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Above the Net Welcomes Katheryne Turner as Administrative Support Coordinator!!
It is our absolute pleasure to introduce Katheryne Turner, the newly appointed Administrative Support Coordinator at Above the Net. In...

Caniece
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Caroline's Weekend: Following in the Footsteps of the Greatest
Caroline, an exceptional kid in our program who has been with us from the start, has some exciting news! Caroline had the coolest weekend...
Brenda Gant
Feb 4, 20241 min read


Join Our Mission!
As many of you already know at Above the Net, we're passionate about growing tennis in our community. We're reaching out for your help to...
Brenda Gant
Dec 29, 20231 min read


What A Week!! Awards, Grants, Recognition, and Great Tennis and Learning!!!
This has been quite a week at Above the Net. First we were notified by USTA Georgia that we were awarded the Member Organization of the...

Caniece
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Tots and Tennis?? Oh yeah!!!
Welcoming Tiny Tots to the Tennis Courts. Teaching our Tiny Tots tennis is an undertaken few instructors willingly welcome, but for one...

Caniece
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Can Girls Play Sports?!? Absolutely! Let's Keep Encouraging!!
Studies show that girls are twice as likely to drop out of sports by the age of 14, and we are determined to change that narrative for...

Caniece
Oct 21, 20231 min read


A Day of Tennis, Learning, and Inspiration at NJTL Leadership Camp 2023!
Today, Above the Net proudly led the way as our enthusiastic kids took to the courts at the third annual USTA NJTL Leadership Camp 2023,...
Brenda Gant
Oct 14, 20232 min read


Opening Season at The Shaquille O'Neal Boys and Girls Club!! What a day!!
Opening season at the Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club of Henry County…An astounding 43 kids hit the court today full of energy and...

Caniece
Sep 8, 20231 min read


Laila’s Inspirational return!
Laila, a young tennis enthusiast and product of Above the Net from the beginning honored us with her presence this morning. Her gracious...
Brenda Gant
Aug 19, 20231 min read


Collaborating With NJTLs to Accomplish Our Mission!!
Great meeting with USTA Georgia and the Georgia Tennis Foundation. Wonderful oppty to learn about additional opportunities for support...

Caniece
Aug 7, 20231 min read


"Love, Set, Match: Epic Memories from the Atlanta Open!"
What an incredible High School Day at the Atlanta Open! Above the Net was thrilled to be in attendance, and the day was filled with...
Brenda Gant
Jul 28, 20231 min read
Above the Net at ATL Open!!
Above the Net had the opportunity to take our kids to the UPS Delivering Diversity Kids Day Clinic at the ATL Open. They had drills with...

Caniece
Jul 28, 20231 min read


Yes, Adults Can Learn to Play Tennis!!
We restarted our Adult Beginner Apprentice Program this month and it was fantastic to see adults brave enough to try to learn a new sport!...

Caniece
Jul 14, 20231 min read


A Welcome Bonus!!! Thank You From Above the Net.
A wholehearted thank you to the entire team at Southern Crescent Youth Tennis and Education Foundation Inc., for your generous donation...
Brenda Gant
Jul 13, 20231 min read
Ready to build muscle memory? We now have a Slinger Ball Machine Thanks to USTA Georgia!!
Thanks Amanda Boudreau of USTA Georgia for going to racket (in tennis terms ...versus going to bat in baseball terms) :) for Above the...

Caniece
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Back At It Again At The Shaquille O'Neal Boys and Girls Club!!
After taking a few weeks off, tennis is back on in a big way at The Shaquille O'Neal Boys and Girls Club!! What a warm welcome we...

Caniece
Jun 22, 20231 min read


Extending a Helping Hand!
Above the Net offer our sincere appreciation to Rhiannon Potkey. Rhiannon is the Founder/Executive Director of the non-profit...
Brenda Gant
Jun 19, 20231 min read


What's the Difference Between a Good Coach and a Great Coach???? Continuous Improvement eg Training!
Our Above the Net coaches had the opportunity to improve their skills during a special training by USTA Southern' s Bill Dopp . We had...

Caniece
Jun 17, 20231 min read


May, What a month for tennis!!
May is National Tennis Month and it is the perfect opportunity to try something new or continue your journey if you already play! Our...

Caniece
May 25, 20232 min read


Real Tennis Courts at the Shaquille O'Neal Boys & Girls Club? Oh yeah!!
Brenda, Monica, and I were fortunate enough to be invited to the dedication of the "Combaq Courts" at the Shaquille O'Neal Boys & Girls...

Caniece
May 12, 20232 min read
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