Nestled in a quaint valley town east of Ventura, Ojai is populated by less than 8000 residents year ‘round. But for one week in May, the town plays host to the oldest tennis tournament west of the Mississippi, attracting thousands of athletes and visitors alike for what is aptly and simply named “The Ojai.”…

Once again, the 117th Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament serves up the NCAA’s best in women’s tennis in hosting the Pac-12 Conference to be played next week, but with a new twist. The Pac-12 women now follow suit with their male counterparts and will compete for a conference crown as teams instead of individuals. UCLA freshman…

When our kids were 7 or 8, they wanted to start playing tennis. They had been active in several sports and as a family we had developed the savvy needed for them to get connected with all of the local leagues. We started by searching for something equivalent to the AYSO, Pop Warner and YMCA…

We all know that a little spring cleaning can go a long way.  We can get rid of the old, make way for the new or simply make way for a little more space.  It can help to give us a fresh start, be less predictable and maybe even encourage us to try something new. …

Can something we do all day unconsciously be the answer to managing stress, anxiety and improving overall health by simply being conscious of it? Yes, it can. Breathing, often overlooked as a stress management tool because we associate breath work with a long meditation practice that requires incense, a quiet room and allocated time (which…

The UC Irvine Club Tennis team is one of the section’s longest standing Tennis On Campus programs. The Anteaters have proven to be a force to be reckoned with in competition, but what they are really known for is their excellent sportsmanship on and off the court. They’ve amassed numerous sportsmanship awards at the Section…

After a competitive CTC battle between Central Coast and Orange County, both teams joined the UCLA Men’s Tennis team on court for Q&A with Coach Billy Martin followed by fun session on the tennis court together. 50% of UCLA’s 14 man roster contains former CTC participants (Austin Rapp, Connor Rapp, Ben Goldberg, Danny Gealer, Reid…

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