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PRATT: Kuhle keeps the ball rolling at BJK Girls Nationals
Earl “Lornie” Kuhle admits he has always loved the action but prefers to remain in the background and away from the bright lights. The longtime Encinitas resident Kuhle is the Chairman of the biggest girls’ tennis tournament in the nation, the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s and 16s National Championships, which begins Wednesday and…
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USTA SoCal adds Cal State’s Dianne Matias, Pasadena’s Esther Hendershott to senior management team
USTA Southern California has appointed two new members to its senior management team, filling critical roles that will help shape the future of tennis in the region. Former Cal State Fullerton head coach Dianne Matias has been named the Director of Junior Tennis, and Pasadena Tennis Association’s Esther Hendershott will serve as Director of Community…
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USPTA Pro Juan Garcia Motivates Peers to Pursue Dreams at the USPTA Elevate Workshop
USPTA Pro Juan Garcia Motivates Peers to Pursue Dreams at the USPTA Elevate Workshop By Karen Ronney Juan Alberto Garcia knows what it takes to be a champion in life and on the tennis court. He is a USPTA Elite pro who not only talks-the-talk but walks-the-walk. Garcia is the Director of Tennis…
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USTA SoCal adds Pepperdine alum to marketing team
USTA Southern California has added Pepperdine alum Lexie Wanninger as Integrated Marketing Manager, the organization announced recently. Wanninger, a 2019 graduate from the Malibu-based university, began her tenure with USTA in late June. Ms. Wanninger previously served as Marketing Analyst for Lumasol, a SoCal-based health-tech skincare brandspecializing in sunscreen products. She also developed influencer strategies…
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PRATT: Former tour pro Cecil Mamiit now shapes future champions in Southern California
All throughout his junior, college and professional tennis career, Cecil Mamiit competed at the highest level of the sport. Now, Mamiit spends his time teaching Southern California’s elite juniors who are attempting to reach the same heights Mamiit achieved. The 1996 NCAA singles champion from USC, Mamiit runs his Tennis Mechanix Academy out of the…
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Cheapest Places to Fly This Summer
Since domestic travel is mostly unrestricted, plenty of airlines have added routes to leisure destinations across the U.S. and we even have a few new airlines in the mix. The new options, along with some airlines flying larger aircraft normally used for long-haul flights, have increased capacity to meet the peak summer travel demand. Need…
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SoCal juniors honored at ESPN Sports Humanitarian Awards; Special to air Saturday on ABC
ESPN’s seventh annual Sports Humanitarian Awards were awarded recently in New York City, and four Southern California juniors were celebrated for their vision and leadership as recipients of the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award. The event will air as a 90-minute television special on Saturday, July 24, at 2 p.m. ET on ABC. The Billie Jean…
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Hey Kids! Sign Up to Win a Summer Tennis Racket Package By Karen Ronney The SCTA Foundation is calling all kids ages 6 to 11 to enter the Summer Prize Giveaway Contest. We believe tennis is a fun sport for everyone and there are many reasons to play. We’d love to know why you…
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SCTA Foundation and Yonex USA Partner to Support Junior Player’s Tennis Dreams
SCTA Foundation and Yonex USA Partner to Support Junior Player’s Tennis Dreams By Karen Ronney Sportsmanship makes tennis fun because it builds friendship, skills and confidence on and off the court. Recently the SCTA Foundation partnered with Yonex USA in a program to honor 10 junior players in Southern California. As such, the SCTA…