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Junior Tennis Player & Parent Virtual Conference Features Coach Newman

A great educational opportunity for junior tennis players and their parents is coming up on Sunday, June 9 ~ the Junior Tennis Player and Parent Virtual Conference. The online event, organized by Lisa Stone of Parenting Aces and Danielle McNamara, former Yale Women’s Tennis Coach and current recruiting consultant, is focused on helping junior tennis players and their parents learn valuable tips and strategies on how to successfully navigate the junior tennis pathway.

The inaugural conference will feature some of the most successful and experienced junior and college tennis coaches in the country, leading experts in sports performance and tennis industry representatives. In fact, ATA’s very own Jack Newman is one of the coaches tapped to speak at the event. “I’m very excited about being part of this conference,” said Coach Jack Newman, ATA Owner and CEO.

The online event will last three hours – from 9:00 – 12:00 EDT – and the cost to attend is $30. Now here’s one of the biggest perks to registering for the event – even if you can’t attend the entire time period or be a part of it at all on June 9, all of the event’s sessions will be recorded and made available to conference registrants following the event. The organizers say whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this conference is perfect for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of today’s competitive junior tennis landscape and how to navigate it.

Click here to register.

JACK NEWMAN RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS HONOR

Coach Jack Newman is known as one of the finest and longest-tenured junior development coaches in the United States. He founded tennis programs at Fretz Tennis Center in Dallas, at St. Stephen’s school in Austin, and finally, the Austin Tennis Academy. And anyone who knows Coach Newman knows he’s a man who has left an indelible mark on not only tennis, but hundreds and hundreds of people. In recognition of who he is, what he’s done, the difference he’s made, and the impact on lives he’s had, the USPTA Texas presented Coach Newman with the Tut Bartzen Lifetime Achievement Award.

Coach Newman officially received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the USPTA Texas Annual Conference held this year in Irving. “When I was first informed that the Texas Section of the USPTA was honoring me with a lifetime achievement award I had mixed emotions,” said Jack Newman, Owner/CEO, Austin Tennis Academy. “I thought, ‘Wait a minute, I still got a lot of life to live!!!'”

The Tut Bartzen Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a member (Coach Newman has been a member for 40 years) who has demonstrated exemplary achievement in seven areas throughout their career: contributions to the USPTA and USTA; achievements in teaching and playing both on and off the court, contributions of time and expertise to other organizations and/or charities, and commitment to growing the game through published articles, presentations, education, and communications.

“As I’ve thought about this honor what resonated in my mind was all the people who contributed to MY lifetime of achievement,” said Coach Newman. “It starts with a college friend Jerry Schwartz, who invited me to spend the summer at his house when we were in college. I came to Dallas and started working at Fretz Tennis Center.”

“My colleagues at Fretz who aided in MY achievements,” Newman pointed out, “included our boss Babs Givens, coaches Andrea Rains, Joe Dinnoffer, Larry Whitson, Tim Barnard, Jeff Robison, Raymond Gonzales and many others who pushed me to be better. My coaching colleagues met through the DPTA who also contributed to my success included Nony Michulka, Sally Frame, Kathi Eckels, David Redding and David Anderson both doubles partners who carried me. While I was in Dallas I started relationships with others in our business who helped accomplish things including: David Blakely, Cynthia Shipper, Phil Parrish and many others.

Newman added, “When I left Dallas to help my friend Eric Schmidhauser start a program at St. Stephen’s boarding school, I had another group of folks who pushed me to be better. Those colleagues included Eric and Lucie Schmidhausers, Vince Segovia, Deb Cahill, Doug Davis and many others. And when we left St. Stephen’s to strike out on our own and found the Austin Tennis Academy, those same colleagues joined the journey.”

Along the way, Newman acknowledged, there have been many parents who influenced his philosophy including the Melmends, the Stahls, the Youngs, the Hacketts, the Smiths, the Kaufmanns, the Offerdahls and the Gubsers and so, so many more.

