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Community Spotlight: Annie Star
Marty Woods never realized at the time he met Annie Star on a mixed doubles court in Calabasas a few years back that the two would become long-lasting friends and form an incomparable partnership aimed at helping those who may need a hand. On Dec. 17, the two will once again host the sixth annual…
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Facility/Travel Spotlight: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert
A lot has changed in the Coachella Valley and the desirable travel and tennis destinations of areas like Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta and Indian Wells over the past 25 years. But one thing that has remained consistent and unchanged is the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert and its…
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Make The Backhand Slice Work For You
Utilizing the Backhand Slice In this tennis tip, we will address the 3 types of slices: defensive, neutral, and offensive. With all 3 types of slices, the main ingredients are footwork and preparation. Often people think of a slice as a “bail out shot” where they don’t have to move their feet. It is important…
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Join Us At The January 2017 Long Beach Pro Circuit Event
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Watch The Pros Play At USC January 2017
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Hard Work Paying Off For Carlsbad’s Cali Jankowski
Like the majority of ranked Southern California junior tennis players, Cali Jankowski is well aware of how important practice is to becoming an even better player. And just like a lot of those players, Jankowski is not afraid to admit that practicing hasn’t always been her favorite thing to do, until recently. “For me it…
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Early Development Camps
Early Development Camps – Start the New Year off with a bang It’s never too early to enjoy a fun and educational experience on tennis courts across Southern California! Throughout 2017, the SCTA invites our young champions of tomorrow to Early Development Camps for kids ages 7-10 years, with session series beginning on January 14.…
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How Can You Help Us Help Kids?
RALLYING WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR How can you help the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation help kids? The SCTA Foundation (SCTAF) was established to raise funds to enable underprivileged youngsters to participate in the National Junior Tennis League (NJTL), a program run by the SCTA which provided supervised tennis instruction and special programs to youngsters.…
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Sip ‘N Serve hits Orange County
The Sip ‘N Serve Series is kicking into high gear this winter with a new site locked in for Orange County. The Racquet Club of Irvine will play host to Sip ‘N Serve’s newest program starting in late January. The Sip ‘N Serve Series is USTA Southern California’s take on a nationwide initiative to engage millennials…