Archive for the ‘News and Updates’ Category
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Andre Agassi – the player, an interview and book signing 2009
We have all heard and even seen parts of Andre Agassi’s new book “Open,” the book is a “Best Seller.” Excerpts from his book have been in Sports Illustrated, People Magazine and hundreds of other publications. He has been interviewed on the Tennis Channel, major network channels and the David Letterman Show as well as [...]
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Congratulations to San Jose Junior Tennis
For the 5th straight year, the juniors at San Jose Swim & Racquet Club in San Jose, California have dominated the summer South Bay League play. With outstanding performances by the boy’s 12’s, 15’s and 18’s, SJSRC has captured the best records in league play. There are also divisions for girl’s [...]
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A Moment of Hope – A Moment in Time
With the difficult economic times and stress in the United States at this time, Americans, ever the hopeful, were ready for good news. They were eager to be a part of a celebration that times were changing.
America had elected a new president – an African-American president and a new political party was going to [...] -
Ken’s Tournament Preparation Blog
It is tournament time again for me. As a tennis teaching professional, I seldom have time to really prepare for a tournament like the pros – of course, I don’t and never have played like them.
So when I planned to play in the USPTA Nationals on Marco Island, Florida this September I had a [...] -
SJSRC Annual Wooden Racquet Tennis Social
Each year, around the 4th of July and Wimbledon, SJSRC Director of Tennis Ken DeHart goes into his storage and pulls out a selection of wooden tennis racquets from his collection of over 2,000 old tennis racquets, gathers up some interesting books on the history of tennis, orders some white tennis balls from Wilson (yes, [...]
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PTR Professional Development Week
Each year the Professional Tennis Registry host PDW on Hilton Head Island, SC. This week is filled with continuing education opportunities for PTR and other tennis industry leaders at the home of the Professional Tennis Registry on Shipyard Racquet Club in Shipyard Plantation.
This week, 5 PTR Master Professionals were in attendance and part of the [...] -
Federer – Actions Speak Louder than Words
Congratulations to Roger Federer on his success at Monte Carlo and at the French Open! We have all recognized his great qualities for many years now. What was so special at the French was to see how the fans reacted to his impending achievement.
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Ken DeHart Presents “Strategy and Tactics of Tennis” at Missouri Valley USPTA
USPTA Master Professional, Ken DeHart was the kick-off speaker at the 2009 Missouri Valley USPTA Conference at the Homestead Country Club in Kansas City, Missouri.
Ken presented a 4 hour continuing education course on Strategy and Tactics to more than 80 tennis teaching professionals and high school coaches attending the course designed [...] -
Ken’s Schedule for the Week of Feb 13-20
I will be in Hilton Head Is, SC participating in the PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) National Championships.
All Adult and Junior Clinics are still on the week of the 15-20th either with Rudy, Jesse or Reno.
I will be attending continuing education courses and on Sunday I will be awarded the PTR International Pro of the Year [...] -
GPTA Keynote Speaker
I was invited to speak at the Georgia Professional Tennis Association’s winter meeting at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
The club is the home of the famous golfer, Bobby Jones. They have a trophy room with all his trophies, pictures and memorabilia. There is even a statue of Bobby as you drive [...]
