SOCIAL TENNIS NIGHT!!

We all had a lot of fun during our first Social Tennis Night.

There were players of all ages and abilities. Enjoy the photos and Please consider joining us for our second Social Tennis Night on Tuesday, August 18th.

Four members of the Leslie Family came to watch and play.

Long time players like Margo and Wilbert helped feed balls to beginning players.

If you needed a little help there was plenty to be found. Here Angela and Pat Brings work with a couple of 10 & Under tennis participants.

Renee keeps her eye on the ball.

Mother and daughter have a lot of laughs at the Tuesday Night Tennis Social.

Tennis is Cancelled

As of 5:21 p.m today, Thursday July 30th, 2009, the youth 10 and under program has been cancelled for the night.

July 30th, 2009. The skies are clearing and it looks like a beautiful night to have our final 10 & Under practice. See you on the courts!!

6:00-7:30

Tuesday, July 28th @ 4:30

I know it looks cloudy but as long as it doesn't rain practice is on. See you at Wilmot.

If you are coming from a distance and are worried about rain feel free to call me. 262-909-7417

Terri Leslie

WKCTA High School Tennis Camp
July 13th through July 17th

WKCTA in association with Coach Chuck Werve held their first tennis camp. Assisting Coach Werve were Paul & Pat Brings and Amy Gearhart.
Pictured bottom left to right are: Alex Ferruzzi, Jim Heck, Courtney Pfeiffer, Amber Pfeiffer. 2nd row: Laura Bogdon, Erin Dunham, Haley Peters, Jordan Leslie, Angela Christenson, Alyssa Rosch. third row: Coach Paul Brings, Keisha Harper, Holly Weber, Kyle Farrell, Brian Sockness, Brandon Helbig, Coach Chuck Werve, Coach Pat Brings and Asst. Amy Gearhart.

July 8, 2009. Yesterday's tennis was great fun and there was a lot of learning going on too. There are many other photos that dropped into the archives. You will want to check those out. I have started a photo album that I will bring to our Tuesday practices. Just ask at the check-in to see the book.

Terri Leslie, Secretary
WKCTA
westernkenoshacountytennis@yahoo.com

Coach says, "Hug your racquet" when your waiting for instructions.

Playing points is great fun.

Coach works on tap downs with a U6 player.

Hurry, Hurry get those balls across the net. Clear the Court is great fun!

Clear the Court is a movement activity. All of the foam balls are dumped on the court and the kids have one minute to throw more balls than the kids from the other side across the net.

Warm-up drill. Start at the net run backwards to the service line, shuffle sideways to the alley line, shuffle backwards. Well you get it, they really get warmed-up!

U10's shuffling while passing the ball.

Slamma Jamma. The ball must bounce between the players before their partner bounces it back. They do this while shuffling from the net to the baseline. They learn ball handling skills and movement. A lot of coodination is involved. Great Job Girls!!

Great Volley Form!!

Coach tells the 6 year olds to work on rallying the ball with a parent.

This U6 tells coach that she will work on rally ball with her parent.

U6's tell their coach what homework skills they will work on.

It's Tuesday July 7, 2009. Let's play some tennis! See you at Wilmot High School Tennis Courts at 6:00. Coaches please come at 5:30.
If you need to contact us please call
Paul Brings at 414-841-3965 or Terri Leslie at 262-857-9559.

Midwest Jr. Team Tennis/Utilizing the QuickStart format
We had a blast working with the kids in their 2nd week of tennis lessons.



U-10 tennis player works on volley's

U-10's work on Volley Progression. Here Coach Angela works on "High 5"

U-6's work on skills.

U-6 Court Crew and Aces play ball toss

Bean Bag Relay was popular with the U-8's.

U-10's Play Rally Ball

Midwest Jr. Team Tennis/utilizing the QuickStart format.

What a great day for tennis. An extreme weather change from the heat of last week. In this photo a team works on rally ball.

Tuesday June 30th. As of 4:30 the weather looks great for tennis. If you get concerned about rain and are coming from a long distance feel free to call us and double check. Terri Leslie 262-909-7417 or Paul Brings 414-841-3965 See you on the courts!!

See you all at Wilmot High School Tennis courts on Tuesday, June 23rd. for Midwest Jr. Team Tennis/QuickStart format. @ 6:00.

Keep you fingers crossed for sunny skies!

Block Party Registration and Sign-up for the Jr Team Tennis Program utilizing the QuickStart format. More than 60 kids came to the party. Twenty-two registered for the summer program and more registered online.

Adults came to the party seeking a good tennis match and with all of the Central High School Tennis Players who came to coach, we were able to put together some competitive matches.

Kids enjoyed the free hot dogs, chips, and bottled water provided by the Western Kenosha County Tennis Association. Donations were also provided by Premium Waters, Inc., Hy-Safe Technology, Lakeside Pediatrics and Kozak Orthodontics. Thanks also to the many individuals who made donations. You are all greatly appreciated.

ACE joins in to get kids started on their warm-up exercises. Here they work on jumping like a frog, to learn the ready stance.

Twisting like an Owl.

Sprints.

Coach Kyle and Coach Laura run with 10 and Under Blake.

A 10 and Under student works with Coach Brings on hitting technique. Coach Brings is President of the Western Kenosha County Tennis Association. He will be one of the many volunteer coaches signed-up to coach this summer's Midwest Jr. Team Tennis

utilizing the QuickStart format.

Coach Kyle works with Randi on making contact with the ball. Kyle is a member of the Westosha Central High School tennis team and will be one of many high school players who have signed-up to coach the QuickStart program.

Westosha Central High School Tennis Player, Angela Christenson help kids with strokes at the Block Party.

Kids 10 & Under learn new skills at the Western Kenosha County Tennis Association Block Party.

Student Coaches assist Grade School Students in an introduction to tennis. This Summer kids 10 and Under can take part in the Jr. Team Tennis Program utilizing the Quick Start Tennis format.

Sign up is now. Go to :www.midwestteamtennis.com Registration deadline is May 17, 2009

Students work on the idea of pushing the ball forward.

Students take part in the bean bag relay, working on balance and coordination.