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GEORGIA TENNIS NEWS LeagueTennis.com continues to grow in the Atlanta and surrounding cities with over 2500 players participating in our Fall leagues.  We now offer Adult Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles and Junior Singles.  Try our leagues this Winter at a 50% discount, $10 for adults and $5 for juniors! WWW.LEAGUETENNIS.COM _____________________________________________  Blackburn Tennis Center in the a.m. www.weplaytennis.com Hey, These Guys Can Play! Join them weekdays from 9-12! ******************************************************************* TERMINUS CLUB Team Parties & Workshops  3200 Peachtree St. Suite 225 Atlanta, GA 30305  (404) 407-2030 Team Party: Included in the team party is 1hour lecture and video conference on Mental Toughness. The topics include (the individual, doubles partnership, and team concept.) Your group will also do team building exercises which will improve your ability work toward a common goal while enjoying each other and having fun on the court. Food will be catered in from BrickTops Restaurant and drinks will be provided. Your team captain will also receive a gift certificate for 30 minute Free Body Motion Detection a ($125 value) and the Co-captain a Gift certificate for a 30 minute inferred video lesson ($75 value) this is the newest technology offered to tennis today. Treat your hard working captains right with this Party. They deserve it. Cost: $400 (6-8) players $500 (9+) players.   Party’s can be scheduled for Friday evening 7-9:30PM or Saturday from 6-8:30PM. There is no better way to finish off a season and get everyone on board for the next season. The Terminus Club is located in Buckhead off of Peachtree Road. For more information please send inquiries to: elitetennisllc@att.net     Mental Toughness Workshops: Learn how to master your on-court behavior, take advantage of the area most players forgot about. This workshop not only teaches you it also includes a life-long guide, exercises on court, and a CD to keep you going after the session ends. This is the number one area for learning to be successful in matches and really improves your results. Groups only: $500 per group up to 10 players. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The workshops are offered: Saturday afternoons from 3:00-5:30PM, and 6:00-8:30PM. These start October 25th and will be offered throughout the late fall and winter seasons. Schedule a group or team and learn how to win every time you take the court. For more information please send inquiries to: elitetennisllc@att.net __________________________________________________   BECOME RECOGNIZED WITH THE NEW USTA GEORGIA MEMBER OF THE WEEK PROGRAM!!   Register now for a chance to become the USTA Georgia Member of the Week. Drawings will be conducted every Monday throughout 2008. The Member of the Week will receive a USTA Georgia gift package, a certificate of appreciation and recognition on the USTA Georgia website. The USTA Georgia Member of the Week program is open to any adult or junior Georgia resident with a current USTA membership. Click here for more information on how to enter: http://www.ustageorgia.com/motw/form.htm  ______________________________________   COLLEGE TENNIS   Bourrat, Robert advance to finals in ITA/Wilson Regional Tournament       September 23, 2008 Montgomery, Ala. - The Shorter College Hawks tennis team had an exceptional day at th ITA/Wilson Regional Tournament held at Auburn University-Montgomery with Remi Bourrat and Benjamin Robert advancing to the doubles finals before losing to Johnson/Tucker of AUM. The story from AUM -   It all began in men's doubles where AUM's Michael Johnson and Monte Tucker defeated Shorter College's Robert Benjamin and Remi Bourrat 8-0. In the women's action, Delia Sescioreanu and Tereza Veverkova defeated Whitney Byrd and Nathalie Sienkob, also from AUM, 8-3. The men's and women's singles championship was also all AUM finals. In the men's championship, Victor Sanakai Papi defeated Johnson 6-3, 7-6 (7-2). The women's final was a bitter sweet one, as doubles teammates Sescioreanu and Veverkova had to face off. Sescioreanu was able to win the championship 6-0, 6-2. All of the champions will now move on to the National Championships which will be