MNTC Monthly Racquet

MNTC MONTHLY RACQUET

Dear Tennis Family and Friends,

It is that time of year again when the Tribe tennis teams come indoors for the next 6 weeks. Below we have highlighted where that creates conflict with our programs, and we have also posted these updates on our website. Additionally, beginning Feb. 7, we will be open until 9:30pm, Monday – Friday. Also consider taking the time to watch the Tribe Tennis matches - this season is going to be great!

Be Well,

Michael

Extended Hours

Starting February 7th, MNTC will be open until 9:30 pm to allow for more court time.

Player of the Month - Genevieve Cunningham

Ball color: Red Ball

Best shot: Forehand

Interesting Fact: Lost her first tooth at MNTC & got $2 from the tooth fairy.

Favorite player: Serena Williams

Tennis Goal: To play in a real tennis match, but only with people she knows.

Junior Programming

Our after school clinics are changing due to the Tribe Tennis schedule. See these changes below or on our website. Our coaches also encourage you to come watch some of the Tribe matches as an opportunity to learn as well as support the Tribe!

Red: Wednesday 4:30-5:30 &/or Thursday 4:30-5:30 (No class 2/16/22 Tribe Men’s Match 5PM & No class 2/17/21)

Orange: Wednesday 4:30 &/or Thursday 5:30 (No class 2/16/22 Tribe Men’s Match 5PM & No class 2/17/21)

Green: Monday 4:30-5:30 &/or Friday 6-7 (No class 2/4 Tribe Men’s Match 4 PM & no class 2/18 Tribe Men's Match 5 PM)

Yellow: Monday 5:30-6:30 &/or Friday 7-8 (No class 2/18 Tribe Men's Match 5 PM)

Tribe High Performance

The Tribe High Performance program is going great! We are thankful to have Tribe players assisting our program Director Coach Chris Trizzino.

Tribe High Performance Coach Highlight:

Lev Kazakov

Hometown: Siberia, Russia

Highest Junior Ranking: 30 in the world. He competed in all the junior grand slams.

Undergraduate: Played for Cornell

Graduate School: Tribe 1 year

Graduate Major: Finance

Lev will start his new job at Chardan in NYC this June.

Coach Lev shares some details about the HP Clinic: "This past month our players trained hard working on being creative with their game, learning advanced strategies. Our goal is to help players develop multiple game plans to add versatility to their game. Coach Chris is big on the players keeping themselves accountable. We have a theme each week that we build on the following week. For example we worked on serve & volley, as well as half volleys as everything is interconnected. We have a variety of different levels which is a great opportunity for our players."

Tribe High Performance

Leagues:

Tuesday and Thursday leagues have become extremely popular. We are so thankful that players are finding their own subs so the league runs smoothly and efficiently. The next session will begin in March so please submit the Doubles League Sign Up Form to join the fun!

Wednesday 5:30-7 pm Intermediate Clinic:

No Clinic February 16th due to a Tribe Match vs ODU.

Friday 12-1 pm Intermediate Clinic:

No Clinic February 18th due to a Tribe Match.

Friday Night Mixed Doubles:

Canceled February 4th & February 18th due to Tribe Matches.

Adult Programs

Pro Tip of the Month

A first serve does not mean flat and fast and a second serve doesn't just mean slow with spin. For example a kick serve as a first serve can be effective.