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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Ryan Sebesta

Ryan Sebesta is a freshman at Angleton High School and is a soon to be force to be reckoned with. This tall left-hander has been blessed with natural power and spin. He is the latest tennis star from a family that has a rich heritage of producing excellent tennis players.

Ryan's size and left-handed-ness gives him a significant advantage over his peers. But Ryan has the one ingredient that will make him more successful than anyone else. -And that's his drive and determination. When I coach Ryan I see a young man passionate about tennis and that gets me very excited and motivated to be a teacher and help him achieve his goals.

Ryan really wants to be the best he can be, and he's not afraid to work hard to achieve his goals. It's going to be a pleasure to sit back and see how Ryan's high school tennis career unfolds. This isn't the last time you'll see or hear about Ryan Sebesta.

MAFA Tennis Benefit Photos

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Dylan Shepard

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Dylan Shepard is a Freshman at Columbia High School. He loves tennis and has a pretty bright future ahead of him if he continues to apply himself on the practice court...!

Check out Dylan's strokes. This video was taken in September right after Hurricane Ike came crashing though Columbia Lakes...

Ryan Beene in Action...

Isn't technology cool...? I can take short videos during my tennis classes and post them. Here is one of the brightest young tennis stars at Columbia Lakes. Who knows, we could see Ryan Beene play for a major university or possibly even on the pro tour one day...! He certainly has the heart and the work ethic to go a long way with his tennis...

Bay City Tennis: Photos from Coach Sam's After School Program

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Michael H. watches the ball very closely as he tries to hit his forhand. Looks like he did a pretty good job in this photo.

Emily O. is working on her forehand groundstroke in this photo. Emily will be playing on the Bay City Junior High Tennis Team this spring.

' Noah' was a recent recruit from our 'bring a friend to tennis' promotion. He's friends with Douglas S. below.

Douglas S. lines up a forehand in a fun game of knockout during a recent Quick Start Tennis lesson.

Shannon B. hits a backhand during a game of King and Queen of the court singles.

Lindsey B. lines up a forhand in this photo. She's using an open stance like a lot of the pros do..!

Jill Moss

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Here's a photo of Jill Moss hitting a great forehand...! Jill is a freshman at West Columbia Junior High this year and will be one of the top rated females on the varsity team this spring. She is currently playing Volleyball for WCHS but still finds time to keep her tennis game up, too. Way to go, Jill...! Check out Jill's Forehand in 2004...

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Home School Tennis Day at Columbia Lakes

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Here's a group photo of some of last spring's tennis action at the HAP Home School Tennis Field Day at the Columbia Lakes Tennis Center. Another Tennis Fun Day is schedled next Tuesday, September 9th. Check out the short video clip below of last year's action: Turn up your volume to hear the cheering... These kids are loving tennis...!

League City Summer Tennis Program Photos II

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Ball Collection Time

Nicholas K

Boys Group

Andy D lines up a forehand during the League City PARD summer program.

Girls Rule...!

Levi Morales

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Levis Morales is a senior at Bay City High School. He is the number one singles player oh his school team. In tis photo he's showing great form on his forehand. We're looking for a great season for Levi this year. This phot was taken at a recent back to school tournament in Angleton where Levi placed second in the 'A' boys singles competition. -Way to go, Levi...!

Quick Start: Some Future Stars

Here's the future American Tennis: Jacob H, Claire K, and Bryce O. They were recent particpants in my new fun and exciting Quick Start tennis program designed especially for 4 and 5 year olds...!

League City Summer Tennis Program Photos

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The 2008 League City PARD Summer Tennis program was one of the best ever in my thirteen year history of coaching the program. I think that this summer more young people were inspired to continue tennis than ever before. I'm sad the summer has to end, but we've always got fall tennis to look forward to...! The Fall PARD session will begin September 8. Walk in registration is now being accepted at the PARD office on West Walker Street.

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Jacob L. tosses a ball to start a fun game of knockout...!

Here's a photo of the session one 8:30 AM class... A fine bunch of young tennis enthusiasts!

Mary R. displays her ball colecting skills...!

Bay City Home Schoolers

I had the privilege of working with a very nice group of home schoolers in Bay City this past spring. We are just getting ready to start a fall tennis session in a few more weeks...!

Home School Fun Day March 2008

March 2008... We had two Home school Fun Day Play Dates at Columbia Lakes with over fifty participants. Many have signed up for the upcoming Quick Start Tennis Programs which begin at the end of April...!

Abbie Tieman

Abbie is a home schooler who loves tennis and art. This photo is from our recent home school sports day at Columbia Lakes. Since Abbie already has lots of tennis experience she played with the junior and senior group and more than held her own. Way to go, Abbie..!

West Brazos Junior High Tennis All Stars

Jill Moss practices her forehand in this photo... Jill was the 7th grade junior high tennis champion past year for our local area...! She is working on a Texas section ranking within her age group by competing in ZAT and Gran Prix tournaments in her spare time.

Ryan Beene was the 7th grade boys singles district champion in 2007. Like Moss, he also competes in the local ZAT and Gran Prix Circuits.

Tennis Social

We had eighteen participants in the first tennis social of the new year. That's a pretty good start. I'm excited about the upcoming tennis season here at Columbia Lakes and in Nassau Bay, League City, and Bay City...