held October 16-19 in Mobile. __________________________________________________________ USTA Launches QuickStart Tennis   ___________________________________________ QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Good concentration seperates champions from almost-champions." Stan Smith __________________________________________________  TENNIS CLUB OF THE MONTH River Club River Club (770)-992-6432 1221 Riverside Road Roswell, GA 30076 Seven lighted hard courts, and two lighted clay courts Full time tennis professional with part time assistants ALTA & USTA programs for juniors, women, men & seniors Tennis lessons for children & adults Fully equipped clubhouse and pro shop Tennis Pros: Angela Lettiere, NCAA women's champion from the University of Georgia. Member of the University of Georgia Hall of Fame. Joe Buckley, played for Florida State and taught at the Academy on Key Biscayne, Florida. ______________________________________________ Tennis Earrings and Jewelry by Atlanta Tennis Player Annie Noblitt!!! link to Annie's web site:

PRO OF THE MONTH Craig S. Jones Craig S. Jones Owner, Director of Tennis Petersburg Raquet Club USPTA, PTR, USTA High Performance Coach Craig S. Jones oversees all aspects of the PRC instructional program, in addition to the Pool operations, tennis pro training, and sponsorships.  He is a P-1 Professional with the USPTA, Professional status with PTR and a certified USTA High Performance Coach. Craig is also a member of the Wilson Premiere Advisory Staff. In addition, he is part of the Wilson Speaker's Bureau, serving as their Quick Start Specialist. Craig is committed to the game of tennis, which is evident by his long record of volunteerism - USTA Schools Program Director, CSRA JTL league coordinator, CSRA Special Olympics coordinator, CSRA Pro's Association president, member of South Carolina and Georgia Tennis Association junior tennis councils, and member of USTA Georgia Board of Directors. For more information on Petersburg Racquet Club and their tournament schedule: www.prctennis.com  ____________________________ ________________________________________   JUNIOR PLAY OF THE MONTH Briana Berne     Get to Know Bri Age:  17 years old Height:  5’5” Born:  August 9,1991 Club:  Universal Tennis Academy Pro:  Turhan Berne, David Drew Started Playing Tennis:  8 years old School:  North Springs Charter School Favorite Subject:  Science (Biology, Anatomy,PSYCHOLOGY:)) and Literature Favorite Aspect of Tennis:  How it keeps me in shape physically and mentally   Favorite Food:  Vegetarian cuisine ( I don't have a favorite, I like almost everything!) Favorite Band:  Third Day Favorite Song:  Mountain of God Favorite Non-Tennis Activity:  Reading my Bible/uplifting/educational literature,cooking,spending time with FRIENDS/FAMILY/OTHERS Favorite Pre-Match Food:  Sub (Turkey/Soy/Veggie patties) Favorite Sport other than Tennis:  I like watching basketball and soccer. Favorite Tournament:  Zonals    ____________________________       Is Mental Toughness Important?   Roger thinks so~   "It comes down to technique, mental ability and physical ability.  These are three pillars." - Roger Federer Question:  What qualities within you do you think you've most brought to the fore?  It's been said you're so organized, so calm, yet so determined.  What's been your rock, your foundation? ROGER:  What's the whole thing based on?  Good form.  That's based on the talent, the looseness of my shots and the ability to pace myself, to understand the situation.  That's all under (the category of) talent, but I had to work very, very strongly to develop that and make it a pure weapon.  Before it was there, but it was loose.  It could be a loose cannon.  I always tried to pick the most difficult shot.  I had to start to understand the game and my shots and at times play it a little bit more easy and be a little bit more patient.  The biggest improvement I've ever made was my mental ability, because it used to work against me.  Years later, I'm famous for it.  So it's incredible how you can change. Question:  What then is the role of intelligence, the role of the mind in tennis?  Is it at the very forefront, or is it just part of a package? ROGER:  It's part of a package.  It comes down to technique, mental ability and physical ability.  