#38: On How to Start Playing Tennis! With Emillia Viljoen
10/05/20 • 20 min
Today on the show, we have Emillia Viljoen! Emillia serves as the Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern in Mississippi. We talk about how she first learned to play tennis and the pathways her daughter's took to playing collegiate tennis. We then have a discussion on how YOU can play tennis, even if you've never played before! Listen in for tips on how to get involved in the sport of a lifetime.
For resources and court search function: www.usta.com
For junior players, parents, coaches: www.netgeneration.com
Contact your local Tennis Service Representative here: https://www.usta.com/en/home/organize/program-resources/national/finding-your-tennis-service-representative--tsr-.html
Today on the show, we have Emillia Viljoen! Emillia serves as the Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern in Mississippi. We talk about how she first learned to play tennis and the pathways her daughter's took to playing collegiate tennis. We then have a discussion on how YOU can play tennis, even if you've never played before! Listen in for tips on how to get involved in the sport of a lifetime.
For resources and court search function: www.usta.com
For junior players, parents, coaches: www.netgeneration.com
Contact your local Tennis Service Representative here: https://www.usta.com/en/home/organize/program-resources/national/finding-your-tennis-service-representative--tsr-.html
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Today on the show, we have Chris Stuart! Chris serves as the Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern in Arkansas (and has served for 14 years!). We talk about how he first got involved in tennis, his collegiate playing career at Henderson State University, and his experience as a manager at Fort Smith Athletic Club. We discuss his social media skills, what it's like being a tennis parent, and what he likes to do when he is not around tennis- mountain biking and photography!
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#39 On Hispanic Outreach and Continuous Learning with Allan Jensen
Today on the show, we have Allan Jensen! Allan serves as the Hispanic Outreach/Net Generation Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern. We talk about Hispanic Outreach and what you can do if you would like to get involved in your community. We discuss Allan's experience in the industry from being a Director of Tennis to being a USPTA Tester and he shares best practices for professionals on growth and learning. We also talk about his thoughts on 2020 and hope for the future!
Full Bio: Originally from Argentina, Allan played collegiate tennis at BYU Hawaii where is highest NAIA ranking was #27. In addition to being the Hispanic Outreach/Net Generation Tennis Service Representative for USTA Southern, he is a USPTA elite professional and holds certifications in both PTR and Argentina Tennis Association. Previously, he was a Director of Tennis for 15 years. He has been a USPTA Tester for 17 years and his awards include: USPTA Southern Tester of the year in 2008, 2009 USPTA Georgia professional of the year in 2008 USPTA Georgia President 2007, 2008 USPTA National Tester of the year in 2019 USPTA Top 10 Highest Education Credit Earner in 2020 USPTA Southern D&I Chairman and national member in 2020
Contact Allan: [email protected]
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