The 2017 Austin Tennis Academy Scholarship Shootout is approaching quickly! The festivities this year will mark the 17th annual party and pro-am tennis tournament in support of ATA and the Austin Athletic Scholarship Foundation. Each year, the community comes together for a fun-filled weekend that raises money to provide need-based financial aid for the wonderful…
The 2017-2018 school year at ATA College Prep kicked off late last week with two fun-filled days of orientation. Beyond the standard class schedules and syllabus discussions, the time together was packed with everything from Woosh. Bang. Pow., to tangled human knots, to zip-lining through the Texas hill-country. Here are a few pictures from the…
The Austin Tennis Academy has hired Coach Shaimaa Elsisi as the latest addition to its standout coaching staff, CEO Jack Newman announced recently. “Shaimaa will be an excellent addition to the ATA coaching staff,” Newman said. “She brings college coaching experience and an incredibly positive, high energy level to practice.” Elsisi joins the ATA community…
The ATA community came together on Thursday evening at the beautiful Malyshev family home to celebrate a wonderful year of growth together. With delicious food and drinks, speeches from returning alumni and outgoing seniors, Academy Awards and a slideshow of highlights from the year, the ATA family enjoyed a few fun-filled hours together as the…
Yesterday evening, Donna Berber, Founder and CEO of A Glimmer of Hope, spoke to the ATA community about her story of exposure and inspiration that led to the creation and growth of Glimmer. She also discussed the role ATA has played in contributing to the impact Glimmer has made so far in rural Ethiopia and beyond. ‘Mrs….
Throughout the year, ATA College Prep brings in guest speakers who impact our students with thoughtful words of wisdom and inspiration. Often, the stories they tell spark future studies, compassion for others, and ideas for community service projects. Recent speakers have included: Dr. Reginald Baptiste (cardiothoracic surgeon) and Mrs. Oksana Malesheva (physicist, first generation immigrant, and entrepreneur). Both shared…
Next Tuesday evening, ATA CEO Jack Newman and ATA College Prep Director Carol Hagar will present an introduction to the college process for the student-athlete and parent. The presentation will begin at 6 pm, finishing with an open Q&A session. “If you are the parent of a sophomore or junior who would like to play…
Georgia Wright has served up hard work around ATA for years as she has set and reached goals in her development as a high-level tennis player. Now, Georgia is hard at work towards another goal: contributing to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The South Central Austin Chapter of the LLS recently nominated Georgia as…
The Kids in Business class at ATA College Prep introduces students to entrepreneurial practices and processes, business and marketing plans, and allows them to develop their own products for sale. Implemented through project-based learning, students have free-reign of choice and are guided by exploration and careful questioning to redirect. “Project-based learning is a powerful and enjoyable…