Start 'em Young..!

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Here's a photo of Elijah Chadwell at a recent camp during ball collection. After tennis we went fishing and then took a trip to visit Space Center Houston...!

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Tennis Tots...

My favorite age group to coach is the 4 to 5 year old group. I'm especially loving to coach this summer because my son Elijah and all his friends are in the class.

Here is a photo of Laura Webb and Zachary Corbett. They are two of my most attentive students...

Here's a photo of Laura, Zach, and Elijah. Thery are listening intently during a 'coaching moment'.

In this photo we are working on our timing. Everyone is saying 'CATCH' as I catch the ball and 'BOUNCE' when I bounce it.

USPTA Tennis Across America Day

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Fifty-Eight Participants took part in the 20th Annual USPTA's Tennis Across America Day at the Bayou Club in Angleton, Texas on May 9, 2009...!


The two hour event included instruction from USPTA Professional Samuel R Chadwell, along with drills, games, and other fun events including a fast serve contest. Click photo to enlarge.

Coach Charles Wright, who coaches the West Brazos Junior High tennis team, and Columbia High School soccer team volunteered his time on court to help organize the drills and games. Other volunteers included Tyler Kivi, Aaron Scott, and Jim Monts.

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Lauren Cooper

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Lauren Cooper is about to deliver a knockout forehand ground stroke in this photo sequence. Lauren was the winer of the recent Home School Challenge Event between Coach Sam's Brazoria County, Bay City, and Clear Lake programs.

Lauren's backhand preparation looks good. Her racquet head is positioned below the ball indicating a topspin stroke.

More Brazoria County Home School Photos

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Jediah Hays (above) was one of the most improved players this season, along with payton Milner (below)

Home School Tennis Tournament

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From left to right: Hope Vavich, William Foster, Jediah Hays, Tristan Autry, Nathan Foster, Payton, Logan Scott, and Jakin Hays

Hope Vavich delivers a serve during the April 25 Home School Tennis Challenge Tournament

Here's a photo of Logan Scott (green shirt) and Jakin Hays (blue shirt) during the home school tennis tournament action.

Photos From Spring Break Camp: Pat Brown, Kaleb Sanford, and Dakota Hanson

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Here's a photo of Bayou Club Owner and Director Pat Brown in a coaching moment with future tennis star, Kaleb Sanford.

Here's an action shot of another bright young Bayou Club Tennis Star: Dakota Hanson.

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Chandler and Sierra Home School Tennis League

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Today's featured tennis students are Chandler Simpson and Sierra Elrod. These two Brazoria County home schooler's are part of Caoch Sam's new home school team tennis league which plays out of the Bayou Club in Angleton, Texas. These girls love tennis because it's a fun healthy activity they can enjoy with thier friends and family.

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Christopher Corbett

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Christopher Corbett is another bright young tennis star from Coach Sam's Home School Tennis program in Brazoria County. Chris is really dedicating himself to being the best player he can be and can be found on the practice court multiple times a week these days.

Here's a photo of one of Chris' best shots, his backhand. He's showing great focus on the ball and good racquet preparation. You can see he's loaded his weight onto his back foot and is about to unload into his hit and follow through.

This photo shows Chris' finish of the swing with a definite unload to the front foot and nice extension on the follow-through of his swing. We'll definitely be hearing more about Chris in the future...!

Cody Jackson

Cody is one of Coach Sam's favorite students. He has earned the nick name 'Action Jackson' because he is so enthusiastic about tennis. Cody is very passionate about his tennis game and has a very competitive nature. At this stage in his tennis development Cody has unlimited potential.



Cody Jackson is an eighth grader at Wild Peach Christian School. He recently qualified for a national tennis competition for private Christian school athletes. Way to go, Cody...!
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Hope and Cameron Vavich

Here are some photos from spring break camp 2009. Today's featured players are Hope and Cameron Vavich from Angleton, Texas. Hope and Cameron love tennis and play nearly every day. They are two of the brightest up and coming young tennis stars from Coach Sam's junior program at the Bayou Club.

Hope Vavich shows great concentration and racquet preparation as she moves forward for a backhand approach shot.

Cameron Vavich shows the proper way to load up his weight transfer as he prepares to hit a one handed backhand during spring break camp at the Bayou Club in Angleton, Texas.

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