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FROM THE TENNIS DIRECTOR
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The new word for this week is Learn. This reminds me of what my father told me sometime after college: "try and take a step forward each day of your life". That said I think we should try and learn something new every day. Many people think that my job quite often is saying the same thing over and over on a daily basis. While maybe the message is sometime the same I am constantly trying to find new ways to deliver the lesson. I am always looking for new techniques and drills that will help my clients improve. If we quit learning I believe we quit living.
When you come to the club and take a lesson or a personal training session our job is to explain to you, show you, and then let you experience the exercise/shot the instructor is working on with you. Our goal is to have you learn the skill and have you have practice that skill many times (some say 10,000) until you can finally say you own it. This is the learning experience that takes effort but an effort that in the end makes you feel better and smile more.
My hope is that when any member enters the club we offer some experience that enriches their day. Remember we want you to "Get Fit - Play Hard- Enjoy Life". I look forward to working with all my clients because I also learn from them each and every time.
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn."
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Word of the Week
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"LEARN"
The capacity to learn is a gift. The ability to learn is a skill. The willingness to learn is a choice.
---Brian Herbert
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ASK THE PRO
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We have a new weekly feature on our Facebook page!
Each week we will feature one of our Tennis Pro's or Personal Trainers.
This week Matt is here to address your tennis questions and share his best tips.
Here's how you can get your question answered:
1. Head over to our Facebook page
2. "Like" our page
3. Post your question in the comments below the image labeled "Ask the Pro"
We will select a question for Matt to answer in a follow up video at the end of the week!
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TENNIS TIP
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Here are some things that I have dug up on "Why to play Tennis"
- Since tennis requires alertness and tactical thinking, it may generate new connections between nerves in the brain and promote a lifetime of continuing development of the brain, reported scientists at the University of Illinois
- Helps control stress effectively because the physical, mental and emotional stress of tennis will force you to increase your capacity for dealing with stress.
- Helps one learn to solve problems since tennis is a sport based on angles, geometry and physics.
- Facilitates us to learn teamwork since successful doubles play depends on you and your partner's ability to communicate and play as a cohesive unit.
- My Favorite: encourages us to have fun - because the healthy feelings of enjoyment, competitiveness and physical challenge are inherent in the sport.
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TENNIS NEWS AND EVENTS
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ATHLETES - YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!
Enhancing Self-Confidence, Communication & Team Cohesion
with Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle
Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30-8:00 pm
Having trouble believing in your game? Are you losing focus during the crucial points? This workshop will help you overcome some of the mental aspects of your game that can cause self-doubt, anxiety, and disappointment. BTC club member and professor of Sports Psychology at WWU Dr. Jessyca Arthur Cameselle will give you tips, techniques, and strategies to help improve your mental game. **PLEASE NOTE: No refunds will be given for cancellation later than one week prior to this event.
Register here
$30 Guests
$20 Members
$10 USTA Members
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JUNIOR NEWS
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Educational Workshop for High Schoolers
Improving Self-Talk to Enhance Self Confidence
with Dr. Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle
Sunday April 24th 3:30 - 5pm
This workshop is open to all high school tennis players seeking to improve their self-confidence, on and off the court.
During this interactive workshop, you will learn self-talk strategies that top athletes use to enhance their confidence, focus and performance. In addition to learning about common ineffective uses of self-talk, attendees will leave the workshop with practical confidence building strategies that they can implement right away in matches and practices.
$5 for all High school Tennis Players
Register Here
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UPCOMING TENNIS CLINICS
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Spring Sessions are starting the week of April 11th! Call the club to sign up today!
Junior Tennis Clinics $99
April 11- May 21
Aces 1 Red (ages 5-8 Beginner) - Thursdays 2:00-3:00 pm
Aces 1 Red (ages 5-8 Beginner) - Saturdays 11:15-12:15 pm
Aces 1 Orange (ages 8-11 Beginner) - Thursdays 2:00-3:00 pm
Aces 1 Orange (ages 8-11 Beginner) - Saturdays 11:15-12:15 pm
Adult Tennis Clinics $99-$199
April 11- May 21
Adult 1 (Beg/Int) - Mon 6:00-7:00 pm $99
Adult 1 (Beg/Int) - Mon 6:00-7:00 pm $99
Adult 1 (Beg/Int) - Saturdays 8:15-9:15 am $99
Adult 2 (Int/Adv) - Saturdays 8:15-9:15 am $99
Junior Slugfest
Friday, April 15th 6:15-8:15 pmTennis, pizza, and now "Wii Tennis" too! Have fun in this match play tennis for middle school - high school at the intermediate to competitive level. Must be a Club Member or enrolled in our Tennis Clinics level Aces 4 or above, or approved by one of our Pros. Includes pizza! One of our Pros is on-site to help organize play. Must have 8 signed up by 24 hours prior to start time or event will be cancelled. $20 (15% member discount)
Drop In Doubles (Men's 4.0+ Night) Friday, April 22nd 6:15-8:30 pm
This is the perfect time for you and your double's partner to work on your strategy and game. Always wanted to try doubles? This is a great way to get introduced to the dynamics of playing with a partner by your side. Meet new friends and enjoy time socializing with everyone!
This social is FREE for members! ($15 for guests)
Welcome Round Robin
Sunday, April 24th 1:30-3:30 pm
Join us one Sunday a month for a round robin mixer, especially for 'new' members.
FREE to new members who have joined since January 1, 2015. $12 for established members who have joined before January 1, 2015
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MEMBER REFERRAL GIFT
Get a FREE $25 Gift Card or 30 Minute Tennis Lesson or Personal Training Session as our
"thank you" for every new member you refer.
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