The sport of tennis is often thought of as a “country club” sport – limited only to the wealthy and elite. Due to its financial requirements, people who are less fortunate are often denied opportunities to play. Substantial expenses that accumulate from lessons, equipment, and membership fees deter potential players from participating. Inner-city youth are underrepresented due to lack of attainable resources and programs. Aside from financial limitations, many junior athletes favor the characteristics
work out, keeping an optimistic attitude will allow an individual to learn from failure, and if someone is able to gain when they lose, they cannot truly lose at all. Three years ago, the coaches at my tennis club had told my friends and I that they would not be having another Junior Team Tennis team because we were not strong enough to compete
just like doing it. Well, mine is tennis, and it is my love, I would even say it’s my life. In the seventh grade I joined the Ector Junior High tennis team. I was not expecting fall so deeply in love with the sport itself though. Tennis has turned into that one thing that I look forward to doing every day. It relieves me when I’m stressed, it helps calm my anger, and when I have a lot of energy or need to wake up, then the tennis courts are my place to go. Tennis is the place I can go and feel like
Flossie. “Mr. Exeter, Junior had collapsed and was sent to the emergency room!” Her voice was mixed with panic and consternation. Lawrence’s mind went blank and his phone dropped on the white speckled with gray tiled floors. “Dr. McCoy, are there any way to save my son?” Lawrence Exeter Senior pleaded. “Mr. Exeter, I believe you did not know about Junior’s conditions for the past few months. Junior is diagnosed with…” Dr. McCoy remarked. “Dr. McCoy! Patient Lawrence Exeter Junior is flat lining!” the
I started playing tennis at the age of 4 years old. Not only that I have always enjoyed working hard on the court, all of my family members were somehow connected to tennis. When I was smaller, I used to play either with my father, mother, or my uncle. They all have been great tennis players, and I think that is one of the reasons that pushed me forward in becoming a professional tennis player. I knew from the beginning that trying to build your career to the highest level is extremely difficult
What is the USTA? The United States Tennis Association is the governing body for the sport of tennis across the US. Since being founded in 1881 the USTA has come a long way. Since then the association has gone through radical changes. There have been changes to the name and the organizational structure. In only 135 there have been over 50 different presidents. Even though the association has gone through many changes, one thing has remained constant. The USTA’s mission has always been to promote
Being a Redkin at Chowchilla Union High School was full of great memories with even greater people. All four years at this school were amazing, but senior year was my favorite. When senior year first started I was playing tennis with a team that had a lot of potential. It was my second year playing as the number one singles and at the number one doubles spot with my partner Amy. While season was in progress homecoming was coming up and I was nominated to run for homecoming queen. On the big game
the first African - American to win women’s singles tennis at Wimbledon. Althea was an energetic tomboy, but one day that energy was put to use. Althea Gibson was born on August 25, 1927, and died on September 28, 2003. Throughout those years Althea had accomplished many great things. She started out as a young, wild girl who was optimistic about everything. Her family had moved to Harlem New York. One day when Althea was playing paddle tennis, the musician, Buddy Walker, watched her. He noticed
sales figures are usually a measure success, tennis is no exception. In North America, tennis can be measured by the annual racket and tennis ball sales (Heitner, 2015). Prince Sports, a sports racquet company, has several different product lines. Their Prince brand serves tennis, squash, and badminton players. Racquet ball players may recognize the Ektelon brand and the Viking product line equips platform or table tennis players. Prince Sport’s tennis line consists of over 150 different racquet
History of Tennis Tennis originated in northern France in the 11th century as a type of handball played on indoor court. The introduction of a racquet in the 16th century changed the game. By the mid 19th century, it was popularized as an indoor game on a lawn in England. Major W.C. Wingfield popularized the game and devised a set of rules as well as a court in the shape of an hourglass with a net 1.5 m high. Over the next few years, the game was modified as the court became rectangular and the