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Adults + Red Balls = Big Fun on the Court!
Let’s talk about our latest hit on the court—Adult Red Ball! If you’ve never heard of it, don’t worry. It’s not a trendy new drink or a...
Katheryne Turner
May 52 min read
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Game, Set, Learn! Tennis 101 Was a Smash Hit – And You’re Invited to the Next One!
May is National Tennis Month, and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by hosting our very own Tennis 101 Learning Event!...
Katheryne Turner
May 51 min read
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Rising Stars on the Court!
Our recent award ceremony at the Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club of Henry County was filled with pride, excitement , and inspiration!...
Katheryne Turner
May 21 min read
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From Drills to Quiz Bowl Champions: A Winning Day at John Drew Tennis Center
This past Saturday was a day full of excitement, learning, and creativity as young players gathered at the John Drew Tennis Center in...
Katheryne Turner
Apr 292 min read
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Tennis in Motion!
The Henry County Library System hosted an incredible S.T.E.M.Fest, and Above the Net was thrilled to take part in showcasing how STEM and...
Brenda Gant
Mar 301 min read
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What a Beautiful Saturday for Competitive Play for Beginner Tennis Players!!
This past Saturday was nothing short of spectacular as Above the Net hosted its very first tennis matches for children aged 8 to 12! The...
Katheryne Turner
Mar 232 min read
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Need Help with Sports Registration Fees?
If you receive Medicaid or SNAP benefits, apply at www.everykidsports.org for a sports pass to pay for your child's sports registration...

Caniece
Mar 61 min read
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Above the Net Front and Center at USTA Georgia Conference.
For the second year in a row, Above the Net had the pleasure of attending the USTA Georgia Community Tennis Development Workshop & Annual...
Brenda Gant
Feb 151 min read
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Above the Net Brings Warmth to a Chilly Saturday with Henry County Library!
Despite the brisk weather this past Saturday, the smiles of our children and parents were enough to make the courts feel like a summer...
Katheryne Turner
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Above the Net attends USTA Foundation Impact Conference!
Caniece Haywood and Monica Johnson, Founder and Co-Founder of Above the Net, had the opportunity to attend the Third Annual USTA Impact...

Caniece
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Pop-Up Tennis at a Basketball Park – A Smashing Success!
Imagine this: a bustling basketball court, filled with the sound of dribbling and the squeak of sneakers. Now, picture another basketball...
Katheryne Turner
Oct 20, 20241 min read
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Exciting News: Above the Net Selected for USTA Foundation Blueprint 3 Support!
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with our community, supporters, and followers! Above the Net has been selected as one of...
Katheryne Turner
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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The Importance of Extra Practice Time on the Tennis Court
Putting in those extra hours on the tennis court is more than just a time commitment—it's an investment in your future success. Whether...
Brenda Gant
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Pop up Tennis at Tanger Outlet?? Oh, Yeah!!!
Above the Net had the pleasure of being the first organization to bring tennis to Tanger Outlet as we continued to execute our mobile Pop...

Caniece
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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The Atlanta Open!! A Fantastic Experience for our Above the Net Kids!!
Last week we had the opportunity to take a group of kids to the Atlanta Open. Above the Net has participated in this event for the last...

Caniece
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Above the Net Showcases Popup Tennis Extravaganza.
The much-anticipated Popup Tennis idea created by Above the Net made its debut today at the back-to-school supplies giveaway community...
Brenda Gant
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Early Tennis Development: Five Year Old Annalise's Inspiring Journey!
Starting children in sports at a young age can lead to remarkable progress and skill development, and our young star, Annalise, is a...
Brenda Gant
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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Summer Camp! What an Impact!!
Six weeks ago we began our Summer Camp at The Shaquille O'Neal Boys and Girls Club. We limited participation to 12 kids ages 8 to 10. ...

Caniece
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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Caroline Makes Us Proud at Clemson!
Taking on the tigers! As the summer starts, Caroline took a swing at an opportunity to immerse herself in full training camp mode at the...

Caniece
Jul 5, 20241 min read
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USTA NJTL Leadership Camp: New Orleans!
Above the Net was able to send two students to the 6th Annual USTA NJTL LEADERSHIP CAMP!! This year's camp was in New Orleans,...

Caniece
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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