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Understanding the Rhythm of Tennis.
Did you ever notice that sports have rhythm? There's the measured movement of the individual player, and then the flow of the game...
Brenda Gant
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Gaining Confidence, Comfort, and Skill!
We had another great Monday at Richard Craig with our up-and-coming junior tennis champions. It’s wonderful to see the kids returning...
Brenda Gant
Jun 22, 20211 min read


Through the Eyes of a Volunteer.
As a new volunteer with Above the Net, I spent time at the Richard Craig tennis courts on Monday, June 14, 2021 before heading out for my...
Brenda Gant
Jun 16, 20211 min read


The Art of Creating a Tennis Player.
One fact we know for sure is that tennis players are not made in the same convenience as cooking a full course meal in a microwave oven....
Brenda Gant
Jun 15, 20211 min read


The Above the Net Juniors are moving on and up !!!
Wow!!! Last night marked the end of the first Junior Apprentice program Part 1. Certificates of completion were given to our deserving...
Monica@abovethenettennis.org
Jun 10, 20211 min read


Tennis at any Age!
It was written all over the faces of our second group of Adult Apprentice participants. We recognized it all too well. It’s that thrill...
Brenda Gant
Jun 8, 20211 min read


The first Adult Apprentice class did that!!!
Above the Net is sooooo proud of our Adult Apprentice participants!!!! They have completed part 1 of the program with flying colors! ...
Monica@abovethenettennis.org
Jun 6, 20211 min read


Medicine Ball & Tennis?
Our regular Saturday tennis crew showed up this morning eager to begin their tennis lesson. Sojourner and Schylar the first two on the...
Brenda Gant
Jun 6, 20211 min read


Footwork, Volleys, & Serves, Oh My!!
All of that was going on Saturday morning as new Above the Net Coach Guy Reddick and Assistant Coach Tyler Ladge put the juniors through...

Caniece
May 31, 20211 min read


Sit and Watch, or Get on the Courts and Play?!?!?!?
That was the question that each parent/grandparent/ aunt/uncle who came out Saturday for the junior drills was faced with. Do I sit and...

Caniece
May 31, 20211 min read


Going the Distance
The Adult Apprentice participants have completed their third week of lessons and it is plain to see that they are enjoying learning the...
Brenda Gant
May 26, 20211 min read


Above the Net Spotlights Tyler Ladge
Any day of the week that you head out to Richard Craig Park you will probably see Tyler Ladge on the courts demonstrating tennis...

Caniece
May 23, 20211 min read


Above the Net Juniors --- No guts, No glory!
Our Juniors never cease to amaze! Kicking the beautiful Saturday morning off with learning about tennis is the best start to any day. ...
Monica@abovethenettennis.org
May 22, 20211 min read


Great start for Jr Apprentices!!!
What a way to start!! Coach Harlon was teaching the little K5 to 4th graders the fundamentals of how to hold the racket, the parts of...

Caniece
May 20, 20211 min read


Apprentice Ready!
By the way the Adult Apprentice participants are hitting that fluorescent yellow tennis ball back and forth across the net, it’s hard to...
Brenda Gant
May 17, 20211 min read


Beginners Getting Better Every Week!!
Today was a great day for tennis at Richard Craig!! The adult and junior beginners were learning new skills and getting plenty of...

Caniece
May 15, 20211 min read


Opening Day for Above the Net Adult Apprentice Program
Mother Nature sent us a beautiful evening for our Adult Apprentice kick-off! There was anticipation in the air when participants...
Monica@abovethenettennis.org
May 11, 20211 min read


Picture-Perfect Day for Tennis!!
The weather in McDonough made for a picture-perfect morning for adults and juniors alike to participate in today’s well-organized, tennis...
Brenda Gant
May 8, 20211 min read


Tennispalooza - Aces the Day!!!
What can be said about Above the Net's Tennispalooza -- it was a HIT!!! Richard Craig Park was live and buzzing with motion and activity...
Monica@abovethenettennis.org
May 2, 20212 min read


Thank You is NOT Enough!
Yesterday’s Tennispalooza event exceeded all of our expectations. It was an event that brought family, friends, and community together...
Brenda Gant
May 2, 20211 min read
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