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COLORADO TENNIS Cover Stories
Heroes of Tennis (Winter 2008)
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True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass
all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.
Arthur Ashe
Tennis loves its heroes.
They are heroes who compete on the hallowed grass at Wimbledon and the red clay
of Roland Garros.
They are heroes who transcend the sport and are known by a single name around
the globe.
But we believe that the real heroes in tennis are the ones who have rekindled
our inner spirit, who have ignited our passion not just for sport, but for life.
But to call a player a hero for reaching No. 1 or winning a tournament seems to
miss the point of what a hero is.
We believe that the real heroes in tennis are the ones who have rekindled our
inner spirit, who have ignited our passion not just for sport, but for life.
We recognize our heroes by their smile. It's the look of someone who has just
sparked the flame of passion in a young player. In everyone's life, at some
time, the inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with
another human being. In this issue, we take a moment to recognize those people
who rekindle our inner spirit. Thank you coaches. Thank you for helping us
discover not just what is best in our sport, but what is
best in ourselves.
Freedom Found (Fall 2008)
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When most of us step on the tennis court, we see competition, camaraderie
and friendship. We see a good sweat, aerobic exercise, or an excuse to eat
that extra cookie. But how many of us step on a tennis court and realize
that we are at the beginning of a journey that is far more important than
its conclusion. Despite being surrounded by tall fences, a tennis court is
unlimited freedom.
Freedom from adversity.
Freedom to explore.
Freedom to find yourself.
When you have faced intimidating physical, mental and emotional
challenges, the simple act of stepping on a tennis court can be
liberating, the beginning of a journey that is far more important than its
conclusion. These five young players have learned that, despite being
surround by tall fences, a tennis court is a place of
unlimited freedom and expression.
Golden Years (Summer 2008)
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The Sport of a Lifetime.
It's a cliché, isn't it. You've likely heard it a hundred times, yet how
often do you stop and think about what "the sport of a lifetime" really
means.
You can ignore all the statistics about how tennis is the ideal sport for
a healthy heart, dismiss the research done on why tennis is the perfect
whole-body workout, or just plain forget that irrespective of age, tennis
is a sport that can be learned and played by the very young and the very
old.
Just ask yourself one little question: how many sports can you name that
boast specific divisions for players 60 and up? How about 90 and up? And
if there are such divisions, how many participants do you see?
As tennis enters its new boom phase, we and many others in the tennis
industry are quick to point out how much growth is attributable to juniors
discovering the sport. But just as important to tennis' long-term
sustainability and growth are the Baby Boomers, who are now entering their
60s. And while many organized sports say goodbye to participants in large
numbers long before they hit their
Golden Years, tennis is seeing growth.
Boom Time for Tennis? (Spring 2008)
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1994, Sports Illustrated ran a cover story asking if tennis was dying.
Participation was falling, and the perception was that the sport had run
its course. As late as 2003, the New York Times published a story about
how the popularity of tennis was still flagging. There was even a period
of time when the brain trust at the United States Tennis Association asked
the heads of state at the US Golf Association just how they were
manufacturing such a demand. Golf scoffed, and tennis was left to weather
the storm.
My, oh my, have times
changed.
School Tennis may be the solution to America’s obesity epidemic (SPRING
2007)
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More than 20 years ago, tennis legend Arthur Ashe had a vision about
tennis in our country. He thought that if kids were exposed to tennis in
school, they would continue to play throughout their lifetime. Today, our
kids are growing up in an era of rising obesity, increased risk of
preventable disease and a decrease in state-funded physical activity. Can
Tennis be the
solution?
Gates gets a facelift (WINTER 2006)
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Gates Tennis Center is an iconic tennis complex. Home to the three biggest
events on the Colorado tennis calendar each year, more than 10,000 people
utilize the 30 year-old center annually. Starting this winter, Gates will
be systematically torn apart, then rebuilt in a fashion more befitting one
of the nation's top public facilities. We'll
detail Gates' history, from
its inauspicious beginning to the full-scale renovation that will take
more than a year to complete.
Venus & Serena coming to Denver (FALL 2006)
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Mark your calendars for a very special
evening, as the Colorado Tennis Association welcomes the McDonald’s
Williams Sisters Tour to the brand new Broomfield Events Center on
Thursday, November 30, 2006.
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here for story.
Buffaloed in Boulder (SUMMER 2006)
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The following story seeks to highlight some
of the many questions left unanswered by CU in the wake of this decision. We
feel that the University owes the community a real explanation.
Sets and the City (SPRING 2006)
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Tennis is booming in public parks across the country. Will the Mile High City be
next?
COLORADO TENNIS Features
Finding the right collegiate tennis program
Many junior players lose out on the chance to participate in collegiate tennis. Here’s how to
make the most of your
opportunity.
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