought back to have a match point falling short 4-6, 6-3, and 5-7 good job Hunter!
Our number one doubles (Bryan Brothers Chest Bump kings) Jake Guymon and Jordon Argyle battled best out of three sets to win 6-4, 5-7, 6-4
Second doubles Braden George and Ben Morey as usual finished before anyone else and came off the court with 6-2, 6-0 victory.
We now have a perfect Varsity region record of 3 wins and 0 losses. Great Job Boys!
JV swept every match winning 5-0!
S elf Discipline
C oncentration
O ptimism
R elaxation
E njoyment
Rustin Porter our second singles won 6-3, 6-0 (every match this year he has a 6-0 set!
Hunter Hullinger played great--and even fought back to have a match point falling short 4-6, 6-3, and 5-7 good job Hunter!
Our number one doubles (Bryan Brothers Chest Bump kings) Jake Guymon and Jordon Argyle battled best out of three sets to win 6-4, 5-7, 6-4
Second doubles Braden George and Ben Morey as usual finished before anyone else and came off the court with 6-2, 6-0 victory.
We now have a perfect Varsity region record of 3 wins and 0 losses. Great Job Boys!
JV swept every match winning 5-0!
S elf Discipline
C oncentration
O ptimism
R elaxation
E njoyment
Maple Mountain Golden Eagles vs. Salem Hills Skyhawks
Coach Whiting getting things started with a rousing introductory speech to start the first ever MMHS home tennis match. Coach Fillerup (Salem Hills) seems to know he and his team are in for a tough afternoon.
Golden Eagles enjoying the less than ideal playing conditions.
Chris punishing the ball and his opponent.
Rustin nailing the sweet spot.
Hunter bullfrogging and getting low.
Jessica keeping stats and records. This takes mental toughness and excellent concentration, especially on days like this.
Jake and Jordan hammering another doubles team.
Trevor and Braden enjoying their victory.
Calder with another winner down the line.
TEAM
Golden Eagles enjoying the less than ideal playing conditions.
Chris punishing the ball and his opponent.
Rustin nailing the sweet spot.
Hunter bullfrogging and getting low.
Jessica keeping stats and records. This takes mental toughness and excellent concentration, especially on days like this.
Jake and Jordan hammering another doubles team.
Trevor and Braden enjoying their victory.
Calder with another winner down the line.
TEAM
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Did we breeze past Salem Hills or blow past them?
Our windscreens blew off the courts while we played just to give you an idea of how the Varsity boys stormed over their opponents today!
At number 1 singles, once again Chris Wiscombe dominated his match winning 6-1, 6-0, taking his High School record to 5 wins of 7 matches (to include having played two 5A schools) Chris is mentally tough and patient which is why he plays number one on this extraordinary team!
Rustin Porter displays incredible self discipline and concentration on the court…does he get it from you Art (his Dad)? I love watching this kid play tennis. He hits to the corners as well as any college player I have seen...explaining why he won 6-1-6-2...losing a total of 3 games out of his last 48!
Hunter Hullinger played a descent first set and then after Dad’s advice (Coach John Hullinger—former BYU tennis player) turned on turbo charge and won 6-0. He continues to play the net well and displayed excellent self discipline in setting up his shots for winners. At number 3 singles he breezed past his opponent 6-3, 6-0.
First Doubles team Jake Guymon and Jordan Argyle are at an unprecedented 7-0 record and again won today 6-0, 6-4. Slavens took stats and showed me 1 total unforced error in the first set! These State Champion hopefuls have yet to lose a set!
Second Doubles team Braden George and Trevor Morey—hmmm….how did Salem Coach Steve Philerup say it?...”your second doubles team is superb with their serve and volley game.” They rushed the net on practically every point and did not allow opponents to even get into the match. They won their match 6-1, 7-5
Well it is past midnight and I am forgetting some of the excellent play from Blaine Blonquist, Cameron Anderson, David Smith (all who won easily) and dang it I will remember in the morning who else I am forgetting…until then:
Well done Goldeneagles!
Coach Paul Whiting
PS Thanks for our crowd of over 85 fans and parents today!
At number 1 singles, once again Chris Wiscombe dominated his match winning 6-1, 6-0, taking his High School record to 5 wins of 7 matches (to include having played two 5A schools) Chris is mentally tough and patient which is why he plays number one on this extraordinary team!
Rustin Porter displays incredible self discipline and concentration on the court…does he get it from you Art (his Dad)? I love watching this kid play tennis. He hits to the corners as well as any college player I have seen...explaining why he won 6-1-6-2...losing a total of 3 games out of his last 48!