“After 20 years at the Austin Tennis Academy,” said Newman, “I have tried to surround myself with coaches and teachers smarter than me and they have added to MY achievements; people like Dio Miranda, Brian Notis, Bryan Rutherford, April Erickson, Doug Davis, Carol Hagar, Deb Cahill, Duey Evans, Vince Segovia, John Schoenmakers, Ryan Rowe, Norm Houston, Shiamaa Elsisi. Additionally, the list of students who became colleagues grows ever longer; coaches like Chase Bartlett, Chase Curry, Brandon Davis, Ashley Weinhold, AJ Garcia, Jake Rother, Tommy Collins. To those I have failed to list who added to this career I apologize, senior moment!”

And finally, Newman said, “As I have said on many occasions the student makes the coach and my students have certainly made me a better coach and person, and helped me accomplish many achievements. That includes folks from ATA stretching all the way back to the Fretz days: Melanie Rogers, Ted Bowie, Carla Rosenberg, Lance Cowart, Andrew Dobbs, Lynden Melmed, Eli Stahl, Doug Moore, Loren Collins, Neil Kenner, Andrew Menter, Craig Ackerman, all three Davis brothers, Roger Gubser, Mattew Bain, Kewa Nichols, Lindsey Pereira, Josh Hagar, Bailey Forgus, Nico Jamison, and so, so many more too numerous to name. My achievements are tied to my relationships with them and their families.”

Also during the 2024 USPTA Texas conference, as a featured speaker, Coach Newman delivered his presentation, ‘Developing Culture that Drives Results.’

Click here to view a ‘Congratulations Video’ for Coach Newman; and click here to read the USPTA’s release about Coach Newman.

ATA FEATURED ON YAHOO!FINANCE

The vision, practices and results for junior players attending Austin Tennis Academy and ATA College Prep are discussed in an online article published today, December 15, on Yahoo!Finance.

Click here to read the article.

SAVE THESE DATES IN 2022

This year is moving quickly, and there are some important events on the Austin Tennis Academy’s calendar that we wanted to tell you about in advance so you can save the dates. Here’s the list:

MAY 25 – ATA COLLEGE PREP GRADUATION

MAY 26 – ATA END OF YEAR PARTY

OCTOBER 28 – SHOOTOUT 2022 PLAYER PARTY

OCTOBER 29 – SHOOTOUT 2022

Of course, we will be sending out more information about each of these events in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for those emails and posts, and of course, we hope to see you at each one of these events!

STAR-STUDDED LINEUP SET FOR FEBRUARY 4 EVENT

The Isner Charity Cup will be held in Dallas on February 4th, the Friday night before the ATP 250 Dallas Open kicks off, and it should be an amazing event. Names of the ATP players competing in the exhibition have just been announced. They include John Isner, Nick Kyrgios, Bob and Mike Bryan, Sam Querrey, and Tommy Paul. The six ATP players will compete in a team format, each team comprised of three players, competing for the coveted Isner Cup.

This is the first year the Isner Charity Cup will be held. Money raised from the charity event will go to The Isner Family Foundation, an endowed fund created to support Indigent Family Assistance by providing financial support for qualified families to obtain necessities, such as meals, clothing, transportation, lodging, and medical supplies while their children are undergoing care from Children’s Health.

Coach Jack Newman will be attending the event and hopes members of the ATA pack will join him in Dallas on Friday, Feb. 4 at SMU’s Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex. Gates open at 5:30pm for happy hour and beats by DJ Lucy Wrubel. Tennis will begin at 6:30pm.

Click here to purchase Isner Charity Cup tickets.

Austin Tennis Academy is proud to be a sponsor of this inaugural event.

ATA Players Commit To Play College Tennis

One of the most significant events in a junior tennis player’s career is their Signing Ceremony, and there are two ATA seniors we will be celebrating this coming Monday, January 10.

