Staying Connected

Almost everyone now has social networking accounts such as Twitter and Facebook.  I have searched for some of the great pages and people to follow/like so you can keep up with tennis! 

Facebook

• Tennis Channel- Like this page on Facebook and it will keep you updated with the latest behind the scenes from the Tennis Channel.  This pages shows different drills, fashions, contests etc. that will keep your news feed full of exciting tennis!

• US Open Tennis Championships: This is also an excellent page to like on Facebook because it keeps you updated with the latest scores, articles, and links to other websites that provide great news.  This page also asks your opinion of certain tennis issues, players, clothing etc. that lets you voice your opinion with countless others!

Twitter

• Celebrities/Tennis players: There are many tennis players that have their own Twitter accounts such as: Serena Williams, Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

• Nike Tennis: This account shows you all the latest Nike tennis gear.  They also have photo shoots with tennis players and tips on how to get better at tennis. 

Topeka State Tennis

The local girls high school tennis teams have wrapped up their 2012 seasons.  I think it's important to be aware of all the local success we have in our high schools and colleges because it's what makes Topeka such as great place!  I love seeing all the accomplishments that local kids have done in sports and we will take a look at the girls tennis teams have had around our area.  Each high school usually has 6 main players that can qualify on the state level ( 2 doubles teams and 2 singles).

Hayden High School

The Hayden girls team did very well this year and took 3rd in 4A state.  Only one of their doubles teams placed at state which were the pair of seniors who took 4th.  The two singles players also placed 8th and 11th.  The girls had a very successful season and you can read more here at CJ Online. 

11 Topeka girls qualify for state in 5A tennis

While 11 local Topeka girls qualified for state, only a handful took home medals and did well.  Topeka West's singles player took 4th while the two doubles teams took 2nd and 6th.  Shawnee Heights single player took third while their doubles teams took 6th.  Seamen's single player took 6th and in doubles the pair placed 4th.  Full article at CJ Online.

Washburn Tennis

I have great respect for people who decide to play sports in college as well as balance school.  Many of you may know how hard school can be on its own, and having to have practices or training everyday can certain double the load!  At Washburn University we have both a girls and boys tennis team.  Girls usually compete in the Fall, while boys compete in the Spring.  Unlike football or basketball, the tennis season is fairly short.  In tennis, usually there are tournaments held that are called invitationals.  There are usually only about 3 or 4 of these per tennis season, and this is when the athlete has the chance to medal.  The girls tennis team has 10 players while the boys have 9.  These players rather than having specific roles of just playing singles or doubles, they can easily go back and forth throughout the season depending on the coach's call.  It would be a great opportunity to go watch the Lady Blues or the Bods compete when they play here in town! More information is in the link below.

Washburn Tennis

People Like You

This blog has hopefully helped you to become better at tennis and find out more about the game.  I have posted many different drills, videos, strategies, news, fashion etc. about tennis and how to improve.  For this post, I interview a very good friend of mine, who decided to just to go out for tennis in high school.  This podcast hopefully will help you hear about her real life experience and how anyone can pick up the game if they choose to.  Enjoy!

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