Our junior training programs (Early Development Camps, Team Colorado) have been created to mirror those hosted by USTA National — the Team USA approach. We insure the use of proper equipment based on player size and achieved competencies, incorporate athletics skills development, mental skills training, and technical and tactical on court instruction by qualified coaches. USTA…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Spring issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Nick took a meandering path to get into his role at the USTA Colorado, twisting and turning its way through different states and industries. After graduating Smoky Hill High School, then the University of Colorado (Boulder), Nick worked in the mortgage industry…
Memorial Day Weekend and Colorado Athletic Club Inverness were the time and place for USTA Colorado’s first ever Team USA Sectional Training Camp. This 3-day event began with a free high performance coaches training conducted by two leading National coaches – Dave Ramos and Lori Riffice. Coach Bill Conway from the Tennis Center at Steamboat…
Can Injections help keep you on the court and out of pain? Story by Dr. Brian Larkin, MD This story appeared in the Spring 2018 issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Nowadays, you cannot turn on the TV, open the newspaper, or surf the web without being bombarded with all sorts of options for injections in…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Spring issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Growing up in Blaine, Minnesota, and sandwiched between three brothers, Paige learned how to hold her own ground. A born “peer negotiator and mediator”, Paige’s family life and athletic aptitude helped her to develop a love of all sports. First stepping on…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Fall/Winter issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Finishing her first bike race at just 4 years-old, it’s not a surprise that Olivia, now 14, is establishing herself as a dedicated athlete. And it’s no surprise that with all the sports available, she has picked tennis as her primary focus….
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Spring issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. It isn’t just the physical side of tennis that drew USTA’s Colorado’s new League Coordinator, Saryn, to a career in the sport. It’s also the mental and social aspects of the game that moved her from an intern position last summer to…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Spring issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. About ten things had to fall into place for Marc, contractor with the City of Colorado Springs to have the opportunity to run tennis programs at all of the city’s 50+ tennis courts. Lucky for everyone who loves the game, the balls all…
The following profile appears in the 2018 Spring issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. USTA Colorado, CYTF launch serves Steamboat springs hosts first serves-branded program in Colorado Story by Tom Fasano The recipe for success on the tennis court and in life is brewing in Steamboat Springs, and tennis coach Kristyn Wykert loves it. With its main ingredient…
USTA Colorado sincerely believes that among all sports, tennis has the potential for the greatest positive impact on individuals. We know tennis develops character, instills sportsmanship and respect, builds rapport, and helps participants stay healthy for a lifetime. We also believe that communities that embrace tennis will become stronger through the beneficial growth of…