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Valencia, CA 91355
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Head Coach Annie Kellogg (contact)  Coach Kellogg is on her 19th year of coaching High School Tennis and has been at the helm of the Viking Tennis program for 14 years.  During this time, her boys have won 7 Foothill League Titles, reaching the CIF Quarter-Finals 4 times, while the girls have won 8 Foothill League Titles and are 4-Time CIF Finalists.... (to read more about Coach Kellogg and Viking Tennis Click Here)

 

2010 Record:  0 Wins  0 Losses  o  League Record:  0 Wins  0 Losses

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                    27801 Dickason Drive  o  Valencia, CA 91355  o  ph:               661-294-1188         661-294-1188  o  fax: 661-294-3828

Coach's Corner...

Historic Signing at Valencia High School

On Thursday morning, under cloudy skies, Tyler Gottshall made history as the first VHS Tennis player to accept a NCAA Division I scholarship. Tyler, sitting alongside 13 other VHS athletes, signed his certificate accepting a Tennis scholarship to attend Loyola Marymount University.  Congratulations Tyler and Coach Kellogg!     

Tyler signs his commitment letter Thursday morning.

 

 

Tyler, his mother Rose and Coach Kellogg

 

Tyler and other VHS Athletes pose on Signing Day
 

Upcoming Events...

Red Brick Pizza Fundraiser!

Tell all your friends and family to join us!!

Bring your flyer or mention "Valencia Boys Tennis"

Where: Red Brick Pizza - Copper Hill
When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 (after practice)
Time: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vikings in the News...

 
Vikings Tennis Standout Headed to LMU
Gottshall becomes programs' first boys player to go straight to NCAA Division I
January 21, 2010 - Valencia boys tennis captain Tyler Gottshall has one less thing to worry about heading into his senior season - college plans.

Gottshall recently committed to Loyola Marymount University, becoming the first boys' tennis player from Valencia to go straight to an NCAA Division I team.

Gottshall, who plays No. 1 singles for the Vikings, will join former Viking Jack Zapala, who transferred from Azusa Pacific University last year.

"I decided on LMU because the campus was really beautiful. It's a nice campus, a nice, small school. It's near the beach," Gottshall said. "I wanted to stay in California, plus I know the coach there."

Gottshall met LMU tennis head coach Brad Sceney, who's in his second year with the program, while Sceney was an instructor locally at The Paseo Club.

"I met him probably when I was 12 or 13," Gottshall said. "I took lessons with him until he started coaching at LMU."

Valencia tennis head coach Annie Kellogg said Gottshall's 6-foot-6-inch frame, a great serve-and-volley game and unparalleled dedication should allow him to make an impact right away.

"(Gottshall's) dedication is just amazing - not only for tennis, but for physical conditioning as well," Kellogg said. "He'll be a big contributor right away in doubles."

Gottshall and Zapala, who is also a big hitter...read more

Tyler Gottshall to Join Lions in Fall 2010

Men's Tennis sign standout from Valencia High School
January 19, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA   Senior at Valencia High School, Tyler Gottshall will join the LMU racquet men this next fall. Under long time Valencia High School tennis coach Annie Kellog, Gottshall has developed into a great all-around player and athlete. Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall, Gottshall has grown to use his height and athleticism to his advantage on the tennis court. As the No.1 singles player from Valencia and captain of the team, Gottshall will be a great asset for the Lion's roster.
 
Future Coach Brad Sceney said, "Tyler will flourish in a college environment, he wants to work hard and when you have the talent behind that, great things happen. We look for him to be an instant contributor in doubles and depending upon the pace of his improvement in singles, will challenge a lot of players. His serve and volley style leaves most matches played on his terms, if he is on, there is not much you can do. We just have to install that confidence in him and watch him develop."
In addition to his presence on the court, Tyler is a good student athlete and leader. Not only was he the one of the top players in the Foothill League and CIF Division, last year he received the Valencia team Stefan Edberg Award, named after the Scandinavian tennis star, who was renowned for his sportsmanship.
Current LMU Lion, Jack Zapala also comes from Valencia High School's tennis powerhouse. Both Gottshall and Zapala have helped lead the Valencia Vikings to win seven Foothill League championships over the past eight years.
Follow the LMU racquet men this season as they start their spring competition this Saturday against USC at 10am...see article
 
Building an SCV dynasty
Dedication and Observation Have Turned Valencia Tennis into a Powerhouse
Ashley Herrera in 2002, Cassie Strange in 2004, Kristin Anderson and Monique Palmera in 2005, Isabella Fraczek in 2006, Thalia Wilczynski in 2008, Chelsie Dietz and Andrea Zammit in 2009, the 2006 Valencia girls tennis team, Courtney Kaska and Lehren MacKay in 2006.
November 2, 09 Valencia’s tennis programs weren’t an overnight success.

While the girls recorded their share of an eighth straight Foothill League title Thursday and the boys have won seven of the last eight titles, the Vikings had a steep learning curve.

Annie Kellogg, head coach of the boys and girls varsity programs since the teams began competing at that level in 1995, remembers well the trips to the woodshed her teams were given courtesy of Burbank and Hart in the first few years.

“Hart’s boys teams were quite a powerhouse. … Burbank used to kick our butts 18-0 with subs in,” Kellogg recalls.

By the mid-1990s, the Bulldogs had supplanted Hart as the...read more.
Vikes Fall to Familiar Foe
May 17, 2009   was another successful season for Valencia boys tennis, but Saturday it ended just like the 2008 campaign, at the hands of perennial powerhouse Palm Desert.

