SUMMER 2012 NEWSLETTER

JOHN WAHLBORG TOTAL TENNIS

A WORD FROM JOHNNY

After finishing the Spring Program with the 1st annual Play Day and Fish Fry, we looked back as a staff at a very successful Spring with tons of improvement. At the same time, we planned out the beginning of Summer. June is one of the most productive months of the year for our program. We had 39 of our players compete in the LA Junior Qualifying Tournament. We held a Training Camp a week before and worked very hard while having a blast. Players went into Qualifying prepared for the battle and competed very hard. We trained again the week after at the Southern Training Camp and the players that qualified headed all over the South to play Southerns. Some of the most improved came from kids that did not qualify for Southerns participated in the Southern Training Camp anyway and worked their butts off preparing for their next tournament. Its great to have so many players that work with a great attitude! John Wahlborg Total Tennis is on fire!
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Johnny Wahlborg Director of Total Tennis Program

SUMMER CAMP DATES REMAINING:

All Level Camps: 7/16 - 7/20 First Serve: 7/23 - 7/27 Adult Night Camp 7/16 - 7/19

TIPS
You Have to Earn it!
Our program is designed to develop players both mentally and physically. It takes a long time to reach your potential in both of these areas. Each day in all different settings including tournaments, programs, and family involvement, our program is designed to build our players strength and confidence. The number of tournament players and college players that our program has developed proves that the system works. However, its up to you to earn your own success in the game. The players that have earned it have been the ones who stayed in the program and bought into the system. Plenty have bounced around looking for the secret to success in tennis, but there is none. Every day is another day for us to build their strength and confidence. You have to earn it!

Lauren Mira working with campers on how to prepare for matches.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
ADULTS
Night Camp
Too busy during the day to improve your tennis skills? We can help you out! From July 16-19, we will be holding our Adult Night Camp from 6 to 8:30pm each night. Johnny will set a game plan to bring each players game to the next level. Thursday night group social! Time to relax after working hard all week.

KIDS
Summer Camp
There are still spots open for All Level Camps and First Serve Camps this Summer! With your choice of a full or half day option, we will focus on improving your childs game and having fun!

The Battle
For all junior players, especially those getting ready for any tournaments. The sessions will include matchplay every day for all tournament level players. Session I: July 23-25 Session II: July 30-August 1 1-4pm each day $28 Y members/$35 Non-Y members

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SPOTLIGHT PLAYERS
Evan Gleason
Evan is one of the youngest competitive players and is fully aware that staying in the game and giving it his all is most important. His mother states, It is refreshing to know that Johnny and his staff know Evan, individually, and can encourage him in his game. He has a fire in him that will help him become a great player! -Johnny Wahlborg Evan Gleason

Abby Johnson
Abby has been a junior player here for six years, and we have watched her mature on and off the courts. Her mother, Anna, states, The Total Tennis program has taught her so much more than tennis such as confidence, respect, competitiveness, independence, and commitment. Abby understands that You Have to Earn it! In the last year, Abby has dedicated herself to the Total Tennis program and depicts who we are at Total Tennis. -Johnny Wahlborg Abby Johnson

Oren Gleason
He was bitten by the tennis bug. Hes been skill building with our staff and we have been challenging him to succeed with a balance that fosters a love of the game. Orens mother believes the foundation built upon by our program is truly helping Oren to be a complete player from the inside out with determination, good work ethic, and character. Oren arrives at practice ready to work everyday. His attitude on the court shows what it means to Love the Battle! -Johnny Wahlborg

Oren Gleason

Kennan Johnson
Kennan has been working hard to reach her goals and the hard work is paying off. Her mother agrees, Her confidence is growing, which was one of the missing pieces of her puzzle. The John Wahlborg Tennis Camps and staff have helped push Kennan toward her goals. One of the most hard working and intense program players we have ever seen. -Johnny Wahlborg Kennan Johnson

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LATEST NEWS
QUALIFYING

Alex Saporito

Congratulations to all the players who jumped at the opportunity to compete at the Qualifying Tournament! We had some great results and a tremendous effort from all of the players effort and competitive attitude. Chris Anders Colin Anders Zane Anderson Elizabeth Armstrong Michael Bayles Sara Benson Foster Brackin Kimberly Crenshaw Carson Day Alex Gardiner Evan Gleason Oren Gleason Matt Greene Grayson Hunt Parker Hunt James Isacks Abby Johnson Kennan Johnson Nathanael Kazmierczak Alex Klement Sydney Melder Mackenzie Noonan Marissa Noonan Billie Rodman Nicole Rueb Hunter Schwab Rahul Singh Allie Smith Nelson Stafford Edward Staib Alyssa Strupp Zachary Stubbs Lala Suico Zack Suico Yasmine Taylor Cary Wahlborg Balsia Walters Nicholas Watson Cole Wilson

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS PROGRAM

Our Wheelchair Tennis Program is a tremendous success. We are very excited about the results and the improvement of all the players. Currently, 13 players are involved in the program, which includes three young beginning girls. In addition to that news, we had six players competing for the first time in a tournament in March. Glenn Singleterry won his first major tournament in Pensacola, Florida in singles and doubles, and he reached the finals in two other events in Baton Rouge and Wichita. Alex Saporito developed a National ranking for the first time and he is invited to participate in a Juniors International Wheelchair Tennis Camp next July in California hosted by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA). I am very proud of the group, and very excited about working with them. - Carlos Roldan, Wheelchair Tennis Director

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Camp has been on FIRE! We have seen the most improvement this year and look forward to working with the players again. Although we have been having a lot of fun, the staff has dedicated all of their time and energy to achieve the best results from each camper.

SUMMER CAMPS

Training Camps
Ages 7-18 Intense mental and physical training for Tournament Players Each camper has been involved in: Drill situations to improve technique Athletic growth: quickness, explosion, & strength Match play: singles & doubles Tournament preparation: match play, nutrition, etc. Video during drills and match play, and more!

All Level Camps

Ages 5-18 Full or half day option One to five teacher/student ratio Divided into groups based on age & ability Includes cool down periods Campers are placed in one of the following: Students preparing for match play Students working for total game Introduction to tennis

First Serve Camps

Ages 5-13 FUN! FUN! FUN! Introduction to Tennis Each camper has been involved in: Beginner stroke production Fun games Scoring Team Tennis Water balloon toss Swimming and more!

Spots are still open!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED with program activities. Contact Johnny for more details at jwahlborg1@gmail.com or call (225)-939-9088.

Learn more & Register online www.louisianatennislessons.com Location: Tennis Center

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