Monthly Archives: October 2006

Tennis Week Editorial – should coaching be allowed?

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Michael Starke

Michael as MC at July’s USTA players party showing his “better side“. I submitted an editorial to Tennis Week maganine that was just published in their November issue in “Beyond the Baseline“. In my article, I take the viewpoint that coaching should be … Continue reading →

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Section 1V Girl’s High School State Qualifiers

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Michael Starke

The Section 1V Girl’s High School State Qualifiers wer held here Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28. The quality of tennis was good, and  the doubles matches in particular provided some close competition and entertainment. Congratulations to singles winner Lucy Mehrabyan of Ithaca … Continue reading →

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November Junior Tournament

Posted on October 20, 2006 by Michael Starke

We are now accepting applications for our upcoming Level 11 ETA junior event. The tournament will run November 17-19 and include boy’s & girls 12, 14, 16 * 18 & under singles. Entry deadine is Sunday July 5, 5pm. To … Continue reading →

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Tween Tennis & Pizza Party

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Michael Starke

Last Saturday, October 14, 8 tweens bravely decided that a tennis outing party was how they were going to spend their Saturday evening. Arriving at BTC, they were not sure what to expect; instruction, regimentation, a drill seargent barking orders? … Continue reading →

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Parent/Junior Seminar meeting report

Posted on October 13, 2006 by Michael Starke

On Wednesday, October 11 we have over 30 parents and juniors attend our first ever Parent/Junior Seminar. Our speakers included staff members Libby McGovern, who walked down memory lane with “My playing experience and career reflections” Billy Mendler who enlightened … Continue reading →

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