Austin ITF – Tuesday Order Of Play
The Austin ITF is well underway. Qualifying is complete, and singles started smoothly. To see the order of play for day two, click this link – Tuesday OOP-Revised!
The Austin ITF is well underway. Qualifying is complete, and singles started smoothly. To see the order of play for day two, click this link – Tuesday OOP-Revised!
Here is the draw to the Saturday Quallies for the ITF at Austin Tennis Academy. Click here – Saturday Quallies – to see it.
The Austin Tennis Academy is excited about its affiliation with David Benzel and his organization, Growing Champions For Life. The non-profit works to create cohesive families, healthy teams and principle-centered athletes.
Mr Benzel creates articles, videos and other media that serves as coaching material for parents of athletes. We have a dedicated page up and running on our website under the News tab where you can access this content at any time.
Coach Newman recommends this article by Inspower.co that was sent to him by a parent. It reminded the parent of what he hears from Coach Newman and the other coaches at ATA. Click here to read the entire article.
Conor O’Meara went undefeated in singles in his first collegiate tournament for the Blue Demons. Conor played flight D singles at the event which was a three day competition at the River Forest Invitational in Oak Park. In his first round, he defeated Robby Berry of Morehead State University 6-3, 6-3. In the semis, Conor defeated Erich Schuette of Northern Illinois University 6-3, 7-5. In the finals, he defeated Elliot Ward of South Dakota State University 6-1, 4-6 (10-7).
Click here to check out Conor’s results from this past weekend.
Spencer will graduate from ATA College Prep this year before heading to Pomona. He also considered Amherst, Wesleyan, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins and Tulane.
Spencer chose to leave Hong Kong and his family to pursue his passion for tennis at ATA 4 years ago.
“I’m looking forward to surrounding myself with driven people who want to succeed in all aspects of life,” Spencer said. “I look forward to becoming independent and taking on the challenge of growing into a man. I look forward to leading my team to hopefully a national championship. I look forward to the weather of Southern California. I look forward to meeting many new people and making many friends.”
Spencer will finish his fourth year at ATA full time before moving on in the fall.
“ATA has helped me mature and helped me understand how lessons I learn on the tennis court can help me in life too.”
Prior to starting CP, Camilla dedicated herself to skiing since she was young and was going to be on Hong Kong’s Olympic ski team. She decided that she rather play tennis in college than pursue skiing. She played some tennis when she was younger but was never dedicated to it. She has made a huge jump and has put in a lot of time the past year and a half to be able to play college tennis. She is excited to join Amherst College and be a part of their team.
“I was initially drawn to Amherst for its great reputation, both academically and athletically,” Camilla said. “When I visited, I really liked the coach and the team was very fun and welcoming. When I walked around campus, I could really picture myself going there.”
Camilla also considered Yale, Dartmouth, Williams and Middlebury, before landing on Amherst.
“I am looking forward to being challenged both academically and athletically,” Camilla said. “It will certainly be a change and will require lots of hard work, but I always enjoy being in new situations. Even though Amherst is considered a small college, I am looking forward to being in a larger environment than I have been in at ATACP and at my prior ski academy.”
While she has only been at CP/ATA for just under two years, Camilla has made the most of her time here.
“This short time has certainly helped prepare me for college life,” Camilla said. “I have learned how to balance my school work and practice schedule, as well as developed important leadership and work ethic skills. Additionally, I really appreciate Coach Newman’s emphasis on having respect for the sport, my coaches, and my teammates.”
Congratulations to our CEO Jack Newman and Founding Head of College Prep Carol Hagar on this prestigious award!
ATA College Prep Receives 2015 Austin Award
AUSTIN July 2, 2015 — Ata College Prep has been selected for the 2015 Austin Award in the Private School category by the Austin Award Program.
Each year, the Austin Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Austin area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Austin Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Austin Award Program and data provided by third parties.
About Austin Award Program
The Austin Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Austin area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Austin Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.
SOURCE: Austin Award Program
Take advantage of the Austin Tennis Academy’s tennis camps to progress at a rapid rate. These camps are designed to provide the greatest development of your child’s physical, mental, technical, and tactical performance levels, and we will have a great time. Sign up now for a full week or a single day!
