Please find the Main Draw of the Austin ITF posted at this link – Monday-Singles. Don’t forget to sign in for doubles at your site before noon!
For more information on the event, please contact the tournament director. For more information about the Austin Tennis Academy and its programs, please browse the site or contact Deb Cahill at Deb.Cahill@AustinTennisAcademy.com.
Good luck!
Life is like a prism.
The way you see it depends on which side of the glass you are looking through.
When light hits water or a prism, it bends. A single beam of white light is really a combination of all the visible colors. So when white light bends, all of its components (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) also bend. But they bend at different angles because each color travels through water or glass at a different speed.
This refraction results in beautiful rainbows.
We can learn a lot about how we approach life from this simple prism lesson. We are likened to a prism as we have several facets to our personalities. We take in information through our senses and then communicate it through our filters. Ideas come in and we refract, reflect and project them through our lenses – our filters of communication.
In CP Leadership we have been discussing how these filters create perception. The more clarity we have in identifying personal facets, the more aware we become and therefore better prepared for reflection. Some thoughts and actions add clarity and some can cloud the view. What thoughts create your prism?
Life is like a prism.
The way you see it depends on which side of the glass you are looking through.
Here is the draw to the Saturday Quallies for the ITF at Austin Tennis Academy. Click here – Saturday Quallies – to see it.
Performance = Potential – Interference
There are three qualities that every athlete needs in order to strip away the interference and to play his/her best. (changingthegameproject.com)
Wilson’s latest shoe, The Glide, is the world’s first shoe designed to slide on hard courts. The technology was recently tested at ATA with ATA Coach Tres Davis and Academy players featured throughout. See Wilson’s Glide Training Video here:
To read more about the shoes, click here!
A major benefit of the ATA College Prep program is the ability to practice before and after school while having easy access to coaches and courts throughout the day for lessons, without disrupting the academic workday.
Here are a few pictures of the CP student-athletes on the court so far this year. To see more, check out the ATA College Prep Facebook page!
Hunter Bleser blasts a forehand as she attacks the net.
Coach Brandon Davis adjusts Kristin’s grip as Abigail practices her serve.
Josh Clark spins a forehand in front of his team during an intense game of 105.
Chase Bartlett works on closing to the net with Coach Ryan Rowe.
Anushka Dania locks in on the ball as she prepares her backhand.
The Austin Tennis Academy is excited about its affiliation with David Benzel and his organization, Growing Champions For Life. The non-profit works to create cohesive families, healthy teams and principle-centered athletes.
Mr Benzel creates articles, videos and other media that serves as coaching material for parents of athletes. We have a dedicated page up and running on our website under the News tab where you can access this content at any time.
Coach Newman recommends this article by Inspower.co that was sent to him by a parent. It reminded the parent of what he hears from Coach Newman and the other coaches at ATA. Click here to read the entire article.
Conor O’Meara went undefeated in singles in his first collegiate tournament for the Blue Demons. Conor played flight D singles at the event which was a three day competition at the River Forest Invitational in Oak Park. In his first round, he defeated Robby Berry of Morehead State University 6-3, 6-3. In the semis, Conor defeated Erich Schuette of Northern Illinois University 6-3, 7-5. In the finals, he defeated Elliot Ward of South Dakota State University 6-1, 4-6 (10-7).
Click here to check out Conor’s results from this past weekend.
Coach Newman on BG 16 and 18 SCMZ: This past weekend’s superchamp major zone is one of the toughest events of the year. This four day, feed in consolation and quarterfinal loser consolation tournament tests players both physically and mentally. Because of the feed-in element, players face progressively tougher and tougher opponents. ATA players competed well in this long event with many making it to day 3 and one making it to day 4.
Playing on Monday: Payton Holden, Callie Creath, Avery Schiffman, Kristin Kerrigan, Hunter Bleser, Chase Bartlett, Meghan O’Malley, Alejandro Rodriguez, Harrison Chiu and Alex Mjos.
