Winter Tennis Camp Coming up Jan 10-14

Happy Holidays to all! 

To kick off the new year, the Women's tennis team at Whitman is hosting an after school week long tennis camp.  This is a fund raiser that will be coached by Coach John and members of the Women's team.

The camp is run through the City of Walla Walla Parks and Rec department so contact them to sign up.  Each camper gets a t shirt and no tennis experience or having your own racket is required, but we'll also split out age and ability levels so that competitive tournament and high school players get technical, strategic and fitness work to prepare them for the upcoming season.

The quickstart (10 and under) sessions will be from 3:30-4:45 Mon-Fri
The full court sessions will follow from 5-7 Mon-Fri.

Again, sign up at Parks and Rec, but if you have questions, please contact me at heinj@whitman.edu or (509) 301-8502.

Here's to great tennis and lots of fun in 2011!
Coach John

More Drop in Tennis Scheduled! Donate to a good cause

The Women's tennis team at Whitman has adopted a family for the holidays this year and they asked me if we could run some drop in tennis and use the funds to help out with this endeavor.  Of course, I said, so we'll be on for drop in next week, Dec 6th, 7th and 8th from 3:30-4:15pm.

We'll be in the Bratton Tennis Center and will have enough space and coaches for all ages and abilities to come every day!  So bring a friend and play some tennis for a good cause.

There will be no cost for these sessions, but a $5 donation is suggested to help us help our family out.

For more information on the adopt a family program, click here

Warm regards,
Coach John

On now - Last Week of Drop in for 2010!

This week is our final week of after school drop in tennis for the year, so come on out to Bratton today through Thursday.  On Thursday we'll do some wristband testing so wear your colors and move up a level or learn what you need to keep working on.

Coach Jeff and I will keep working to keep kids playing tennis so keep an eye on your email and the blog and keep in touch.  If you have individual or group lesson needs, don't hesitate to contact us as we can help you find the right person whether it is off campus, one of our great student coaches or maybe there will be opportunities to do some one time drop in events over the next couple of months.

See you on the courts!


-Coach John

Drop in Continues and School Tennis Starts Up

Drop in tennis has been so much fun and before I left for a week in Alabama we did some wrist band testing and will look to do some again in about a week. I'm also very happy to announce that we have another coach available for Monday and Wednesday which has been the academy group, I'd like to encourage players who are just getting to full court and using the regular yellow tennis ball to come those days and we'll run one court of intermediate/younger advanced players. Contact me if you have questions.

Times are still 3:30-4:15 and cost is $5 at the door.
Mon/Wed = Int/Academy
Tues/Thurs = Beg/Adv Beg

SCHOOL TENNIS IS BACK!!!!

After a successful pilot run last year at Sharpstein (all 70 2nd graders had tennis lessons at school with Whitman Students as coaches!), we are fully into the swing of things at Edison Elementary and have added coaches from the Whitman men's team (Thanks Coach Jeff for having such a great group of caring and talented guys).

School tennis occurs with quickstart equipment for under 10 year olds at their school during PE time. It also provides a way for our Whitman players to use their tennis backgrounds in community service and exposes young elementary school students to tennis early so that they develop skills and learn about this great game. If you would like Whitman to come to your school, have your PE teacher or school representative contact me.

See you on the courts (or in your school gym) soon,

Coach John

Drop in tennis tomorrow!

As usual 3:30pm, $5 at the door.

Wednesday is Academy level day and Thursday is Beg/Int, then next week will be our last week before a short October break.

Best,

Coach John

Fall Drop in Tennis!

Hello tennis families of Walla Walla!

Wow, the summer is gone, the fair has passed and school is back in session. That means that it is time for Fall tennis at Whitman!

We will run drop in Clinics Mon through Thursday in the Bratton tennis center. Classes will be taught by either Coach Jeff OR Coach John (sometimes both) along with our terrific Whitman tennis players who have experience and a passion for coaching youngsters.

