The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation (“SCTAF”) (formerly known as the Pacific Southwest Youth Foundation) is the charitable and philanthropic entity of the Southern California Tennis Association and is a 501(C) (3). SCTAF’s mission is “to promote and develop the growth of tennis in Southern California” by supporting community based grassroots tennis and education programs…

Fun and Fierce Competition at the Tennis on Campus So Cal Sectionals in San Diego After a successful junior tennis career, Carissa Bernhardt of San Diego decided to focus on academics when she attended San Diego State University. Now a sophomore, she’s back on the court competing for SDSU in its Tennis on Campus program…

Marguerite Tennis Pavilion Named PTR Public Facility of the Year Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards today during the 2018 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, is underway February 13-16, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Marguerite Tennis Pavilion, in Mission Viejo,…

Marc Lucero Named PTR Touring Coach of the Year Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards tomorrow night during the 2018 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, is underway February 13-18, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Photo by Ash Marshall…

Coco Vandeweghe resumed her streak of #FedCup wins this weekend as #TeamUSA defeated Netherlands, 3-1, in North Carolina. Vandeweghe (Rancho Santa Fe) followed Venus Williams’ opening match victory with a comeback, three-set thriller of her own over Richel Hogencamp, 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-3. Vandeweghe trailed 0-3 in the second set before turning the tide, gaining a…

Former USC women’s assistant coach West Nott is rolling out West Coast Tennis Tours this summer for high performance juniors and college players looking to take their game to the next level. Nott and his coaches will host the West Coast Tennis Tour this summer and will travel to 13 open prize money tournaments from…

The Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament – Ventura County’s spring tradition unlike any other – comes with a new wrinkle for the 118th edition of the tournament April 25-29. The Ojai will introduce a new Women’s Division III Invitational division that will feature the top NCAA Division III universities on the west coast competing against each…

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2018 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis coaches, will be held February 13-16, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Marty Woods, of Reseda, California, has been named PTR Member of the Year for the State.…

The SCTA Annual Service Awards Banquet recently honored some of Southern California’s most accomplished and dedicated providers, athletes, and individuals who continue to go above and beyond in spreading the game of tennis throughout the region. Held in February at the L.A. Tennis Center, the annual event acknowledges outstanding achievement in a variety of categories.…