Callie takes 3rd place!
Callie Creath and Payton Holden reached the semifinals of the main ‘A’ draw in G16 and B18 respectively. Wilson Hamilton reached the finals of backdraw, played very aggressively all weekend. Alex Mjos played in and won the backdraw of her first 18s B draw tournament. Alex and partner also placed 2nd in B draw doubles.
Alex with partner JC were finalist in doubles!
Juan Abboud played some tough matches and got 5th place in B14s A draw. Jett Hampton also made it to Tuesday in the Boys 14s A draw. Kai Canada played a good tournament and took 2nd place in B14s B draw.
Caroline Wernli and Anushka Dania were playing in the G14s A draw and both made it to Tuesday.
James Cockrell took 2nd place in B12d.
James and partner 2nd place A draw doubles
Jake places 2nd to Qualify for Supers
Coach John: “Jake played a 3 hour and 45 minute match to qualify for supers. It was 95 degrees with 85{37ef6ac642fae6f93f343032eb62785d28fa7a25a4a4f0267a12512c541c53a9} humidity. He just broke his opponent down winning 6-1 in the 3rd set to reach supers. I was very proud of his ability and willingness to stay out there as long as it takes to win.”
The 16’s and 18’s SCMZ held in Arlington, TX was highlighted with 2 first place titles in doubles and a second and third place finish in singles.
Jesse Wikso and partner Austin dominated their draw in doubles playing a very energetic and great doubles match in the finals. They attacked well, moved a lot at the net and had great hands on defensive. They forced their opponents to go for low percentage shots to try and beat them.
Erik Kerrigan and partner Eric won the 18s A draw doubles. They won a hard fought match in a tiebreaker in the finals 9-8(4).
In the Girls 16 A draw singles, Kristin Kerrigan had a great tournament and made it to the finals of her draw. She lost a heartbreaking and hard fought three set match in the finals.
Jesse Wikso had a couple come from behind wins this tournament to take 3rd place. In the quarterfinals and in his third place match, he lost the first set quick but bounced back and took the next two sets in both matches. He held his composure very well and made some changes in the second sets and then was able to keep the momentum rolling into the third.
Tatum Blalock had a notable tournament for her first G16 superchamp. She won 2 main draw matches in her draw. Coach John said, “Tatum did a great job competing and focusing on the things you can control. That’s the best I have ever seen her compete and her results showed.”
The 12’s and 14’s SCMZ was held in Tyler, Tx and was highlighted with 2 first place titles in doubles, second place in singles and a second place finish in doubles.
Ela Raczka and partner Katherine won the Girls 14s A draw doubles title defeating the Dania sisters in the finals. Ela also had a good showing in singles taking 4th place. She dominated in her first three rounds and Coach Newman said, “lots of learning this summer and it’s showing in her game.”
Caroline Wernli and her partner Jeanette won the Girls 14s B draw doubles title for the second time in a row. They dominated their draw.
Dania sisters Anushka and Megha dominated their doubles draw until they ran into teammate Ela in the finals. They took second place.
Jack Lum took second place in singles B14 B draw. He pulled out a close three set match in the semis and lost in the finals 6 and 3.
Great results from ATA players at the Austin Tennis Academy Glimmer of Hope ZAT tournament this past weekend! ATA had 3 players Champ up from the Austin ZAT. Johnny Snell led the way with winning the B14 draw and only dropping 10 games total the entire tournament! Caroline Horn won the G16 draw beating teammate Lily Gray in the finals to qualify. Keana Moon reached the finals of the G12 draw and had enough points accumulated to champ up.
Congratulations to our CEO Jack Newman and Founding Head of College Prep Carol Hagar on this prestigious award!
ATA College Prep Receives 2015 Austin Award
AUSTIN July 2, 2015 — Ata College Prep has been selected for the 2015 Austin Award in the Private School category by the Austin Award Program.