Cost is $5 at the door, we will run Academy (Jr. High/High school) sessions on Monday and Wednesday and Beginner/Intermediate (red ball over full net through orange/green balls on full court) sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. Bring friends and we'll see you on the courts!

Time is 3:30-4:15.

The first session will be Monday 9/13 and Tuesday 9/14; please contact Coach John (heinj@whitman.edu or 509 301-8502 if you think you'll attend so we can get enough coaches.

*If any of you can get a group of 4 or more for this week, we can start tomorrow (Tuesday), just contact John.

More Summer Tennis!

Hi everyone! Summer is moving along and the August session of lessons is coming right up. We've had two wonderful sessions and can't wait to keep it rolling. As of Friday there were still some places available in all age groups (4-18, plus Adult Wednesday nights) and you can sign up at the City of WW Recreation office or online here.

If you're not sure which class is right or can only make some of the sessions, please contact coach Jeff (northajw@whitman.edu) or coach John (heinj@whitman.edu) and we'll help get everyone on the court over the next two weeks.

We'll see you and maybe a friend on the Bratton courts this Tuesday!

Coaches Jeff and John

End of Session II Wristbands

Thanks to everyone for such an incredible second session, we've got one more starting Aug 3rd and hope to see everyone back on the courts!

FYI - if you want more tennis, check out the Walla Walla Country Club, they have adult and junior programs, drop in sessions and you don't need to be a member.

OK, here are last weeks achievements, and yes, it is getting HARDER to pass. This is on purpose so that specific skills are developed before moving on with the game. Wear your bands with pride and a smile as you work for the next one, however difficult it may be.

Please let us know if I've accidentally left you off the list and a very special thanks from coach John for the special birthday art, it made my day!

Red Bands:
Erich
Jackie
Macyn
Morgan
Julianna
Katy


Dark Red:
Asha
Cassie

Green:
Carter
Alexis
Oriana
Patrick

Intermediate Band 2:
James
Alyssa

Striped Band 1:
Parker

Striped Band 2:
Elizabeth
Malcolm

WA State Games Tournament Draws

The draws to the Subway State Games can be found here

http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=93665

If you are playing in the tournament please check your start time.

Play day revisited (added full court playing)

Don't forgot tomorrows free play day at the Whitman indoor courts. We are playing on the short courts (beginning level) 1pm-2pm, medium court (advanced beginning) 2:30-3:30pm and full court (intermediate level and Academy I) 3:30-4:30pm. This will be a GREAT way for new players to some point play experience.

Also we are looking for some parents to help us organize future play days. We would like to offer these play days at least once a month but need parental volunteers to make it happen. Parents volunteers don't need much knowledge of tennis just the ability to organize players into matches. If you would be willing to help contact Coach John or Jeff.

Wristbands this week!

It was a terrific week of tennis and with this weekend's exciting USTA tennis tournament Sat/Sun at Whitman and our Friday match play for players not in the tournament, it's going to keep on rolling in Walla Walla.

Earning an Orange Band today are:
Maya Bairstow
Isabel Garcia
Cassie Dixon
Malory Elmenhurst
Julianna Fazzari
Madelyn Castaneda
Marissa McBride
Marin Rugraff
Laurel Skorina
Asha Bairstow
Morgan Merritt
Katy Payne
Jackie Jones
Erich Kregger
Gracie Garcia

Earning a Red Band is:
Claire McDevitt

Earning a Dark Red is:
Lily Turner

Earning a Purple Band is:
Mattie Bialozor
Mattie Maheras
Mary Rose Russo
Joyce Huang
Patrick Elmenhurst
Henry Clancy
Mark Bogley
Rowan Rathburn
Lily Clancy
Chris Davin
Oriana Golden
Carter Schreindl
Clancy Hampton

With a Yellow Band on a full court we have
Erin Chapin
Ryan Chapin
Alyssa Stremcha
James Bogley
Parker Pontarolo

In the Academy group, earning a level 1 Striped Band are:
Ben Johnson
Elden Griggs
Russell Skorina

And finally, with our highest band to date, the level 2 striped band:

Cole Woelfle
Rachel Schueller
Emily Schueller
Colton Norsworthy


Outstanding efforts, and let's have a fun and fair weekend of tennis!

