New Ten and Under Kid’s Department Opens at Grand Slam Tennis in Commack

July 30, 2012 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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Grand Slam Tennis Shop in Commack, N.Y. has unveiled their new 10 & Under kid’s department to take advantage of the USTA’s major effort, on Long Island and around the country, to have more children discover the enjoyment and benefits of tennis. "The whole 10 & Under concept is a great idea," said Jim Donnelly proprietor of Grand Slam. "It will bring more kids in to the game and insure a strong future for the sport. I am a strong advocate of the effort."

And according to Bill Mecca, USTA Eastern’s Tennis Service Representative for Long Island, that future is getting brighter every day. "It’s a whole new ball game," said Mecca. "The new modified equipment, smaller courts and racquets, and low compression balls are all designed to help kids find success and fun early."

To help move things along, the USTA has provided training to hundreds of local pros and recreational coaches. And USTA Eastern, Long Island area clubs, volunteers and pros have introduced tennis to literally thousands of Long Island kids (and many adults) in the last few months, and they intend to continue providing free and low-cost learning opportunities for both adults and children, across the Island.

Join the boom … ride the wave!

 


Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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