Each year, the Austin Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Austin area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Austin Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Austin Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About Austin Award Program
The Austin Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Austin area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Austin Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.
SOURCE: Austin Award Program
Abigail Chiu and partner TJ Fumagalli are in the quarterfinals of doubles in San Diego, CA at the National Hardcourts. They have fought through and won 4 rounds of doubles to get to the quarterfinals. They will begin play today at 3:30pm PST and they will face the #2 seeded team.
Click here to see the draw and follow Abigail.
Caroline Wernli is into the quarterfinals of the G12 Singles and Doubles of National Hardcourts held in Alpharetta, GA! In singles, she has not dropped a set in her first 4 rounds. She will face the 4th seed Jackson from Illinois tomorrow at 11:00am. In doubles, Caroline and her partner Emma have won 3 rounds and are in the quarterfinals. They will play today at 2:30pm against the #3 seeded team.
Click on the links below to see the draws and follow Caroline.
Take advantage of the Austin Tennis Academy’s tennis camps to progress at a rapid rate. These camps are designed to provide the greatest development of your child’s physical, mental, technical, and tactical performance levels, and we will have a great time. Sign up now for a full week or a single day!
Last Session
August 10-14, 2015
QuickStart Camp 9:00am – 10:30am (age 5-8)
Morning Camp 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tournament Tough Training Camp 1:00pm – 4:00pm
High Performance 2-A-Day SuperChamp Camp 7:00-10:00am, 1:00-4:00pm*
QuickStart Camp $150/week ($40/day drop-in)
Morning Camp $275/week ($80/day drop-in)
Tournament Tough Training Camp $375/week ($90/day drop-in)
High Performance 2-A-Day SuperChamp Camp ($500 per week or $125 per day)
3:30-4:15pm (Pricing: $80/month for 1 day, $150/month for 2 days)
The QuickStart tennis format used by the Austin Tennis Academy gives kids the opportunity to rally a ball over the net and learn to play points as quickly as possible – all in a fun environment. Our coaches recognize the importance of starting kids off well, and with success. The ATA was instrumental in developing this groundbreaking nationwide program and served as the pilot program for the USTA. This program uses the appropriate size racquet, court and ball to allow kids to do more – faster! Suggested Age: 5-8 years old.
Please contact John Schoenmakers for more questions
Tues & Thurs 5:30-7:30pm (Pricing: $350 per month, first and last month down)
The ATA Junior Development program (JD) is for children from 7-15 years old. These players are learning the game, learning to compete and have a desire to improve. ATA will include athletic skills training as part of the JD program.
Players will be on a 4 week, repeating curriculum of basic technical instruction combined with entry level tactical instruction. Many players in the Junior Development program are beginning to play ZAT tournaments and CATA tour tournaments and all JD players will want to sign up to be on one of the ATA junior team tennis teams for competition against other clubs and tennis centers.
Please contact Brandon Davis for more questions
Mon/Wed 5:30-7:30pm ($500 per month billed to your account, first and last month down.)
The ATA Junior Academy program is for players who are committed to competing in tennis. Junior Academy students are expected to commit to the monthly ZAT or Champ Major Zone tournaments in addition to local tournaments and Junior Team Tennis. This program will be limited in size to help these players accelerate their progress.
Players in the Junior Academy are serious about getting better in tennis. Many are playing on their school teams or have the goal to make the team. The Junior Academy program is geared towards players who are dedicated and serious about becoming high-level, competitive tennis players and who are highly motivated to move into the Academy program. The Junior Academy program meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm, and Saturdays time TBD.
THIS PROGRAM IS BY INVITATION ONLY.
Please contact Brian Notis for more questions
Forbes magazine recently published its top 10 ranking of American colleges. With Payton Holden’s recent commitment to Princeton University for the Fall of 2017 and Spencer Chiu’s acceptance to Pomona College and Camilla Trapness’ acceptance to Amherst, ATA COLLEGE PREP High School has in the past few months placed students at the #1, #4 and #9 ranked colleges! Congrats to the Founding Head of ATA College Prep Carol Hagar, the teachers, students and their parents for a job well done!