Play time on the short court!

We would like to invite all the younger tennis kids to participate in a FREE match day this Friday. From 1pm-2pm we will have have the short courts set up for the beginning class to play (using our stage 2 ball). From 2:30-3:30pm we will have the 60' courts set up for play with our stage 3 ball (advanced beginning class). We will be using a short format so everyone gets a chance to rotate around and play different people.

This is a great kick off for the Subway Washington State Games junior tournament that starts Saturday morning. We have players from all across the region coming to participate in this tournament so it should be a blast. Over the weekend feel free to drop by to watch the tournament. Many local players are participating so come out and cheer them on!

For the mini-court tournament we need players to sign-up. Either send coach Jeff an email (northam@gmail.com) or sign-up during lessons tomorrow.

Coach Jeff and John

Last call for tournament entries

I'm going to start putting the Subway State Games tournament tonight (Monday). There are ability levels for all ages..beginning (first tournament), some experience, and fully competitive players. If you haven't done so and still want to enter send me an email today.

northam@gmail.com

Remember the July session of Parks and Recreation starts tomorrow. If you didn't sign up because you can't make the entire session talk to coach John or Jeff. Even a day or two of tennis is better than none!

Tennis Equipment for youngsters

Hi everyone.

As so many children in our first session had a great time with the Quickstart tennis format we used (foam and large low compression balls, small rackets and short courts), I wanted people to at least know some places where they can purchase this gear so the kids can keep practicing and playing outside of planned tennis classes.

While local shops like WalMart and Big 5 may have some equipment, you can find lots online. A good source for good prices is the United States Tennis Association (USTA) website at http://www.ustashop.com/Getting_Started_Ages_5_6_s/17612.htm

Also, if people want to get together for a bulk order which could alleviate shipping, we get slightly better prices (not much, though) on Wilson, Gamma and Head equipment and would be happy to place an order for you.

Have a great 4th and we hope to see lots of you next week on court and at the Subway State Games Tournament right here in Walla Walla!

Coach John

Subway State Games Tournament

The entry deadline for the Subway State games is right around the corner so if anyone is planning on playing now is the time to sign up. This is a unique opportunity for junior players in Walla Walla to play in a USTA tournament (the same organization that puts on the US Open). The tournament has a level for everyone: players in their first tournament, players who play some organized tennis (schools/club), and a level for the top juniors in the Pacific Northwest.

For our younger players we will be offering a free mini tournament Friday morning! We plan on having a division on the 36' court, 60' court and full court. This will be a fun way to get in some tennis. Let Coach John or Jeff know if you want to play.

Have a great 4th of July.

Coach Jeff and John

Session 1 in the books...Ready for #2 and the USTA Tournament?

Everyone,

Hello! I hope you're enjoying the summer weather that finally arrived and are getting outside for lots of fun activities - maybe some tennis?

Both of us were so pleased with the first session of tennis this summer. The tennis was outstanding with everyone showing great improvement and focus, but more importantly there were so many smiles and excited faces out there! Because of this, for the next session, July 6-8 and 13-15 we have added some coaches and increased our enrollment caps, so tell a friend to signup with you soon because they are filling up quickly!

We also have a tremendous opportunity to get some amazing experience with the Subway State Games tennis tournament being hosted at Whitman July 9-12. The tournament website is here and you can talk either of us about how the divisions and tournaments work. This chance to compete so close to home doesn't happen often, so take advantage by signing up for singles, doubles or both by the deadline of July 3rd at 11:59pm. This is a United States Tennis Association (USTA) event so you will need a membership, which comes with some great benefits and is a must for every competitive tennis player. You can sign up at the USTA website. and click on "Membership".

