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, Â 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
By Karen Ronney Your voice and vote will make a difference to help award Billie Jean King the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian awards in the United States. Given by the U.S. Congress, the Congressional Gold Medal recognizes national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions that have a
By Karen Ronney Women’s pro tennis, health and awareness hit the spotlight once again in San Diego with the USTA Pro Circuit’s Rancho Santa Fe Open from October 9 to 15 at the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club. The ITF W60 event will host some of the top 100 ranked female pros. It’s an exciting
By Karen Ronney Small changes can make a big impact. Just ask the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation, which needs your help. Please join our Change Giving team and donate your spare change so we can directly improve the lives of deserving and underserved youth in Southern California. “We are committed to improving the lives