Neha Dania will be signing to play college tennis at the University of Rochester,

and Devan Sabapathy will be heading to NYU for his college tennis career.

We’re proud of the work and dedication these two have put in necessary to realize their dreams of playing collegiate tennis, and we hope you’ll join us for their Signing Ceremony. There will be speeches, lots of laughs, even a few tears shed, and of course, cake.

Join the celebration Monday at 6:30 pm on Court 6 at Austin Tennis Academy.

Get Your Bid In For Shootout 2021 Auction

There are a lot of exciting things happening in Austin coming up in October. One of them is our 21st Annual Shootout raising money for Austin Athletics Scholarship Foundation. Another is the final round of qualifying matches for the World Cup between USA and Jamaica.

To kick off festivities for Shootout 2021, we’re launching an early bird auction which happens to be all about one of the hottest tickets in town ~ TEAM USA vs JAMAICA. We’ve got 4 tickets to the match where Team USA competes to stay in the hunt for the World Cup.

This auction item includes 4 tickets to the USA vs JAM match on October 7 at 6:30 pm. Bidding begins tomorrow (Monday, Sept 27) at 6:00 AM and will run through 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 3.

To place a bid, simply click here. Plus, you can get your family and friends to text ‘GIVEAASF’ to 855-202-2100 to get the link to this auction. The highest bidder will be notified automatically. Tickets will be transferred to the winner electronically.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to cheer on Team USA and raise money for AASF.

Junior Team Tennis Is Back!

Junior Team Tennis Fall season is quickly approaching! JTT is an awesome opportunity for players to compete within a team environment, set goals, be exposed to challenging competition, receive on-court coaching and play for something greater than individual merit. Teams are based on age and development level. It is a perfect first competitive experience for JD and QuickStart players (there is even an 8&U Red Ball division) who have never played tournaments and it is a valuable vehicle for more experienced players to work on various areas of their game. League winners in several levels will represent Austin at the state tournament this November.

Tentative start of the season is September 26, and the deadline to register your child to play is Monday, September 13. Matches are played Sunday afternoons and consist of 8 game pro sets (2 sets to 4 in 10U divisions). A typical day begins with a warm-up 30 minutes prior to start time; matches last approximately two and a half hours. Players should plan to stay through the end of the match and support their teammates. Half of the matches are played at ATA and the other half at the opponent’s sites in Austin. For our regular tournament participants, we will be playing a one-weekend event instead of a weekly Sunday afternoon league. Dates for the event are not yet determined.

Commitment: Teams consist of 4-8 players who must commit to playing a majority of the matches. If an occasional conflict arises, it is imperative to communicate with the coach to prevent a default. For each match, teams are assigned a coach/academy player. There have been times when coaches are traveling and academy players are in tournaments and we may ask the help of a parent.

Cost: $150 for the season. Players must be a current member of the USTA or be willing to register. Become a member online at www.usta.com and click on membership. Junior memberships are free and include access to all USTA tournaments, leagues and a subscription to various tennis publications. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the number of matches per season, because it depends upon how many teams register and how well the team does.

ATA parents please check your inbox for an email from Coach Brian Notice with information about how to register your child to play on one of ATA’s teams. If you have any questions, please reply to our JTT Coordinators, Coach AJ Garcia and Coach Brian Notis @ aj.garcia@austintennisacademy.com and brian.notis@austintennisacademy.com if you have any questions. Coach AJ will be organizing the JD and JA level teams and Coach Notis will be organizing the Academy level teams. Deadline to register is Monday, September 13. Schedules will go out after JTT captains meeting on September 15^th.

The past several seasons have seen multiple ATA teams represented in the state championship as well as the national championships. ATA has won 4 national JTT championships over the past few years and also dozens of state titles!

