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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,…

PRC is Well Represented at the PTR Symposium

PRC at PTR Symposium

It was another full day at the PTR Symposium. Jeremy followed up on his iTPA TPT Course from earlier in the week by taking a course by Dr Mark Kovacs tonight. In earlier sessions today, the importance of tennis and the value of using it as a vehicle to improve one’s physical, emotional  and mental…

Billie Jean King Inducted into the PTR Hall of Fame

Billie Jean King, PTR Hall of Fame

Tonight, we had the privilege of being present for the PTR Awards Banquet and the induction of Billie Jean King into the PTR Hall of Fame in Hilton Head, South Carolina. PTR is the largest global organization of teaching professionals with more than 15,000 members in 125 countries. King is the fifth inductee, joining Dennis…

PRC is Never Far From Home- Part 2

Cos, Judy and Jeremy are attending the 40th PTR Symposium in Hilton Head, SC. Much to our surprise, the first couple we met at a meeting this morning were Konrad and Mary Tuchscherer- parents/grandparents of PRC’s family: Konrad and Nyambe, Khatumu, and Nyakeh. How much fun was that?!   We were thrilled to see Mary…

PRC is Never Far From Home- Part 1

PRC In Vero Beach

PRC family is never far from home. Ron and Kathy Sabo were able to help Carol Cavalier celebrate her birthday with Tippy Tappin and Jane Huff in Vero Beach this week. Reports are lots of good tennis and fun together.

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…

Auggie’s Valentine’s Day Advice

Auggie Valentine's Day

On Behalf of everyone at PRC, Happy Valentine’s Day!  Auggie says, “Give someone a Kiss today”

Can you find JR Lampa?

Stringing Services at Princeton Racquet Club

JR Lampa’s face has been seen around PRC for years, on court teaching many of the junior and adult clinics.  Maybe you see him near the front desk, stringing racquets daily.  JR had a surprise when he saw his photo on the internet in an ad for Prince Global Sports.    The website is for the EFK…

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…