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About the Positive Play Project The Positive Play Project shifts focus from penalizing negative conduct to celebrating the positive habits that make tennis enjoyable for everyone. The program targets junior players ages 7–14, encouraging key behaviors such as: Congratulating opponents on good shots or effort. Overturning line calls to the player's own disadvantage. Maintaining composure and positivity throughout a match. Expressing gratitude toward tournament officials and directors.

“A large portion of tennis play happens on public park courts, yet the process for finding and booking a court or a coach can often be a barrier for players," said Michael Hughes, USTA Senior Director, Digital and Business Strategy. "We see tremendous opportunity to enhance that experience.

While tennis was a casual family activity in her youth, it became the physician’s passion when she started a family of her own. Drawn to tennis as a lifelong sport, Pearl’s competitive spirit quickly took over as she joined USTA leagues and club play. She quickly climbed the ranks at the Longfellow Tennis Club in Natick, where she won five women’s singles championships from 2014-2019. “Tennis brought me back,” Pearl said. “I loved the strategy. I loved the fitness of it all.

“He taught me that coaching isn’t necessarily playing tennis nonstop; it’s making sure the kids have fun,” Hergenhahn said. Whether that means weaving in games like balancing racquets or adapting his communication to connect with children from diverse backgrounds, Coach Hergenhahn focuses on keeping the energy high and the pressure low during his Tennis in the Parks sessions.

The annual Atlantic Coast Cup 65 competition was held July 25–26 at Waynesboro Country Club in Paoli, Pennsylvania. The weather was ideal, with sunny skies, low humidity, and temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Waynesboro provided a beautiful setting for the event, featuring 10 impeccably maintained Har-Tru courts and excellent balcony viewing for spectators. New England opened play on Saturday against defending champion and host Middle States.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced the players who will represent the United States at the World Tennis Masters 40 and 45 World Team Championships, which will be held Aug. 2-7 in Lisbon and Oeiras, Portugal. The event will feature 126 teams representing 31 nations from around the world competing for the World Tennis Masters 40 & 45 World Team Championship titles.

🏫 Hundreds of Oklahoma City elementary students are getting their first taste of tennis through First Serve OKC's P.E. Takeover Days. The program transforms school gyms into tennis courts while introducing students to the sport in a fun, engaging way. Read the full story here. ☀️ Nearly 90 elementary-aged kids learned tennis, built confidence and had fun at a summer camp in Bellevue, Neb., led by local high school coaches and supported by a USTA grant.

When founder Fred Crawford helped launch these free clinics in 2002, his goal was to use tennis as a bridge to unite families and friends. Since then he’s watched the club grow from a volunteer effort into a multi-faceted non-profit that provides vital community services far beyond sports. The impact includes academic scholarships, CPR training, food drives and adaptive athletics.

You probably have had so many transformative experiences working with athletes in this discipline. Is there one you can share that really affirmed your commitment to continue coaching? WOLFSON: One story that will stay with me forever is that of a young college tennis player who had a promising career ahead of him. A freak accident left him quadriplegic, and he fell into a profound depression. I think he believed his life as an athlete was over.

One Texas. One Tennis. is a series highlighting the many faces, voices and experiences of Texas Tennis. Everyone is welcome on the tennis court and when we’re open, we’re at our best. On courts across Texas, every player has a story and those stories show the true diversity and strength of our tennis community. Want to share your story: CLICK HERE For Beth Wyszynski, the journey on the court is far more than a hobby, it's a celebration of connection, community, and purpose.