Inspiring lives on and off the court.
What's all the racquet?

Greater Pottstown Tennis & Learning (GPTL) was among an exclusive group of National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapters selected by the USTA Foundation's Capacity Building program to receive financial and technical support in order to expand our programs and impact more kids.

 

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Community

Our National Junior Tennis & Learning After-school program at the Pottstown Middle School concluded another amazing school year!  Five students were awarded scholarships for a free summer tennis session for their positive attitudes and great effort.  Racquets were also awarded to several students that excelled in the program.

Greater Pottstown Tennis & Learning will run a free 10 and under tennis camp for Pottstown School District students entering grades K-5.   Learn More
Juniors

Spotlight: Taylor and Riley are sisters who participate in our year-round tennis clinics.  Taylor is in the 3rd grade and her favorite subject is math.  She started playing tennis because it looked like fun and she wanted to learn something new.  Taylor likes playing tennis and having fun with her friends.  Riley is in the 1st grade and her favorite subject is art.  Riley watched her sister play and wanted to try tennis also because it looked like fun.  Riley likes when she is able to hit the ball really hard.  Their favorite players are Venus and Serena Williams because they are sisters too!
Adults

The 14th Annual Pottstown Tennis Classic Fundraising Tournament is June 23-26th.  Tournament proceeds benefit low-cost programs for Pottstown youth in tennis, education, health and fitness.


Sanctioned Men's Open Singles & Doubles Register Now

 

Unsanctioned Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men's B Singles & Doubles and Junior Singles: $30 per player per division.  To register, email maryellen@gptatennis.com .

 

Thursday Night Summer Adult Clinics start June 16th Register Now 
Coach Chris' Coaching Corner
by Chris Herdelin, Head Pro

Lacking power and depth on your strokes?  Try extending the racquet through the hitting zone.  With the advent of Rafael Nadal's sweeping finish over his head on his forehand, there is a common misconception that he only brushes up on the ball.   If you watch Nadal closely, this couldn't be further from the truth. Nadal actually extends his racquet through his contact and continues to extend until he cannot extend any further.  It is only after this process that his finish wraps up and over his head.  In real time, the extension is illusory because our eyes only see his finish, which makes it appear that he only follows through over his head and on the same side of his body.  To emulate Nadal, who uses sound fundamentals, you must extend the racquet at contact and continue that path through three balls (the actual ball you are hitting and then two additional imaginary balls).  This will give you a lot more power, but it will also give you more depth and an opportunity to stay neutral in a rally.

Upcoming Events



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How You Can Help

To become a Board Member or Volunteer, email info@gptatennis.com .

 

You generous donation can help Greater Pottstown Tennis & Learning provide programs for the area's youth to engage in healthy activities all year long. 





 
Greater Pottstown Tennis & Learning
June 2016
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