Hunter Hullinger played a descent first set and then after Dad’s advice (Coach John Hullinger—former BYU tennis player) turned on turbo charge and won 6-0. He continues to play the net well and displayed excellent self discipline in setting up his shots for winners. At number 3 singles he breezed past his opponent 6-3, 6-0.
First Doubles team Jake Guymon and Jordan Argyle are at an unprecedented 7-0 record and again won today 6-0, 6-4. Slavens took stats and showed me 1 total unforced error in the first set! These State Champion hopefuls have yet to lose a set!
Second Doubles team Braden George and Trevor Morey—hmmm….how did Salem Coach Steve Philerup say it?...”your second doubles team is superb with their serve and volley game.” They rushed the net on practically every point and did not allow opponents to even get into the match. They won their match 6-1, 7-5
Well it is past midnight and I am forgetting some of the excellent play from Blaine Blonquist, Cameron Anderson, David Smith (all who won easily) and dang it I will remember in the morning who else I am forgetting…until then:
Well done Goldeneagles!
Coach Paul Whiting
PS Thanks for our crowd of over 85 fans and parents today!
Historic First Home Match: MMHS JV Defeats Salem Hills 5-0!
Congratulations Junior Varsity who did not lose a match winning 5-0
JV 1 singles - Calder Groberg (possibly the strongest athlete on the team) Ripped his serves in today!
JV 2 singles - Matt Chandler --The steady and perfect form freshman won easily 8-1
JV 3 singles - Nate Hawks --didn't patty cake today and proved it with an 8-2 victory!
JV 1 doubs - Spilker/Griffin-- took their team to task and were all over the net...try to lob 6-4 Tyson Griffin in the wind!
JV 2 doubs - Slavens/Beary--net play extraordinaire! Justin Beary hit a backhand volley that made my mouth water! Justin Slavens thought he was back home in Kansas winds today but he had Oz on his side with almost magical play.
Equally Awesome JJV play from Taylor Edwards, Michael Walters, Blake Trapnel and Ben Morey!
JV 1 singles - Calder Groberg (possibly the strongest athlete on the team) Ripped his serves in today!
JV 2 singles - Matt Chandler --The steady and perfect form freshman won easily 8-1
JV 3 singles - Nate Hawks --didn't patty cake today and proved it with an 8-2 victory!
JV 1 doubs - Spilker/Griffin-- took their team to task and were all over the net...try to lob 6-4 Tyson Griffin in the wind!
JV 2 doubs - Slavens/Beary--net play extraordinaire! Justin Beary hit a backhand volley that made my mouth water! Justin Slavens thought he was back home in Kansas winds today but he had Oz on his side with almost magical play.
Equally Awesome JJV play from Taylor Edwards, Michael Walters, Blake Trapnel and Ben Morey!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Come to First Home Match in History MMHS vs Salem Hills
MMHS line up tomorrow with 4 wins of 6 matches is Number 1 Chris Wiscombe. With three 6-0, 6-0 matches in a row, Rustin Porter is killer at number 2 singles. At third singles is undefeated Hunter Hullinger.
Undefeated Doubles Team without even losing a set with a 6-0 match record Jake Guymon and Jordan Argyle are awesome to watch at first doubles (Bryan Brothers Chest Bumpers!)
At second Doubles and undefeated team Braden George and Trevor Morey are serve and volleying kings.
Come to the historic first ever Home Season Match at 3:30 pm at MMHS tennis courts.
See you there!
Coach Paul Whiting
916-776-6080
Undefeated Doubles Team without even losing a set with a 6-0 match record Jake Guymon and Jordan Argyle are awesome to watch at first doubles (Bryan Brothers Chest Bumpers!)
At second Doubles and undefeated team Braden George and Trevor Morey are serve and volleying kings.
Come to the historic first ever Home Season Match at 3:30 pm at MMHS tennis courts.
See you there!
Coach Paul Whiting
916-776-6080
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Opening Region Match Perfect Start with Perfect Score: 5-0 Straight Set Sweep over Springville.
Thursday MMHS Tennis Prep of the Week, Rustin Porter, came off with the first Varsity victory over Springville. Rustin's phenomenal concentration on the court led him to yet another perfect 6-0, 6-0 win at 2nd singles. This is the 3rd High School Match in a row that Rustin has won 6-0, 6-0.
At number 1 singles, Chris Wiscombe dominated his match winning 6-1, 6-2 taking his High School record to 4 wins of 6 matches (to include having played two 5A schools)
Hunter Hullinger is shaking off the winter rust and displayed excellent self discipline in setting up his shots for winners. At number 3 singles he breezed past his opponent 6-1, 6-1.
