A 5 a.m. wake up for 8-12 year olds normally doesn’t make for the easiest morning. On the morning of August 31st, though, the kids had plenty… Read more “Frog Hollow Racquet Club – Net Generation Experience”
Tag: USTA Middle States
Making a Comeback
When injuries forced Prim Siripipat off the court in 2001, the Duke star wasn’t quite ready for it. Sixteen years later, she’s beginning a tennis comeback. “I… Read more “Making a Comeback”
Local Juniors Impress at National Events
Multiple junior players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey impressed at various USTA National Selection Tournaments last weekend, with players finishing top-2. Leading the charge from the USTA… Read more “Local Juniors Impress at National Events”
Coach Spotlight: Emily Fraser
When Emily Fraser took over as the Director of Tennis at Alpha Tennis and Fitness in Pittsburgh, she wanted her emphasis to be on youth and player… Read more “Coach Spotlight: Emily Fraser”
Captain Spotlight: Tracy Wall
Tracy Wall began playing USTA League Tennis nearly a decade ago. Since then, it’s become much more than a simple hobby. “As a captain — even just… Read more “Captain Spotlight: Tracy Wall”
Four Inducted into Middle States Hall of Fame
Four standout tennis advocates with western Pa. ties were inducted into the Middle States Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 30. The group includes Mark Darby, Harry… Read more “Four Inducted into Middle States Hall of Fame”
Fisher shows sportsmanship, perspective on the court
All year, Tess Fisher had her eyes on the NJSIAA/New Balance Girls Tennis Singles Championship. So when she lost to Stephanie Schrage in two sets, it would… Read more “Fisher shows sportsmanship, perspective on the court”
New Year’s Tennis Resolutions for 2015
Well, that was fast. 2014 has come and gone. And as always, it’s time to reflect on the year, read through your friends’ “year in review” social… Read more “New Year’s Tennis Resolutions for 2015”
8 Years of Drills
Remember those Five Star binders you brought to school every day? The three-hole-punch kind – the ones you scribbled notes in from algebra class or doodled cartoon… Read more “8 Years of Drills”
Nearly a Century Later, a US Open Connection
The US Open means something different to every tennis fan. For Robert Eyre, it’s about history, family and a story that dates back nearly a century. An… Read more “Nearly a Century Later, a US Open Connection”
