A study that followed nearly 9,000 participants for up to 25 years has found that those who played tennis gained 9.7 years in life expectancy compared to sedentary individuals. The gain for tennis players was the largest in the group of eight sports studied. The Copenhagen City Heart Study (CCHS) included detailed questionnaires regarding participation…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Many of you may have had the experience of “being in the zone,” at some point or another. It’s that elevated performance where your brain, body, and soul simultaneously ignite and you play beyond your own expectations. For renowned author, clinician and performance…
USTA Colorado and the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation are profoundly saddened to announce that Clinton C. Vessels, III, who has served on the CYTF board for more than 20 years, has passed away. He was a man of remarkable resilience and integrity, and his passion for helping children through tennis embodies the spirit of…
Dedicated to helping patients live life fully, Orthopedic Associates physicians are recognized as leaders in their field, thanks to their clinical expertise and dedication to patient care. Understanding That Pain in Your Knee And how to address the most common problems for tennis players Story by Andrew Parker, MD This story appeared in the Spring…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. For incoming Boulder High School freshman, Lily Chitambar, success on the tennis court is just part of her family life. And while the 14-year-old netter has had the advantage of both a supportive and tightknit tennis family, as well as the benefit of…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. The reality of being able to live ones’ best life isn’t an elusive pipe dream reserved for a chosen few. In fact, Bob Litwin, author and former world tennis champion, would challenge you to understand that you (yes, you, reader!) have the power…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Photo by Dan Mohrmann / Mile High Sports Magazine Grace and gratitude define the path that Josie Schaffer has carved out for herself and those looking for an outstanding role model. Josie entered her junior year at Kent Denver looking to become the first…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. It probably goes without saying that Stanford-bound Francesca (Fran) Belibi is an incredible athlete. What you might not know is what an incredible human being she is off the court and how seriously she takes being a role model to younger student athletes….
And now, without further ado, USTA Colorado presents…. The Summer 2018 issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper! In this issue: • Cover story: How innovation is shaping the game • Spotlight: Tennis for Kids joins the USTA Colorado SERVES family • Introducing the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame/Class of 2018 • HighFIVE/No. 32 • Playing KIND…
Two Colorado legends will join the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame next year. Two-time Colorado state high school champion Jeff Cathrall, who was a part of three NCAA championships at Stanford, will be officially inducted to the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala in early February alongside Randy Crawford, former tennis coach for Martina Navratilova…