First Doubles team Jake Guymon and Jordan Argyle won 6-3, 6-3, and continue their perfect doubles play with an unbelievable season record of 6 wins and no losses--They have not even lost a set.
Second Doubles team Braden George and Trevor Morey played exceptional tennis. They rushed the net on practically every point and did not allow opponents to even get into the match. They won their match 6-2, 6-2.
Congratulations Boys and special thanks to the 51 fans and parents who came to an away match! Thanks also to Gary and Laurie Wiscombe for gatorade and munchies and special thanks to Coach Adam Folkman for organizing our stats sheets for each player.
Stay focused for our Salem Hills first home match this Tuesday at 3:30!
--Coach Paul Whiting
916-776-6080
At number 1 singles, Chris Wiscombe dominated his match winning 6-1, 6-2 taking his High School record to 4 wins of 6 matches (to include having played two 5A schools)
Hunter Hullinger is shaking off the winter rust and displayed excellent self discipline in setting up his shots for winners. At number 3 singles he breezed past his opponent 6-1, 6-1.
First Doubles team Jake Guymon and Jordan Argyle won 6-3, 6-3, and continue their perfect doubles play with an unbelievable season record of 6 wins and no losses--They have not even lost a set.
Second Doubles team Braden George and Trevor Morey played exceptional tennis. They rushed the net on practically every point and did not allow opponents to even get into the match. They won their match 6-2, 6-2.
Congratulations Boys and special thanks to the 51 fans and parents who came to an away match! Thanks also to Gary and Laurie Wiscombe for gatorade and munchies and special thanks to Coach Adam Folkman for organizing our stats sheets for each player.
Stay focused for our Salem Hills first home match this Tuesday at 3:30!
--Coach Paul Whiting
916-776-6080
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Is it fate that First Ever Region Match MMHS is against Springville--our mother school?
MMHS VS Springville @ Springville 3 pm (come support your Goldeneagles or Devils!)
Is it fate that First Ever Region Match MMHS is against Springville--our mother school?
The superb Varsity line up for MMHS is Chris Wiscombe at number 1 singles (he wiped me out in a set today).
Rustin Porter is a very tough number 2 singles--having won both of his last 2 matches in St. George 6-0, 6-0. Hunter Hullinger a very strong number 3 singles is a strong hopeful for region championship as well as a State Championship.
With Nick W. Taylor out with an ankle injury and Blaine Blonquist gone with School Choir tomorrow's doubles teams are still unbelievably strong:
At Varsity first doubles Jordan Argyle (undefeated in 5 matches in St. George) playing with Team Captain Jake Guymon (keep an eye on these top doubles players! Second Doubles team is Braden George (who won 4 of 5 matches in St. G) and partner Trevor Morey (also 4 wins of 5 matches in St. G)!
In addition we also have JV and JJV matches scheduled for some exciting matches!
Because I played tennis at Springville High School and my nephew Macgregor is coaching Springville, I'm almost not sure who to cheer for! Please come out and enjoy some very fun tennis tomorrow and support your team and players!
--Coach Paul Whiting
916-776-6080
Is it fate that First Ever Region Match MMHS is against Springville--our mother school?
The superb Varsity line up for MMHS is Chris Wiscombe at number 1 singles (he wiped me out in a set today).
Rustin Porter is a very tough number 2 singles--having won both of his last 2 matches in St. George 6-0, 6-0. Hunter Hullinger a very strong number 3 singles is a strong hopeful for region championship as well as a State Championship.
With Nick W. Taylor out with an ankle injury and Blaine Blonquist gone with School Choir tomorrow's doubles teams are still unbelievably strong:
At Varsity first doubles Jordan Argyle (undefeated in 5 matches in St. George) playing with Team Captain Jake Guymon (keep an eye on these top doubles players! Second Doubles team is Braden George (who won 4 of 5 matches in St. G) and partner Trevor Morey (also 4 wins of 5 matches in St. G)!
In addition we also have JV and JJV matches scheduled for some exciting matches!
Because I played tennis at Springville High School and my nephew Macgregor is coaching Springville, I'm almost not sure who to cheer for! Please come out and enjoy some very fun tennis tomorrow and support your team and players!
--Coach Paul Whiting
916-776-6080
Monday, March 15, 2010
MMHS Powerhouse in Duel in the Desert Season Opener!
First Ever Maple Mountain High School MMHS Boys Tennis Teams kickoff with phenomenal opener!