Click here to see the full list of Forbes college rankings.
ATA had a lot of success in the SCMZ’s for BG12 and 14 in Abilene and BG16 and 18 in San Antonio.
ABILENE
G14s was dominated by ATA players. Anushka and Megha Dania took 1st place in doubles and 1st (Megha) and 2nd (Anushka) place in singles for ‘A’ draw. While Caroline Wernli dominated her first G14s ‘B’ draw playing up from G12s. She took 1st place in singles and doubles!
In Abilene, Anushka Dania and James Cockrell won the sportsmanship awards for BG12 and 14s! They both fought through tough matches and James lost 2 matches in third set TB. They are both tremendous competitors and it is awesome to see them succeed in their attitude/mental game on the court also.
SAN ANTONIO
B16s in San Antonio, Bailey Forgus and Tyler Anson made it to the finals of their draw in singles and they both captured 2nd place.
G16s took over the ‘A’ draw singles with Callie Creath taking 2nd place, Kristin Kerrigan taking 3rd and Georgia Wright winning the BD. In doubles Callie and Kristin took 1st place!
B18s no break for Alejandro Rodriguez, he came back from playing National Clay Courts and took 2nd place in his draw. Jake Berber and his partner captured the title in the B18d ‘A’ draw.
G18s Hunter Bleser took 2nd place and Meghan O’Malley made it to the BD finals of ‘A’ draw.
Coach Newman on B18s and B16s performances:
In Delray Beach, Grayson Broadus, Chase Bartlett, Payton Holden, Jake Berber and Granville Kaynor played in the USTA Boys 18s National Clay Court championships. Down the street in Boca Raton Jesse Wilso and Alejandro Rodriguez played in the Boys 16s.
Payton Holden advanced to the fourth round of the main. Chase Bartlett had a number of good wins.
Not to be outdone, ATA’s 16s had excellent performances as well. In his 3rd Round main draw match Jesse Wikso battled for two hours in one of the best sets of tennis played at the event. He and his opponent regularly had 20 shot rally’s of high velocity, high quality shots, the tennis played for those two hours would have been welcomed by any play in the finals of the event.
In August of 2014, Alejandro Rodriguez played his first Boys 16s ‘A’ draw. One year later he is vying for a ball at the Boys 16s L1 clay court nationals. How is this possible? The process, while fairly simply, is not easy: set a goal that really excites you, set up a plan to reach that goal, do EVERYTHING within your power to accomplish that goal. Alejandro won the Bronze ball for 3rd place at Boys 16d Clay Court Nationals. He also competed well in 7 singles matches.
Coach Notis on Alejandro’s doubles, Harrison’s singles and Dania Sisters’ Performances:
Amazing energy from Alejandro and Wilson in their doubles. I watched 2 of their matches and they were on a mission. Alejandro definitely got out of his comfort zone and played more aggressively than ever. He and his partner really stepped up in some pressure situations including tie breaks early in the tournament against some very good quality teams.
Harrison won 3 matches at B14s Clays. He played better and better throughout the tournament showing willingness to dictate play and come forward.
Megha and Anushka really impressed me in doubles with how well they competed against 2 of the very best girls in the country in their age group. They were not intimidated and showed that they already compete at that level and are only getting better! Anushka won 2 rounds in singles and a round in doubles and Megha won a round of singles and doubles.
Coach Lucie on G18’s Performances:
Abigail competed well, winning a total of 4 singles matches and losing in the round of 16 in doubles in a close 3-set match. Hunter and her partner reached the quarterfinals of doubles. Camilla, even though she didn’t have any wins, played some of her best tennis and I have no doubt she will be an impact player for her Amherst team.
Also, competing in the G16s, Callie Creath won a round of singles and then lost in a close third set TB.