Pro Tennis!

          Sandy and I had  a great time in Cincinnati last week.  We got to see everyone we wanted to see play or practice.  We highly recommend to everyone,  go see some great tennis.  It's not that long a drive.  The venue has grown a lot since my friend Will and I went for the first time some 20 years ago.  It has lost some of its intimacy, and ease of getting around.  It has gained popularity and as people learn about how great it is, the more crowded it will become.  Yet, it still is great fun!  Go in the early rounds and you will watch great tennis all day long.  There still are great spots around the place to get close and personal with the players. Maybe not with some of the big names (unless you get to their court way early) but, certainly some great talent to watch and learn. 

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Fun in Henderson Ky!

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Sandy and I had a great time with the USTA Kentucky board this past weekend.  Sandy is on the board, and I tag along to eat, have fun and provide moral support.  The USTA Kentucky board meets every 3 months or so and discusses issues and determines courses of action for USTA tennis across the state.  This time the meeting was held in Henderson Ky. 
Once Sandy and I arrived, we were welcomed by some of Henderson's tennis enthusiasts at their beautiful tennis facility along the river, the "Doc Hosbach Tennis Center" and were served some great bar-b-que.  After dinner we were taken on a walking tour of some Sculptures that were inspired by the works of John James Audubon.  The tour was conducted by one of the museum's curators, and was fun and informative.
After the tour a few of us decided to take advantage of some local hospitality, by relaxing out on a nice deck, quenching our thirst with a cool beverage, and ruminating about the evenings events.
Upon our mutual agreement that we needed to get up early the next day, our group decided to retire, head back to our rooms, and perhaps partake of the Holiday Inn Express promotion of night time pancakes!  They had a pancake machine, we had to try it!  
The next day began with a quick hotel provided breakfast, and a journey to the  tennis courts at Henderson County High School for kids day.  Oddly enough there were about 6 kids, and about 15 pros!  Several of the pros helped with the kids, then another group decided to get a little hit in, and Terry Bunnell the Prez wanted to know if I would keep the rest of the pros occupied with a few drills. You can't argue with the Prez so I led the pride of pros in a few games.  I just have to say there was a lot of trash talking going on!  But, we all had fun!
When our tennis was concluded, Sandy and I broke off from the group in search of the world's best fried chicken which we heard tell was in this neck of the woods.  According to our research it could be found in a small diner called Bangies.  I highly recommend it.  I don't know if it was the best in the world, but we both agreed that it was the best we ever had! 
With our tummies full, we went to our next destination the
John James Audubon Museum.  When we got there it appeared that a wedding was getting ready to take place.  It was a very nice location and the museum was enjoyable and worth he visit.
For our final excursion we decided to go back to the Blue Grass/Folk Music festival that was taking place back on the river.  It was a nice setting to hear some great music. The wildest thing was, that going on at the same time was a
pole vaulting tournament!  Who would of thought!  Sandy and I watched a good bit of it, and it was pretty exciting!
Needless to say, we had a great time seeing new things and  want to say thank you Henderson for a great weekend! 

Mixed Doubles league up and going!

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Our 2015 Mixed Doubles season started out great!  With Lots of exciting matches.


You can check the scores out on TennisLink.  Come out this Sunday again for some more mixed doubles mayhem!  Visit here weekly for additional pics!  There is still time to join a team if you want to play! Just contact Justin or me!

Boys and girls playing together!!

Registration is open for Mixed!
We will have 40+ and 55+ teams too!





BG Parks and Rec Instructor training

               Earlier this month I had the opportunity to help with the Bowling Green Parks and Rec Tennis program.   Every week now through August BG parks and rec has tennis clinics for both young and old at Kereiakes park.  Click here for info on parks and rec tennis.   This year I was able to do an instructor training clinic for the pros that were going to run the tennis clinics.  I had a great time getting to be with the coaches, and hopefully give them some ideas on stroke development, and some games!  Check out the pics on the right  ------------------------------------------------------>


If you know any beginners junior or adult that want to get back into tennis the Parks and Rec tennis camp is a great way to get back into the swing!

Mix it UP!

 

 

Mix it Up!

With a

Mixed Doubles Mixer

                   at Kereiakes Park               

Saturday June 20, 4:00 pm

For

An evening of Mixed Doubles Tennis!