The MMHS boys Varsity defeated top teams this weekend both 4A and 5A schools including Jordan, Wasatch, Ben Lomond and Snow Canyon. MMHS defeated Jordan 5-0, Ben Lomond 5-0, Snow Canyon 5-0, and Wasatch 3-2. With the exception of Wasatch, MMHS did not lose a set to any of these teams! MMHS dropped only one match to 5A Hunter High School.
Varsity lineup for MMHS at the tournament was Chris Wiscombe, Rustin Porter, Braden George, at first, second and third singles respectively—all of whom were undefeated without dropping a set in the semi and final matches on Saturday. First Doubles team, Nick W. Taylor and Jordan Argyle, played flawlessly winning all 5 matches at the Tournament and lost a total of only 5 games. Second Doubles team, Blaine Blonquist and Tyson Griffin also went undefeated in the Semi Finals and Finals on Saturday.
MMHS Junior Varsity placed 2nd overall with Jake Guymon and Justin Slavens who were undefeated through the whole tournament and played MMHS other doubles team in the championship final, Nick H. Taylor and Trevor Morey. Calder Groberg, Matt Chandler, and Justin Beary, and Nate Hawks also played very good tennis and rounded out the JV Finalist team. This excellent team is Coached by Coach Steve Blonquist of Mapleton, Coach Adam Folkman of Spanish Fork and Coach Paul Whiting of Mapleton.
The MMHS boys Varsity defeated top teams this weekend both 4A and 5A schools including Jordan, Wasatch, Ben Lomond and Snow Canyon. MMHS defeated Jordan 5-0, Ben Lomond 5-0, Snow Canyon 5-0, and Wasatch 3-2. With the exception of Wasatch, MMHS did not lose a set to any of these teams! MMHS dropped only one match to 5A Hunter High School.
Varsity lineup for MMHS at the tournament was Chris Wiscombe, Rustin Porter, Braden George, at first, second and third singles respectively—all of whom were undefeated without dropping a set in the semi and final matches on Saturday. First Doubles team, Nick W. Taylor and Jordan Argyle, played flawlessly winning all 5 matches at the Tournament and lost a total of only 5 games. Second Doubles team, Blaine Blonquist and Tyson Griffin also went undefeated in the Semi Finals and Finals on Saturday.
MMHS Junior Varsity placed 2nd overall with Jake Guymon and Justin Slavens who were undefeated through the whole tournament and played MMHS other doubles team in the championship final, Nick H. Taylor and Trevor Morey. Calder Groberg, Matt Chandler, and Justin Beary, and Nate Hawks also played very good tennis and rounded out the JV Finalist team. This excellent team is Coached by Coach Steve Blonquist of Mapleton, Coach Adam Folkman of Spanish Fork and Coach Paul Whiting of Mapleton.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
St. George
Thanks for everyone's hard work over the last week and a half of tryouts. We have a great team and a lot of good, young players that will continue that on in the future. We would like to extend the invitation for the following players to travel to the St. George tournament. Congratulations and good work!
Chris Wiscombe
Rustin Porter
Hunter Hullinger
Nick W. Taylor
Jordan Argyle
Braden George
Tyson Griffin
Calder Groberg
Matt Chandler
Blaine Blonquist
Jacob Guymon
Trevor Morey
Justin Beary
Nick H. Taylor
Justin Slavens
Please remember, all fees need to be paid (that includes the activity fee, player pack, and $30 fee to travel to St. George) in order to go. Also, all NC's need to be made up before we leave. Please bring a note verifying you have made them all up in case your name is still on the list they give us. If any of you can't make it, please email, text, or call one of the coaches.
Coach Adam Folkman email
(801) 472-7939
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Standings after 3 days of tryouts for top 25--Super congratulations men!
Top 25 as of 3/3/2010
Wiscombe, Chris
George, Braden
Hullinger, Hunter
Griffin, Tyson
Porter, Rustin
Morey, Trevor
Guymon, Jacob
Taylor, Nick W.
Groberg, Calder
Gale, Ryan
Spilker, Cameron
Argyle, Jordon
Chandler, Matt
Blonquist, Blaine
Anderson, Kameron
Hawks, Nate
Maylett, Cameron
Taylor, Nick H.
Beary, Justin
Niemela, Landon
Walton, Michael
Smith, David
Wyllie, Andy
Rymer, Braden
Wiscombe, Chris
George, Braden
Hullinger, Hunter
Griffin, Tyson
Porter, Rustin
Morey, Trevor
Guymon, Jacob
Taylor, Nick W.
Groberg, Calder
Gale, Ryan
Spilker, Cameron
Argyle, Jordon
Chandler, Matt
Blonquist, Blaine
Anderson, Kameron
Hawks, Nate
Maylett, Cameron
Taylor, Nick H.
