Caroline Raster: 2024 Kathy Willette Annual Leadership Scholarship Winner
We’re excited to announce Caroline Raster as the recipient of the 2024 Kathy Willette Annual Leadership Scholarship! Caroline’s winning essay beautifully reflects the power of teamwork, resilience, and the unexpected friendships formed through competition. Her journey from a tough loss to discovering the deeper value of camaraderie and shared goals resonated deeply with the judges. […]
Kendall Olivas: 2024 Kathy Willette Annual Leadership Scholarship Winner
We’re thrilled to announce Kendall Olives as the recipient of the 2024 Kathy Willette Annual Leadership Scholarship! Kendall’s winning essay beautifully captured the essence of tennis—not just as a game, but as a reflection of life’s challenges and triumphs. Through powerful insights on teamwork, mental resilience, and personal growth, Kendall’s reflections truly impressed the judges. […]
New Rating System for ITT – ITF World Tennis number
ITF World Tennis number Developed by the International Tennis Federation, the world governing body of tennis, the ITF World Tennis number is globally recognized and being adopted in over 135 countries, including the U.S. What Makes It Great The advanced tool makes it easy to group level-based play It’s a 40-1 global scale: Beginners starts […]
2021 Junior Nationals: Strangers Became Friends
Earning a medal at my State high school tournament was a stellar ending to my tennis career, and I thought I was through playing the sport that I genuinely love at a competitive level. To keep tennis in my life, I committed to coaching a summer youth camp and league, but I knew the exhilaration […]
2021 Junior Nationals: Junior Nationals was a Key Pivot For Me
The Junior Nationals was a key pivot point for me, because it really changed my perspective on what is traditionally an individual competitive sport. This tournament offered friendships, high-level tennis, rare co-ed team experiences, and instilled lifelong values. Going into the tournament, I knew only my doubles partner and one mutual acquaintance from our section. […]
Results: 2021 Junior Nationals
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Round 1 (round robin): Youth Tennis Advantage def. Southwest Hotshots 41 – 26 Southern Stars def. Nebraska Drifters 48 – 7 Freedoms def. Springfield Lasers 44 – 23 Orange County Breakers def. Team Florida 43 – 12 CITA Central Indiana def. Cowboys and Cougars 48 – 9 Southern Heat def. Green […]
