Issue 20 - November 10, 2021 |
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The Lagoon pool will be closed Thursday, November 11th for necessary maintenance work. We will reopen the area on Friday, November 12th. |
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Join us for our Harvest Camp on Wednesday, November 24th.
Kids will participate in organized games, crafts, free swim, rockwall climbing, and more. Lunch and two snacks are provided each day to campers.
Camps are for children in Young 5’s thru Fifth Grade (current grade level). Registration is required.
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Stay up to date with our latest Hours & Information Brochure. |
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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours |
Wednesday, November 24
Club Hours: 5:30am-9pm
Café Liberty: 10am-4pm
Treehouse: 8:30am-2pm (Reservations Required)
Indoor Lifeguarding: 12pm-3pm
Group Fitness
Wednesday, November 24
Regular Class Schedule
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Thursday, November 25
Happy Thanksgiving! Club Closed
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Friday, November 26
Club Hours: 7am-7pm
Café Liberty: 10am-4pm
Treehouse: 8:30am-2pm
Indoor Lifeguarding: 12pm-3pm
Group Fitness - Friday, November 25
8:30-9:15am Spin with Maria (The Slab)
8:30-9:30am Step with Lea (GFS)
9:30-10:30am Bootcamp with Libby (South Lot)
10:30-11:30am Yin Yoga with Cheryl (MBS)
6am Vinyasa Yoga and 6am Bootcamp will not run.
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Saturday, November 27
Club Hours: 7am-6pm
Café Liberty: 10am-2pm
Treehouse: 8:30am-12pm (Reservations Required)
Group Fitness - Saturday, November 27
Regular Class Schedule
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Sunday, November 28
Club Hours: 7am-6pm
Café Liberty: 12pm-4:30pm
Treehouse: 8:30am-12pm (Reservations Required)
Indoor Lifeguarding: 12pm-4pm
Rockwall: 11am-1pm
Group Fitness - Sunday, November 28
Regular Class Schedule
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Early Club Closure
Liberty will close at 6:00 PM on Saturday December 10 so that our staff may gather for some holiday cheer!
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Winter Program Registration |
Registration opens Monday, December 6th, for our members to enroll in winter programming. This is a prime opportunity to enroll in youth tennis and swim clinics for the winter season.
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Winter Coat Drive
November 15-21
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Share the warmth! Please join Reinhart Realtors this winter in the effort to share the gift of WARMTH with those in need throughout our community. Please support this effort with your donation of a gently used or new coat. Warm hats, gloves, and scarves are also needed.
A drop box will be located in the entryway at Liberty from November 15-21.
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Pajama Drive for SafeHouse
November 22-December 15
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Our 18th Annual Pajama Drive for SafeHouse begins November 22 through December 15th.
We are collecting new, unwrapped pajamas, slippers, and teddy bears. All sizes for children ages 4-12, women sizes S-XL are needed. These items may be dropped off at the Membership Sales Office.
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If you would like to make a monetary donation through your Liberty account, please contact the front desk at 734.665.3738 ext. 110. Monetary donations are given to SafeHouse to purchase versatile gift cards (gas, groceries, essentials) and are distributed to families throughout the year.
Thank you to all of you for helping us help our community this holiday season!
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Tennis News
from the desk of Dan Goldberg, Director of Tennis
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The short and long term benefits of playing tennis are obvious. It’s a great cardiovascular workout, calorie burner and many different muscle groups are used. A recent Danish study looked at many athletic activities and rated tennis the top activity for a longer life. According to this study, tennis added nearly 10 years to one’s lifespan. The intermittent nature of the game along with the social aspect is the main reason for its top ranking.
I encourage you to add tennis to your workout regimen. Sign up for cardio tennis or get started with an intro. class or a private lesson. You’ll realize why tennis is called the “game of a lifetime.”
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Tennis Tip of the Month
When playing singles or doubles, it is hard to make major changes without consistent practice. Here are a few quick fixes that can yield positive dividends to your game.
1. Technique Issues:
Problem: Balls are going long, wide or into the net on groundstrokes. It is obvious, but these are the only four results your shot can have. Simply put, the ball will travel in the direction where your racquet is lined up for it to go.
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Tip: Focus on the contact point being a comfortable distance from your body, a little in front with the racket face as square as possible (not open where the ball goes out).
2. Footwork Issues During Point Play
Problem: Hitting while moving is a common fault, so is hitting while off balance.
Tip: Turn the shoulders early and start to prepare the racquet while moving to the ball. Arrive and be steady with a final step to the ball in good a contact point; recover while facing the net; and split-step while waiting for the next ball.
3. Strategy: Volleying Balls in Center in Doubles
Problem: Covering the alley too much with poor balance.
Tip: When moving to cover your alley, balance yourself before the opponent hits. Most people move to the alley and are leaning that way when the opponent hits, so reacting to balls moving the other way is more difficult. Try not to move too near the alley unless your opponent is pulled out wide. Volley through the middle to win the point
4. Mental: Maintaining Focus During Play
Problem: Too many errors at the start of the point. Once a rally is in progress, you are reacting rather than being proactive with your footwork and strokes. Focus loss often occurs at the start of the point. For example, you are slow recovering after your serve or return and make errors within the first few shots of the rally.
