The Cherry Creek HS Boys JV tennis team’s mission is to have fun while developing lifelong tennis skills, meeting new friends, and competing on a nationally acclaimed athletics program.
JV Coaches:
JV Red:
Matt Bruff – 303-960-9105, matthew.bruff@bruffkentish.com
Herb Miller – 720-487-2656, himhim12@yahoo.com
JV White:
Paige Burke (Dir of Tennis Operations) – 763-228-3216, pburke@tcompanies.com
Amanda Kopf – 720-353-8599, amandarkopf@gmail.com
JV Blue:
Todd Yokomichi (Head JV Coach) – 720-440-2390, toddyoko@gmail.com
Jennifer Loehr - 720-554-2709 work / 303-359-6452 cell, jloehr@cherrycreekschools.org
- Assigned Challenge Matches
- 1 match was assigned every few days via the ladder 8/11 – 8/20
- 1 additional match will be assigned 8/21 (to be played by 8/23)
- 1 match will be assigned each week starting 8/24
- Starting 8/24 ladder results will be updated in real time after a match result is posted to the site
- Players schedule matches on their own and winner reports results on the site
- Winner takes or retains the higher player’s ladder position
More accurately defines ladder positions based on singles play records
- Provides match play experience
- Gives players a chance to play singles matches
- All Players’ Meeting: Thursday 8/21 at 4pm in Shillinglaw
- All players will attend
- JV players will remain seated in Shillinglaw after varsity leaves
- Introduction to JV coaches
- Review of the season’s events and expectations
- Submit doubles partner requests to coaches if you haven’t already submitted it onlin
- Each JV team will have equivalent level of players from high to low ladder positions so they are equally skilled
- By Saturday 8/23 players and parents will be notified of their respective JV team placement
- Each team will have a volunteer team parent who will communicate the week’s events in advance so everyone stays informed
- Practices
- We will host periodic practices at the Creek courts when we can find availability.
- The times and dates will be inconsistent due to availability
- These practices will be listed on the site and announced to you by your team parent each week as a reminder
- Practices are optional to attend
- We will play bump games and other fun drill games
- Singles Tournament Sign-Up Genius Link Posted on Creek Site: Saturday 8/23 9:00am
- Check https://creekboystennis.com All Players/Junior Varsity page under for the Sign Up Genius link
- Sign up for one of the 4 available JV Singles Tournament brackets played over 3 different Saturdays
- Once a draw is full you will no longer be able to sign up for that day’s event
- See #7 below for more tournament information and details
- You can only sign up for ONE of the four tournament brackets
- Do not sign up if you aren’t sure you can attend that event
- Player Social: Saturday 8/23 11am – 1pm at Creek courts
- Come out to meet teammates and coaches
- Pick up your uniform
- Lunch provided
- On-court drills and games, come ready to play!
- Team Photo Day: Monday 8/25
- JV team photos will be at the Creek courts at 5:15pm
- Arrive by 5pm
- Wear your uniform and bring your racket
- You may leave after the photos are completed
- Dual Matches Begin: Week of 8/25
- Check the JV page of the creek tennis site for the full schedule
- JV Red’s first match is Tuesday 8/26 at Colorado Academy at 5pm
- JV White’s first match is Tuesday 8/26 at Kent at 4:15pm
- JV Blue’s first match is Thursday 8/28 at Creek against Cherokee Trail at 3:45pm
- Each team will have 6 dual matches this season
- Home matches: after school go right to the tennis shed to check in so we know you will be playing. Visitor school may arrive between 4-4:30pm depending on their driving distance.
- Away matches: drive or arrange your own ride to the opponent’s school. Play will begin once most arrive to start matches, roughly 4-4:30pm depending on drive time. Check in with your coach on site when you arrive.
- Creek coach and opponent’s coach will determine how many doubles lines each school has present for the matches. Based on the number of doubles lines and available courts coaches will determine if matches will be a 6 game set or 8 game pro-set with or without ad scoring.
- Often one school has more lines than the other. When this happens the coaches will ask players if any are willing to play a second match to accommodate the school who has more lines. We will always accommodate a match however possible so no doubles lines show up without playing.
- Wear your Creek uniform if possible
- Wear tennis court shoes only. No black sole shoes allowed on courts.
- Bring your own water. We’ll often have water coolers at home matches at Creek, however some opposing schools may not.
- There will be a parent assigned to bring snacks and drinks to each match, so you may see Gatorades, granola bars, and more for you to enjoy.
- If there are more doubles lines than there are courts, some players will have to wait for the first matches to finish before starting. It’s rare to have to wait
for two matches to finish before you start but that could happen if the school doesn’t have many courts. Dual matches may completely finish by 6pm, or could go until 7pm or later.
- Be sure you have a ride home and are not waiting to be picked up. Coaches need to go home to their families too so please don’t hold them up.
