This last spring, I put it to my girls at Cate that the 2014 season would be different. After changing leagues during the off-season, we find ourselves competing against 2-time defending CIF D5 champion Carpinteria High, as well as perennial CIF D3 powerhouse Malibu High.

Now, one week into pre-season training, I can already see that the girls are fitter and better prepared for the challenges ahead. As a result, we’ve been able to do several hours of practice each day and a good amount of conditioning. Here’s some video from a new Cate girls’ tennis tradition…the team run!