Former WTA Pro and USTA President Katrina Adams Comes to Austin

Katrina Adams will be at Black Pearl Bookstore on Thursday at 6pm to promote her new book “Own the Arena” — and answer your questions! Today is the deadline to order an advance copy and reserve your spot at her book signing. Click here to purchase .

Katrina has the unique perspective of being a NCAA doubles champion, a touring player, on-air analyst, and the chairman and CEO of US tennis’ highest governing body. She was the first African American to lead the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the first two term Chairman and President of said organization, and the first former player to hold that honor.

If you have ever wondered about the drive it takes to be a successful professional athlete and transitioning to careers in tennis off court, Katrina can answer. Let’s all show her a big Austin welcome!

ATA Alumnus Joins Teaching and Coaching Staff

Liam Leddy, who attended Austin Tennis Academy and ATA College Prep more than 10 years ago, is back, however, this time Leddy takes on the role of an instructor at College Prep. “Liam and my son Josh shared their childhood as close friends in school and in sports,” said Carol Hagar, Head of School. “I have always appreciated Liam’s curiosity, creativity, quick wit, quirkiness, and love of learning, and his pragmatic approach to most topics lends itself to very interesting and entertaining discourse. It is exciting and humbling for him to join his alma mater as a young professional, teacher, and coach and I look forward to our students’ learning with him.”

Along with teaching responsibilities in the fall, Leddy will take on some coaching as well. “There’s nothing better than having someone complete the circle,” said Coach Jack Newman. “Liam started off as a student, went on to be an awesome student at the University of Chicago, has spent some time in the real world, and now is back with us as a teacher and a coach. Nothing better. He knows the culture. He knows what to expect.”

Leddy grew up in the Austin area, and admits he’s excited to be back as a teacher. ”I hope to bring pragmatism, harsh reality, and a lot of dry humor to student-athletes,” said Leddy. “Also knowledge, obviously, or, rather, the tools they need to seek out, vet, and retain knowledge on their own.”

When asked what has stuck with him since his time as a student-athlete at ATA Leddy responded, “I learned a great deal at ATA, but the lessons that have stuck with me the longest are: 1) Not every moment is the right moment to question authority 2) Discomfort is a prerequisite for growth 3) Energy and attention must be focused on what can be controlled, not what cannot be.”

Leddy becomes the sixth student to return to ATA as a coach and/or teacher. Among those alumni: Shane Berber, Tommy Collins, Brandon Davis, AJ Garcia, and Ashley Weinhold. He holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from University of Chicago, a Master’s in Education from Dominican University (the one in Illinois, not the one in California) and a Master’s in Data Science from the Harvard Extension School.

Austin Tennis Academy Makes The List

How cool is that?! ATA makes the cut and is listed as one of the Top 10 Best Tennis Academies in the USA. That declaration comes from ‘MyTennisHQ’ ~ a site created by tennis athletes who are focused on helping people understand and navigate the sport of tennis.

According to the article, Austin Tennis Academy is probably the most famous tennis academy in the state of Texas. It is located in Austin, and it has 14 tennis courts (12 hard and 2 red clay), a large gym, and classrooms. ATA does not have any on-site dorms, which is slightly different from the other large academies. ATA offers different programs depending on your level of commitment.

Thanks ‘MyTennisHQ’ for giving ATA such high accolades!

ATA Chosen To Host Qualifying Event For ‘Les Petites As’ Tournament

Les Petites As is the most prestigious event in the world for 14U junior tennis players. This competition has witnessed the first steps of many champions such as Michael Chang, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Lindsay Davenport and, recently, Alexander Zverev, Frances Tiafoe and Coco Gauff. And this year, the road to compete in Les Petites As for American players will begin at the Austin Tennis Academy and five other locations across the country.

The US Playoffs Lacoste series is open to EVERY American player (boys and girls, 14 and under, born in 2007 or later), and will see events happening in California, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas. The Series Events will be hosted between June 12 to 28, 2021 and all player selection, seeding and the draw will be based on verified UTRs for each player. The top 32 boys and the top 32 girls will be selected for each event.

