The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2017 Fall/Winter issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. There are people you meet who live a busy life and add in a little tennis to get some exercise, keep the competitive juices flowing or add to their social lives. But for Ginger Phillips, a top–notch league player and teaching professional, tennis is…
A true tennis angel has returned to the heavens. It is with great sadness that USTA Colorado shares the news that Colorado’s long-time Special Olympics tennis director, Vicky Matarazzo, has passed away. Vicky’s legacy of helping people will live on long past her death. “She is a saint,” says Fritz Garger, Executive Director of USTA…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2017 Fall/Winter issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Running successful tennis programs isn’t the only thing that makes Ron Steege, Director of Tennis at Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club, stand out among those making an invaluable impact on Colorado tennis. It’s the fact that he’s willing to challenge a highly successful program…
Wyoming Tennis Association seeks a motivated, energetic and dynamic individual to serve as the association’s Executive Director, Junior Development and District League Coordinator with the goal of increasing both junior and adult participation in the sport of tennis. This is a full-time position based within the State of Wyoming. This individual serves at the pleasure of…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2017 Fall/Winter issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. In our pressure-filled world where heavily burdened schedules can sometimes cause families to barely check in with one another, it’s a pleasure to get to know the Smith family. Including parents Charles and Magdalena, and children, 15-year-old Natalia and 12-year-old Daniel, this family is…
Is wrist pain hurting your tennis game? Wrist injuries are common among tennis players. The biomechanics of the wrist are amongst the most complex of any joint in the body and play an integral role in every tennis swing. The slightest bit of discomfort can significantly hinder your tennis game. by IMRANCHOUDHRY, M.D./ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES Tendon…
The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2017 Fall/Winter issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. The future of tennis depends on more than great coaches, dedicated players or a steady line up of leagues and tournaments. The future also relies on maintaining the integrity of the sport, which is what drives Colorado’s own Jackie Jones. Jackie was chosen as…
The following SPOTLIGHT appears in the 2017 Fall/Winter issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Story by Tom Fasano. Denver Tennis Park looks to Amplify Tennis for Kids PUBLIC, PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BREAKS GROUND ON DENVER’S ONLY PUBLIC INDOOR FACILITY A public/private collaboration with the Denver Tennis Park, University of Denver and Denver Public Schools will help put smiles on…
By the end of Q3, the 2017 Racquets For All collection goal had been met! In all, thirty-five contributors had donated 623 racquets, 90 of them coming in the form of brand new youth racquets provided by longtime USTA Colorado partner, Subaru of America. The official vehicle of USTA Colorado, Subaru continues to be an…
The sixth annual Pro Am to benefit the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation is slated for November 11 from 6-10 pm at Colorado Athletic Club Monaco is now open. The auction will run through November 18, with proceeds benefiting the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation. Through the lifetime sport of tennis, the CYTF promotes the physical emotional and social development of all youth…