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ZAT Corpus Christi
Dates: June 2-3
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National Opens
Dates: June 30- July 4
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Champs Harlingen
Dates: June 8-9
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Superchamp Grand Slam College Station
Dates: June 8-15
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HEB Junior Grand Prix
Dates: June 22-24
Deadline: June 18
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Texas Open Championships (16s) Austin
Dates: June 23-27
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Texas Open Championships (18s) Dallas
Dates: June 23-27
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Padre Isles Champs and Supers Challenger
Dates: June 29 - July 1
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  NEWS  
 

A New Beginning for the Academy

As many of you know, Steve Denton left the academy in August of 2006 to take the men's head coaching position at Texas A&M University in College Station. During his time in Corpus, Steve was instrumental in bringing the facility back up to speed, speerheading the $500,000 bond issue in November of 2005 that saw major renovation to our facility, as well as being the principal figure in the fundraising and construction of the Sessions Pavilion. Steve also founded the Denton Di Laura Tennis Academy, predecessor to the current academy, with Carlos Di Laura and Cory Brooks in September of 2001. We wish him well in his new endeavor and thank him for all he did during his time at the tennis center!
In December the City of Corpus Christi named Cory Brooks as the Facility Manager for the H.E.B. Tennis Center. Cory will also assume the role as President of Premier Tennis, Inc. and Director of Tennis for the Premier Tennis Academy. The current staff will remain the same, with Alex Johansson directing the junior programs and Paul Cass directing the adult programs. Cory hopes to build upon the academy's past successes with the addition of new and exciting programs. We are very excited about the prospect of a long lasting relationship between Premier Tennis, Inc. and the City of Corpus Christi!

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  PLAYERS JOURNAL  
 

Rachel's Journal at Winter Nationals (12-29-05)
I'm having a good time at the Winter Nationals in Tucson. My parents and I drove for 15 hours on Christmas Day, because when I'm done with the tournament, we are driving to New Mexico to go skiing with some friends who are meeting us there. My first singles match was weird because it was against my doubles partner! We were evenly matched and I lost a tough battle 7-5, 6-4.
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Premier Tennis Academy
Junior and Adult Progams -- Fall 2008

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In September of 2001, the Premier Tennis Academy was launched in an effort to put South Texas area players on a more level playing field with other academies across the state. The academy was founded on three main principles:

  • To bring the top players from Corpus Christi and the surrounding area together at one facility
  • To increase the amount of quality practice time our players were spending on the court
  • To provide players with experienced and professional coaches deeply committed to their development
  • Four years later, the academy has proven to be a big success! Over 200 area juniors ranging in age from 5 to 18 have taken part in our program, and over 50 of them have competed at the super championship level in Texas as well as nationwide. The academy has already produced a singles and doubles national championship, with former student Chong Wang winning the 2001 Winter Super National Boy’s 14’s singles and doubles titles. Chong is also one of fifteen of our graduates to have gone on to receive scholarships to play at the collegiate level. The academy also has a strong commitment in furthering the tennis education of minority players in our area. The Academy has granted 10 full scholarships to exceptional minority players in the South Texas area since its inception.

    By assembling the top junior players in our area who are willing and committed to reaching their best and providing them with experienced, professional coaches, there is no doubt that the Premier Tennis Academy has set the standard for junior tennis in South Texas!

     

     

     

     

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