The qualifying event at Austin Tennis Academy takes place June 26-28. Registration is now open and will close on June 20 at 12:00 pm CDT.

The winners of each Series Event (6 boys and 6 girls) will qualify for the USA Playoffs Lacoste along with 20 other players (10 boys and 10 girls, 14 and under) selected for direct entrance (list of players to be communicated soon) for a total of 32 American players (16 boys and 16 girls, 14 and under) who will compete at the USA Playoffs Lacoste in Florida from July 25 to 29, 2021 to qualify.

Out of those 32 players competing at the US Playoffs Lacoste, 8 players (4 boys and 4 girls, 14 and under) will earn a spot to represent the United States at Les Petits As – Le Mondial Lacoste scheduled for September 4 to 12, 2021 in France. Among the 8 participants, that would include the following boys and girls: • Winner of the USA Playoffs Lacoste (Wild Card Main Draw) • Runner-up of the USA Playoffs Lacoste (Wild Card Main Draw) • 3rd place Finisher of the USA Playoffs Lacoste (Wild Card Main Draw) • 4th place Finisher of the USA Playoffs Lacoste (Wild Card Qualifier)

Les Petits As – Le Mondial Lacoste is an international tennis tournament considered as the world championships for 14 and under players. Normally, it takes place each year in January at Tarbes, France, except this year because of the global pandemic it has been postponed to September of 2021.

2021 Spring Break Tennis Training Camps

This Spring Break, your child can take advantage of the Austin Tennis Academy’s SPRING BREAK SEMIS to progress at a rapid rate. Instead of our traditional camps, Spring Break Semis allow for the safest possible environment for players and coaches while still providing the best possible experience. Along with Spring Break Semis, we are holding an afternoon Tournament Tough Semis session for Academy-level players. Let’s focus first on the Spring Break Semis.

Highlights regarding our Spring Break Semis include:

A professional coach will be on every court working with only 4-5 players with separate resting places in order to maintain recommended social distancing.
There are three different session levels for Morning Spring Break Semis sessions:
- QuickStart SB Semis for 5-8 year olds
- Orange/Green SB Semis for 8-11 year olds
- Yellow Ball SB Semis for 12-14 year olds
Along with providing an environment that is as safe as possible, smaller group sizes translate into more playing time and more one-on-one attention which yield greater progress in skill development.
And, don’t forget that our coaches make learning and playing tennis
F-U-N!

The morning sessions will run Monday through Thursday, March 15-18. Friday is reserved as a rain makeup day.

Click here to register your child for any of the morning sessions.

Afternoon ‘Tournament Tough’ Camp is also available by invite only. Reach out to Deb.Cahill@austintennisacademy.com to inquire.

2020 Winter Tennis Training Sessions

This winter, your child can take advantage of the Austin Tennis Academy’s WINTER SEMIS to progress at a rapid rate. Instead of our traditional camps, Winter Semis allow for the safest possible environment for players and coaches while still providing the best possible experience. Along with Winter Semis, we are holding an afternoon Tournament Tough Semis Session for Academy-level players. Let’s focus first on the Winter Semis.

Highlights regarding our Winter Semis include:

A professional coach will be on every court working with only 4-5 players with separate resting places in order to maintain recommended social distancing.
There are three different session levels for Morning Winter Semis sessions:
- QuickStart Winter Semis for 5-8 year olds
- Orange/Green Winter Semis for 8-11 year olds
- Yellow Ball Winter Semis for 12-14 year olds
Along with providing an environment that is as safe as possible, smaller group sizes translate into more playing time and more one-on-one attention which yield greater progress in skill development.
And, don’t forget that our coaches make learning and playing tennis F-U-N!

Winter Semis Sessions take place December 28-31. The morning sessions will run Monday through Thursday from 9:00 -11:00 AM. Friday is reserved as a rain makeup day.

