News & Events
Erik and Jake’s Signing Ceremonies
Erik Kerrigan and Jake Berber – both had their signing ceremonies last night which were held in the ATA fitness center. They were surrounded by their families, as well as the ATA community to help them begin their transition to college…
USTA National Winter Championships Recap
Under the guidance of Coach Newman and Coach Notis, 17 players represented ATA at the USTA National Winter Championships in Phoenix (Boys and Girls 16’s&18’s) and Tuscon (Boys and Girls 12’s&14’s). Boys 12’s – James Cockrell Girls 12’s – Sasha…
Looking Back… Charging Forward
As we begin a new year, ATA players will be setting their goals for 2016. One of our former students, Kendall Dabaghi was recently written up in Forbes magazine. This got me thinking about our players of the past, many…
Meet CP Teacher And Award-Winning Actress Taylor Flanagan
For the past 41 years, the B. Iden Payne Awards have recognized outstanding work from the theatre community in Austin. Among the honorees this year, the award for Outstanding Featured Actress went to Taylor Flanagan for her performance as young…
ATA Winter Camp Dec 28-Jan 1
Get a ton of tennis in over break and sign up for ATA Winter Camp that is starting Dec 28 and goes through Jan 1. Click here to learn more and sign up.
December SCMZ ATA wins 4 draws!
Caroline Wernli had a outstanding event. She was the runner up in G14 A draw singles, won the G14 doubles, and won the sportsmanship award. Doesn’t get much better than that. Jesse Wikso won both of his B18 B draw…
ATA CP Senior Erik Kerrigan Commits To University Of Chicago
ATA College Prep Senior Erik Kerrigan announced to his classmates and teachers last week that he plans to attend the University Of Chicago next fall – the number 4-ranked national university and the number 3-ranked NCAA Division III tennis program…
Denver and Kerry Qualify for Supers
This past weekend in the Austin CMZ, Denver Holden and Kerry Lum qualified for Supers. Denver is the youngest ATA super champ and he gave himself a great birthday present and won his draw to qualify. Kerry Lum made it…
Sports: The Road to Somewhere – Just Not Where You Thought by Amy Pazahanick
This month’s article, from Growing Champions for Life, is by Amy Pazahanick. The article is about how sports help prepare the athlete for life ahead even though most will not be professionals in their sport. The article also gives some tips…
Jake Riezebeek Earns Sportsmanship Award!
Jake Riezebeek was awarded the Clarence Mabry Sportsmanship award for the Wichita Falls Super Champ in November. It is an award voted on by the umpires and the tournament staff. He earned it by giving it his all every point, all while staying calm,…
Aidan Canada Qualifies for Supers!
Aidan Canada qualified for B12’s Supers in the Dallas doubles champ. Him and his partner Grant took control in the final match and won 6-4,6-2. Aidan will be playing this first SCMZ in College Station this weekend! Congrats Aidan!!!
12U Intermediate JTT wins State!
Sunday afternoon the 12u intermediate Junior Team Tennis team (Savannah Baptiste, Ross Cockrell, Denver Holden, Jack Marcus and Connor Russell) placed first at the State tournament in Midland, TX! Saturday they played 4 team matches and came out of their…
Register for David Benzel Webinar on Nov 19
“What Your Child Needs to Succeed – Ten Life-Changing Strategies” Join us as we expose the best-kept secrets of how parents can influence the well-being and happiness of their children. These top ten strategies will impact the entire family by…
Hunter Bleser and Payton Holden Sign National Letters of Intent
The fitness center at ATA was packed with the ATA community supporting Hunter Bleser and Payton Holden as they both signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday. Hunter Bleser has signed with University of Virginia and Payton Holden has…