Ok, down to the important business of our Wristband testing system to help progress everyone to a new level and show you the things you can still work on to move up.

Earning a Red band this week on the 36' court are:
Joyce Huang
Parker Pontarolo
Aidan Turner
Lily Turner

Earning a Purple band on a 60' court this week are:
Andrew Royse
Brooke Royse
Jacob Carpenter
Nicholas Carpenter
Chloe Williams
Alexis Stremcha
Henry Farnum
Ella Norsworthy

With a green band, we have:
Ella Norsworthy

With the rainbow band (not sure what color it will be yet)on a full size 78'court:
Kurt Funk

Earning a Striped Academy Band:

Madison Fenton
Zeke Winchell
Cole Woelfle
Malcolm Gabbard
Elizabeth Garner
Rosa Tobin
Rachel Schueller
Emily Schueller
Colton Norsworthy

Congratulations everyone, keep playing and practicing and we hope to see you all again at the next session and the tournament!

Coaches Jeff and John

Video footage from Tiny Tots

Some video footage from the tiny tots class. Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CB3LQgqknE

Women's tennis gives back to Walla Walla youth

I've posted on this before as it is a project I'm extremely proud of. Yes, it's our team's tennis in schools program where the ladies volunteer their time, energy and expertise with the racket to introduce tennis to local schoolchildren. You can read the PNW tennis times with an article and photo of Emily teaching on page 11 right here.

This year, the men's team has expressed interest in joining us and we'll continue to use the equipment funded by the USTA and start branching out to a second school in Walla Walla. While just providing the lessons and developing hand eye coordination skills while spreading knowledge of the game is enough reward in itself, last week during the first week of Walla Walla Parks and Rec tennis camps, Jeff Northam and I were excited to have a few kids enrolled who were first introduced to tennis at Sharpstein Elementary last year with our team!

Congratulations

Week one of the 2010 summer tennis program is officially in the books! For those watching the tennis groups you will start to notice players wearing different colored wristbands. Coach John and I have developed a series of proficient tests to help guide player development (ala Karate belt). Last week we did testing for the beginning and advanced beginning classes and will start testing in the intermediate and academy groups this week.

Congratulations to the following players for upgrading from white to orange. The orange test is giving with the larger low compression ball on a 36' court.

Cassie Dixon

Elsa Gomsrud

Joyce Huang

Claire McDevitt

Parker Pontarolo

Aidan Turner

Lily Turner

Congratulations Therese McCarty and Madison Darnold for getting their purple band. This test is giving with the normal sized low compression ball on a 60' court. Additionally Therese was invited to move into the intermediate class.

This is our last week of the June session and we will resume after the 4th of July. For the next session we opened up additional spots in the tiny tots and beginning classes. Have a friend that wants to play tennis? Make sure to get them to sign up early before all the spots are taken!

Coach Jeff and John

Summer Tennis Starts Tomorrow - Still time to enroll!

Hi everyone, Coach John here.

Coach Jeff and I are super excited to be running a full array of tennis programs this summer. We are teaching in two week sessions, each session running Tues, Wed and Thurs.

There are also adult sessions once a week on Wednesday night!

For more information and to sign up, click here or contact the City of Walla Walla Recreation Department.

You can also contact either of us
Coach John: heinj@whitman.edu
Coach Jeff: northajw@whitman.edu

See you on the courts,

John

Hi everyone, the Springtime is here which means more and more outdoor tennis. With the WaHi season in full gear, Whitman is winding down. Today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday) are your last chances to see great college tennis here in Walla Walla. The women play Lewis and Clark Saturday at 2pm and then Willamette Sunday at 9am. Both matches are scheduled for the outdoor courts but will be moved indoors if the weather is bad.

Watching high level tennis is a great way to learn and we'd love to have you out supporting us if you can.