Beary, Justin
Niemela, Landon
Walton, Michael
Smith, David
Wyllie, Andy
Rymer, Braden
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
MMHS Tennis Schedule
Maple Mountain High School 2010 Region 8 Tennis Schedule
There are 6 teams in our Region 8 tennis schedule this year: Payson, Salem Hills, Spanish Fork, Springville and Uintah.
All matches are within 15 minutes of our school except Uintah, which will be a fun little road trip. *Home Matches.
Monday March 1, 2010
Tennis Team Tryouts
19th annual
High school boys’ team
Duel in the Desert
St. George, Utah,
Thurs, Fri and Sat tournaments
March 11,12,13,
Thursday March 25, first ever REGION Match
@ Springville
* Tuesday March 30 first REGION Home Match
Salem Hills @ HOME
Thursday April 1 REGION MATCH
@ Payson
Tuesday April 13 REGION MATCH
@ Uintah
* Thursday April 15 REGION MATCH
Spanish Fork @ HOME
* Tuesday April 20 REGION MATCH
Springville @ HOME
Thursday April 22 REGION MATCH
@ Salem Hills
Tuesday April 27 REGION MATCH
Payson @ HOME
Thursday April 29 REGION MATCH
@ Spanish Fork
* Friday April 30 REGION MATCH
Uintah @ HOME
Monday 3 May
Region Seeding Meeting
Tuesday 4 May
Region Tournament @Salem Hills
FRI. SAT 7, 8 May Region Divisional Tournament
TBA
Tuesday 11 May
Region JV Meet @Salem Hills
FRI. SAT 14, 15 May
State Tournament@Liberty Park
Thursday May 20
Tennis Banquet
There are 6 teams in our Region 8 tennis schedule this year: Payson, Salem Hills, Spanish Fork, Springville and Uintah.
All matches are within 15 minutes of our school except Uintah, which will be a fun little road trip. *Home Matches.
Monday March 1, 2010
Tennis Team Tryouts
19th annual
High school boys’ team
Duel in the Desert
St. George, Utah,
Thurs, Fri and Sat tournaments
March 11,12,13,
Thursday March 25, first ever REGION Match
@ Springville
* Tuesday March 30 first REGION Home Match
Salem Hills @ HOME
Thursday April 1 REGION MATCH
@ Payson
Tuesday April 13 REGION MATCH
@ Uintah
* Thursday April 15 REGION MATCH
Spanish Fork @ HOME
* Tuesday April 20 REGION MATCH
Springville @ HOME
Thursday April 22 REGION MATCH
@ Salem Hills
Tuesday April 27 REGION MATCH
Payson @ HOME
Thursday April 29 REGION MATCH
@ Spanish Fork
* Friday April 30 REGION MATCH
Uintah @ HOME
Monday 3 May
Region Seeding Meeting
Tuesday 4 May
Region Tournament @Salem Hills
FRI. SAT 7, 8 May Region Divisional Tournament
TBA
Tuesday 11 May
Region JV Meet @Salem Hills
FRI. SAT 14, 15 May
State Tournament@Liberty Park
Thursday May 20
Tennis Banquet
Congratulations to all 55 young men who are trying out this week!
Group 1 (16)
Anderson, Kameron
Andrew, Nathan
Argyle, Jordon
Barker, Devin
Beary, Justin
Black, Michael
Blackett, Zak
Blonquist, Blaine
Gale, Ryan
George, Braden
Griffin, Tyson
Groberg, Calder
Guymon, Jacob
Hawks, Nate
Hullinger, Hunter
Morey, Trevor
Porter, Rustin
Smith, David
Taylor, Nick W.
Totland, Martin
Wiscombe, Chris
Group 2 (20)
Andrew, Nathan
Chandler, Matt
Cornell, Andrew
Cowden, Austin
Embley, Jacob
Hawks, Nate
Jenkins, Luke
Kingery, Travis
Maylett, Cameron
Niemela, Landon
Perschon, Jeff
Porter, Ryan
Rymer, Braden
Spilker, Cameron
Starr, Cameron
Starr, Colton
Taylor, Jake
Taylor, Nick H.
Taylor, Nick W.
Totland, Martin
Trapnell, Blake
Walton, Michael
Wiscombe, Chris
Woods, Freddy
Wyllie, Andy
Group 3 (11)
Barker, Devin
Black, Michael
Blackett, Zak
Edmunds, Jace
Edwards, Taylor
Moon, Matt
Morey, Ben
Porter, Zach
Russell, Caleb
Taylor, Jake
Walton, Michael
Anderson, Kameron
Andrew, Nathan
Argyle, Jordon
Barker, Devin
Beary, Justin
Black, Michael
Blackett, Zak
Blonquist, Blaine
Gale, Ryan
George, Braden
Griffin, Tyson
Groberg, Calder
Guymon, Jacob
Hawks, Nate
Hullinger, Hunter
Morey, Trevor
Porter, Rustin
Smith, David
Taylor, Nick W.
