Growing up in the middle of a tennis academy, Leo Carmo’s life has always revolved around the sport. Ever since he can remember, he was walking around on the clay courts of the Ross School Tennis Academy (RSTA) while his father, Vinicius, the academy’s Director of Tennis, orchestrated and operated its programming. “I’ve been playing…
With the U.S. Open in full gear, it’s great to look back at the history of the tournament and all the amazing champions that have come before. And in 2023, it provides a perfect opportunity to honor the 70th anniversary of one of the sport’s most incredible accomplishments: Maureen Connolly’s Calendar Grand Slam in 1953….
Coaches and teachers don’t do what they do in order to earn recognition, or to receive awards and honors that focus on them. But still, to be honored by an organization for the efforts you put forth, and to have the work you do get noticed means a lot to anyone in those positions. So…
The registration deadline for the 12th Annual “Little Mo” Internationals has been extended till Monday, July 31 at 12:30 a.m. EST. The “Little Mo” Internationals is scheduled for August 20-24 at the West Orange Tennis Club in West Orange, N.J. The event is open to any player worldwide aged eight-12, and to date, the tournament…
It’s an implied truth in coaching, and an inferred truth by many parents, that a coach with great students must be a great coach. I admit that I use the marketing tactic of, “Who I coach and have coached”, because it is a powerful sell, but here’s a dirty little secret: “Great player results…
While participating in youth sports can be a healthy and beneficial activity for the development of children, it is important to select the “right” program for your kid. In order to select a program that is a good fit for your child, several aspects must be taken into consideration. The list below can help…
Despite growing up on the other side of the country, Natasha Rajaram has always had an affinity for the east coast. So much so, that the Cupertino, Calif. native, a five-star, blue-chip recruit, made her verbal commitment to play her collegiate tennis at Harvard University in Boston, and will be bringing her tennis talents…
The first two “Little Mo” International tournaments of the year have officially been announced, with registration now open: 10th Annual “Little Mo” Internationals in Colorado Springs, Colorado (June 30 – July 5) – open to any player worldwide (ages 8-16)! Lots of Fun Things to Do in Colorado: Take the cog railway to the top of…
For the eleventh year, young hopefuls from across the tri-state area will be out in force at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, the flagship location of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), on Saturday, June 17, as JMTA coaches seek to discover untapped tennis and athletic talent. The goal of both the tryout and the combine is…
The development pathway of any tennis program is an important pipeline that not only helps create great tennis players, but also serves as a way to keep young players in a facility’s program. Establishing this pipeline from the earliest ages is a key aspect to a successful one, and with that in mind, earlier…