The Oregon Tennis Tradition

Oregon tennis has been a tradition for nearly one hundred and thirty years. Records of the first tennis clubs and courts show up around the late 1800's and the much loved sport has been going strong ever since. Oregon native Jonathan Stark is a famous tennis player who won two Grand Slam titles and partnered with Martina Navratilova to also win a Wimbledon mixed doubles title. One can find nearly three dozen outlets statewide where individuals of all ages and skill levels can pick up a racket and take on their favorite sport. There are many popular tennis camps that set up through the summer months as well.

Leong Tennis Academy’s goal is to develop the ENTIRE player by educating them on today’s game styles and facilitating them to choose, cultivate and master their own unique style of play that’s best suited for their personality and strengths.

Private Lessons

When a skilled Oregon tennis player makes the decision to advance his or her game, many move from group lessons to take on private lessons. Private lessons can focus on learning new skills but the one on one attention allows time to focus on the details of a player's game. When it comes to private lessons, it is not uncommon for a player to want an Oregon tennis coach that has some level of professional competition experience. When choosing wisely, a payer will make sure their new instructor is certified by a professional tennis organization.

Coaching

Whether it is an Oregon tennis invitational or national title, taking on an instructor with pro experience produces the skillfulness that gives a player a winning edge. Naturally, inherent talent helps; however a pro tennis coach instills good habits in a player by developing an entire package, both inside and out. Playing a sport like tennis is not always about physical ability. The mind of a player must be as fine tuned as their physical abilities. No matter how phenomenal a player is or how rough some areas of their game might be, a professional coach can smooth the edges and help get things in good balance.

Thanks to a long established playing tradition, Oregon tennis players that want to take the journey to competing professionally are not without options. Starting with camps and group lessons, one can learn tennis basics. In time, advanced lessons can help a player with the right combination of skills get where they want to be. One on one private lessons have helped many individuals achieve their best out on the court, both physically and mentally. While many professional players do start out young, individuals of all ages can increase their skills well enough to become the most formidable of opponents.

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