top of page

Latest News
Search


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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 20, 20221 min read
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


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
Â
Â


Get out and Vote!
Above the Net is in it to win it! Please drop by the Square to check out the Above the Net Scarecrow display and cast your vote for our...
Brenda Gant
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Â
Â


Above the Net @USTA NJTL Leadership Camp: Inspiration and Tennis Excellence!!!
Our kids had a fantastic opportunity to participate in the USTA GA State NJTL Leadership Camp. NJTL stands for National Junior Tennis...

Caniece
Oct 17, 20211 min read
Â
Â


Staying Fit with Cardio Tennis!
The ultimate tennis workout went down last night! Cardio Tennis Wednesday delivered a workout that left the participants invigorated and...
Brenda Gant
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Â
Â


So Fresh and So Clean, Clean
All of us, at any level, are looking to grow into a clean game of tennis. We want to be able to consistently repeat the strokes our...
Brenda Gant
Oct 8, 20212 min read
Â
Â
We Need Your Support Today!
bottom of page
