Our first match is closing in sooner than we think, but I believe that Bridgewater tennis is as ready as ever to start the season. We have not been getting outside to play as much considering the snow; however, we have made many trips to the indoor facility. You may be asking yourselves “Bridgewater has an indoor facility?” Thankfully, there are two tennis courts located behind quarrels and to the right of the cemetery. It is not much, but it more than most teams have.
One word to describe everyone’s feelings about the upcoming matches is eagerness. How will we stack up to the rest of the ODAC competition? Washington and Lee and Hampden Sydney were the top 2 teams last year, and mostly all of their players are returning. On top of this, many other teams have brought in some new guys without losing much of their starting line-up. Bridgewater tennis is eager to see how we do against this tough competition this year.
After a long day of conditioning last week we were rewarded with new shoes, jerseys, and warm ups. Coach went with the theme of Ketch-Up and Mustard colors for the warm-ups, which I am a big fan of. I don’t know what the rest will think. Hopefully our team van doesn’t get pulled over by the fashion police traveling to away matches.
Other than new uniforms and a great deal of conditioning, not too much has been happening on Tennis Island. But stay tuned…matches start February 23rd and the 28th is the first home match for the fans. It would be incredible if the fans that usually come to basketball games made that short trip out back to the courts for some tennis action. These fans could rest their weary, over-worked heads on the soft grass of Henman Hill and become a part of Bridgewater tennis.
Until next time,
Chris
And…
Don’t forget Dwight…Shaq is the real Man of Steel.
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