Tennis (Boys)
2023-2024 Season Information
The Season Information and Interest Session was held on Zoom at 7pm on Monday, November 20th. To view a recording of the season information and interest session, click here.
Tryout Information: Tryouts will likely occur on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 around 11am-1pm at Jonesville Tennis Center. Refer back here to confirm.
Classification Information:
| Class 1A – Region R2 – District D4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| School | City | ||
| Father Lopez (Daytona Beach) | Daytona Beach | ||
| Oak Hall (Gainesville) | Gainesville | ||
| P. K. Yonge (Gainesville) | Gainesville | ||
| Seven Rivers Christian (Lecanto) | Lecanto | ||
| Union County (Lake Butler) | Lake Butler | ||
Season Begins: January 15, 2024 (note, this is a school holiday)
Matches Begin: ~ February 5, 2024
District Tournament: Week of April 15-19
Regional Tournmaent: April 23, April 25
State Tournament: Friday April 29 – May 3
Practice Schedule here.
Match Schedule here.
Varsity Tennis Highlights during Coach Van Boven’s Tenure:
- 2023-2024…?
- 2022-2023 Boys District Champions, Boys Regional Runner-up, Individual Singles and Doubles Advancement to FHSAA State Championships
- 2021-2022 Boys District Champions, Boys Regional Champions (2nd time in 87 years), Individual & Team Advancement to FHSAA State Championships
- 2020-2021 Boys District Champions, Individual Advancement to FHSAA State Championships
- 2019-2020 Boys District Champions, Individual Advancement to FHSAA State Championships
- 2018-2019 Boys District Champions, Individual Advancement to FHSAA State Championships
- 2017-2018 Boys District Champions, Individual Advancement to FHSAA State Championships
- 2016-2017 B0ys District Champions, Individual Advancement to FHSAA State Championships
- Coach Van Boven named Gainesville Tennis Coach of the Year
- 2015-2016 Boys District Champions, Individual Advancement to FHSAA State Championships
- 2014-2015 Boys District Champions, Individual Advancement to FHSAA State Championships
- All Area First Team: Brand Stewart, Ivan Esguerra, Kendrick Esguerra
- Multiple players chose collegiate routes to play tennis (boys & girls)
IMPORTANT: Sign-up for our Team Remind App by clicking this link. We use this for important news and updates throughout the season. You can download a cell phone app and check on this website to get updated announcements and info.
I will be available immediately after our first practice (see practice schedule) for some in-person Q&A with families at the Jonesville Tennis Facility. Please come over to say ‘hi’ and ask whatever is on your mind about the season after practice.
You can check out specific information from the FHSAA here:
https://www.fhsaa.org/sports/tennis
Also, here are some important items to do/know about prior to the season:
- Players MUST have an up-to-date FHSAA Physical form filled out and on file with PK before ANY practice/match participation can occur.
- These can be turned in at the front office or directly to Ms. Flournoy, the Athletic Director.
- Forms can be found here or at the PK Main Office. Be sure to complete the PHYSICAL and the CONSENT forms.
Practice Info:
- Practices for JV and Varsity will be held at the Jonesville Tennis Center (JTC), located in NW Gainesville. As this is quite a ride from PK, it’s suggested players/parents getting together to talk about carpool options. Practice will start at 3:35pm and finish by 5:30pm.
- PLEASE be prompt with pick-up from practice. Family are welcome to come watch practice or come in a bit before we end to see what’s going on. We will NOT leave a player alone, but we do have families to attend to of our own so please be on time for pickup. 🙂
- Players are welcome to wear anything they feel comfortable in—including of course tennis shoes.
- JTC courts are clay (for anyone wondering).
- Our expectation is that ALL players support each other’s growth, keep things positive on the court, and encourage effort.
