Becoming Aware of Yourself (Part 2) (0)

7/23/10 •

The last segment of “Becoming Aware of Yourself” outlined the initial evaluation process.  I stressed honesty as the key component in analyzing your strengths and weaknesses. By being honest with yourself, you can successfully pinpoint the areas of your game you need to improve upon.
In tennis, there are three main areas to analyze if you [...]

Check out the Latest Video Pro Tips (0)

6/28/10 •

Make sure to watch our area video pro’s tips including George Cobia, Brian Sakey, Rob Fair, James Kober, Linsley McMillion and Michael Edge.

Our Kids Making Us Proud!!! (0)

6/15/10 •

OUR KIDS MAKING US PROUD!!!
USTA Florida State Closed Singles Sectional BG 14, 16, & 18
June 12-17, 2010
Daytona Beach, Florida
Results
Jennifer Pfeifler- Undefeated so far, heading into the semi-finals.
John Nowak- won 1st round in the B18 but lost to the #9 seed in 3 sets.
Will Neuner- lost in the round of 16 in the B18 and [...]

Here’s To You! Paying Recognition to Our Area Tennis Professionals. (0)

4/25/10 •

Here’s To You!
First Serve Magazine is proud to recognize our area tennis pros that have excelled in being the best in their business. The names listed below have passed either the USPTA or PTR exam to become a certified tennis professional. Some have even continued to strive for an extended education. We realize that sometimes [...]

Nick Bollettieri, Growing a Champion. (0)

5/22/10 •

Growing a Champion
By: Nick Bollettieri
At any given time at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy we have students attending from over 72 different countries from socioeconomic groups that range from those on full scholarship to those of incredible wealth.  As diverse as the group is there are certain key traits we look for in indentifying [...]

Sweeten the Deal Guy (0)

8/23/10 •

Sweeten the Deal Guy

by Elizabeth Green Reosti
I decided to start with the most outstanding date to date. This is one I could never, ever have made up. I think the title pretty much says it all. Sweeten the Deal Guy…think about it. Yes, he really said it.
This date was [...]

The Beginning (0)

8/19/10 •

The Beginning
by Elizabeth Green Reosti
No one ever thinks divorce will happen to them. I never thought divorce would happen to me. I had a friend who was going through one at the same time I was. Her favorite thing to say ad nauseum was, “I didn’t get married to [...]

Racine Named Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach of the Decade (0)

7/30/10 •

DECADE OF DOMINANCE: UWF TENNIS SWEEPS GSC ALL-DECADE AWARDS
Racine Named Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach of the Decade

July 22, 2010
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference boasts some of the top programs in the history of Division II tennis, but West Florida stood atop the others as the GSC All-Decade Team was announced by the [...]

Know the Risk Factors for Melanoma (0)

7/10/10 •

By Jocelyn Leveque, M.D., FACS
Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery & The Skin Care Center
Melanoma is a malignant skin cancer arising from the melanocytes or pigment-forming cells in the skin. While it is the least common type of skin cancer, it is also the most dangerous. The two other types of skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, [...]

Get Sun Smart by Still Waters Medical Spa (0)

7/10/10 •

by Mary Anne Aanestad, RN
You’ve pushed yourself with extra practice, paid for more lessons, and spent many long hours improving your form. Congratulations! You’ve advanced flights and you’re really excited about competing. All those long hours in the sun paid off….or did they? Were you also rewarded with sunspots, crow’s feet, and dull skin? It’s [...]

Junior Tennis Rocking Greater Pensacola (0)

5/22/10 •

by Jeanie Ephron
The Greater Pensacola area has many great junior players.  This month we are highlighting two High School players and two of our up and coming younger players.  The High School Tennis season is in Full Swing.  Come cheer on your favorite team and support our Junior Players.  Congratulations to West Florida High [...]