Quotes by Doug Dexheimer

“A lot of the guys have done that and put the time in this past summer and winter and that just makes a huge difference. A lot depends on what was done in the off-season. My hope is that everyone went out and played some during the off-season. That is not always the case.”

“With the newer guys its just simply being able to meet the ball in the center of the racket and directing it over the net. With other guys we go beyond that and start thinking about placement, adjusting the pace and the spin.”

“I have a good feeling. We have some good athletes and good attitudes.”

“We have quite a few returning players but we did lose four to graduation - they were some pretty competitive players.”

“But we have got some good quality with the returning players.”

“I expect some good stuff from them.”

“For some of them its actually their first tennis experience.”

“I am hoping we can get close to that this year and hopefully play a little bit smarter. And be able to play within our own game. Some of the them dont have the best strokes, but be able to play a game that they can win even though they dont have the fanciest strokes and foot work.”

“Right now I am having them think about their skill level, what their strengths are, what their weaknesses are. Where they want to be about the mid-point of the season. Where they want to be at the end of the season. It also helps them focus.”

“It has always seemed to work and the guys understand that as well.”