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
The USTA today announced that the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego is one of 25 winners in the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. Barnes Tennis Center continues to invest in its facility, including the addition of new LED lighting
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 at the San Dieguito Tennis Club in Encinitas and was recently the featured speaker at
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 think tennis is a great way to spend your summer vacation.
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 Foundation asked So Cal juniors, “What is sportsmanship to you?” There were over
By Steve Pratt They came from all over Southern California – and one dedicated Wheelchair Warrior all the way from Sacramento – to share their love of competition and camaraderie within a unique community at the first-ever Southern California Tennis Association Foundation “All-Comers” Wheelchair Tennis Camp. They gathered at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson
By Karen Ronney The SCTA Foundation has partnered with Amazon to support our amazing communities, providers and organizations with a simple smile. That’s right, it starts with AmazonSmile, a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases on Amazon to a charity of your choice. We support tennis for people of all ages, those with
