tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32120317517554915392024-03-12T22:10:39.969-04:00Gotta Play TennisQuick ideas, for beginners to intermediates, that can help improve your tennis skills, knowledge, and enjoyment of the gameGotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.comBlogger409125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-2755539583807111132023-01-29T15:54:00.001-05:002023-01-29T15:54:15.053-05:00Last call for the gotta play tennis podcast<p> <span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The Gotta Play Tennis podcast will be closing its doors by the end of the month of January 2023.</span></p><br style="font-family: trebuchet;" /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">This site was never meant for the purpose of housing a podcast. It was to be a place for the parents of children in my lesson programs to gather information, schedules, and insight about the sport of tennis. </span><br style="font-family: trebuchet;" /><br style="font-family: trebuchet;" /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Therefore, with much trepidation, the podcast will be eliminated. For the present, the blog site will remain as, unlike podcast hosting, it does not require financial support.</span><br style="font-family: trebuchet;" /><br style="font-family: trebuchet;" /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Thank you to those who did gain some value from the podcast and supporting blogs. I hope it was worth the time you took to listen.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-11938391978343175712022-10-05T20:07:00.002-04:002022-10-05T20:07:27.835-04:00Last Call: Private/Semi Private Tennis Lessons 2022<p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> The weather is getting chilly, the sun is setting sooner, and the outdoor tennis season is coming to a close. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Anyone wishing lessons this month (October) need schedule them ASAP as my time slots are limited.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">If you are willing to wait until the Spring of 2023, many more slots can be made available.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Thanks to those who have supported me in 2022 through private and semi-private lessons. I hope this year you achieved all you desired using skills acquired in all aspects of your game. I look forward to serving you again in 2023.</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-27240024492858915402022-09-14T21:00:00.003-04:002022-09-14T21:02:23.099-04:00What is gottaplaytennis.ron@gmail.com Play Tennis Kids?<p><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pP0TKnI4TXM" width="425"></iframe></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-23198991622093755022022-06-02T18:35:00.004-04:002023-01-29T15:51:46.102-05:00The Gotta Play Tennis podcast will be closing its doors<span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The Gotta Play Tennis podcast will be closing its doors by the end of the month of January 2023.<br /><br />This site was never meant for the purpose of housing a podcast. It was to be a place for the parents of children in my lesson programs to gather information, schedules, and insight about the sport of tennis. <br /><br />Therefore, with much trepidation, the podcast will be eliminated. For the present, the blog site will remain as, unlike podcast hosting, it does not require financial support.<br /><br />Thank you to those who did gain some value from the podcast and supporting blogs. I hope it was worth the time you took to listen.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-13627121758209744522021-04-26T08:45:00.003-04:002021-04-26T09:20:10.751-04:00Private/Semi Private Tennis Lessons now available in 2021<span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Group sessions are still not on our Spring agenda, but PRIVATE/SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS can be safely delivered and they are of course the strongest and most efficient way to gain tennis skills. Although more costly than group lessons, skill sets can be individually identified and customized to meet the needs of players.<br /><br />Private/semi-private lessons are available for most ages, but the most progress can be seen when players reach the ages of 10+. However, every student progresses differently, and age alone does not dictate the level of proficiency. For example, my 9-year-old grandson can hit and move better on a court than many middle school players.<br /><br />For more information about lessons, please send me an email so I can reply with all scheduling and rate information.<br /><br />Since the weather is getting nice, the time to begin scheduling lessons is NOW!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-86599713994278847062021-03-21T06:09:00.003-04:002021-03-21T06:09:48.217-04:00Update: No Spring tennis session for 2021<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Trish and I once again have decided: to not risk the safety of parents or children; to not compromise our program by offering a "watered-down" session. Therefore, the Spring session of tennis this pandemic year of 2021 will not be offered. We will see what the future brings in the Fall of 2021. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you to those who have expressed interest in our program. We hope there will be a way, later in the year, to feel good again about what we offer the community. Until then, stay safe, stay healthy, and play tennis. Outdoor courts, when shared by family members, can be a safe and healthy environment both physically and mentally. Tennis is actually one of the best social distancing sports.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you need some advice on how to begin tennis with young children, don't hesitate to contact me and I'll be happy to help.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ron & Trish Miller</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-24850179826838923062021-01-18T16:41:00.006-05:002021-03-21T06:01:05.815-04:00<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTq7dBADl8U/TvgoLjBFZwI/AAAAAAAACE8/YnqKWkF4r-o/s1600/happy-new-year.