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USTA Missouri Valley ROGY Player Pathway Newsletter Jr. Team Tennis: Nebraska District
Upcoming Tournaments: October Heart of America (10/11) Missouri (10/12) St. Louis (10/26) Complete List Here
Sportsmanship Spotlight
Emily Chiasson is a nine year old Orange Ball player from the Heart of America District. She was nominated for the "Sportsmanship Spotlight" by ROGY Player Pathway tournament
The Nebraska district will be offering a fun new opportunity for 10 and Under orange ball players this winter! Jr. Team Tennis teams are currently being organized throughout the state. Teams will compete between the months of October and January at various sites, against a wide variety of players in a fun and relaxed co-ed format. If you know of a player interested in participating, or would like to organize a team, please contact the Nebraska districts Tennis Services Representative, Kara Heim. Contact information: [email protected]
ROGY Player Pathway Achievements: Kinley VanPelt The USTA Missouri Valley would like to extend a special Congratulations to Kinley VanPelt of the Heart of America district. Kinley recently became the first ROGY Player Pathway participant to win 5 ROGY tournaments, and earn her way to green dot ball tournament play. Kinley's favorite aspect of tennis is playing with her dad Vance, who is also her coach, and her sister Keegan. She also loves playing tournaments, which allow her to meet new friends and get great exercise! Kinley's ultimate tennis goal is to play for the
directors because of her excellent behavior on and off the court during events. To Emily, good sportsmanship means, "Treating others the way you want to be treated by being kind, honest, positive, and complimenting other players' good shots." Congratulations, Emily! Keep up the great work!
Web Resources Participation Credit Lists ROGY Player Pathway Information Page YouthTennis.com Jr. Team Tennis Free 1-year 10 and Under USTA Membership
University of Kansas Jayhawks, and then become a professional tennis player and win the U.S. Open. Congratulations, Kinley! Keep it up!
Kinley at the Jayhawk Tennis Center, where she practices.
Early Development Center: St. Louis The St. Louis district completed their first Early Development Training Center Camp in August. Six players from the St. Louis district and eastern parts of Missouri were selected to participate in this orange ball training opportunity. EDC's have been created in collaboration with National Player Development staff, and aim to provide high level training for players ages 6-9. The primary goals of EDC's are for players to Coach Dave Rienhart, Sunset Tennis develop a love for the Center's Director of High Performance, game, to develop a working with EDC participants. working relationship between the USTA and players and parents, introduce a systematic way of training guided by the USTA Coaching Philosophy, and elevate the child's game and development, with evaluation and input provided at the conclusion of the camp. Selection for EDC's is based on the ROGY Player Pathway participation and win credit lists.
ROGY Coaches Recognition: Marc Claude Marc Claude, Head Professional at Westwood Tennis Center in Norman, Oklahoma is the first tennis professional in the USTA Missouri Valley section to join the "Coaches Recognition
Program." Marc has been selected as a Red Level coach due to his high involvement and expertise in ROGY Pathway programming. Marc has been teaching 10 and Under tennis for 10+ years, has attended USTA 10 and Under Workshops, hosts several Play Days yearly, provides Jr. Team Tennis programming, and is involved with ROGY Player Pathway tournaments at his facility. Marc believes that 10 and Under tennis and the newly introduced ROGY Player Pathway, have allowed for "great improvement in skills due to usage of the correct sized equipment, and more kids are able to play at a younger age, which is great for the sport and has been exhibited in several ROGY Player Pathway tournaments with over twenty-five 10 and Under participants." For more information on the Coaches Recognition Program CLICK HERE.
Marc Claude, Head Professional at Westwood Tennis Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
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USTA Missouri Valley ROGY Player Pathway Newsletter Jr. Team Tennis: Nebraska District
Upcoming Tournaments: October Heart of America (10/11) Missouri (10/12) St. Louis (10/26) Complete List Here
Sportsmanship Spotlight
Emily Chiasson is a nine year old Orange Ball player from the Heart of America District. She was nominated for the "Sportsmanship Spotlight" by ROGY Player Pathway tournament
The Nebraska district will be offering a fun new opportunity for 10 and Under orange ball players this winter! Jr. Team Tennis teams are currently being organized throughout the state. Teams will compete between the months of October and January at various sites, against a wide variety of players in a fun and relaxed co-ed format. If you know of a player interested in participating, or would like to organize a team, please contact the Nebraska districts Tennis Services Representative, Kara Heim. Contact information: [email protected]
ROGY Player Pathway Achievements: Kinley VanPelt The USTA Missouri Valley would like to extend a special Congratulations to Kinley VanPelt of the Heart of America district. Kinley recently became the first ROGY Player Pathway participant to win 5 ROGY tournaments, and earn her way to green dot ball tournament play. Kinley's favorite aspect of tennis is playing with her dad Vance, who is also her coach, and her sister Keegan. She also loves playing tournaments, which allow her to meet new friends and get great exercise! Kinley's ultimate tennis goal is to play for the
directors because of her excellent behavior on and off the court during events. To Emily, good sportsmanship means, "Treating others the way you want to be treated by being kind, honest, positive, and complimenting other players' good shots." Congratulations, Emily! Keep up the great work!
Web Resources Participation Credit Lists ROGY Player Pathway Information Page YouthTennis.com Jr. Team Tennis Free 1-year 10 and Under USTA Membership
University of Kansas Jayhawks, and then become a professional tennis player and win the U.S. Open. Congratulations, Kinley! Keep it up!
Kinley at the Jayhawk Tennis Center, where she practices.
Early Development Center: St. Louis The St. Louis district completed their first Early Development Training Center Camp in August. Six players from the St. Louis district and eastern parts of Missouri were selected to participate in this orange ball training opportunity. EDC's have been created in collaboration with National Player Development staff, and aim to provide high level training for players ages 6-9. The primary goals of EDC's are for players to Coach Dave Rienhart, Sunset Tennis develop a love for the Center's Director of High Performance, game, to develop a working with EDC participants. working relationship between the USTA and players and parents, introduce a systematic way of training guided by the USTA Coaching Philosophy, and elevate the child's game and development, with evaluation and input provided at the conclusion of the camp. Selection for EDC's is based on the ROGY Player Pathway participation and win credit lists.
ROGY Coaches Recognition: Marc Claude Marc Claude, Head Professional at Westwood Tennis Center in Norman, Oklahoma is the first tennis professional in the USTA Missouri Valley section to join the "Coaches Recognition
Program." Marc has been selected as a Red Level coach due to his high involvement and expertise in ROGY Pathway programming. Marc has been teaching 10 and Under tennis for 10+ years, has attended USTA 10 and Under Workshops, hosts several Play Days yearly, provides Jr. Team Tennis programming, and is involved with ROGY Player Pathway tournaments at his facility. Marc believes that 10 and Under tennis and the newly introduced ROGY Player Pathway, have allowed for "great improvement in skills due to usage of the correct sized equipment, and more kids are able to play at a younger age, which is great for the sport and has been exhibited in several ROGY Player Pathway tournaments with over twenty-five 10 and Under participants." For more information on the Coaches Recognition Program CLICK HERE.
Marc Claude, Head Professional at Westwood Tennis Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
Click Here to Renew Now! Questions? Contact: Whitney Wilson; Youth Pathway Manager; [email protected]; 913-322-4854 Forward this email
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