Totland, Martin
Wiscombe, Chris
Group 2 (20)
Andrew, Nathan
Chandler, Matt
Cornell, Andrew
Cowden, Austin
Embley, Jacob
Hawks, Nate
Jenkins, Luke
Kingery, Travis
Maylett, Cameron
Niemela, Landon
Perschon, Jeff
Porter, Ryan
Rymer, Braden
Spilker, Cameron
Starr, Cameron
Starr, Colton
Taylor, Jake
Taylor, Nick H.
Taylor, Nick W.
Totland, Martin
Trapnell, Blake
Walton, Michael
Wiscombe, Chris
Woods, Freddy
Wyllie, Andy
Group 3 (11)
Barker, Devin
Black, Michael
Blackett, Zak
Edmunds, Jace
Edwards, Taylor
Moon, Matt
Morey, Ben
Porter, Zach
Russell, Caleb
Taylor, Jake
Walton, Michael
Monday, March 1, 2010
Parent Athlete Meeting Tues March 2, 2010 6:30 pm
For all Boys High School Tennis players and Parents and volunteers who want to help this season!
Parent Athlete Voting Meeting Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 6:30 PM Team Room
ATP Tennis Touring Professional--special guest appearance!
Guaranteed to be the best hour of your tennis time this year!
All who hope to travel to Sunny St. George
Duel in the Desert
must have a parent vote at the meeting!
PS: remember Tennis Team Photos Tuesday 3:00 PM meet at MMHS Courts.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tryouts tomorrow Monday March 1, 2010, 3 pm at MMHS
Rain or snow the boy’s tennis season is here!
TENNIS TRYOUTS THIS MONDAY
Maple Mountain High School tennis begins March 1, 2010. 3:00 pm meet at outdoor courts MMHS. Inclement weather meet in Team Room.
Unique to the MMHS Tennis Team this year is the opportunity for all who tryout to get to play.
THIS MONDAY! March 1 Starts Tennis Season and Tryouts!
Anyone who wants to play on the MMHS Tennis Team who is eligible will be allowed to play. An input survey found at www.mmhstennis.blogspot.com must be filled out by athlete and parent before 1 March 2010. Junior High Freshmen are also encouraged to tryout and will be allowed to play on the team if they make the top 14 positions. If they do not make the top 14 they will play on the Mapleton or Diamond Fork Junior High teams to enjoy more match play. (Jr. High team season starts after High School tryouts on March 10th, so the opportunity for Freshmen to play on Jr. High team will still be available)
Tryouts will be held to select Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams. Seven players: 1,2,3 Singles and 1,2 Doubles constitute the Varsity team. Also seven players: 1,2,3 Singles and 1,2 Doubles constitute the Junior Varsity Team. Additional players will be allowed to be on the team; practice with the team as well as travel to our Uintah match as well as play in home matches when opponents have sufficient players to play.
Those who make the top 14 positions will be heading for sunny St. George for the Team Duel in the Desert on 11,12,13 March.
For more information visit www.mmhstennis.blogspot.com or contact Coach Paul Whiting 916-776-6080 goldeneaglestennis@gmail.com.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
For all boys and gals getting ready for Spring tennis don't miss these FREE EVENTS!
BYU is 9-1 this season with a national ranking in the top 50; a very fun team to watch!
This weekend BYU has two home matches. The first is against San Francisco, Friday @ 5:30 pm.
The second is a big regional rivalry match against Greg Patton's #29 Boise State, Saturday @ 5:30 pm.
BYU provides free pizza, prizes, Cosmo, and great tennis this weekend. I hope to see you there!
This weekend BYU has two home matches. The first is against San Francisco, Friday @ 5:30 pm.
The second is a big regional rivalry match against Greg Patton's #29 Boise State, Saturday @ 5:30 pm.
BYU provides free pizza, prizes, Cosmo, and great tennis this weekend. I hope to see you there!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
My son, Lewis Whiting, who played and coached tennis with us all summer...
Wrestling Cousins from Utah—Doman and Whiting—win Oregon District Championships
Saturday 20 February—Union, Oregon—
Mapleton Youth, Lewis Whiting, wins the Oregon 1A and 2A District Wrestling Championship pinning each of his opponents without giving up a single point. Whiting’s cousin, David Doman a former BYU wrestler coached the Crane Union High School team to a 3rd consecutive district championship.
