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Roscoe demonstrating his serve to the kids

Yennie Brothers with their medals

We are glad that you have logged on to the Vineyard Youth Tennis Website. I will personally be updating this site with the latest news and photos throughout the month. If you do not wish to have your child's photo displayed on the website, please notify myself or Nicole at the front desk and we will be glad to honor your request. Please check back periodically to find out what is going on at VYT. We also appreciate any feedback you may want to give, just send me an e-mail at the address on the staff page.

Scott Smith

Executive Director

 

 

The VYT A Team defeated Chilmark's A Team for the first time in years to stay undefeated. Samantha Potter defeated Patrick McCarthey and Reid Yennie and Kent Leonard both posted singles victories. The Chilmark B Team visited VYT and was dominated by the more experienced group and slightly older kids.  The B Team has won all matches but one.

 

Friday Night Tournament

 

 VYT will hold a Friday Night Junior Tennis Tournament this Friday, July 30 from 5-7 pm. Cost is $5.00 per person with medals provided to the winners and finalists. Please sign up with Nicole at the front desk.

 

 

Flatbreads Pizza will host Vineyard Youth Tennis night this Thursday, July 29 from 4-10 pm. A portion of the evenings receipts will be returned to the VYT Scholarship and Activites Fund.  Flatbreads Pizza supports local organizations that have an impact on our community. The staff will be at Flatbreads around 6 pm and the would like for you to come out and join them.  Also, feel free to order takeout from Flatbreads. VYT will also get a portion of those receipts also.

 

 

 

 

Twenty 4-5 year olds attended a PeeWee Day at VYT on Thurs, July 22nd.  The children were treated to lots of great games and of course fabulous instruction.  However, all agreed the favorite part were the popsicles at the end of the hour!

 

Phoebe Dandeneau, Brian Donegan and Avery Hazell are attending the Adidas Camp this week.  All three were winners of the Scholarship that provides the all expense paid week long camp. 

 

 

Reid Yennie won four rounds in the Bay State Games held on July 10th  to win the gold medal. Justice Yennie won three rounds and brought home the silver medal. Congratulations to the Yennie boys!

 

 

Molly DeBettencourt won her second tournament held in Concord the weekend of July 10th. Molly defeated two opponents both ranked in the top 20 in New England. Congratulations Molly!

 

 

 

Edgewood Tennis Club arrived with two different teams to challenge VYT. In the first affiar, Edgewood C Team edged the VYT C team with some great doubles and singles matches. Although the majority of their team was a bit older, our young ones held their own. In the A Team division,  VYT handily defeated Edgewood with strong play from our high school boys and girls.  The VYT B Team travelled to Westchop and once again showed our muscle with a 14-7 match victory.

 

 

 

Ethan Bogart (Chilmark) def. Kent Leonard (VYT) 6-0, 6-1

Reid Yennie (VYT) def. Justin Grossman (Chilmark) 6-2, 6-2

Justice Yennie (VYT) def. Jack Lee (Chilmark) 4-6, 6-1, (10-7)

Patrick Dunk (Chilmark) def. Jock Cooperrider(VYT) 6-3, 6-3

 

 

Kent Leonard (VYT) defeated Justin Grossman (Chilmark) 6-3, 6-3

Justice Yennie (VYT) defeated Samantha Potter (VYT) 6-3, 6-3

Jock Cooperrider (VYT) defeated Darst King (VYT) 6-1, 6-0

Reid Yennie def. Patrick Dunk (Chilmark) 6-2, 6-2

 

July 21st Matches

 

Kent Leonard (VYT) def Patrick Dunk (Chilmark) 7-5, 6-0

Jock Cooperrider (VYT) def Justice Yennie (VYT) 7-6, 6-2

Reid Yennie (VYT) def. Darst King (VYT) 7-6, 6-1

Patrick McCarthy (Chilmark) def. Samantha Potter (VYT) 7-5, 6-0

 

July 28th Matches

 

Kent Leonard (VYT) def. Justice Yennie (VYT) 6-3, 6-0

Reid Yennie (VYT) def. Jock Cooperrider (VYT) 6-2, 6-1

Justin Grossman (Chilmark) def. Samantha Potter (VYT) 6-1, 6-1

Darst King (VYT) def. Patrick Dunk (Chilmark) 6-3, 6-2

 

 

Former number 4 ranked player in the world Roscoe Tanner visited VYT on Saturday, June 29th.  A free clinic was held for the children and a ladies and men's clinic was also held as a fundraiser for the Scholarship and Activities Fund.  Roscoe demonstrated his world famous serve and gave pointers to all the attendees.

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Vineyard Youth Tennis is proud to announce four children who have been selected to receive full scholarships for one week of tennis camp at Adidas Tennis Camps this summer.  Avery Hazell, Brian Donegan, Phoebe Dandeneau, and Ryan Sawyer were selected based on essays they wrote describing their dedication to Vineyard Youth Tennis and enthusiasm for the sport of tennis. 

 

JUNIOR TEAMS SCHEDULE

Matches begin at 1:00 each Wednesday

JULY 7                   VYT @t Edgartown   (A Team)  Won

                             VHYC@at VYT          (B Team) Lost

                       VYT @ Eastchop   (C team)  Won

 

 

JULY 14                 VYT at Farmneck/Boathouse (B Team Won

                             Sportsmen’s Club @ VYT       ( B Team) Xcld.

 

 

JULY 21                  Edgewood Club @ VYT  ( A Team)  Won

                              Edgewood Club @ VYT  (C Team)    Lost

                              VYT @ Westchop           ( B Team)  Won

JULY 25                 ELLINGTON PARK @ VYT  (Cancelled)

JULY 28th             VYT @ Chilmark ( A Team)  Won

                             Chilmark @ VYT (B Team)   Won

 

AUGUST 4           VYT @ Eastchop ( A Team)

                            VHYC @ VYT       ( B Team)

 

AUG 11                 VYT @ Boathouse/Farmneck ( A Team)

                             VYT @ Edgartown                  ( B Team)

 

Aug 14-15          USTA Junior Tournament at VYT  sat & sun

 

August 18         Southshore ymca@ vyt (a team)

                            VYT @Eastchop                (B Team)

 

Aug 21                Kids Day at Boathouse    saturday

*Children who are not listed on the A or B team may still get a chance to play wednesday matches.  You will be notified on tuesday if we need you.

A nice article on Vineyard Youth Tennis appeared in the Vineyard Times recently. Click hear to read the story.

 

  

  

 

We now have a link that will enable you to view the VYT special that aired on the tennis channel last year.  The special highlighted our tennis program and features numerous interviews with parents and coaches.  Please visit it at: http://www.indietennis.com/pages/koz.vineyardyouthtennis.html

 

  

 

Can't get enough tennis tips or lessons? Visit Scott's USPTA Website at http://www.scottsmith.us