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It's National Tennis Month!
The month of May is traditionally all about Cinco de Mayo get-togethers, Mother's Day tributes, and countless Graduation celebrations....
Brenda Gant
May 8, 20231 min read


Lion or Lamb
The old saying claims that March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb. Most tennis players around Atlanta roar to the excitement...
Brenda Gant
Mar 17, 20231 min read


Tennis, STEM, Wisdom, Food, and Swag at the 2022 GA NJTL Leadership Camp!!!
This weekend Above the Net kids had the opportunity to participate in the annual USTA NJTL Leadership Camp hosted at the South Fulton...

Caniece
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Above the Net takes the US Open by Storm!
As the US Open kicked off this week, Above the Net was able to participate and see many of the top tennis players in the world. We saw...

Caniece
Sep 2, 20222 min read


It's that time of the year! Open House!!
Open House! Above the Net had the opportunity to attend the Open House last night at the Shaquille O'Neal Boys and Girls Club in...

Caniece
Jul 30, 20221 min read


Above the Net Front and Center at the 2022 Atlanta Open!
Thanks to Above the Net, we had a truly unforgettable experience today at the Atlanta Open. (This tournament is an ATP Tour 250 Series...
Brenda Gant
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Heat Advisory, to Play or Not to Play
Most tennis leagues have some rules guiding match play and the weather. Sometimes, though, players are tempted to stretch those rules in...
Brenda Gant
Jun 16, 20222 min read


Lots to learn from Citizen Ashe on and off the court!!
Above the Net had the opportunity to view the screening of the soon to be released movie about the life of Arthur Ashe the Athlete, the...

Caniece
Jun 14, 20221 min read


McDonough Home of New NJTL Chapter!
Above the Net is pleased to share some exciting news with our loyal followers and supporters. In just a little over a year, Above the Net...
Brenda Gant
Jun 11, 20221 min read


Start playing tennis as an adult?? ABSOLUTELY!!
Last night we had groups of adults who decided that this Spring is THE Spring to try something new and the enthusiasm and growth has been...

Caniece
May 6, 20221 min read


Tennis is in the Air!!!
Since Spring has arrived and we started back our beginner programs, we have been awed by the interest and dedication and progress of the...

Caniece
Apr 23, 20221 min read


Put in the work, get the results
Delaney picked up a racket for the very first time 10 months ago. She started with our Saturday morning sessions, then did the...

Caniece
Mar 26, 20221 min read


For the Love of Tennis!
A curious-minded individual might pose the following questions to an avid tennis player from the Atlanta area to help better understand...
Brenda Gant
Mar 15, 20221 min read


The Journey Begins!!
Last night we began the first Junior Apprentice Program of 2022! We had kids from 6 to 12 years old. While they started out a little...

Caniece
Mar 12, 20221 min read


Tennis as an Adult?? Absolutely!!
Last night we kicked off our first USTA sponsored Adult Apprentice Program of 2022!! Some folks were completely new to the sport, some...

Caniece
Mar 11, 20221 min read


Team Tennis, More than Playing a Game.
It is not uncommon that once someone begins to learn the game of tennis, they begin to seek more opportunities to play. In the Atlanta...
Brenda Gant
Feb 28, 20221 min read


Spring is in the Air
Spring may bring up images of flowers, birds, and bees for most, but for tennis players, it’s replacing overgrips, restringing racquets,...
Brenda Gant
Feb 23, 20221 min read


Soaring Like A Butterfly!
A caterpillar who has made the transition into a stunning butterfly best describes 7-year-old Caroline. In just a little over eight...
Brenda Gant
Feb 21, 20221 min read


Court Time Pays Off!!
The Elite Group has been powering through all winter and boy is it paying off!!! Their strokes are looking good and their serves are...

Caniece
Feb 18, 20221 min read


Applause to Living Longer and Healthier Lives!
On Wednesday, October 13th Above the Net welcomed the latest group of courageous adults to join the 4-week Apprentice program marking the...
Brenda Gant
Oct 18, 20211 min read
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