It was actually love, actually, that brought Mike Ferrufino, CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to the sport of tennis. “Early on, it was the realization that my marriage and relationship would be much better if I participated,” Mike jokes about taking up tennis for his wife, Sarah Marks. “We even got engaged at…
It’s one thing to be a great tennis player heading into the 8th grade and also be recognized for strong sportsmanship. It’s another thing if you give credit to your family, especially your older sister, for your success. And it’s downright impressive if you started a foundation to give back to the community at a…
It’s been said that the apple doesn’t fall from the tree, and in the case of 5-star recruit, Nico Jamison (Nicholas Jamison III), the tennis ball doesn’t fall far from the family tennis tree. Well-known in tennis circles for his competitive AND courteous nature, the 15-year-old, who attends Frontier Academy in Greeley (which doesn’t have…
There’s an old adage, “it’s like riding a bike.” It implies that we know everything about an activity and can take off where we left off. Lately, I’ve discovered tennis is very similar. There may be steps along the way. There may be some coaching for a while. There may be some period in which…
The official publication of tennis lovers is back with all-new features, buzz and spotlights. Read it online at the USTA Colorado newsstand or download for later reading. In this issue: Feature Story5280 feet: the High-Point in the story of American tennis:Long before the Mile High City gained acclaim as the country’s hotbed of league tennis,…
The goal of USTA Colorado and its Tournament Committee is to provide all players with an exceptional competitive tournament experience. In an effort to improve the tournament product and continue to make positive strides with all of our sanctioned events, we are conducting a survey of players to get their feedback as we coordinate efforts…
Register now for the 2019-20 TC ‘Developmental’ Player Selections/Skills Challenge A ‘Skills Challenge’ will be used to ensure that players meet the desired developmental criteria for player squads. Selections will be based on a player’s individual level of development – their tennis skills as well as their athletic skills; agility, balance, coordination, strength and speed….
Karen Marley is on an important mission- she’s encouraging her students to tap into tennis to help them be stronger physical educators. An instructor in the Department of Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Recreation at CSU Pueblo, she’s helping future PE teachers to be better and she’s using tennis to get the job done. Passionate…
With 26-plus years coaching youth and tennis, 17 of them at the Division I level, Mike Phillips coaching bio is as big as his passion for working with young athletes. He’s worked with elite players from all over the world and was also inducted into Class of 2017 Montana State University Hall of Fame. With…
For the past 29 years, Peggy Clarke Bernardis has been a tennis professional with Club Greenwood, but she is most well-known for her passion for the development of young players and embracing the youth pathway. What not everyone knows is what’s at the heart of it. Peggy’s passion for kids started from day one at…