-Coach John

Drop in Tennis Monday

Last Wednesday was a great session and I look forward to seeing some of the same faces. You can come to one or both sessions this week, each one is drop in for only $5 for one hour! Please let me know (heinj@whitman.edu or 509-301-8502) if you plan on attending or bringing friends/siblings so that I can get enough coaches.

Time: 3:30-4:25
Location: Bratton Tennis Center at Whitman

See you there!
Coach John

Men's tennis action this weekend and FREE pizza on Saturday

Busy weekend of action for the Whitman's men's team as we take on Willamette Saturday 2pm and Lewis Clark Sunday 2pm. Looks like great weather for the weekend (highs in the 60's) so we are planning on playing outside. At the start of Saturday's match we will again be providing free pizza from Pizza Pipeline. Make sure to show up early for some smoke hot doubles and hot pizza!

Saturday we get to see Willamette for the first time this year. They are currently riding a nice NWC streak (5-0) and last weekend defeated PLU (6-3). The PLU victory was a real high spot for Willamette since it was the first time in over 20 years they had defeated PLU in tennis. Tomorrow's match will be a good test to see where we are in the conference. In our conference opener three weeks ago we narrowly defeated PLU 5-4. Since then we have had the opportunity to move around some doubles combinations and play a lot of inter-team matches. I know the guys are excited to be playing a good opponent at home.

Willamette is currently first place in the NWC with 5-0 conference record (5-2 overall) and is ranked #14 in the West Region. Last week their freshman number #1 player Michael Baumgartner was named NWC Player of the Week. From their record it looks like Willamette has been playing good doubles .. only dropping 2 doubles matches in 5 team matches (against PLU).

Whitman is currently 3-0 in conference and 4-1 overall (our only loss at the hands of #1 ranked UC Santa Cruz). In the latest National Poll we moved up to #25 (#6 in the West).

Sunday I'm planning on using 12 different players in our match against Lewis and Clark College. It will be a good opportunity for our entire squad to get play at home.

Hope to see you at the courts!

Coach Jeff

Drop in Tennis This week and next!

Hello everyone,

We will be hosting 3 drop in tennis dates for all ages and skill levels. Tell your friends and grab a racket or borrow one of ours as we get on court for these fun and affordable one hour events run by Coach John (with possible appearances by Coach Jeff).

Depending on the numbers and skill levels, we will adjust the amount of teaching and competitive play as well as how many Whitman tennis players to have on hand as coaches and hitting partners, so please email Coach John at heinj@whitman.edu if you plan on attending.

Details:
Dates: This Wed 3/3, Mon 3/8, Wed 3/10
Time: 3:30-4:25
Cost: $5 payable at the door
Location: Bratton Tennis Center at Whitman

Women's Tennis Matches This Weekend

If the weather is dry, come on out to Whitman's outdoor courts, if not, get cozy in Bratton and enjoy some outstanding college tennis as we do battle with Pacific University, who we beat last season for third place in the Northwest Conference. The team that took second was Linfield College, and we play them on Sunday! so come on by for some great tennis!

Saturday: 12 noon vs. Pacific
Sunday: 10am vs. Linfield

See you there!
Coach John

Great Opportunity to Enhance Tennis in Walla Walla

This is for anyone interested in working with recreational players, especially young kids in the quickstart format that has been so successful thus far in Walla Walla.
-John

Hello All Tennis Teaching Enthusiasts:

We are hosting a USTA Recreational Coaches Workshop in Lewiston, Id for anyone interested in coaching or instructing tennis.

We thought you or someone you might know may be interested in this event. Feel free to forward this message to them.



What is the USTA Recreational Coach Workshop about?

It is interactive, on-court training program designed for tennis teachers and coaches working with players at the recreational level.

It will be taught by a specially trained, certified teaching professional, the active 6-hour session covers:

• Teaching large groups
• The games-based approach to coaching
• The QuickStart Tennis format
• Running effective team practices
• The Top 10 Games Every Coach Should Know

The faculty are all certified by the PTR and/or USPTA and have received special training from the USTA.
Providing high quality instructors and coaches will make your program more attractive to local consumers.