Click here for more information or to register your child.

Wernli Says Yes To Gonzaga

Caroline Wernli made it official on her Instagram page. “I am so excited to announce that I have verbally committed to play D1 tennis at Gonzaga! Thank you to my coaches, family, and friends for their constant support through my process. Absolutely can’t wait for the next 4 and GO ZAGS!” Gonzaga University is a private Catholic University located in Spokane, Washington.

“Caroline Wernli has consistently been a top national performer,” says ATA CEO Jack Newman. “She has anchored our USTA Junior Team Tennis National Champion team. She is an A+ recruit for Gonzaga and will help them reach new levels of performance.” To receive a full-ride scholarship to play D1 college tennis is no small feat, especially in light of what’s happening in collegiate sports due to COVID19.

Austin Tennis Academy has a fairly large senior class this year; Wernli is the first to announce a commitment for the fall. One of the main goals at ATA is to help student-athletes maximize their college choice by finding the best fit both academically and athletically.

Congratulations Caroline!

Catching Up With…

What is your name and where do you currently live?
My name is Hunter Bleser and I am currently residing in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Which years did you attend ATA and/or ATA CP?
I attended ATA and ATA CP starting summer of 2015 and graduated in the Spring/Summer of 2016. However, I have been working at ATA since the summer of 2017.

Which college do you attend; when do you graduate and what will your degree be in?
I graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English and did not return to UVA to pursue my bachelors in nursing. I decided to take my fifth year at West Virginia University where I am finishing up prerequisites for nursing school. I was recently accepted to Duke’s Accelerated Bachelor’s of Nursing Program, so I will be moving to Durham once I complete my year here at WVU.

How did you feel about graduating earlier this year?
It was bittersweet. I was excited to move on to a new chapter in my life. On the other hand, I said good-bye to a sport I have known and loved for 18 years and leaving a group of phenomenal girls with whom I have spent the last four years of my life. They have become part of my family and it’s hard to say goodbye to family, but I am excited to see what they end up doing. I know it will be difficult putting away the rackets, but I know it definitely won’t be a permanent break.

Is there a big takeaway you’ve discovered from the process you’ve been going through in regards to finding employment or making a career decision post-college?
One thing I have noticed with applying for jobs and post-graduate programs is that admissions committees and employers find it very impressive if a candidate is a student-athlete. For future advice, I would say take advantage of all the hard work you have put in and use that title because you have earned that title. They want to know that you were successful on court and in school because it shows them you are disciplined and have incredible time management skills. The athletic side will attest to your competitive nature and desire for improvement.

If you could go back to your junior tennis career, would there be anything you would do differently or would tell your younger self?
If I could go back and tell my younger self a piece of advice it would be to start making it a habit of doing the little things. The little things can range from making sure you are actually stretching after practice, going out and hitting serves, developing good eating habits, getting sleep, etc. Looking back, I wish that I would have been more disciplined in these small areas because now it separates the good from the great from the exceptional.

What was your most memorable moment or significant highlight in college and/or playing college tennis?
For me, there is one memory that sticks out in my college career: our first dual match of the season my first (freshman) year. We were playing Boston College and the match got tied 3-3, it came down to my court. I was able to clinch it at 6-4 in the third. That match was significant for me not only because it was my first time to clinch a match, but that feeling of my teammates rushing towards me in excitement and celebration reminded me of why I chose college tennis.

Looking back, what would you say is the biggest impact your time at ATA has had on your life?
The biggest impact ATA had on my life was that it made me come out of my comfort zone. I would say that the people there helped me grow into a stronger individual and made me step up into leadership roles. Before, I was very content in hiding in the background and keeping my head down. Now I am much more comfortable taking responsibility and holding myself and my teammates accountable. I know what it means to be a leader on and off the court, and I know what it takes to help not only myself, but my team prosper. Without their guidance, I would not have become the individual I am today.