- Coaches are NEVER permitted to drive any player other than their own sons, please do not ask for a ride
- It’s possible play will be delayed, paused, canceled, or rescheduled in the event of lightening or rain. Let your rides know of this possibility so you are not stranded. We do everything possible to reschedule matches if canceled.
- You do not need to bring balls for the matches but having a few used balls in your bag to hit and warm up can be helpful at times.
- Cheer on your teammates during the matches while you’re waiting
- Be respectful. Never be negative or rude to the opposing team.
- Do NOT leave your trash on the ground, on bleachers, or on the courts
- Bring a bag to hold your phone, water, etc. These are often left behind.
- Use the scoring trees during your matches so parents and coaches know the score
- All matches are doubles. If there’s an odd number of players it’s possible one match could be played as a singles match.
- If you cannot attend a match you need to let your coach and your doubles partner know in advance
- If your partner cannot play you will be paired up with a different partner. We will always accommodate a match for you.
- After the match you must report your score to your coach on site before you leave
- You may go home after your match or you can stay to cheer on your teammates. If you’re interested in playing a second match ask your coach if there’s an opportunity to do so.
- JV Singles Tournament: Saturday 8/30, 9/6, or 9/20 (Choose One)
- This is an all Creek JV instra-squad tournament
- You are playing as individuals to see who will be the champion on the team
- All players are encouraged to enter into one of the four draws
- You can only enter one draw
- Saturday 8/30 (Labor Day weekend) = 16 person max draw starting at 9am. Arrive 30 minutes early to warm up. Every player will be guaranteed at least 2 matches even if you lose the first match. Winners will continue advancing until they reach the semi-finals with 4 players remaining. The event will likely end around 12pm for those reaching the semi-finals. Saturday 9/6 = 32 person max draw starting at 8am. Arrive 30 minutes early to warm up. Every player will be guaranteed at least 2 matches even if you lose the first match. Winners will continue advancing until they reach the semi-finals with 4 players remaining. The event will likely end around 3:30pm for those reaching the semi-finals.
- Saturday 9/20 = 32 person max draw starting at 8am. Arrive 30 minutes early to warm up. Every player will be guaranteed at least 2 matches even if you lose the first match. Winners will continue advancing until they reach the semi-finals with 4 players remaining. The event will likely end around 3:30pm for those reaching the semi-finals.
- All matches will be an 8 game pro-set with no Ad scoring
- All matches will count toward your ladder rankings (if you beat a higher ranked player you will take their spot on the ladder).
- Players who lose their first match will move to the consolation bracket and will play a second match. There will only be one consolation round match. These will still count toward your ladder rankings as well.
- Players will be seeded in each tournament bracket based on the most recent ladder rankings at the time the draw is created.
- Players who win their first match will continue advancing until they lose, or reach the semi-finals. This will equate to 2-3 maximum matches total to play.
- The 4 semi-finalists of each tournament (4 players from 3 tournament brackets = 12 players) will qualify for the JV Invitational Doubles Tournament held on Saturday 9/28 at Creek. (see #7 below for more details on this event).
- The 4 semi-finalists of each tournament bracket will also advance to the final 12 singles tournament. A new bracket will be created with these 12 players, seeded based on the most recent ladder rankings. These players will arrange to play their first round opponents on their own time and location starting on Monday 9/22. If a player loses they are eliminated. The second round will also be arranged between players at their own time and location, with match completion no later than Tuesday 9/30. The third round must be completed no later than Friday 10/3. All results will count toward ladder rankings.
- By Saturday 10/4 we will have 2 players left in the JV Singles Tournament. These players will play their finals match at the JV End of Season party. The winner will be crowned the 2025 JV Singles Champion.
- JV Creek Invitational Doubles Tournament: Saturday 9/27 (16 Players Only)
- Only the 12 semi-finalists from the Creek singles tournament will qualify for this event
- 4 additional players will be selected by the coaching staff based on overall participation, challenge matches played, spirit, and skill level
- The 16 players will form 8 doubles lines (#1-8) selected by the coaches
- Each doubles line will play in their respective bracket against three opposing school’s teams in a round robin format
- Players will be playing for a team trophy for Creek
- Tournament starts at 8am at the Creek courts
- Arrive by 7:30am for warm-up and check-in
- Lunch and snacks will be provided
- The event will end around 2-3pm
- Player-Initiated Challenge Matches:
- Look up a player’s number and challenge them to a match!
- Varsity coaches review the number of matches you played during the season
- A top ladder ranked player who didn’t play many matches looks weaker than a lower ranked player who won and lost many matches
- The more you play the better you will become
- Match experience is more valuable than drilling skills
- Each match counts toward your ladder ranking
- End of Season Party: Saturday 10/4
- The party will be held at the Creek courts at 10am
- The finals match of the JV Singles tournament will be played on the center court during the party
- We’ll all play fun games for prizes on the remaining courts
- Pizza lunch provided at 12:00pm
- End of season awards will be given out
