Growing Tennis from 600 Miles Away
If April Gift had it her way, she’d never need to talk about Jr. Team Tennis (JTT) again. Not because she doesn’t want to, but because she hopes one day she won’t have [...]
January 2014
Premier Facility Spotlight: Tennis Addiction
When it comes to building a standout tennis club, Anthony DeCecco is all about his three-part checklist. First, he looks at the facility’s overall quality, including [...]
#TeamMiddleStates Taking on the Australian Open
Triple-digit temperatures continue to blast the grounds of the Australian Open, and three players with Middle States ties are hoping to stick around for more. Alison Riske [...]
Tom, Lucas, and Tennis
The first time he picked up a brush, art changed Tom Mosser’s life. He never expected a simple tennis ball would do the same. Mosser, an artist in Pittsburgh, can’t deny [...]
Remembering Larisa Vaynberg
It’s easy to spot someone with a passion. The way they talk. The way they look when they’re in their element. The things they do when they don’t think anyone else is [...]
Interdistricts Combine Competition, Nostalgia in Middle States
Nearly 40 years ago, Middle States hosted its first-ever men’s and women’s Interdistrict Team Competition, pitting top players from each district against one another in [...]
Premier Facility Spotlight: Ron Jaworski’s RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club
For years, sports fans across the country have known the name Ron Jaworski for his passion as an NFL player and analyst. These days, the former NFL quarterback is earning [...]
Middle States Announces 2013 Awardees
USTA Middle States this week released the official list of award recipients from 2013, recognizing some of the top tennis individuals, coaches, players and advocates in the [...]
Love2Play Tennis in Middle States
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Tennis means something different to everyone. To some it means competition or a chance to travel and meet new people, while for others, it’s simply an opportunity to [...]
Variety, Involvement Drive Villanova TOC Squad
Variety can rule on a tennis court. From smashing a winner down the line, to placing a volley in the perfect spot or switching up angles on a serve, it’s always an [...]
