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News and special events at PRC, US and world

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…

Colorful Staff Reunion on “Souper” Monday

Admin Staff at PRC

It was a fun reunion for some of the staff today as they gathered with their new colorful mugs on a “souper” Monday.  Judy and Cos were delighted to be back home at PRC after attending the PTR Symposium last week.  Shown are Maria, M, Nelson, Judy, Dennis, Meryl and Lauren.

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…

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…