from Morgan, student contributor Chinese New Year is here! This year is the year of the snake. The first day of Chinese New Year is February 10th, so the New Year is well underway. The Chinese New Year celebration lasts over a span of two weeks. In preparation for the New Year it is a…
Each week, CP students are challenged and tested with 10 new SAT worthy vocabulary words. The ongoing contest is who can use them most eloquently in daily conversation… this week, Coach Newman wins. I was in San Antonio watching the Boys and Girls 16s National Open the past three days. There was a clear difference…
CP students practice square breathing at the beginning of each school day. They practice Alpha on the courts before the beginning of practice. They practice ‘the golden’ in between points. What do these things have in common? They are all methods of becoming aware, eliminating distraction, and tapping into the alpha brain wave. This article A…
If you have not had the pleasure to contemplate Sir Ken Robinson’s views on education… take a few moments to watch this TED Talk.
Luka Gregorc joins the ATA coaching staff as an academy coach. Luka grew up in Slovenia and moved to the US in…with his wife. Some highlights of his playing career: Davis Cup, Team Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia 2004 – 2011 • Represented Slovenia in both Singles and Doubles for Team Slovenia • Member of Slovenian Best Team In History which recorded first ever…
Elena Kalogirou is our newest Super Champ player. She qualified in last weekends CMZ in Arlington. Anna Moreno-Toscano and Denver Holden are our 2 newest Champ players. They both qualified in last weekends ZAT tournament in Belton.
It’s the largest junior tournament in the country, and it’s one Austin Tennis Academy players look forward to competing in every single year. Texas Slam 23 will be held in June, but registration opens Sunday, April 2 and will close on May 5. Just like last year, the event will be held in Georgetown, just…
Keaton Qualls has signed with Colorado State University at Pueblo. He will be starting his college career and tennis this month for the Wolfies.
Mikaila Smith, a life-long Austinite and former student of ATA College Prep Director Carol Hagar who came to CP briefly in 7th and 8th grade, recently earned her spot as a Rhodes Scholar. “I am so very proud of this little powerhouse!” Carol said. Smith, a current University of Texas student, joins 31 other Americans…