Last Session
August 10-14, 2015
QuickStart Camp 9:00am – 10:30am (age 5-8)
Morning Camp 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tournament Tough Training Camp 1:00pm – 4:00pm
High Performance 2-A-Day SuperChamp Camp 7:00-10:00am, 1:00-4:00pm*
QuickStart Camp $150/week ($40/day drop-in)
Morning Camp $275/week ($80/day drop-in)
Tournament Tough Training Camp $375/week ($90/day drop-in)
High Performance 2-A-Day SuperChamp Camp ($500 per week or $125 per day)
3:30-4:15pm (Pricing: $80/month for 1 day, $150/month for 2 days)
The QuickStart tennis format used by the Austin Tennis Academy gives kids the opportunity to rally a ball over the net and learn to play points as quickly as possible – all in a fun environment. Our coaches recognize the importance of starting kids off well, and with success. The ATA was instrumental in developing this groundbreaking nationwide program and served as the pilot program for the USTA. This program uses the appropriate size racquet, court and ball to allow kids to do more – faster! Suggested Age: 5-8 years old.
Please contact John Schoenmakers for more questions
Tues & Thurs 5:30-7:30pm (Pricing: $350 per month, first and last month down)
The ATA Junior Development program (JD) is for children from 7-15 years old. These players are learning the game, learning to compete and have a desire to improve. ATA will include athletic skills training as part of the JD program.
Players will be on a 4 week, repeating curriculum of basic technical instruction combined with entry level tactical instruction. Many players in the Junior Development program are beginning to play ZAT tournaments and CATA tour tournaments and all JD players will want to sign up to be on one of the ATA junior team tennis teams for competition against other clubs and tennis centers.
Please contact Brandon Davis for more questions
Mon/Wed 5:30-7:30pm ($500 per month billed to your account, first and last month down.)
The ATA Junior Academy program is for players who are committed to competing in tennis. Junior Academy students are expected to commit to the monthly ZAT or Champ Major Zone tournaments in addition to local tournaments and Junior Team Tennis. This program will be limited in size to help these players accelerate their progress.
Players in the Junior Academy are serious about getting better in tennis. Many are playing on their school teams or have the goal to make the team. The Junior Academy program is geared towards players who are dedicated and serious about becoming high-level, competitive tennis players and who are highly motivated to move into the Academy program. The Junior Academy program meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm, and Saturdays time TBD.
THIS PROGRAM IS BY INVITATION ONLY.
Please contact Brian Notis for more questions
ATA had a large number of players in the 12’s,14’s and 16’s Zonal Team Championships held all over the nation. Coach Brandon and Coach Kendall were also involved and coached a couple of teams with some ATA players on their team. Here is a few words and highlights from them on the teams that they coached.
Coach Brandon’s Team Highlights from Zonals in Shreveport, LA
Team Texas had a great week at the Boy’s and Girl’s 16’s Intersectionals in Shreveport. It s a phenomenal event where the entire community comes out to support and watch, which gives it a special feel. Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club also does an amazing job hosting and running the event. All players who get the opportunity to play here should jump on it!
Alejandro was the only player from ATA who was on Coach Brandon’s team this year and he had a very solid week helping team Texas get second place! We had a great group of boys and girls who really came together as a team this week. Our team had the best chemistry and spirit out of any of the teams and it proved pivotal in many of our matches. All the members of our team(Jaycer Lyeons, Kevin Zhu, Alejandro, Alex Wesbrooks, Janice Shin, Sydney Jones, Chelsea Kung, and Maddie Hwang) did a fantastic job all week with their attitude and their willingness to take information and improve throughout the week!
In the final against Southern California we lost a really tough 5-4 decision. It had the feel of a collegiate match and was really fun to be a part of. How the format works is there are 3 girls singles matches, 3 boys singles matches, 1 boys doubles 8-game pro-set, 1 girls doubles 8-game pro-set, and one mixed doubles 8-game pro-set and every one of these matches counts for one point. After singles we were trailing 2-4 heading into doubles. We got a big win in the mixed doubles to make it 3-4 with boys and girls doubles left on. The boys were able to win in a tie-breaker but the girls came up against really tough team and couldn’t get the victory. All in all it was an amazing week for our team, we definitely surprised a lot of people and all the credit goes to the players and the spirit they brought to the event.
Coach Kendall’s Team Highlights from Zonals in Waco, TX
Jesse Wikso and Adi Ford were on the team I coached. Our team, Texas B, defeated Florida, Pacific Northwest, Northern and Caribbean teams in round robin play to advance to the finals. We beat The top Florida team 11-7 in the final to win the championship! Both Jesse and Adi were instrumental in that victory, as well as doing a great job all week long. They were both mentally strong and great teammates throughout the event. Our teams energy was awesome and we all had great team spirit throughout the event, which helped in tight situations and close matches. Zonals is a great event and atmosphere and everyone should be trying to get on a team.
Callie Creath and Kristin Kerrigan’s teams were both successful also and they received much praise from their coaches. Annika Pandey got in as on site alternate and played on a PNW team. I know she represented Texas and ATA well for her team.
from Carol
There is no better way to understand the culture of a school than to be on the campus, take a tour, and visit with current students and admissions officers. If you are able to take advantage of this part of your college search, it will bring you confidence that your selection is the best fit – academically, athletically, and culturally.
