By Steve Pratt There’s a little secret to Hiromi Sasano’s dominating success at national age-group tournaments, especially over the past five years in which she has captured the USTA National 40s Hardcourt singles title at her favorite venue the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. The 46-year-old Sasano said getting beat up by players more
By Karen Ronney It was an international gathering at the 21st Hendrickson Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament at Barnes Tennis Center as almost three dozen players came to compete from across the U.S. and as far as Japan to enjoy the event sponsored by the So Cal Tennis Association Foundation. “We are so happy to support
By Karen Ronney The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation has always stayed true to its original vision to expand the popularity of tennis in Southern California. But the roots of the SCTA Foundation run much deeper than that, and the impact the SCTA Foundation has had on hundreds and hundreds of junior and adult players,
By Karen Ronney It has been a busy year for the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation in providing more than $500,000 of support in grants, scholarships, sponsorships and assistance for players of all ages and organizations in under-served areas. Join us on Giving Tuesday to forge ahead and continue to make an impact in 2022.
By Karen Ronney Coach Dee Henry has created a legacy of helping people in the world of tennis and beyond. Her mission is to make the sport accessible to players of all ages and (dis)abilities. Henry, a USPTA Elite Pro, was the Women’s Tennis Coach at Biola University for 45 years. This year, she retired
By Karen Ronney Tennis camps and warm sunny days are perfect partners when it comes to kids and their free time. After all, this sport is a great way for young athletes to be active, learn tennis and life skills, as well as make friends and stay fit. The SCTA Foundation is launching its Tennis
By Karen Ronney San Diego will have an ATP 250-Level tournament from Monday, September 27 through Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Barnes Tennis Center. Former world No. 1 Andy Murray of Great Britain has accepted a wild card into the main draw of the $600,000 event. Japan’s Kei Nishikori and American Brandon Nakashima of San
By Karen Ronney The countdown is on to apply for USTA's Grow The Game Grant, a generous recovery initiate to help pros, clubs and organizations bring tennis to beginning level juniors and adults. The deadline for the first phase is October 1, so don't miss this opportunity.To apply, CLICK HERE. This program is intended to
Last call to apply for the Victor Stern Scholarship Grant to junior tennis players ages 8 to 18, who have a passion for tennis and wish to pursue the sport. Players must have a record of competitive play and wish to continue playing tennis as well as having a goal of pursuing a post-high school
By Karen Ronney Larry Willens was a great tennis coach, educator and influencer who made a difference in Southern California and beyond. He taught at San Diego State University and was a sports psychologist to many tennis stars. He passed away on July 25 at age 82 in San Diego. Larry understood the importance of
