In January, nine Long Islanders were recognized for their outstanding achievements both on and off the court by the USTA Eastern Section at its 2012 Annual Meeting and Awards Reception. The following were honored for their efforts during 2011: Barry Kubit of Oceanside, N.Y. (pictured here,…
On Sunday afternoon March 11, high school tennis coaches and players took part in the Annual Long Island Scholastic Coaches Conference and Clinic at Bethpage Park Tennis Center. The clinic, run by Bethpage Park Tennis Directors Steve Kaplan and Keith Kambourian, taught coaches how to incorporate different exercises and drills into their routine to help their players…
On Saturday, March 24 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., the Stony Brook Men’s Tennis team will bring their 2012 Seawolves Tennis Family Fun Fest to Eastern Athletic Tennis Club, located at 9 Montauk Hwy #A in Blue Point, N.Y. Early registration for the event is $75, which includes a tennis clinic, court time, gift bag and light food. The $40 Lounge Lovers price…
Long Island Tennis Services is offering a new Saturday training program for junior players designed to introduce new players to the game of tennis and prepare those with some experience for tournament and team play. The affordably-priced Early Training Program, offered at a price of $100 per child (with a 10 percent discount for the…
Steve Kaplan’s Bethpage Park Tennis Center will be hosting a Tennis Development Academy, the Annual Long Island Scholastic Coaches Conference and Clinic, on Sunday, March 11 from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. This event is geared toward all junior high and high school coaches. The program will include instructional clinics on mechanics, tactics and fitness, court time, in addition…
On Thursday, March 8, there will be a 10 & Under Tennis QuickStart Workshop held at Long Beach Tennis Center, located at 899 Monroe Boulevard in Long Beach, N.Y. from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The event is open to all and there is a $10 charge per person for the event. At the event, you will learn and practice the latest…
There is no doubt that in order to get to the next level there is a need for speed. Now, more than ever, athletes are investing in personal trainers, speed training programs, and gym memberships to help improve performance on the field. In this Free Speed Training Clinic, set for Saturday, Feb. 25 from 12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at Sports…
There is no doubt that in order to get to the next level there is a need for speed. Now, more than ever, athletes are investing in personal trainers, speed training programs, and gym memberships to help improve performance on the field. In this Free Speed Training Clinic, set for Saturday, Feb. 11 from 12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at Sports…
A fundraising Pro-Am for the USPTA was held at Sportime Kings Park Sunday night featuring some of Long Island’s top professional and amateur players. Eight pros and eight amateurs teamed up for high-level doubles play in a round robin format to raise money for the USPTA’s Eastern Section. "It’s four hours of doubles tennis for a…
The USTA Eastern Long Island Region will host a junior play date for children ages five through 13 on Monday, Jan. 16, when they are off from school for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The event will be held at the Long Beach Tennis Center, located at 899 Monroe Boulevard in Long Beach, N.Y., and…