Each year, the Capital Area Tennis Association (CATA) recognizes outstanding junior tennis players with a variety of awards. The tennis community comes together for an evening at the CATA Junior Awards Banquet to celebrate the winners of each distinction. At this year’s banquet, ATA College Prep seniors Abigail Chiu and Alejandro Rodriguez will both be…
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…
Austin Tennis Academy has hired veteran junior coach Chad Loup to become the latest addition to its all-star coaching staff, CEO Jack Newman announced last week. “ATA is fortunate to have been able to hire Chad Loup, whose experiences include being a head tennis professional, a highly ranked player, as well as someone who is…
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…
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…
Below please find more information about your invitation to a live webinar hosted by our friend David Benzel titled HELPING CHILDREN MANAGE STRESS IN SPORTS. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, March 21 at 9p.m. EST and will last 45 minutes plus Q&A. Register below! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Invitation to…
This weekend, the Austin Tennis Academy will serve it up against the Lakes Tennis Academy in a Texas Cup style match on the ATA courts. ATA’s top 4 players will compete against the Lakes’ top 4 in a round robin, ATA’s 2nd 4 vs. Lakes’ 2nd 4 and ATA’s third 4 vs Lakes’ third 4,…
Today, ATACP students toured the University of Texas campus to view a few public art installations recently procured by the newly developed Landmarks Division. “I really enjoyed getting to see pieces of modern art on campus this morning,” said Alejandro Rodriguez, a senior at CP headed to UChicago in the Fall. “It was very interesting to…
The Austin Tennis Academy (ATA) and A Glimmer of Hope Foundation (Glimmer) recently completed a project that provides the largest solar powered water supply development in the entire region of Tigray. The project, unfolding over about 3 years, delivers 9 water points and 3 cattle troughs to the Ethiopian villagers of Gonok who previously spent…
Check out the latest from our friend David Benzel! And, take advantage of his upcoming webinar! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Invitation to a Growing Champions for Life Live Webinar – hosted by David Benzel Teaching Kids to Manage Their Thoughts Thursday February 16, 2017 9 p.m. Eastern 45 minutes plus Q&A …