Who attends a Recreational Coach Workshop?

These workshops are an excellent primer for new coaches as well as a valuable refresher course for those with teaching experience but who seek more current methods and effective tools. Past attendees include:

• Parents seeking the basics in coaching and organizing team tennis
• Park and Recreation instructors, high school, and seasonal coaches
• Coaches teaching kids and adults who are new to the game
• Current players seeking part-time teaching jobs

Upon completion of the six-hour workshop, attendees will:

• Become eligible for membership as a PTR Recreational Coach and in USPTA as a Developmental Coach.
(Please note that these are educational memberships, not teaching certifications. Also, the USTA does not certify teaching professionals.
If you are interested in becoming a certified teaching pro, please contact the PTR or USPTA.)
• Be able to effectively run entry level groups and teams.
• Receive access to the latest in transition ball technology and additional coaching resources.



The Details
What: USTA Recreational Coach Workshop
When: March 6th 9am-4pm
Cost: $15, please make checks out to LCSC Tennis Center and send to:
LCSC Tennis Center
500 8th Ave
Lewiston, ID 83501
Food (important stuff): Lunch will be provided.
Where: Held at the LCSC Tennis Center located on the Lewis-Clark State College campus

(Culdesac West of 10th Ave and 6th St.) Located just across the river from Clarkston, WA, SE Washington

Deadline: Friday, Feb 19th, 2010. The USTA will provide an instructor for every 20 participants, early registration is required.

If you are interested in signing up or have more questions, please feel free to reply to this email or call us at:

Lewis-Clark State College Tennis Center Attn: Kai Fong or Jeanne Poxleitner 208-792-2309.

Whitman Men's Tennis Match Saturday 2:30pm

Come out for some free pizza and great tennis Saturday 2:30pm as the Whitman men take on George Fox University! Match will be played either indoors OR outdoors depending on the weather.

The Whitman men are off to a strong 3-1 (2-0 conference) start and are currently ranked #26 in the nation. George Fox is currently 2-1 (1-1 in conference).

Make sure to show up right at 2:30pm for team introductions and Pizza. Last time we offered free pizza we had over 200 people show up for a match!

Junior Match Day Results - Jan 31

Congratulations to the competitors in Sunday's match play. We played a round robin of short sets to 4 games. Here were the final standings

1)Colton
2)Danny
3)Zeke
4)Malcolm
5)Taylor


The tennis was great, but even more impressive was the outstanding sportsmanship displayed by all!

Sunday Play Day Today!

Wow, it was so great to see so many people in Bratton watching the Whitman men's team play some amazing tennis against both Lewis-Clark State on Friday and UC Santa Cruz on Saturday.

There is one more men's college match today (starting right now at 10am!) between UC Santa Cruz and Linfield College. And here are the signups for the match play day today at 5pm. We've booked courts, so email me at heinj@whitman.edu, call 301-8502 (my cell), or just show up and if any junior players want to play I'll set up some matches.

Currently playing:
Colton
Zeke

Hope to see you later today,
Coach John

Weekend Tennis

Don't forgot junior match play day this Sunday 5pm. Email Coach John heinj@whitman.edu if you want to play.

The Whitman men's tennis season kicks off this weekend and their will be great tennis all weekend in Bratton.

Friday 1pm Whitman vs LCSC

Friday 6pm LCSC vs UC Santa Cruz

Saturday 10am UCSC vs Idaho

Saturday 2pm Idaho vs LCSC

Saturday 6pm Whitman vs UCSC*

Sunday 10am UCSC vs Linfield

* Free pizza at the Whitman vs UCSC match. Should be a great match with a big crowd--come out and support your local team!