How will this environment serve your growth and development? What criteria are most important to you? Consider the location, population, class size, programs and degrees, social opportunities, post-graduation opportunities.
How will you positively impact this community? Do you have the necessary attributes to be successful here – competitive grades, scores, rankings, community service activities? Do your homework. Research the school’s website.
Take a tour. Ask questions. Visit with the guide. He or she is usually a student and will love to talk about personal experiences at the school. Walk the campus, set up an interview with admissions. If available, sit in on a class. Visit the student center or lounge. Visit the dining halls. Visit the library. These are the places that can give you a sense of the campus culture.
How many students can you expect in your lower and upper level courses – 15 or 150? Is this a teaching university or a research university? Who teaches classes – professors or grad students? What year are you required to declare a major? Can you double major? Is your major available to athletes? Is academic scholarship available? Meet with an admissions counselor.
When you are considering the best fit for pursuing athletics, consider the goal. How do you hope to use tennis as a tool for your personal development? Which school is more appropriate for your goals? Are you hoping to further your training to become a professional athlete? What type of coaching style do you prefer? How many are on the team roster? How many spots do they have for your graduation year? Is scholarship money available? Are you competitive with the players currently on the team (UTR)? Visit the sports facilities. Meet with the coach.
All of the above criteria creates culture, but you should also pay attention to details. Is the school located in the heart of a big city? Is it a small school? or is it a school the size of a small city? What is the ratio of undergraduates to graduates? What clubs or other student activities may be of interest to you? Art? Singing? Greek life? Philanthropic work? Is there a travel abroad program? What are the opportunities after graduation? Does this culture fit YOU?
Write: 1) your personal statement – a few sentences about who you are and what you want from your college experience; 2) your numbers – GPA, SAT/ACT, UTR; 3) questions for admissions, coaches, students. Keep this with you during tours and interviews to take notes and to remind you of your questions.
Jot down pertinent and interesting facts. Take pictures to remind yourself later of some of the unique things about the school and the people. Do this during or immediately after your visit while it is fresh on your mind.
A ‘good college’ is one that fits you. It supports your goals and dreams. College visits are like trying on clothes before you make a selection. Prior to purchasing an entire 4-year wardrobe of a college or university, try it on for size, color, style, and comfort. It will likely increase your satisfaction by ten-fold!
ATA has 60 super champ players competing in the Texas Grand Slam tournament starting Friday, June 12th! Twenty two of the singles players are seeded, singles play starts Saturday, June 13th. In doubles, ATA has twenty two seeded players and play starts Friday, June 12th.
ATA SEEDED PLAYERS
Boys 18s
Boys 18d
Boys 16s
Boys 16d
Boys 14s
Boys 14d
Boys 12s
Girls 18s
Girls 18d
Girls 16s
Girls 16d
Girls 14s
Girls 14d
Girls 12s
Girls 12d
Congratulations 2015 College Prep graduates! Thank you all that came out to support and congratulate Grayson, Spencer and Camilla as they move on to the next chapter of their lives…COLLEGE!!! Grayson will be attending University of Notre Dame, Spencer will be attending Pomona College and Camilla will be attending Amherst College in the Fall.
The ATA ball has been passed to the upcoming group of ATA seniors.
Coach Lucie discussed this article by Pat Dougherty to Academy and CP students during practices this rainy week. Everyone was asked to take notes and be ready to discuss the characteristics of being a great competitor. Click the link below to read the full article.
Download the article here: www.apbelt.com/images/10_Characteristics.doc
The ATA community will celebrate five seniors this week, as each signs letters of intent to pursue their academic and athletic careers at the universities of their choice.
On Monday, Elena Seifert will commit to attend Claremont McKenna College in California.
“What set CMC apart from the other colleges I applied to was the small college feel within the 5 college consortium in Claremont. With Pomona, Scripps, Pitzer, and Harvey Mudd just across the street, there is an infinite amount of resources available to all students. The Cali sun, the 7 different (and amazingly good) dining halls, and being close to my brother Oliver were just a little added bonus.”
Elena is a five-year veteran of ATA who came through the Junior Academy program.
“I know that I’ve come pretty close to mastering the skill of time management thanks to ATA and my busy schedule, and I feel ready to take on my first college classes,” Elena said.
On Tuesday, the community will celebrate three seniors: Spencer Chiu will commit to Pomona College, Jordyn Kanak will commit to Millsaps College, and Tyler Wilkie will commit to Southwestern University.
Jordyn Kanak has been at ATA for five years. She was also considering Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York.
“My time here has prepared me by showing me what it’s like to have a team, and how it rocks to have a second family you can go to when you need help.”