Who is your favorite professional tennis player?
My favorite male tennis player would be Federer. My favorite female tennis player was Maria Sharapova.

What’s the best piece of advice given to you by one of your coaches?
“If you’re not a leader on the bench, don’t call yourself a leader on the court. You’re either a leader everywhere or nowhere.”

Did you have any superstitions in your junior/collegiate tennis career and if so, what are they?
When I was in juniors I was very superstitious about what I would eat. If I had a certain dinner the night before and won the next day, that would be my meal for the rest of the weekend. The same would apply to breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc. It would even get to the point where I would make sure the quantity matched up every time. I would also never where a shirt again if I had lost in it previously.

What’s one piece of advice you would give to junior players regarding going through the college selection process?
One piece of advice I would give junior players regarding the college selection process is choose a school that fits you and you could see yourself going to. Don’t choose a school just because they may be high-ranked athletically or academically superior unless that is what will make you happy. Ultimately, you are the one who is going to be there so the decision should be entirely yours.

It’s Time For ATA’s Academy Awards & End Of Year Party

While 2020 is turning out to be anything but predictable, there is one thing we can count on: that nothing is going to be like what it’s been in previous years and that holds true for ATA’s End of Year Party. This year, thanks to Covid19, the party is happening in the virtual world. However, other than everyone not being able to get together in person, you can expect to experience everything you’ve come to love about this annual event: the awards, the speeches, the surprises, the laughs, the music, the memories, and the end of year video.

Mark your calendars and set an alarm so you can tune in to watch Sunday night (August 23) at 7:00 PM CST right from the comfort and air conditioning of your own home.

Click here for the link needed to join the party. The passcode is R60xaU.

Let Us Answer Your Questions

This year, maybe more than ever thanks to COVID19, students and parents have lots of questions as well as concerns about going back to school and physically being in classrooms. Head of School Carol Hagar, and her College Prep staff, want to provide as much information upfront as possible.

Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. Simply click on the link to watch a video with Carol Hagar answering that specific question.

What will school be like this year in light of COVID19?

When will classes begin for College Prep?

Will there be safety protocols in place?

What type of system is used to manage classes, communication, and other elements for each student?

What does having a school-year theme mean and what is the theme?

What is CP’s focus on health and nutrition?

How are technology and digital devices used?

You’re Invited to Attend Virtual Graduation Ceremony

Graduation will be held Thursday, June 11, for Austin Tennis Academy College Prep’s Class of 2020. In light of the COVID19 pandemic, ATA CP seniors will participate in a live, virtual ceremony while gathering with their family members at home.

Technology will be used to bring the seniors, family members, and friends together in a live, virtual setting to watch and hear graduate addresses, guest speakers, commemorative videos, diploma presentations, tassel turning, and the passage of leadership to the class of 2021.

All you have to do to get a front row seat to the festivities, right from your very own home, is click on this Zoom Webinar link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86324969689

The evening kicks off at 6 PM CST with an Art Exhibit followed by the official graduation ceremony beginning at 6:45 PM.

Train Your Brain Over The Summer With ATA College Prep

Summer is the perfect time for your child to study new things or firm up areas which need improvement, and that’s exactly why ATA College Prep is launching its Train Your Brain summer sessions loaded with enrichment and refresher courses as well as a full Geometry course for original high school credit.

The Geometry for High School Credit begins June 1 and runs through August 7. Enrichment Session #1 delivers ten courses, ranging from Chinese to AP Physics to Trashbots, and kicks off the week of June 15. Enrichment Session # 2 unveils 10 totally different classes and gets underway the week of July 13. Click here to see the complete list of courses.

All classes are limited in size, and will be available via Zoom or held on campus with protocols in place for physical safety and distancing. To register for any of the classes being offered by ATA College Prep, send an email to Carol.Hagar@austintennisacademy.com. In your email, be sure to include your child’s name, the name of the session(s), as well as days and time.

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