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Mountain View Sports & Recreation Celebrates Its Light Up a Life Project with New LED Lights
By Karen Ronney The Mountain View Sports & Racquet Club recently completed its LED court lighting project and the SCTA Foundation was proud to help support this community effort. The seven court facility located at Martin Luther King Jr. Park is home to the MVSRC, which serves a diverse population in South San Diego. The…
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The SCTA Foundation Celebrates Tennis on Presidents’ Day
By Karen Ronney Tennis has been a presidential sport for more than a century. It has been used for entertainment, fundraising, health and pleasure. In 1902, a court was created on the White House lawn thanks to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. He practiced with his posse of staff members that became known as the…
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At Riverside’s “King High,” tennis teams respect history that created the school’s marquee
For the girls’ and boys’ tennis players at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Riverside, there is a sense honor and privilege playing for and representing their school named after the civil rights giant and the most prolific figure in modern African-American history. King junior Bella Connor and sophomore Brooklyn Walker are African-American players…
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Irvine junior inspires with Council leadership, message of love for Black History Month
In December, USTA Southern California welcomed entries into its first Black History Month “Design a Tee-Shirt” contest. The criteria was simple – reflect the message of the month’s celebration while still incorporating the sport of tennis. From a variety of entrants, Irvine’s Rishi Vridhachalam submitted the winning design. A junior at Portola High School, Vridhachalam…
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They’re going to NTRP Nationals 2022!
This past weekend, 130 #TeamSoCal players battled it out on the courts in Fountain Valley for a chance to go to NTRP Nationals. The winner of this event in each division received an automatic entry into the 2022 NTRP National. Championship photos are available now on our PhotoShelter. Looking for a shot at the NTRP…
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College Knowledge coming to San Diego as part of Tennis on Campus Sectionals
There’s a home for every tennis player at the college level, but finding the right fit can be a challenge. That’s why USTA Southern California hosts “College Knowledge” sessions throughout the year, featuring college coaches and staff who offer first-hand advice and guidance for parents and players alike. Hear from some of SoCal’s NCAA coaches,…
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NTRP Nationals: Direct Entry bids now open
Looking for a shot at the NTRP National Championships? USTA Southern California is completing our #TeamSoCal bid process with players who wish to be considered for direct entry into the annual competition. This year, NTRP Nationals will be held at various locations, including some right here in SoCal! Divisions with open spots include: NTRP 3.0…
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The Schlinger Chrisman Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant to the SCTA Foundation
By Karen Ronney SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation is proud to announce it was recently named the recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Schlinger Chrisman Foundation. This gift will help the SCTA Foundation support its mission of changing lives and communities through tennis and bring the sport to players…
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This is… Long Beach’s Liam Alvarez
Not even five years ago, Liam Alvarez was a soccer player who occasionally picked up a tennis racquet to rally with his dad on court. It didn’t take long for Liam to feel comfortable in the game, and the results were evident when Liam saw his name atop the SoCal rankings in his age division.…
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What Black History Month means to… Cameron Hines
Cameron Hines has been coaching tennis for sixteen years. The USPTA pro serves as a role model for Southern California youngsters, often helming Junior Team Tennis squads while teaching the ins and outs of the game with Serve It Up Tennis. “Tennis has always been a big part of my life,” Cameron says. “I started…