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To Ice or Not to Ice, That Is the Question
In recent years, there has been some controversy regarding the age-old habit of icing injuries. Until recently, whenever we had a sore muscle, joint, or tendon, we were told to put ice on the area…
Member Spotlight: Margaret Lumia
Our Member Spotlight this month is Margaret Lumia: Her art talent spans several disciplines from sculpting original dolls to creating enameled jewelry. In fact, she created both the NWTO logo necklace as well as its predecessor the NSWTA logo necklace and key ring.
A Voice from the Past
Three generations of women who truly enjoyed and benefitted from the mental and physical challenge, the life-long friendships, and the travel and experiences that tennis provided…
Member Spotlight: Alexis Packer
Our Member Spotlight this month is Alexis Packer: If you haven’t seen Alexis at a tournament very often, it probably has something to do with her having a full-time job as an attorney while moonlighting as the owner and rejuvenator of a tennis club…
Tournament recap: Wilson Shadow Mountain
April brought the first USTA Level 1/Level 2 tournament that many of our NWTO members were able to play in over a year. Fifty NWTO members filled out the women’s draws at the 2021 Wilson World Tennis Classic held at Shadow Mountain Resort in Palm Desert, CA.
Member Spotlight: Dorian Sailer
Our Member Spotlight this month is Dorian Sailer: Dorian Sailer’s tennis journey started at age eight when she played recreational tennis with her family, but her main focus in the early years was on competitive swimming, music and dance.
The Art of the Changeover
To a casual observer, the changeover might simply look like an opportunity for players to blow off some steam. When studied more carefully, the changeover shows itself to be so much more than just a break. This unique interruption in play offers a glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of the athletes as they battle for victory.
Meet The NWTO’s Newest Board Members
Get to know and learn a little something about the incoming NWTO board members: Andi Polisky, Lou Armstrong, Joan Oelschlager, Judy Dixon.
Member Spotlight: Cindy Babb
Our Member Spotlight this month is Cindy Babb: As a globetrotter, Cindy’s abode frequently changed, but tennis remained a constant - she’s been able to continue her tennis career as a pro & player.
A Book Review & Interview with Katrina Adams
In the end, Katrina is passionate about what sports do for people. As an honorary member of the NWTO, she hopes that we can encourage our members to use their talents to volunteer in their local communities.
Member Spotlight: Kathy Willette
Our Member Spotlight this month is Kathy Chabot Willette—a new member of the NWTO and a 2015 USTA Southern California Hall of Fame inductee.
Member Spotlight: Lois Harris
Our Member Spotlight this month is Lois Harris: Winner of the last USTA Gold Ball & known owner of a deadly backhand swinging overhead/volley.
Annotated Questions for ACC
We are following up on a few previously asked and answered questions to get clarification.
New USTA Points Table
The USTA has developed a new and exciting nationwide competitive system that brings uniformity across all 17 sections and combines it to one, simplified structure.
A History of Segregation in US Tennis
Many tennis players don’t know the history of struggles that Black players encountered to participate in USTA (originally USLTA) tournaments…
ITF Tournament Changes 2021
2021 will see changes to the tournament structure, tournament grading system and a new tournament recognition scheme. Summary of key changes for 2021…
Don't Cheer for Me on Court, If You Won't Cheer for Me Off Court
Katrina Adams, ITF Vice President, chair of the Gender Equality in Tennis Committee, and Immediate Past President of the USTA, shares her thoughts on the importance of enacting meaningful change in society in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Mental Practice
We all know how important the mental part of the game is…maybe even 80-90% of the game. These skills can be practiced off the court, one a day for 5-10 minutes, so that you can apply them when you are on court playing…
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