The Aztecs rolled to a 17-1 win at Valencia High to score a decisive victory in the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division II playoffs.

“They are a really good team,” said Valencia senior Matt Cheng...read more.
Valencia Tennis Breaks Burbank
May 15, 2009  Valencia’s first round CIF-Southern Section Division II match was all about teamwork.

The Vikings leaned on a strong doubles performance, taking eight of nine sets in the doubles bracket, en route to a 12-6 win and a second-round invite.

“Our doubles teams were brilliant,” said Valencia head coach Annie Kellogg...read more.
Vikes Finish Season as Champs - Valencia Has Won Seven of the Eight Last Foothill Championships
April 30, 2009  Valencia finished off an undefeated Foothill League season while putting an exclamation point on its seventh league title in eight years by dropping Canyon 14-4 at home.

The Vikings (16-3, 10-0) got singles sweeps from Tyler Gottshall and Ben Inchalik read more...
Cats Take a Swipe, Valencia Still Survives
April 21, 2009  Perfection was in peril for Valencia boys tennis Tuesday.
West Ranch nearly ended the Vikings’ undefeated run through the Foothill League before falling 10-8 at home.
However, one streak was brought to a halt Tuesday. Top Valencia...read more.
Valencia's Train Keeps on Rolling
April 15, 2009  Some teams have a reputation so strong that they don’t need to make a statement. Still, it’s those types of teams that tend to send the loudest messages. As if winning six of the last seven Foothill League championships and opening the league season 4-0 was not enough, the Vikings took Tuesday’s match against Canyon as a chance to remind the rest of the league who is in charge. Valencia defeated Canyon 15-3 at Canyon ...read more.
Valencia Tennis Continue Their Winning Ways
April 15, 2009  Valencia Vikings improved their record to 10-1 overall and 5-0 in league with a convincing win over Canyon Country.  Vikings were perfect in doubles winning all nine points including convincing wins of 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 from their number one team of Ronny Kimelman and Anders Jansson. Jr Macalutas and Matt Cheng won two sets 6-3, 7-5, while the team of of John Schimdt and Danny Bingham also won...read more.
Vikes Streak to Nine--Valencia Handles Saugus in Boys Tennis


April 3, 2009   The weather may have turned sour while Valencia boys tennis battled Saugus at home on a windy Thursday, but the Vikings extended their winning streak to nine matches with a 14-4 victory.

Valencia (9-1, 4-0) was once again led by its top two singles players as Tyler Gottshall (6-0, 6-1, 6-1) and Ben Inchalik (6-0, 6-0, 6-0) dominated their...read more
Vikings Keep the Wins Coming
April 1, 2009   Valencia continued its quest to keep its Foothill League crown with another decisive victory Tuesday.

The Vikings rolled past Hart 14-4 on the road, thanks in large part to a trio of sets won by Valencia’s top two singles players, Tyler Gottshall and Ben Inchalik...read more
Valencia Vikings Boys Tennis Defeat West Ranch 13 - 5


 

March 27, 2009  Valencia’s Number one singles player Tyler Gottshall swept in singles defeating Jordan Hovis 7-6, Beau Martin 6-2, and Jason Wei 6-1, Beau Martin West Ranch’s number two singles player won two matches defeating Valencia’s Ben Inchalik 6-1, and Isaac Candib 6-2, Ben Inchalik from Valencia won two matches defeating Jordan Hovis 6-3 and Jason Wei 6-4...read more 

Vikings Handle Winds, ’Cats - Seven Doubles Teams Win to Help Valencia’s Cause

March 27, 2009  Valencia came into Thursday’s match against West Ranch with the goal of defending its reputation as the elite team in the Foothill League, but it turned out that the Vikings were up against more than just an up-and-coming Wildcat team...read more

Building Block - Gottshall Has Become a Foundation for Vikings Tennis

 

March 23. 2009  When Tyler Gottshall stepped onto the varsity tennis court as a freshman he was a shy, yet gifted player, who had earned the third singles spot on the Valencia squad...read more

Teams Under Construction

March 23, 2009 ...Enter Tyler Gottshall, who reached the round of the 16 in last season's CIF-Southern Section tournament in doubles with Zapala, Ben Inchalik and Ronnie Kimelman.

"They are very motivated," said Vikings head coach Annie Kellogg. "Tyler and Ronnie and Ben are really wanting to make a playoff run. They are talking about that already. They've got their sights aimed high already...read more   

Boy's Tennis 2009 Preview - Tyler Gottshall Named Player to Watch by the Daily News.

March 17, 2009  Does Thousand Oaks finally have the depth to contend for a Southern Section Div. I title?...read more

Vikings Tennis Wins Valencia Spring Smash

March 22, 2009 After nearly eight hours of tennis, Valencia and Granada Hills were dead even in points at the Valencia Spring Smash.

But when the games were tallied, the Vikings held a 98-89 edge and its second consecutive tournament trophy.

Junior Tyler Gottshall led the Viking charge...read more

Vikings Find a Doubles Boost/                                    Kimmelman Anchors Valencia from Doubles Side

March 19, 2009 This season, the Valencia boys tennis team has been looking for someone to provide leadership on the doubles side.
On Wednesday, the Vikings may have found him.  Normally a singles player, Ronny Kimmelman suffered a recent ankle injury and paired with Anders Jansson...read more 


27801 Dickason Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
ph: 661-294-1188
fax: 661-294-3828