Usually Coach Kaptan spends his day developing and training juniors and adults for tournament play. This weekend, he was chosen to represent the NJ in the USTA Middle States Interdistricts at the Merion Cricket Club. Congratulations to Kaptan and his brother, and the honor for Gino Carosella.
So many awesome matches and results at the NJD District League 18 and over Championships today. The PRC Partners (3.0) played 4 matches in two days and demonstrated so much mental toughness and effort in very hot conditions. Thanks to captain, Catherine Taaffe, and congratulations to Sonya, who received a sportsmanship pin. In the 2.5…
Good luck to the PRC Sweet Warriors, Glam Slams and Partners, USTA Local League Champions 2.5 and 3.0, who will compete this weekend in the NJD District 18 and over Championships at Veterans Park (Friday) and Community Park Princeton (Saturday). Also, congratulations to the men’s VVS Stars who won the 3.0 league at PRC.
Students aren’t the only ones who can improve by getting better. PRC Coaches Mary Beth Matuszewski and Derek Gillespie participated in the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) 11-17 Development Workshop and Certification held at the club on Saturday and Sunday, led by clinician Marc Stingley. Both Mary Beth and Derek are already certified in 10 and…
Because of the hot conditions today, team names were related to the heat. Congratulations to the Sweaty Bettys, who won by three points over the AC’s. Thanks to Jacinta, who contributed ice pops to help keep everyone cool between matches. Lots of great fun, as always.
Every year, PRC celebrates Wimbledon by having all of the players for Singles Match Play and Fed Cup wear white for the competition. It is a fun day and everyone looks so classic in their white attire. Today, instead of the traditional and coveted M & M’s as prizes, winners received a Babolat vibration dampener…
Plentiful outdoor courts makes the summer a wonderful time to play and practice singles. Coach Judy organizes great matches with coaching tips (and sometimes drills) on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 8:00-9:30 am. If you would like to learn singles strategy or prep for district championships, contact Coach Judy.
The Grillmasters (Chris, Coleen, Sue, Michelle, Cynthia and Mayia) stayed hot during a steamy 4th of July themed Fed Cup on Friday. Everyone wore red/white and blue and the quality of play was off the charts. Thanks to Catherine Taffee for bringing cake for everyone.
PRC will be open on July 4th from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Junior camp will be held but all adult and junior clinics will not be held. Open court rental is available for the indoor courts, as well as the outdoor clay and hard courts. Coach Mansour will run singles and doubles matches from 8:00-9.30 am…
The summer season starts June 17th. Register now for junior camp and clinics and adult programs. Juniors can register for the very popular summer camps or junior clinics, which are offered on weekdays (between 4:00-6:30 pm) and on weekends. The PRC junior program has three tracks: 10 and under, developmental and competitive. The 10 and…