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTq7dBADl8U/TvgoLjBFZwI/AAAAAAAACE8/YnqKWkF4r-o/s320/happy-new-year.png" width="296" /></a></p><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">The year is 2021, and although it remains to be seen if things will really be happy, we have little choice but to be optimistic. <br /><br />As far as tennis for this year, many things need to be taken into consideration as we begin a vaccination rollout, open schools and businesses, and loosen restrictions all around. One thing is certain, however. We at Gotta Play Tennis will never compromise safety over the ability to run group programs or private lessons.<br /><br />If you've been a supporter of our programs in the past, Thank you. If you a looking to get either yourself or your children involved, feel free to contact me and we will see if there is something available for you.<br /><br />Let's hope that 2021 will be a good year to be back on the tennis court.</span><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-10787550111994645712020-10-11T15:26:00.003-04:002020-10-11T15:30:40.483-04:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">Looking for a special gift? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">Need something different and unique?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: white; font-size: medium;">Want your gift to stand-out from the rest?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="color: white; font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Tennis Lesson Gift Certificates</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="color: #660000;">(lessons fulfilled in 2021)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="color: #990000;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gfeRMPVZtEE/Wix9Pb9raaI/AAAAAAAALJI/p07NhSpJKsY1ID8JAVMJTLTjh3txJzeIgCLcBGAs/s1600/Gift%2Bcertificate%2B2014-sample.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="996" height="98" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gfeRMPVZtEE/Wix9Pb9raaI/AAAAAAAALJI/p07NhSpJKsY1ID8JAVMJTLTjh3txJzeIgCLcBGAs/s320/Gift%2Bcertificate%2B2014-sample.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gottaplaytennis.net/p/holiday-gift-giving.html">http<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">:</span>//www.gottaplaytennis.net/p/holiday-gift-giving<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">.</span>html</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(follow the link for details)<br /><br /><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #660000;">Give someone the gift of the <br />lifetime sport!</span></span><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-62022926494897372012020-08-26T18:39:00.001-04:002020-08-26T18:39:06.487-04:00UPDATE: No Fall session for Gotta Play Tennis Kids in 2020<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">After much discussion and soul searching, Trish and I decided to not risk a Fall session of tennis this pandemic year of 2020. We will see what the future brings in the Spring of 2021. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you to those who have expressed interest in our program. We hope to see you next year provided life gets safer and better.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ron & Trish Miller</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-21691989257169641692020-07-09T06:39:00.000-04:002020-07-09T06:41:55.350-04:00NEWS: NJ Health Department lists tennis as a "low risk" sport for exposure to Covid-19<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Governor Murphy of NJ, in Executive order No. 149, has placed tennis in the Low-Risk category as it relates to exposure to Covid-19. Ordered on May 29, 2020, this "<a href="https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/COVID_GuidanceForSportsActivities.pdf">Guidance for Sports Activities</a>" was published by the New Jersey Department of Health. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Low-Risk is defined as "sports that can be done individually, do not involve person-to-person contact and do not routinely entail individuals interacting within six feet of one another." </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Tennis was allowed to resume, for both practices and competitions, on June 22nd. That being said, the guidance always allows local municipalities the discretion to open or close any facilities as they see fit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Has there ever been a better time to play tennis? If you are still not convinced, read this 2018 New York Times article entitled "The Best Sport for a Longer Life? Try Tennis." Or check out the clinical features of tennis by Jack Groppel, PhD and Nicholas DiNubile, MD in a paper entitled <a href="http://assets.usta.com/assets/1/15/Phys_SportMed.TennisHealth.pdf">"Tennis: For the Health of It!"</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Still not sure? Try it! Tennis rackets and balls are inexpensive, so the barrier to entry is low. But let me make a recommendation: do not buy optic yellow tennis balls in a tube. These are essentially the same speed and bounce used by professionals. Are you a professional? If not, then try either Orange or Green balls. They bounce at 50% and 75% of a standard tennis ball, and they are available at sporting goods stores, big box stores, and online. Your playing experience will be much more enjoyable with a ball that is more beginner-friendly.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-44604115450888617632020-06-27T06:54:00.001-04:002020-06-28T06:18:46.714-04:00Private lessons now available (with safety protocols) updated 6/27<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Private lessons are now available to those seeking to either learn a great social-distancing sport or improve upon their current skills.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">These lessons are NOT part of GlouTwp. Recreation and are provided independently by Ron Miller, PTR certified instructor with over 30+ years experience teaching tennis skills to adults and children alike.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">See link to <a href="http://www.gottaplaytennis.net/p/privatesemi-private-lessons-available.html">Private/semi-private lessons</a> for more information.