These are three pillars you need today to succeed. __________________________      Home School Academy ABOUT CHALK 2 CHAMPIONS   "The concept of Chalk 2 Champions evolved when, as a teacher in a private school, I was approached by parents faced with the challenge of an elite athlete so involved with their sport but disengaged in school. How could they fill the gaps of a traditional school model or current home school model into their child's performance, practice and travel schedules? While researching for the answer, I was not able to find an existing program or available home school curriculum to address the needs of these families and these niche kids. So I came up with the concept of Chalk 2 Champions to address the education needs for those families with kids,whether athletes, performing artists or currently home schooled, who are motivated and focused and are looking for an effective and efficient academic program. Our goal is to enhance your families experience as you enter the world of preferred education." - Melinda Willis, Founder & Director 562 North Main Street Alpharetta, Georgia 30004    770-475-0081

FEATURED EVENTS May 01 - Dec 31 Magnolia Junior Academy Our Junior Academy is a multi-level program for beginners, intermediate, advanced, and the elite. The juniors are selected for groups based on their ability and coach's discretion, not on their age. The coach's here at Magnolia Junior Academy are highly trained to coach the professional player all the way down to beginner level. Our goal is to help the juniors improve their skills to reach the next level. The juniors will be working with Monica Ferro, a certified personal trainer, in the state of the art fitness center. Call 678-482-2110 for more information. May 03 - Dec 27 Magnolia Racquet Club - Adult Beginners YOU WANT TO START PLAYING TENNIS? ADULT BEGINNER TENNIS LESSONS. SATURDAYS 9-10 COST: 90.00 FOR 6 WEEKS May 09 - Dec 26 Sandy Springs Tennis Center Mixed Doubles Round Robins Mixed Doubles Round Robin play every Friday evening from 7pm until 9pm. * Please check in at SSTC by 6:45pm. * fee: - ...to cover court fees and balls. * Call Friday beginning at 9:00am to register. * Limited to 48 plaers... CALL EARLY! This is a year-round event. May 11 - Dec 28 Sandy Springs Tennis Center Men's Round Robins Sunday morning Men's Round Robin * Every Sunday morning - 9am until 11am * Fee: - ...to cover court fees. [bring your own balls] * Show up early to secure a spot. * This is a year-round event. Nov 19 Four Seasons Racquet Club Adult Wednesday Drills- 6:30-8:00 p.m. ON CLAY Every level welcome! Some stay for drinks!!! Nov 20 - Nov 23 Collins Hill Thanksgiving Open (10pt)-703475608 Div: MW(Op)sd,SE Collins Hill Athletic Club 100 Countryside Place Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Org Phone: 678 985 9004 Org Fax: 678 985 9010 Dir: Aubrey Jackson Dir Phone: 678 985 9005 Cell: 404 427 3457 email:ajacks40@msn.com Surface Type: Hard Nov 21 Four Seasons Racquet Club FRIDAY womens competitive drills: 9:30-11:00 Great competition - all welcome! ON CLAY Dec 05 - Dec 07 The Big Chill CHPS: BG(18-10)s,MFIC Windward Lake Club 2001 Lake Windward Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30005 Org Phone: 770 889 2762 Org Fax: 770 740 0823 Dir: Greg Grover Dir Phone: 770 442 5783 email:ggrover@bellsouth.net Surface Type: Hard Dec 05 - Dec 07 Classic City Tennis Championships(10pt)-703460008 Open: CM(6.0,70,8.0,9.0)d,MFIC: CW(5.0,6.0,7.0,8.0)d,MFIC: Combo MX(6.0,7.0,8.0,9.0)d,MFIC Clarke Leisure Services 705 Sunset Drive Bishop Park Athens, GA 30606 Org Phone: 706 613 3592 Dir: Stacey L Venker Email: stacey@tennisforlife.net Surface Type: hard Dec 06 - Dec 08 GA State High School Team Finals-703481308 Super CHPS: BG(18)sd,FMLC Macon Tennis Association, Inc. PO Box 7606 Macon, GA 31209 Org Phone: 478 477 1957 Org Fax: 478 477 0575 Dir: Bonnie E. Smith Cell: 478 335 3704 Email:bonnies412@gmail.com Surface Type: Hard Dec 27 - Dec 31 GA State Jr Winter Open CHPS(18-8)(State CHPS)GA L2-STA L3-703468008 State: BG(18-10)s,FIC; BG(18-10)d,SE; E(8)s,FIC; E(8)d,SE Tome Floyd Tennis Center 300 W 3rd St SW Rome Ga 30165 Org Phone: 706 290 0072 Org Fax: 706 235 3936 Dir: Mark Dodd email:mdodd@rfpra,com Surface Type:Hard  more events...

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