Category: Adult

leagues, tournaments, clinics

Congratulations Captain Reva!

Reva Leung

Reva Leung has been named the USTA League Captain of the Year by the Middle States/New Jersey District.  Reva has been a captain of many PRC over the years, including the  Tri Level, Mixed 7.0 and the 3.5 Women’s teams.  She also volunteered her time to assist with the district championships.   Reva will be honored…

PRC’s Newest Member

Proud mother Meredith produced a winner! Monica is already getting acquainted with sports at the RAC. We can’t wait for her first tennis lesson. Welcome back, Meredith.

Frame It!

If you had a picture frame for tennis, what would you put in it?  Would it be a photo of you and your tennis friends/teammates?  A photo of your favorite pro player or a memory of a pro event in which you attended?  An image of you hitting a shot?  A picture of you in…

Friends or Foe?

PRC 3.5 USTA Friday teams

Today the two 3.5 USTA teams played each other at PRC.  Looking at this photo, it would be hard to tell the opponents from the teammates.   Friends first, foes second.  Congratulations to the Topspinners who were awarded the victory after a 2-2 tie.  Great tennis.

Does Your Game Need POP?

Babolat-POP,-the-First-Connected-Tennis-Wristband

The new Babolat POP is now available at the Pro Shop at the Princeton Racquet Club.  This is the first tennis specific device which can collect data such as swing speed, spin, shot type and style all into a PIQ score.  The POP sensor pops into a wrist band and the device is compatible with any…

An “All Around” Good Sunday Morning at PRC

Amechi and Junior Clinic

Some juniors and adults may enjoy sleeping in on Sunday mornings, but not these dedicated tennis enthusiasts.  On Sunday 9:30 am, Ethan was taking a private lesson from JR- outside on a balmy February day.  Mansour’s game drill was full (of people and energy) and Amechi and his juniors were participating in high intensity drills.  Hope…

Improving Your Game The “Write” Way

PRC at PTR Symposium

Want to improve your game?  What do you think would help you perform better on the court – a new racquet? A new stroke? Try a notebook and pen. Those of you who participated in the mental toughness training sessions presented last spring had the experience of using a journal for various activities.  Dr. Jim Loehr,…

USTA Captain’s Meeting, Wednesday, February 17

Hard Courts at Princeton Racquet Club

The 2016 USTA Adult League season is just around the corner. A captain’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 17 at the Marriott Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ for the North, Central, Shore area Adult League.  Registration for the women will begin at 6:30pm. The women’s meeting is for 4.0 and 4.5…

Why Play Tennis?

USTA Serves

In this present day climate of polling and opinions, we could conduct a poll at Princeton Racquet Club regarding why people play tennis.  Various answers may include, have fun, get exercise, play with friends, learn a new skill, burn some calories, etc. Without much debate, tennis, dubbed the “sport for a lifetime,” is one of the…

Neither Snow (Part 2) and More Super Tennis

Adult tennis at PRC

Naresh (junior in earlier post) set the tone on Wedenesday by riding his bike to tennis through the pouring rain.  Fran Perlman was the first arrival at 7:45 am today, despite a heavy snowfall.  She shed her many layers and then joined Kathy, Gisella and Manju for an exciting game of Super Bowl Tennis, which was…