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Dear Tennis Fanatics,
We are glad to welcome another summer. As always, you can compliment your outdoor play this season on our indoor, climate-controlled courts! Read below for info on some upcoming events, including a new Adult Summer Camp. It's not too late to register for Junior Summer Camp either. Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,  Simon Gale
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Catch us on the news! 
Set your DVR for PIX-11 at 8:55am this Monday (June 17th) to catch Simon Gale speaking about 10 and Under Tennis on behalf of the USTA. He will also conduct an on-court demonstration with red ball players. Don't miss it!
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Compete & Play in August
Adult 1-Day Camp & Summer Slam
There's no better place to beat the heat than on YTC's air-conditioned courts. Don't miss our summer events for adults:
 Adult Summer Camp - Participate in drills, games, and match play during this 3-hour, 1-day camp. Dates to choose from are August 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th, all from 9am - 12pm. Contact Mark Santucci to join: msantucci@yonkerstennis.com.
Adult Summer Slam Tournament - Come with a partner to the Adult Summer Slam Tournament in August! Multiple events for levels 2.5 - 4.0. Deadline to register is July 28th.
Ladies register here.
Men register here.
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Drop-In Clinics
Pop in this Summer for a Class!
 Have you ever tried a Drop-In Clinic? It's a commitment free class offered at YTC. Try one this summer -- sign up at your convenience and join the fun!
3 varieties: Point Play, Cardio and Skills
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Staff Winners
An Interview with Coach Pat
 Pat Rogers has 42 years at YTC under his belt. Get to know him a little better:
How did you end up at YTC? I started when it first opened. I was teaching high school Spanish and tennis afterwards.
What is your favorite thing about teaching tennis? The answer is simple -- giving people a skill that will change their lives.
Have you found that over the years you've greatly adapted your style of teaching? Oh, absolutely. Tennis has changed dramatically, so the way we teach right now is not even close to what we started off with. It's wonderful.
Who is your favorite tennis player of all time? James Scott Connors -- he wasn't your stereotypical country clubber. He brought the "working man's" frame of mind to the game.
What is one thing our customers might be surprised to learn about you? I'm parrothead [a huge Jimmy Buffet fan] and I love to ride the waves. Surf's up!
What is the #1 thing on your bucket list? The first thing that comes to mind is to maintain good health. Without that, I can't accomplish anything else. I run, I surf, I eat healthy -- I do whatever I can to keep in shape!
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More Than Just Tennis
Youngsters Benefit from the Game
USTA Serves conducted a study on the educational and health profiles of adolescent tennis participants, and their 
findings speak volumes. Of youth who play tennis:
48% have an "A" average
81% say they will attend college
73% have never been sent to the principal's office
82% volunteer in their communities
This study helps prove that tennis participation has some valuable benefits outside of a perfect forehand.
Take advantage of the benefits of tennis and register your child for Junior Summer Camp. Get a 5% sibling or multi-week discount!
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"We're Passionate About Our Community"
Groundwork Hudson Valley
 Groundwork Hudson Valley is a Yonkers based 501 c3 that was founded in 1999. Its many programs include the Science Barge (fully sustainable urban farm and education center), award-winning Youth Green Team, the recently launched "Get Fresh Yonkers" urban agriculture initiative, as well as the facilitation of the Saw Mill Daylighting Project in downtown Yonkers.
I currently serve on their Board of Directors and am proud to say other members of our board are YTC enthusiasts. Please visit www.groundworkhv.org for more details.
- Joe Curto, YTC President
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Staff Winners
Congrats to Mark Santucci
We would like to wish a very special congratulations to YTC Director of Tennis, Mark Santucci, who married the love of his life Michele Salino at a beautiful ceremony in Newport, RI this past weekend! Wishing you two a lifetime of happiness!
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Tournament Winner
Roslyn Yang Wins 14 & Under Tournament
 14-year-old YTC player Roslyn Yang (left) won the June 14 and Under Tournament. Yang defeated another great YTC player, Cara Jhang (age 13, right), in the finals.
All of the tournament competitors played very well. Congratulations to all of the participants!
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