Tip: Take your time on your serve and recover quickly behind the baseline to get ready for the return. When returning serve, recover to the baseline or move forward to the service line for the next shot. Loosely plan where you intend to serve or return plus the shot after. You can always adjust your plan if needed.
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Tennis Instruction
with Pro Dean Boodakian
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Member testimonials highlighting our talented staff.
Client: Naomi A.
"Dean has taught all three of my children for several years. He has been a terrific instructor for them as he provides a strong technical foundation and also makes lessons fun through use of games as teaching tools. He is very patient and encouraging. In lessons, he has different drills that target specific areas of the game, and at the end of the lesson, they are pieced together so the student can conceptualize how each aspect complements the others."
Client: Megan
"My tennis partner and I have been taking lessons from Dean for over two years now! His lessons are always very well planned out, fast paced, and interactive. He helped me get my game back after taking 20 years off the court! I’m extremely thankful for all his coaching and support. My young daughters have also taken lessons from him and he is definitely one of their favorite pros :-)"
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If you are interested in learning more about Adaptive Tennis, Liberty Athletic Club and the USTA/Southeastern Michigan District have partnered to offer a free Train The Trainer Clinic and Play Day on November 20th. This is a great opportunity to learn from a professionally trained and certified teacher and coach, Jamie Oppenlander. You can learn tips and tricks, activities, games, and more to take back to your own tennis program, gym class, or community program.
Following the Train the Trainer Clinic, we are also offering a free Adaptive Tennis Play Day for students and coaches to attend and play some tennis. The Play Day is also a great way for tennis providers to learn how to put adaptive tennis into action on court or modified gym. Please share the attached flyer with any colleagues, friends, or students that you think might be interested in participating.
Train the Trainer Clinic
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Liberty Athletic Club
2975 West Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI
Instructed by Jaime Oppenlander,
PTR adaptive certified, master’s degree in adapted physical education
Free Train the Trainer Clinic
2-3:45 p.m.
Adaptive tennis education training and hands on, on court training. Be ready to move!
(Please note, registration is NOT through Liberty Athletic Club)
Free Play Day
4-4:45 p.m.
Kids and adults are invited to come in and try adaptive tennis!
(Please note, registration is NOT through Liberty Athletic Club)
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Adult NTRP Tournaments
Registration is open for the Adult NTRP tournaments held in December at Deer Lake Athletic Club! There are singles and doubles opportunities for both men and women in the 18, 40, and 50 & older divisions. Tournament Play is the fast four format.
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Important Tournament Information:
- Self-Rated players are not eligible for this tournament.
- First and Second Place Winners will receive the SEM District endorsement to advance to the Midwest Section Championship in February 2022.
- Players registered for events with 2 or less entries will automatically receive the SEM endorsement to the Midwest Sectional Championship.
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You may only register for ONE event.
- Late entries will not be accepted.
For more information and to register, visit the following link:
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Jr. Competitive Players of the Month
The Liberty tennis staff recognizes one student from each Jr. Competitive Group as the “player of the month.” This award is based on effort, sportsmanship and attendance. The winners will receive a coupon for free court time or ball machine usage.
Congratulations to all!
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September Players of the Month |
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Gillian Harrison
Red Group
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Charlotte Bruderly
Varsity Group
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October Players of the Month |
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Isabella Apone
Maize Group
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Marc Mocanu
Varsity Group
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TGIF
Don’t forget to book your courts for Tennis Guest is Free Friday on November 12th from 6:30-9pm. Each membership is invited to bring one tennis only guest at no charge and enjoy half-off tennis court rental fees.
Reservations may be booked 2 days in advance of any TGIF date via the Liberty app, website, phone or in person (voicemail bookings not accepted).
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Birthday Celebration!
Liberty member and tennis captain, Jessica Haessler, celebrated her 50th birthday on the Liberty tennis courts! Happy Birthday, Jessica! Such a great way to celebrate!
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Employment Opportunities
We are seeking outgoing and motivated individuals to join our team. We are accepting employment applications for the following positions:
Front Desk Associate- Fielding and handling questions and concerns as they pertain to all areas of the club on Friday mornings and Saturday afternoons.
Female Locker Room Attendant –Responsibilities include cleaning and organizing locker rooms and common area facilities, maintaining the laundry flow, and light cleaning tasks. Daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities available.
Fitness Floor First Responder- Handles all club-wide emergencies and keeps all areas of the fitness floor clean and organized. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required. Weekend and evening opportunities available.
Child Care Attendant- Provide care for children from infants- 8 years old in a safe, healthy, and fun environment! This is a part-time position that would benefit those studying education/early childhood development. Weekday (daytime) and weekend opportunities available.
Certified Massage Therapist- Provide high-quality services and promote whole body health and well-being.
Maintenance Attendant- Full-time position with evening and weekend shifts handling mechanical repairs, pool maintenance, and general maintenance repairs.
Certified Tennis Professional- Have coaching experience including adults, teams, and junior development. USTPA or PTR Certification. Possess an NTRP rating of 4.0 or higher and, preferably, has collegiate playing experience.
All positions provide a complimentary membership to the club and a 25% discount on services in the Café and Personal Training when working a minimum of two shifts per week.
Interested applicants may download the Liberty Employment Application. Please contact Joslyn Jackson , Human Resources, at 734.665.3738 ext. 118 or via email at joslyn.jackson@libertyathletic.net with questions or to submit an application.
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