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Tory Bailey follows legend’s example as he kicks off his own college career
Just like the pioneering Billie Jean King has done for the past 60 years, Tory Bailey serves as a role model and inspiration to others in his community. Both learned the game of tennis on the hardcourts of Southern California. King hailed from Long Beach, just 15 miles north of Gardena in the South Bay…
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Why is California Avoiding Water Storage Projects?
When it comes to spending on water infrastructure to enhance water supply, protect farmers’ livelihoods and provide safe and affordable drinking water to California’s nearly 40 million residents, this state has flubbed it repeatedly. Californians desperately need Gov. Gavin Newsom to step up and be the solution, not the problem. Ready To Super Charge Your…
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SoCal’s Intersectional teams announced; Tournament kicks off November 8 in Phoenix
USTA Southern California is pleased to announce the 2021 Women’s Intersectionals teams. From nearly a hundred applications, just 42 players were selected to represent Southern California at the annual Intersectional National team competition. Teams are made up of 21 returning players and 19 players making their debut at the event. Women’s Intersectionals is the largest…
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In Remembrance of Larry Willens
In Remembrance of Larry Willens Larry Willens was a great tennis coach, educator and influencer who made a difference in Southern California and beyond. He taught at San Diego State University and was a sports psychologist to many tennis stars. He passed away on July 25 at age 82 in San Diego. Larry understood the…
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Barnes Tennis Center Named USTA Outstanding Facility Award
Barnes Tennis Center Wins USTA Outstanding Facility Award The USTA today announced that the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego is one of 25 winners in the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. Barnes Tennis Center continues to invest in its…
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A long journey for six Riverside juniors shows why tennis is among the best team sports
Tennis has long been viewed as a battle between two gladiators, each resigned to one side of the net with nothing more than the contents of their tennis bag to get them through a match. There is no coach documenting a game plan during changeovers, no locker room pep talks from the captain, and certainly…
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Emerging as one of the nation’s top tennis facilities, Barnes TC earns USTA accolades ahead of welcoming ATP event in September
George E. Barnes amassed quite a tennis resume throughout his illustrious lifetime. He served as the president of the USTA (where he initiated the membership model for the organization), the National Educational Tennis Foundation, the Chicago Tennis Patrons, and was a board member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. In…
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Tennis Corps uses sport to bond veterans and junior players; arrives in SoCal on Sept. 11
Tennis Corps is a program that brings U.S. military veterans and young people together through tennis in a fun new way, and it will soon hit courts in Southern California. The program provides weekly beginner/intermediate tennis clinics for local veterans, pairing advanced junior players as hitting partners. As veterans bring life experiences, the young players offer tennis experience, and together they learn…
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One in 16 Home Wi-Fi Routers Tested Vulnerable to Default Password Attacks
Attackers can find and remotely access about one in 16 internet-connected home wi-fi routers using the manufacturer’s default admin password, a Comparitech study has found. Victims could be at risk of eavesdropping, malware, hijacking, and more. We find solutions to your problems. We find answers to your questions. Contact Nelsonecom for solutions and answers. 6.4…
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Fall Tennis Training..don’t miss out!
Fall tennis training programs are close to capacity for all Power Hour and “Live Ball” programs (Sept 7th-Oct 25th). See you on the courts at Amory Park.