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">regular daily temperature checks completed</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">initial temperature checks of participant(s) and coach</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">hand sanitizer usage after each drill or activity and at end of lesson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">separate ball pick-up baskets tagged for each participant</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">social distancing in effect for all activities</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">masks are NOT worn on-court (by either player or coach) as they restrict the breathing of any participant who will accelerate their breathing upon exertion</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">no fist bumps, high fives or elbow rubs; only verbal cues and spoken praise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">participants are recommended to keep their hands away from their face at all times</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">The spread of Covid-19 has been shown to have very limited spreading potential when socially distanced, in an outside environment, and in warmer, sunnier weather.</span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-38254271414394819232020-05-18T18:04:00.000-04:002020-05-27T06:49:57.522-04:00When will we see tennis again? (Updated 5/25)<b>From GlouTwp. Recreation on March 17:</b><br />
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<i>All Spring classes and registrations are now canceled until further notice. The online platform Community Pass has been disabled for public viewing of classes. As we move forward, we will add classes once we are told by the CDC that group activities are safe. CDC is recommending no groups larger than 10 for the next 8 weeks currently. Group activities sponsored by the Twp are canceled until further notice. As of right now we are not doing any registrations, sponsored events or programs. We are encouraging our residents to practice social distancing. Running any classes would completely contradict that. DO NOT offer private programs, classes, etc. that contradict CDC recommendations on any social gatherings. If we are notified that a program, lessons, or any events, etc have taken place, you will no longer be welcome as an instructor. Please stay safe and healthy!</i><br />
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Hello everyone. Trish and I hope you are all staying safe during this crisis period in our state's history.<br />
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When will tennis once again be available? That is THE question. The true answer is "I don't know." Obviously, all scheduled programs were canceled due to the state shutdown. Parks have just reopened recently, but tennis courts have not <span style="background-color: yellow;">(UPDATE 5/25: GlouTwp. Community Park & Point Ariel Park Tennis Courts are now OPEN to the public).</span> Even if they were, no social gatherings are permitted and that includes organized sports.<br />
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Therefore, we will all just need to take a wait-and-see posture as the weeks go by toward summer.<br />
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Once I know something, I will make sure to post information to help us moving forward.<br />
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Thanks, and continue to social distance, wear masks when around others, and please don't assume we are business, as usual, anyy time soon. Let us not forget that our state currently has lost over 10,000 people to Covid-19.<br />
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I love tennis, and it will return. When it does, I hope to hear you say "I was born ready."<div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-39445308095169021392019-12-07T07:52:00.002-05:002019-12-07T07:52:56.571-05:00Happy Holidays & Thanks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Let me take this opportunity to thank all of the many parents and young tennis players, as well as the junior coaches, volunteers, and assistant coaches, who we have worked with this year in 2019. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Special thanks for all their hard work and dedication:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Travis Cina</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We at Gotta Play Tennis Kids hope that everyone has a safe and fulfilling holiday season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Extra Special thanks to Trish Miller for all the work, both on the court and behind the scenes, that she does each and every year to help make our tennis programs as special as they are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Happy Holidays, and Think TENNIS!</span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-33057709449140931282019-11-09T07:08:00.000-05:002019-11-09T08:20:29.746-05:00Fall 2019 Schedule adjustments (update November 9)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> UPDATE 11/9 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The 2019 Fall session is now completed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Due to unseasonably cold weather (30+ degrees), the consensus of the parents was to accept November 2nd as our last session.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We're confident you enjoyed the over 7 hours of fun and instruction on the courts. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Keep playing tennis and we hope to see you <br />in the Spring. </span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-11168550052370185352019-07-22T20:30:00.000-04:002019-07-23T08:32:50.338-04:00Weather Alert: July 22; Schedule change<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bad weather (heat or rain) has now forced us to cancel on three separate occasions during our session. Due to these unforeseen and uncontrollable circumstances, we need to bring our session to a close on Wednesday, July 24th. We will extend this last session as follows with the hope that all will be available on this date and time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We apologize for the multiple adjustments in this schedule. But as with all outdoor activities, these times and days selected are always subject to weather-related cancellations that are beyond our control.