Story by Steve Pratt- Story Reposted from @USTASocal You ask 15-year-old wheelchair tennis player Fernando Gallego to name his top moment or memory on the court, and there’s no pause or hesitation. Any time you get to rally with someone considered the best at his age in a sport you love, the answer is easy. It was last November
By Karen Ronney It is summertime in Southern California, and let us face it, we live in one of the best places in the country to play tennis. There are a plethora of tennis courts, school is out for kids of all ages and camps are in session. Also, families have the freedom to hit
By Karen Ronney Are you a junior player ages 5 to 11? Or do you know a player who plays red, orange or green ball tennis? If so, we have a a great opportunity for you. The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation is offering the Summer Camp Tennis Racket Scholarship Package. The deadline to apply
By Karen Ronney The Southern California Tennis Association Foundation celebrates 🎉Disability Pride Month for a Special Adaptive Tennis Social Event on Sunday, July 13, from 9am to 4pm presented by USTA Southern California at the El Dorado Tennis Center in Long Beach. Players of all levels are welcome to participate in these four formats. Para-Standing
By Karen Ronney Liza Rogers thought it would be great fun to attend San Diego Tennis Fest for the second straight year. After all, she had a blast at the 2024 event. Rogers, who lives and plays tennis in the small community of Oceanside, brought her fiancé to share the experience with him recently at
By Karen Ronney Phillip Kim’s life journey is one filled with passion, reinvention and community. Growing up in Foster City, California, he picked up a tennis racket at age 12, never realizing the sport would become a cornerstone of his life decades later. For his efforts, he received the Curt Condon Spirit Award by USTA
By Karen Ronney For Sofia Vongsouvanh tennis is more than a sport. It is about connecting with people and building friendships. Her drive to help, give back to her community and understand others are just a few of the reasons the senior from Patrick Henry High School was honored to receive the Youth Leadership Council
By Karen Ronney Tyler Jung of the South County Tennis Shop is clearly an expert on all things tennis as a player, Racquets Sports Professional Association teaching professional and an experienced retailer. The Irvine resident led a comprehensive workshop enjoyed by approximately 25 attendees at the Racquet Pro Free Lunch (RPFL) Workshop sponsored by the
Ever thought of becoming a certified tennis coach? This is the first step in your journey. The initial training is the USTA's Coaching Fundamentals Workshop, a two-day workshop on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, at Peninsula Tennis Club in San Diego. It will be 8am to 4pm the first day, and four hours
By Karen Ronney Tennis was never on Thelma Sepulveda's radar. Growing up in San Ysidro, she had never seen the sport until it was introduced to her at age 11 in a low-cost after-school program. She gave it a chance and it changed her life. Her passion pushed her to ask per parents for lessons. She