Crane Oregon High School Coach, David Doman, coaches his cousin, Lewis Whiting, in the winning style of Olympians Mark and Dave Shultz. Between them, the Schultz brothers won more NCAA, World, and Olympic titles than any American brother combination in history. Doman says that he still teaches his boys what he learned years ago from Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Shultz. Doman wrestled for Mark Shultz at BYU the last and final year of the Brigham Young University wrestling program.
Saturday 20 February—Union, Oregon—
Mapleton Youth, Lewis Whiting, wins the Oregon 1A and 2A District Wrestling Championship pinning each of his opponents without giving up a single point. Whiting’s cousin, David Doman a former BYU wrestler coached the Crane Union High School team to a 3rd consecutive district championship.
Crane Oregon High School Coach, David Doman, coaches his cousin, Lewis Whiting, in the winning style of Olympians Mark and Dave Shultz. Between them, the Schultz brothers won more NCAA, World, and Olympic titles than any American brother combination in history. Doman says that he still teaches his boys what he learned years ago from Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Shultz. Doman wrestled for Mark Shultz at BYU the last and final year of the Brigham Young University wrestling program.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Fill Out Input Survey and email to Coach Whiting goldeneaglestennis@gmail.com. Requirement to be able to play this year (both parent and athlete must fill out and return)
Parent and Athlete Input to kick off our Perfect 2010 Season!
Your input is very important to me. Thank you for providing your opinion and input.--Coach Paul Whiting (916) 776-6080
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can--Arthur Ashe
Why do you want to play on the team?
(Athlete) Name_________________________________________________
1.
2.
3.
Why do you want your son to play on the team?
(Parent) Name__________________________________________________
1.
2.
3.
Should there be a limit of players on the team? YES NO
Should there be a limit to how many players travel for match play? YES NO
Coaching focus should be on: Team Growth Individual Growth
How should the top 7 team positions (varsity) be established?
1. Coaches’ choice
2. Determined by ladder play which fixes position on the team
3. Determined by ladder play to fix position on team with challenge matches to allow movement up or down.
4. Other:
Each teammate should stay to the end of team match play to watch all team players finish their match? YES NO
Parents should be expected to attend each home match (5 matches) YES NO
Team should have matching shirts and shorts or matching uniforms: YES NO
Cost for uniforms should be paid for: players team fund Raising
Coaches should coach each player during the match--talk to players during changeovers: YES NO
Before Home Matches a preparation night with motivational speakers/movies should be held: YES NO
If YES; Prep Nights should be held: at selected players homes at MMHS Team Room
To me a team goal to win the region championship is:
very important important not important
A good team goal is:
Sportsmanship is more important to me than winning Parent and Athlete Input to kick off our Perfect 2010 Season!
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can--Arthur AsheWhy do you want to play on the team?
(Athlete) Name__________________________________________________(optional)
1.
2.
3.
Why do you want your son to play on the team?
(Parent) Name__________________________________________________(optional)
1.
2.
3.
Should there be a limit of players on the team? YES NO
Should there be a limit to how many players travel for match play? YES NO
Coaching focus should be on: Team Growth Individual Growth
How should the top 7 team positions (varsity) be established?
1. Coaches’ choice
2. Determined by ladder play which fixes position on the team
3. Determined by ladder play to fix position on team with challenge matches to allow movement up or down.
4. Other:
Each teammate should stay to the end of team match play to watch all team players finish their match? YES NO
Parents should be expected to attend each home match (5 matches) YES NO
Team should have matching shirts and shorts or matching uniforms: YES NO
Cost for uniforms should be paid for: players team fund Raising
Coaches should coach each player during the match--talk to players during changeovers: YES NO
Before Home Matches a preparation night with motivational speakers/movies should be held: YES NO
If YES; Prep Nights should be held: at selected players homes at MMHS Team Room
To me a team goal to win the region championship is:
very important important not important
A good team goal is:
Sportsmanship is more important to me than winning YES NO
Some swearing or vulgar language should be allowed True False
Hitting a racket on the court should be allowed YES NO
Throwing the racket should be allowed YES NO
Hitting the top of the net should be allowed YES NO
Negative out loud self talk should be allowed YES NO
Yelling as long as it is not swearing should be allowed YES NO
The objective of our boys tennis team is:
Which position do you hope to play on the team?