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We hope you can appreciate that we only cancel or shorten sessions when the safety of either parents or children is at risk. This is usually due to either lightning and thunder, wet and slippery courts, or excessive heat as determined by the national weather service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Players divided into teams will use their agility, balance, and coordination, along with some </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">learned</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">basic tennis skills, in Olympic-themed competition with their peers. Our goal is to provide a fun environment of group participation in tennis-related games and activities that promote teamwork, on-court problem-solving, fitness, and cooperation among players. Teams will win Gold, Silver, or Bronze awards based upon their success.</span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-15760436496129873792019-06-17T09:13:00.000-04:002019-06-17T09:13:30.279-04:00NEWS: 2019 Spring Youth QuickStart Tennis program closes with Red Ball Team Challenge<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Trish and I would like to thank all of the parents who attended our 2019 Spring Tennis session at GlouTwp. Community Park. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A special thank you to those parents who were able to attend and provide on-court assistance at our now annual Spring Red Ball Team Challenge. The competition was low-key and enjoyable. Kids got the opportunity to exercise the skills they learned in our QuickStart session, and parents were directly involved with youth sport perhaps unlike any other experience they've had with the more recognized soccer, baseball, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The pizza party that followed the RBTC was tasty, and we consumed about 8 delicious pies, and plenty of ice cold water, for which our small registration fee helped to cover costs. Our thanks to <a href="http://mariospizzeriablackwood.com/Default.asp">Mario's pizza</a>, located on South Black Horse Pike in Blackwood, for working with us and discounting and delivering the scrumptious slices.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Special recognition goes to:</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Coach/Trish Miller (my wife)</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Without all her hard work, this event (and all the tennis sessions themselves) would not be possible. She thinks of all the small things I forget, helps me bounce around ideas for our lesson plans (pun intended), and she provides organization to what could easily be chaos and confusion. Thank you, honey!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Dave Wojcik</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Assistant coach Dave is always there early to help set up the courts, and he always stays late to help clean up as well. In addition, we throw tasks his way, without warning, and he always takes the challenge in stride. His daughter River has been attending these sessions for a few years now and continues to improve on her skills.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Our wonderful teen assistant coaches/Travis Cina and Katrina Mills</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Not sure what more I can say about these terrific, dedicated, and skilled coaches. Their work in the court with the kids speaks for itself, and I hope parents realize how valuable they have been both in their guidance and leadership.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Newly minted Junior Coaches/Jayden Miller, Kylie Galantic, and River Wojcik</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As we understood the need to develop younger students to eventually replace our teens, who will be moving on to bigger challenges in the near future, we looked to students who showed dedication, spirit, and levels of skill required to act as positive models to other players. These three have shown this, and we hope to help them develop even more leadership as they continue to grow and learn. Special recognition to Jayden Miller as his never-give-up approach on the court (much of which Trish and I have seen when we hit with him) makes us very proud grandparents indeed. Although a bit under the weather during this event, he still pushed forward as much as possible to keep things moving. Thanks, Jayden! We love you lots.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Don't forget our <a href="http://www.gottaplaytennis.net/2019/06/2019-tennis-olympic-challenge.html">2019 Tennis Olympic Challenge</a>, held evenings from July 15-18, which will be our next tennis session. Check out the description and information on our website.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Feel free to comment on this post. Also, take advantage of the online program evaluation that was sent to your email. </span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-76593172855519518842019-05-19T09:22:00.000-04:002019-05-19T10:43:27.296-04:00Youth Spring 2019 QuickStart Tennis<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Introducing Red Ball tennis competition with the focus on:</span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Challenges to a new player's tennis skills</span></li>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-65406779546767945002019-04-05T11:18:00.001-04:002019-05-18T06:55:48.560-04:00Coming this Spring 2019 to Gloucester Twp. and surrounding areas: Adult Mini Tennis<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">SELFFtime</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">™</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Adult Mini Tennis</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Selfishly Enjoy Learning, Fitness, & Fun
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Tired of the same old repetitive exercise routines </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Had enough pilates, yoga, spinning, cardio boot camps, or the latest trendy exercise routine du jour?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Why not reward yourself with something fresh, but yet classic!</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Promotes health and fitness while focusing on what you want most—FUN!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teaching Agility, Balance, and Coordination through engaging group activities</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Uses equipment such as hoops, cones, ladders, rings, koosh balls and more (along with rackets and balls of course!)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Softer and slower tennis balls</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Builds the foundations of the lifetime sport of Tennis</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) Certified instructor with 30+ years of experience</span> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">All equipment provided</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and smiles!</span></span></li>
