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2016 SCTA Year In Review
The Year in Review is a great catalog of all the achievements that players, parents, coaches, officials, tournament directors, facility managers, volunteers, and staff have had in Southern California during 2016. Thank you! Tennis would not be what it is without each of you participating. You embody all the physical, mental and social benefits that…
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Tennis & Chocolate: A Sweet Match
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, thoughts turn to chocolate. But what about that New Year’s resolution? You can splurge for a day, why not? Even the world’s top tennis players get a sweet tooth every now and then! Players like Monica Puig, Victoria Azarenka, Martina Hingis and even Rafael Nadal all admit to…
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Penny Drill – Control The Racquet Face
What Is The Penny drill? With beginners ( children and adults) sometimes it’s hard for them to control the racquet face and keep it perpendicular. It’s either launched to the sky or dumped into the net. Place a penny anywhere on the top of the frame and have them slowly go through their swinging…
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Two Boys Dreamed of Playing Tennis
On a tropical night in mid-July, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe, the most touted and perhaps most promising pair of American teens since Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, played back-to-back first-round matches at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. How did they get here? Fritz, whose game was meticulously laid out and cultivated in an…
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Breakers Return To Palisades Tennis Club In 2017
Orange County Breakers Set To Return To Palisades Tennis Club For 2017 Mylan World Teamtennis Season The Orange County Breakers will call the Palisades Tennis Club home for the 2017 Mylan World TeamTennis season. The Breakers previously played at the Newport Beach-based Palisades Tennis Club from 2003-2006. “We are very excited to once again team…
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TGA Nurtures Students On Southern California Campuses
The Teach, Grow, and Achieve (TGA) Premier Tennis brand has a new modern look, but the same amazing enrichment programs and camps are still offered throughout Southern California! TGA Premier Tennis is dedicated to engaging more young athletes from Pre-K through 8th grades on school campuses. We know that teaching, growing, and achieving are the foundations…
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We Want To Know! SCTA’s 2017 Member Survey
Southern California Tennis Association strives to provide a valuable experience for all of our participants. Each year, we poll our members to gain feedback on our programs and services, and to learn more about how we can improve and enhance SCTA. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts on such topics as event…
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Youth Movement! SCTA Launches New Program For Juniors 11 And Under
The launch of SCTA’s Youth Progression is slated for March 1, providing an exciting opportunity for Juniors 7 to 11 years of age to develop better technique and fundamentals to enjoy the game of a lifetime. With Youth Progression, advanced players are able to accelerate through the system, while less advanced players identify specific goals…
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SCTA Brings Interactive Tennis to Telemundo
The Southern California Tennis Association brought an exciting brand of tennis at the Telemundo celebration as part of the 13th Annual Health Fair recently at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Tennis was a part of the health and fitness event that also included free health tests and screenings, tennis, yoga, dance, zumba, kids activities and…
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Weekend Wrap: SoCal Looks Strong in Melbourne
The Australian Open dominated tennis news this weekend, with strong representation for Southern California. Women’s champion Serena Williams (Lynwood, CA) notched a record 23rd career Grand Slam victory, over sister and fellow Californian Venus Williams, and the siblings were joined by CoCo Vandeweghe (Rancho Santa Fe, CA) in the semifinals. David Wagner (Chula Vista, CA)…