Happy birthday to Nelson, who is one of PRC’s most appreciated and employees. Many happy returns, Nelson.
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Coaching at the US Open
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Coach Judy Young was one of the PTR teaching professionals who spent Saturday on court at the Arthur Ashe Kids Day. Coach Judy and the kids had a blast. We are so fortunate to have a pro as dedicated to the 10 and under program at PRC as Judy. Thanks Coach for donating your time…
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Support Team for Tournament Competitors
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The Garden State Open, a USTA sanctioned SR junior event, was held this weekend at PRC. Thanks to Dennis, tournament director, Adam and Sean, tournament assistants, and all of the parents who supported the event and competitors. It was a wonderful event, enjoyed by everyone. The weather, sportsmanship and tennis was great.
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Winners on April 20th
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Congratulations to all of the women who played outside today in match play and the USTA 3.0 40 and over match. Everyone was victorious over the conditions – chilly temps, windy and for many, the first time playing outside. What a wonderful tennis experience to remember – awesome display of mental toughness.
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The best minute of the Federer – Del Porto match
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Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The most important lesson for all tennis players occurred yesterday, one minute after the 2 hour and 43 minute men’s final at Indian Wells between Del Porto and Federer. The commentators and spectators wondered what the obligatory handshake would look like after both players demonstrated testiness with almost everyone and each other…
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Mental Toughness From Court to Course
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Congratulations to Catherine Taaffe, who competed in the New York half marathon yesterday in the 65-69 division. Catherine was tested after she fell around the 6 mile mark and sprained her hand. However, she demonstrated awesome mental toughness by completing the remaining 7.1 miles. She is probably the only runner who has a swollen hand…
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BNP Paribas – Television Schedule
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One of the most popular tennis tournaments of the year has begun in Indian Wells, CA. Moms, Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka celebrated Internal Women’s Day by returning to the courts for the first time since 2017. Both were victorious. Roger Federer defends his 2017 title after winning the Australian Open. Fans love to see…
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Well-staffed Christmas Party
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The PRC administrative, facility and teaching staff members and their families gathered last night for the annual Christmas party. Delicious food and wonderful times together were a prelude to another competitive and fun Pictionary game. By the way, the “older” staff members schooled the younger generation… Thanks to Judy and M for transforming the nursery…
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Pickleball Fun at Junior Camp
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Junior campers had a blast playing some pickleball on a rainy morning on court 2. The teaching pros demonstrated positioning, tactics and explained the scoring and rules. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the US. It is very fast and can improve tennis player’s net play and reactions.
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Everyone a Winner at PRC Junior Tournaments
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Several USTA junior tournaments were held at PRC on Saturday and Sunday. The focus of the tournaments was to provide less experienced juniors an opportunity to play a lot of matches and learn the rules and procedures of tournament play. The format was a compass draw, which provides a type of round robin play (non…