Mix, Mingle, Munch and Meet new people!

Learn about USTA Mixed Doubles leagues.

Burgers, dogs and sodas  provided.

For more info contact Sandy:

270-846-5882, San.Garrison@gmail.com

 

Tennis U!

Come to Keriakes Park for Men's Fast Feed.

We will do one hour of fast paced drills followed by some

exciting doubles action!

Have fun!

Learn!

Mark Sheldon’s

 Every Thursday 6:30 pm, Kereiakes Park, Starts June 4, 2015

 

Tennis Training from - Bowling Green’s Premiere Tennis Instructor

 

Mark Sheldon

 Certified Tennis Instructor

C: 270-320-1251, E: Mark10spro.com

FB: Fb-mark tennis pro, W:Mark10spro@aol.com

 

Men 3.0 - 4.5 Tennis Drill Group:

$5 per person/session, 1 hour of drills followed by optional match play.

 

IT’S ALL ABOUT U AT TENNIS U

Mark Sheldon,  certified Tennis Pro, evaluates each student, providing the right training at the right pace. Players advance at their own speed with a steady push. Drills vary each week, working all aspects of the game. Students of all levels drill together.

 

Drills are created to be fun for all levels of play. Teaching methods stress proper mechanics for strokes, footwork & balance. Proper racquet grip for ground-strokes, serves & net play - all taught by Mark Sheldon. Players develop faster when drilling weekly*.

 

Tennis U assists player development with game situation strategy + better shot selections. This environment helps players determine, “Do I play tennis for fun or competition?” Whatever the answer, Mark Sheldon elevates your game for the game you want to play.

 

Mark Sheldon  teaches players to compete @ any level.

*Although suggested, players are not obligated to participate each week in the Drill Group.

 

Sponsors:      

               Thank you to Rob Balge and Marketing Elephant .

Go Gators!

    Glad to be the new Coach of Greenwood's girls tennis team!  Going to have a "meet and greet" tonight at Briarwood elementary.  Looking forward to starting practices! 

Give Tennis!

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Merry Christmas!

 

     What would be better than giving the gift of Tennis this    year!?   Gift certificates are available now in $10 increments! 
     Do you have a friend or a loved one who wants to play tennis, but hasn't been able to learn how? 
 Give them Tennis! 
     You know someone who can't hit a volley (or forehand, backhand, serve, etc)  to save their lives? 
 Give them skills!     
     Have you witnessed someone playing tennis but...well you know? 
 Give them hope! 
     Do you have a doubles partner that just "doesn't get it"?  Do you know a doubles team that probably shouldn't play together?  
Give tennis and do a doubles lesson, resulting in peace and harmony! 
     Use them for private lessons, group lessons, doubles lessons, clinics, coasters, bookmarks whatever!  Just give tennis this Christmas and be a winner! 
     To order just use the contact me form on the lower left side of this page! Now through Dec 24, get a $30 credit for every $90 purchased.  Give tennis, get tennis!  Wow! Order now!

 
To order click on the "rates tab" located above on my web site menu or click on the "buy now" button at the top left of this page.  All claims stated are merely embellishments to illustrate the awesome and fun nature of the game.  Mark Sheldon (mark10spro, tennis instructor) is only responsible for teaching, encouraging, and helping the student have fun.  Mark Sheldon does not claim to work miracles, or make a student ready for the pro tour.  However, if you want to have fun, and learn a few things, this is the place to go. 

Hello Everyone!

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Yakis ready to go!

The courts at Kereiakes Park are Complete!  They are nice clean and bright and ready for play.  Make sure you give BG Parks & Rec a big "Thank you!"   The courts are beautiful! 

Yakis getting a face lift!

Spero Kereiakes Park Tennis courts (The main 8) are getting resurfaced.  They will be closed for play Tuesday Oct. 14 through Sunday Oct. 19.  You can go to PlayTennis.com  to find other courts in our area!  

USTA Southern Combo's!

A big congrats and good luck to our 3 Combo teams going to the State Championships in Louisville, Ky. this weekend.  We have two men's 7.5 teams captained by Josh Wall and myself, and one 7.5 womens team captained by Sandy Garrison.  We are looking to have a great time, and to represent Bowling Green Well.  Wish us luck!