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Josh Hagar talks Glimmer impact, kicks off new campaign
ByJohnny Jeffers October 23, 2017June 3, 2026

A foundational principle of the Austin Tennis Academy culture is giving back. The staff works to surround all students with opportunities to participate in and contribute to the world around them. Last week, ATA College Prep and recent Notre Dame graduate Josh Hagar joined Academy practice to tell his story of spearheading the Playing For…

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ATACP’s Annika Pandey Named National Merit Commended Student
ByJohnny Jeffers October 10, 2017June 3, 2026

ATA College Prep senior Annika Pandey has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing her in the top 5{37ef6ac642fae6f93f343032eb62785d28fa7a25a4a4f0267a12512c541c53a9} of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition. “This recognition is a tribute to Annika’s long-term dedication to her studies, work ethic, and perseverance,” said ATACP Director Carol…

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ATA College Prep Students Zip Through Orientation
ByJohnny Jeffers September 2, 2017June 3, 2026

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…

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ATA Adds Experience, Energy With Coach Shaimaa Elsisi
ByJohnny Jeffers August 28, 2017June 3, 2026

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…

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ATA College Prep Graduation 2017 – Tuesday Night
ByJohnny Jeffers June 5, 2017June 3, 2026

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ATA College Prep – Guest Speaker Series
ByJohnny Jeffers May 2, 2017June 3, 2026

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…

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The Trip to the Big Apple By ATA CP’s Harrison Chiu
ByJohnny Jeffers April 14, 2017June 3, 2026

The Trip to The Big Apple By: Harrison Chiu It is very challenging nowadays to succeed in a field which you have not had any exposure or experience in. Many recent graduates from college are currently struggling to find the jobs that they want because they don’t have any experience. What future employers really want…

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The College Process Parent Meeting: RESOURCES
ByJohnny Jeffers April 4, 2017June 3, 2026

Last week, ATA College Prep Director Carol Hagar and ATA CEO Jack Newman hosted a Student and Parent Meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the college process. 50plus parents and many students filled the ATA Fitness Center to hear the presentation and ask questions. In case you missed the evening, below are copies…

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ATA Community Celebrates Chiu, Rodriguez, Hamilton at Signing Ceremony
ByJohnny Jeffers March 12, 2017June 3, 2026

The Austin Tennis Academy community came together last Wednesday evening to celebrate three ATA College Prep seniors: Abigail Chiu, Alejandro Rodriguez and Wilson Hamilton. “This is one of ATA’s most important rituals,” ATA CEO Jack Newman said. Newman explained that these rituals serve many purposes: they help make big changes – like transitioning to college…

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ATACP Psychology Students Present Work During Rainy Practice
ByJohnny Jeffers January 18, 2017June 3, 2026

The rain washed away any hope of hitting a ball this afternoon, but the Academy students and coaches were still hard at work in the fitness center. The coaches led the group through 1 hour of fitness, followed by two 30 minute presentations from ATA College Prep Psychology students Alejandro Rodriguez and Bailey Forgus. The…

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