Junior Match Play Sunday

The Whitman Tennis season is upon us and the Bratton Tennis Center will be buzzing with top tennis all weekend. Here is the schedule for men's college matches
Fri: Whitman vs. Lewis Clark State College (ID) @ 1pm
Fri: Lewis-Clark State Vs. UC Santa Cruz @5pm
Sat: Idaho vs. UC Santa Cruz @ 10am
Sat: Idaho vs Lewis Clark State @2pm
Sat: Whitman vs. UC Santa Cruz @ 6pm
Sun: UC Santa Cruz vs Linfield @10am

All matches are free of charge, doubles prosets followed by 2 out 3 sets singles. Come cheer the Whitman men as they take on top local colleges Idaho and LCSC as well as defending NCAA Division III national champion UC Santa Cruz (coach John's alma mater). Watch a whole match or just come by to check out some amazing tennis.

If that wasn't enough, we'll have our first Match Play day of the year Sunday at 5pm. Let Coach John (heinj@whitman.edu) know you're playing so he can set up groups. This is a great chance to have fun, channel the inspiration of watching the Whitman men into your own game and get ready for the high school and tournament seasons. Junior match play takes about 2.5 hours and the entry is 2 cans of food for the local food bank.

Remember to come out and hit with the men's tennis team Thursday (tomorrow) at 4:15. Doesn't matter the level or age -- the team will either feed drills or hit with everyone.

See you at Whitman this weekend!
Coaches Jeff and John

Free Junior Event Thursday

The members of the Whitman men's tennis team would like to invite all local junior players (doesn't matter the age or ability) to a free tennis hit Thursday 4:15 - 5pm. Members of the nationally ranked men's team will be on hand to feed drills, hit, and meet upcoming aspiring players!

Please be our guests this Thursday.

Hope to see you at the courts!

Coach Jeff

Women's Team Winter Camp Recap

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Women's team fundraising camp last week. We had a blast. The Whitman Players who coached could not stop talking about how great all the kids were and how much fun it was to see them enjoy and improve their tennis.


For camp photos, see http://www.flickr.com/photos/tennislove and for Whitman tennis match schedules check out http://www.whitman.edu/content/womens-tennis and http://www.whitman.edu/content/mens-tennis

Exchange in Richland

Saturday afternoon Columbia Basin Racquet Club (CBRC) hosted a tennis exchange with players from Walla Walla. The W2 players (Malcolm Gabbard, Colton Norseworthy, and Danny Butler) all had a wonderful time and each played several sets of tennis. It was a wonderful experience and everyone made new friends in Richland.

Special thanks to Erik Husa and Patti Kirch of CBRC for setting up the exchange. And special, special thaks to Red Robin for making such wonderful hamburgers!

Coach Jeff

Reminder - Tennis Camp Next Week!

Whitman Women's Tennis Winter Camp 2010!

The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Whitman College women’s tennis program, is offering youth tennis lessons. Youth of all abilities will receive instruction from Whitman College tennis players and coaches.

Lessons for ages 5-12 are held at 3:30-5:00 p.m. Cost for this class is $55. Lessons for ages 12-18 are held at 5:00-7:00 p.m. Cost for this class is $75. Lessons for both age groups are Monday through Friday on January 11-15. Lessons will be held at Bratton Tennis Center, located at Whitman College. Children of all playing levels are welcome to join. Students will have the opportunity to become better players or learn for the first time. Space is limited.

For more information or to register visit the City of Walla Walla website at www.ci.walla-walla.wa.us.

For questions call the Parks and Recreation Department at 527-4527 or send an email to recreation@ci.walla-walla.wa.us.

Junior Exchange Jan 9th

Working on putting together a junior exchange with Columbia Basin Raquet Club in Richland Saturday Jan 9th. I'll have the exact time in the next couple days. Plan would be to leave from the Bratton Tennis Center (Whitman campus) and head over to CBRC for a couple hours of play. After matches we will go to Red Robin for dinner!

I need to get a head count so I can line-up drivers. Please email me at northam@gmail.com if you want to go.

Happy New Year!

Coach Jeff