As a parent I would like to volunteer to assist the team on the MMHS Tennis Staff spearheaded by Adam Folkman. YES NO
One suggestion I recommend for the team is:
One suggestion I recommend for the coaches is:
I approve of my son to go with the Tennis team to St. George. March 11, 12, 13. (understand that the boys would be missing 2 days of school to go to this tournament.) please circle one. YES NO
Your input is very important to me. Thank you for providing your opinion and input.--Coach Paul Whiting (916) 776-6080
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can--Arthur Ashe
Why do you want to play on the team?
(Athlete) Name_________________________________________________
1.
2.
3.
Why do you want your son to play on the team?
(Parent) Name__________________________________________________
1.
2.
3.
Should there be a limit of players on the team? YES NO
Should there be a limit to how many players travel for match play? YES NO
Coaching focus should be on: Team Growth Individual Growth
How should the top 7 team positions (varsity) be established?
1. Coaches’ choice
2. Determined by ladder play which fixes position on the team
3. Determined by ladder play to fix position on team with challenge matches to allow movement up or down.
4. Other:
Each teammate should stay to the end of team match play to watch all team players finish their match? YES NO
Parents should be expected to attend each home match (5 matches) YES NO
Team should have matching shirts and shorts or matching uniforms: YES NO
Cost for uniforms should be paid for: players team fund Raising
Coaches should coach each player during the match--talk to players during changeovers: YES NO
Before Home Matches a preparation night with motivational speakers/movies should be held: YES NO
If YES; Prep Nights should be held: at selected players homes at MMHS Team Room
To me a team goal to win the region championship is:
very important important not important
A good team goal is:
Sportsmanship is more important to me than winning Parent and Athlete Input to kick off our Perfect 2010 Season!
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can--Arthur AsheWhy do you want to play on the team?
(Athlete) Name__________________________________________________(optional)
1.
2.
3.
Why do you want your son to play on the team?
(Parent) Name__________________________________________________(optional)
1.
2.
3.
Should there be a limit of players on the team? YES NO
Should there be a limit to how many players travel for match play? YES NO
Coaching focus should be on: Team Growth Individual Growth
How should the top 7 team positions (varsity) be established?
1. Coaches’ choice
2. Determined by ladder play which fixes position on the team
3. Determined by ladder play to fix position on team with challenge matches to allow movement up or down.
4. Other:
Each teammate should stay to the end of team match play to watch all team players finish their match? YES NO
Parents should be expected to attend each home match (5 matches) YES NO
Team should have matching shirts and shorts or matching uniforms: YES NO
Cost for uniforms should be paid for: players team fund Raising
Coaches should coach each player during the match--talk to players during changeovers: YES NO
Before Home Matches a preparation night with motivational speakers/movies should be held: YES NO
If YES; Prep Nights should be held: at selected players homes at MMHS Team Room
To me a team goal to win the region championship is:
very important important not important
A good team goal is:
Sportsmanship is more important to me than winning YES NO
Some swearing or vulgar language should be allowed True False
Hitting a racket on the court should be allowed YES NO
Throwing the racket should be allowed YES NO
Hitting the top of the net should be allowed YES NO
Negative out loud self talk should be allowed YES NO
Yelling as long as it is not swearing should be allowed YES NO
The objective of our boys tennis team is:
Which position do you hope to play on the team?
As a parent I would like to volunteer to assist the team on the MMHS Tennis Staff spearheaded by Adam Folkman. YES NO
One suggestion I recommend for the team is:
One suggestion I recommend for the coaches is:
I approve of my son to go with the Tennis team to St. George. March 11, 12, 13. (understand that the boys would be missing 2 days of school to go to this tournament.) please circle one. YES NO
Monday, February 15, 2010
Local Tennis Enthusiast willing to car pool to UTA High School Level Tennis Camp
Although not an official high school activity and is not sponsored by MMHS Tennis, the UTA still has a few spots open for their High School level tennis camp.
It starts this Friday, February 19th from 4pm-8pm. and Saturday, February 20th from 11am-5pm. the fee is $50.00 per player.
I will be driving to and from both days. Anyone interested in playing call me and I will arrange to get you there and back home.
Gary Wiscombe
801-491-9337
801-735-5997
It starts this Friday, February 19th from 4pm-8pm. and Saturday, February 20th from 11am-5pm. the fee is $50.00 per player.
I will be driving to and from both days. Anyone interested in playing call me and I will arrange to get you there and back home.
Gary Wiscombe
801-491-9337
801-735-5997
First Ever MMHS Boys Parent Tennis Meeting!
Tennis Anyone?
MMHS Boys Parent Tennis Meeting
To prepare for 2010 Spring Season!
(Parents and Athletes)
Wed 17 Feb 6:30 PM
Athletic Room MMHS
All athletes who come who are eligible will be able to play this year!
(Questions contact Coach Whiting 916-776-6080)
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