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From US Open to Delray Tennis – Play Delray After-School Program

September 6, 2018 by Jeff Bingo

From US Open to Delray Tennis…

Get your racquet, no matter what size and play Delray After-School Program!

2018 US Open highlights: Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem in five-set quarterfinal classic | ESPN

After dropping the first set 6-0 to No. 9 Dominic Thiem, No. 1 Rafael Nadal battles back to win the next two sets. Thiem responds by winning the fourth set in a tiebreak. The fifth set also went to a tiebreak, with Nadal edging Thiem in a 2018 US Open quarterfinal match that lasted four hours and 49 minutes, the longest match Nadal has ever played at the US Open…

Delray Beach Tennis Center Complimentary Labor Day Mixer for Members Only

August 20, 2018 by Jeff Bingo

Delray Beach Tennis Center – Members Only – Complimentary Labor Day Mixer

Monday, September 3, 2018 10:00am-12:00pm – Come join us!!

Progressive Mixed Doubles Round Robin
Winners Move Up – Losers Move Down

To register call 561-243-7360

Cancellation Policy – Courtesy call please, 24 hours in advance

Delray Beach Tennis Center
201 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444
561-243-7360
www.DelrayTennis.com

Meet Brent Wellman, Junior Tennis Director of Delray Champions Junior Tennis & High Performance in Delray

August 14, 2018 by Rich Benvin

Coach Brent Wellman Junior Program Director/USTA High-Performance Coach.

Brent is not only a Coach’s coach but a player’s coach as well. Coach Wellman has the unique ability to work with all age groups and has concentrated his passions to Educate, Enrich and Encourage (3E’s).

A process is involved in becoming a Division I player or when shooting for professional ranks and that is a path Coach Brent is quite familiar with. This “process” is what Coach Brent is passionate about and enjoys combining knowledge, and experience using both “Old School” and ‘Modern Coaching methods. Coach Brent has helped over a 100 players reach College scholarships by using video analysis and college player videos. Coach Brent enjoys helping players go down the serious path of competitive tennis in a positive way!

Brent has worked with and played a successful role in the development of numerous professional athletes in both tennis and basketball…

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Tell us about Brent Wellman Junior Tennis Director of Delray Champions Junior Tennis & High Performance – what should we know?

I direct the Delray Champions Junior Program at the Delray Tennis Center off of Atlantic Avenue. What separates our program from the rest is stroke efficiency and attention to details. Little things truly matter! Fortunately, I’ve been mentored by some high-level coaches in both basketball and tennis. In tennis working with Steve Smith and Vic Braden was like being in tennis classroom held on the court. Tennis is a game of skill and it’s very important you learn the skills, Sometimes coaches fool students into thinking they just to have fun and hit some balls and maybe eventually you will become a top tournament player. Don’t get me wrong, recreation tennis is fine. But if you want to be a competitive player don’t be fooled by coaches who don’t help young players transition from an inefficient technique. Becoming a tournament player isn’t everyone’s goal, but if you want to learn to hit the ball better, we want to help you!

Let There Be Shade! New Canopy for Pickleball Courts – Delray Beach Tennis Center

August 10, 2018 by Jeff Bingo

Let There Be Shade! New Canopy for Pickleball Courts – Delray Beach Tennis Center

Below are pictures of the newly installed Canopy for Pickleball courts…

Pro Men’s Singles Gold Medal Match from the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships 2018

Introduction to Pickleball 101

August 2, 2018 by Rich Benvin

Introduction to Pickleball 101

Pickleball 101
Learn the rules, etiquette, scorekeeping, basic strokes & strategies.
Paddles will be provided & available.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! CALL TODAY!
Keith Kovach – 561-213-7317 or Michael Krooks 954-464-1508

Cancellation Policy
No makeups or substitutions

Schedule:
4 Week Session – Mondays
Mondays – 8:00am-9:00am
August 6 th
August 13 th
August 20 th
August 27 th

Cost of 4 week session – $80.00

4 Week Session – Wednesdays
Wednesdays – 8:00am-9:00am
August 8th
August 15th
August 22nd
August 29 th

Cost of 4 week session – $80.00

Pickleball Strategies and Techniques for the Intermediate Player

August 2, 2018 by Jeff Bingo

Pickleball Strategies and Techniques for the Intermediate Player

Intermediate Pickleball
When you are gaining comfort with the basics and ready for the next step!
This clinic covers movement, patterns of play, shot selection and percentages.

Paddles will be provided and available.

Beginning August 6, 2018
Offered Monday and Wednesday Mornings
9:00am – 10:00am
Drop-In Rate Per Class – $20

Please call the Delray Beach Tennis Center to register at 561-243-7360

For class information please call our Certified Pickleball Pros:
Keith Kovach – 561-213-7317 or Michael Krooks 954-464-1508

Cancellation Policy
In order to avoid full charge, a 24 hour cancellation is required

USTA BOYS’ 18 and 16 NATIONAL CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS – Delray Beach Tennis Center

July 20, 2018 by Rich Benvin

USTA BOYS’ 18 & 16 NATIONAL CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS

SATURDAY, JULY 21 (DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER)

Play begins at 8:15am

Main Draw Singles – Semifinals

Feed-in Consolation – Quarterfinals (4)

Feed-in Consolation – Semifinals (2)

Doubles Semifinals – Not before noon

SUNDAY, JULY 22 (DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER)

Main Draw Singles – Finals & 3/4 Playoff

Feed-in Consolation – Finals

Doubles Finals & 3rd/4th Playoff – Not before noon

SCHEDULE

Delray Beach Tennis Center Hosting the National Clay Championships from July 14th – July 22nd

July 9, 2018 by Jeff Bingo

Delray Beach Tennis Center Hosting the National Clay Championships from July 14th – July 22nd

Just a reminder that the Delray Beach Tennis Center will be closed for member play from July 14th-July 22nd. Please come out and watch the nation’s best 16-18 year olds compete for a gold ball as the Delray Beach Tennis Center hosts the National Clay Championships.

USTA Boys’ 16 & 18 National Clays – This prestigious event, consisting of over 440 of the top-ranked Boys 18s & 16s in the U.S., is organized by Players’ International Management. CALL 561.330.6003 or CLICK HERE.

We would like to welcome all players and collegiate coaches to the 52nd anniversary of the USTA BOYS’ 18 & 16 NATIONAL CLAY COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS hosted by the City of Delray Beach (July 15 – 22, 2018). This prestigious event, consisting of over 440 of the top-ranked Boys 18s & 16s in the United States, is organized by Players’ International Management, the staff of the Delray Beach Open, the only combined 10-day ATP World Tour Event and ATP Champions Tour Event in the world.

Featuring Nationally Ranked and Top Florida Junior Tennis Players