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
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 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 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
By Karen Ronney This SCTA Foundation is offering the Kramer Future Champions Scholarship Grant for junior tennis players residing in Southern California between the ages of 8-18, who aspire to play collegiate or professional tennis, show significant promise, and demonstrate financial need to compete in sectional or national tournaments. Use of funds includes tournament fees,
By Karen Ronney When Frances Simpson Lang sees a need in her community, she steps up and creates solutions. As such, the Executive Director at Mountain View Sports & Racquet Club h as been a game changer and has helped tennis blossom in Southern California. Simpson Lang was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, and has
By Karen Ronney Tory Bailey Jr’s path to tennis success has been filled with big dreams, family guidance and community support. He picked up a racket at age 3, and now over a decade later the high school senior is headed to Howard University to study computer science and play college tennis. His is a
