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What’s Ahead For The SCTA In 2017?
What’s ahead for the SCTA in 2017? How about we all resolve to play more tennis this year, and here at the Southern California Tennis Association, we’re here to help you. The USTA is once again offering the ”First Year Free” campaign so if you know a youngster who is interested in or just starting…
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Random Bytes January 2017
Mike Miringoff Photo K-Swiss K-Swiss Brings Miringoff Home In mid-December, K-Swiss, which is based in Westlake Village, named Mike Miringoff the company’s new Global Director of Tennis. Following a stint as Southern California Tennis Association Director of Player Development, he became Nike’s Account Manager for the US Western Region. His next move was to Wilson…
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2017 Adult Tournament Season Begins
2017 Adult Tournament Season Begins…… Tournaments Can Help You Improve Your Game! Have you been wondering what tournaments are all about? Why people play them? Is there a benefit? The 2017 tournament season is upon us and whether you are a novice or seasoned player, there is a tournament for you. You may be wondering…
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USC Futures: McDonald Beats Former Teammate Giron in Three Sets
Not to be outdone by the five current University of Virginia in action on Thursday at the Southern California Pro Futures Tournament, the UCLA men’s tennis program saw five current or former players brave the cold and damp conditions at the USTA $25,000 Pro Circuit event taking place on the campus of USC. Only one…
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Reflections on Bob Sherman
Most avid tennis players are introduced to the game at a very young age, and many pick up a racquet not too long after learning to walk. In the case of Bob Sherman – for many years a revered personality on the USTA/SCTA Senior Tennis Circuit – the gentleman’s game found him at the ripe…
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University of Virginia Team Dominates Day 2 at USC Futures
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 4, 2017) – To say this year’s University of Virginia men’s tennis team is the most talented in college tennis would be a huge understatement. They’re downright loaded. On the day college tennis’ first preseason Oracle ITA Collegiate Tennis Rankings for the 2017 season were released, five Cavaliers players from the No.…
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Playing Tennis Can Increase Your Lifespan
Beyond The Score / By Lisa Thomas We have all been told many times that exercise is good for our health. It now seems that certain sports can have a greater impact on our longevity. Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics were associated with the best odds of staving off death from any cause, as well…
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Clay Thompson Wins Comeback Match At USC Pro Futures Event
The turning of the calendar to a new year and saying goodbye to 2016 could not have come any sooner for Clay Thompson. After suffering a tough defeat to a Southern California teenager at a USTA Pro Circuit Futures events in Claremont back in September, the former UCLA All-American announced on Twitter that he had…
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Southern California Pro Futures Tournament Begins Main-Draw Play On Tuesday
American teenager Tommy Paul is the top-seeded player at the third annual Southern California USTA Pro Circuit event taking place at the Marks Tennis Stadium on the campus of USC. The $25,000 USTA Pro Circuit event features some of the nation’s top young pro tour players, as well as the area’s top college players. Just…
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Adult Tennis Ratings, Leagues & Champs
Year End Ratings The 2016 Year End Ratings have been published and can be accessed at the Tennis Link website: www.tennislink.usta.com/leagues Leagues Starting In January (using these ratings): Mixed Doubles 18 & Over – all areas in Southern California Adult 40 & Over – All areas (except the Sand Diego & San Diego North County…