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</span>Gloucester Twp</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">(we welcome Washington, Monroe, Deptford, and any other surrounding townships to join us!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Click <a href="https://forms.gle/93nWJLWiPqzmLdT97">HERE</a> for pre-registration page</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">A.</span> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">SELFFtime Adult Mini Tennis grew organically from feedback with adults on the tennis court as a result of shared hitting time with their kids in our youth programs. We heard tales of both Joy and Surprise. The Joy was in how much fun this mini-format provided compared to the traditional experiences adults may have had in the past. The Surprise was regarding how much exercise was gained when utilizing a format that works the entire body. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>The best news was that most were almost unaware of their effort thanks to the engagement and fun factor.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">A.</span> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The sport of tennis, at its most basic level, uses a racket with strings, felt-covered </span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">rubber ball, a court area to play in, and a net to hit over. All these items are present </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">in SELFFtime. In addition, a scoring system is in place to help players increase awareness of their </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">skill level </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">development through the various challenging activities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span>Since all equipment is provided, all you will need is a water or sports drink bottle and a towel. Wear sneakers and loose seasonal clothing. Apply sunscreen as needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; white-space: pre-wrap;">copied from </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/40847392_Tennis_For_the_Health_of_It)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Tennis is a sport with numerous health benefits for individuals of all ages. <i>It is also a tremendously effective fitness activity.</i></b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regular participants experience a wide variety of health-related physical and mental benefits, from improved cardiovascular, metabolic, and bone health to improved agility, coordination, and even stress and anxiety management. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Based on the scientific evidence available, <i><b>it is difficult to find an activity that offers as wide a range of overall health benefits as tennis</b>,</i> and individuals who take up tennis reap tremendous rewards.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Click</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <a href="https://www.tennisindustry.org/pdfs/WhyPlayTennisGroppel.pdf">HERE</a> </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">for 34 specific reasons to consider playing tennis regularly</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Please <u>pre-register</u> your child with online form. <br />This provides valuable information which we use to modify <br />our tennis program to accommodate ages and skill levels.</b></div>
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<b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">REGISTRATION and PAYMENT MUST BE DONE IN-PERSON <br />at GlouTwp. Recreation Center</b></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">May 11 - June 15 </b><b style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">(5 weeks)</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Ages:</b> 5-10 program</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Introducing Red Ball tennis competition with the focus on:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">LOCATION: Gloucester Twp. Community Park</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://glotwp.com/department/recreation/youth-programs/">Gloucester Twp. Recreation</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">March 25 (residents)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">$75 per student + $10 per student (GlouTwp fee)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Non-residents add additional $10 (per student) to cost </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">(GlouTwp fee)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2nd student discount:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 students for $140 + $20 per student (GlouTwp fee)</span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3212031751755491539.post-25015050952134131382019-02-27T14:32:00.004-05:002019-03-09T08:01:58.636-05:00NEWS: RED BALL Team Challenge scheduled for GlouTwp. Community Park in 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>What is RED BALL Team Challenge?</b><br />The RED BALL Team Challenge introduces low-pressure competition in order for players to try out their new tennis *skills. It includes the use of QuickStart tennis courts and equipment while emphasizing simple rules and scoring for short matches against multiple opponents. This event also promotes team spirit, sportsmanship and camaraderie, and it utilizes parents/guardians as coaches and/or on-court managers (training provided). Event-ending family pizza party allows all to celebrate and share their achievements with others.<br /><br />For additional information, please contact Ron Miller:<br />gottaplaytennis.ron@gmail.com<br />856-359-GPTS (4787)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">*Player must be able to: drop-hit a Red Ball or serve to start play; maintain a rally, on most points, of two or more hits. No previous tournament experience required.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">See you on the courts!</div>Gotta Play Tennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13902492513745463971noreply@blogger.com