Spencer will graduate from ATA College Prep this year before heading to Pomona. He also considered Amherst, Wesleyan, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins and Tulane.
“I’m looking forward to surrounding myself with driven people who want to succeed in all aspects of life,” Spencer said. “I look forward to becoming independent and taking on the challenge of growing into a man. I look forward to leading my team to hopefully a national championship. I look forward to the weather of southern California. I look forward to meeting many new people and making many friends.”
Spencer will finish his fourth year at ATA full time before moving on in the fall.
“ATA has helped me mature and helped me understand how lessons I learn on the tennis court can help me in life too.”
Tyler Wilkie will commit to Southwestern University as well on Tuesday.
“I’m excited for college of course for all of the obvious reasons…. It’s college,” Tyler said. “But as well as pushing myself to get the best grades possible to get the job I want after college. Athletically I am looking to be All-American eventually. Also I would like to start top 3 as a freshman.”
Closing out his 6th year at ATA, Wilkie is a veteran around Academy practice.
“ATA has not only helped me grow as a tennis player but as a person as a whole,” Tyler said. “It has helped build character and respect for adults, which will help me later in life, as well as the work ethic and habits that need to be created to become a successful individual.”
On Thursday, the community will come together once again to celebrate Camilla Trapness, as she signs on to attend Amherst.
“I was initially drawn to Amherst for its great reputation, both academically and athletically,” Camilla said. “When I visited, I really liked the coach and the team was very fun and welcoming. When I walked around campus, I could really picture myself going there.”
Camilla also considered Yale, Dartmouth, Williams and Middlebury, before landing on Amherst.
“I am looking forward to being challenged both academically and athletically,” Camilla said. “It will certainly be a change and will require lots of hard work, but I always enjoy being in new situations. Even though Amherst is considered a small college, I am looking forward to being in a larger environment than I have been in at ATACP and at my prior ski academy.”
While she has only been at ATA for just under two years, Camilla has made the most of her time here.
“This short time has certainly helped prepare me for college life,” Camilla said. “I have learned how to balance my school work and practice schedule, as well as developed important leadership and work ethic skills. Additionally, I really appreciate Coach Newman’s emphasis on having respect for the sport, my coaches, and my teammates.”
Everyone is invited to come out and celebrate with these wonderful seniors!
Ms. Flanagan’s Theatre class recently experienced ZACH’s performance of “Peter and the Starcatcher”. Audience members were taken on a magical ride to discover the origins of Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell, the mermaids, and Neverland itself. This was an educational experience for the CP Theatre troupe as they could view the powerful results of teamwork, creativity and commitment.
Mark your calendars for March 3 for this special event!
CP Theatre Class proudly presents the first performance of the semester:
“An Actor’s Nightmare” by Christopher Durang
Adi Ford stumbles into a theatre and suddenly finds herself starring in play after play after play (alongside Tatum Blalock, Josh Clark, Callie Creath, Annika Pandey and Jacob Gauthier). The only problem is…she hasn’t been to a single rehearsal and she definitely doesn’t know her lines!
Join us Tuesday, March 3rd at 5pm in the Fitness Center for this hilarious one-act play!
Coach John Schoenmakers and other members of the ATA staff, along with student volunteers, are teaching tennis to physical education classes at local elementary schools in the area.
“We are introducing and spreading the word on the great game of tennis in general!,” Coach John said. “We would love to get more and more players in the sport!!”
The ATA team has or will visit LakePoint Elementary, West Cypress Elementary, Lake Travis Elementary, and Serene Hills Elementary.
“It is really fun and exciting to be able to pass the sport on and give what you know to little kids,” ATA College Prep sophomore Adi Ford said.
For more information on the ATA programs, see our programs page here!
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Quick Start Camp
9:00am – 10:30am ($150 per week or $40 per day)
The Quick Start tennis format used by the Austin Tennis Academy gives kids the opportunity to rally a ball over the net and learn to play points as quickly as possible – all in a fun environment. Our coaches recognize the importance of starting kids off well, and with success. The ATA was instrumental in developing this groundbreaking nationwide program and served as the pilot program for the USTA. This program uses the appropriate size racquet, court and ball to allow kids to do more – faster! Suggested Age: 5-8 years old.
Morning Camp
9:00am – 12:00pm ($275 per week or $80 per day)
Players will improve their game by learning fundamental skills, practicing game situations, and improving overall movement. Using the latest techniques and international innovations, players learn valuable athletic skills for tennis and other sports.
Afternoon “Tournament Tough” Camp
1:00pm-4:00pm ($375 per week or $90 per day)
Tournament players will improve their game by using competitive game situations, technical training and point play, as well as movement and flexibility training. ATA Academy players will be training at this time.
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