Summer Camp at Leftwich

We had another successful Summer Tennis Camp season this year. Here are just a few minutes of the kids at Leftwich during one of the July sessions. One nice thing that doesn't show up on the video is how the kids exchanged phone numbers at the end and made plans to see each other at the next camp session or sometime during the rest of the Summer.

Relax the Back vs. Double Fault Club

A nice point played to win the mixed doubles set.

Relax the Back vs. Double Fault Club

Nyal dodges a body serve in the men's doubles, and everyone shakes hands at the end.

Relax the Back vs. Double Fault Club

This time, we had the good sense to reserve an indoor court!

In the women's doubles, Luisa hits a screamer down the line, and we see some footwork in the men's singles.

More Pfizer vs. Double Fault Club

No need to challenge this line call-- he made the right one! See for yourself.

GMATT Video- Pfizer vs. Double Fault Club

It was a cold evening but we stuck it out. Here is a clip from the beginning of the mixed doubles set.

Great things going on this Fall

The heat of Summer seems to have broken and Autumn is in the air. Here at Tennis Memphis, we are really looking forward to it because we have some new programs lined up for the Fall that we are excited about. The first one is the Greater Memphis Area Team Tennis League (GMATT) for adults. This will be different than the USTA Team Tennis that we play in the Spring. The teams will come from corporations, churches, nonprofit organizations, city governments-- basically, wherever people work. The players on the team do not have to be at the same level. In fact, we would like to see some new players out there on the court. The format will be set up like World Team Tennis, where men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles matches will be played. We hope that the atmosphere will be like WTT too-- with coaching, cheering and lots of fun allowed. The teams can even name themselves if they want. Don't worry though, guys-- matching uniforms are optional. If you don't work for a big corporation, you can still get on a team. Only half of the roster has to be from the company (or church or whatever), so the unemployed or self-employed can still participate.

For players age 50 and over, we have the Welcome Back to Tennis League, or more simply called "the 50+ league." The format will be similar to GMATT, except that anyone can join any team, no matter where they work or attend church. The only restriction is your age. No "youngsters" allowed.

Junior players? Let's not leave them out. We will have Junior Team Tennis again this year. JTT is good for kids that don't have a lot of experience but want to start playing matches. The team format works out well for them, too. They get the best of both worlds--playing an individual sport in a team environment. They can get on a team with their friends or classmates, or meet a whole new group.

Well, I guess that just about covers everyone-- adults, kids, seniors. We hope so. That is the way we want it. No matter your age or skill level, Tennis Memphis has a league for you to join this Fall. For more information, visit our website at www.tennismemphis.org. See you on the court!