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What makes tennis more than just a sport?

For many players, it's the friendships, confidence, opportunities, and sense of belonging that come with being part of a tennis community.

In this new video from COTA intern Emma Vinson, watch the stories of several COTA players reflecting on the impact tennis has had on their lives. From personal growth and competition to lifelong friendships and community connections, their experiences highlight the many ways tennis enriches lives both on and off the court.

At the Clarke-Oconee Tennis Association, we're proud to bring people together through programs, leagues, clinics, and events that make our local tennis community stronger.

🎥 Watch the full video: https://buff.ly/HHqXcj7

How Tennis Builds Community, Competition & Confidence What makes tennis more than just a sport?In this COTA Sports Stor...

COTA is excited to partner with Compass Draw Tennis to bring a new, flexible tournament format to the Athens area!

Looking for a competitive way to play more tennis without committing to a full weekend tournament? Compass Draw lets you play one match every two weeks, on a schedule that works for you. Even better, every player is guaranteed at least five matches throughout the event.

📅 Pilot Tournament Begins June 17
🎾 Men's 3.0 division currently seeking players
💲 Singles: $25
💲 Doubles: $20 per player

Whether you're looking to compete, improve your game, or meet new players in the community, this is a great opportunity to get on the court.

Learn more and register here:
🌐 https://buff.ly/0FQVWe9

Help us spread the word by tagging a tennis partner who might be interested!

| Meet the Team: Neighbors to Teammates 🎾

One group of local ladies has taken “community” to the next level! 💚

What started as a few neighbors splitting tennis lessons with their neighbor and coach, Debbie Beck, quickly grew into something much bigger. Over the past few years, weekly neighborhood clinics, Sunday speed singles, and fun family tennis days have helped these Athens neighbors build both their skills and their friendships.

Encouraged by Debbie, the ladies officially formed a COTA tri-level team this past season after planning it all together at a neighborhood holiday breakfast!

For this team, tennis has become more than just a sport. It’s a way to connect with neighbors, welcome new friends, and build lasting friendships both on and off the court.

Sports have the power to bring people together, and we love seeing how tennis continues to strengthen our community. 👏🎾

Team members include: Allison March, Eleanor Patterson, Heather Tabor, Sabrina Campbell, Angie Garcia, Jessica Morgan, Lindy Davis, Kasey Shuler, and Beth Katz.

Good Luck to Our COTA Teams at USTA Adult 40+ State Championships, June 5-8! 🎾

These championships will be held in two locations:
📍 Rome – 3.0 and 4.0 divisions
📍 Columbus – 3.5 and 4.5 divisions

We're proud to have the following COTA players representing our community on the state stage:

🎾 Angela Dean
🎾 Terry Gattiker
🎾 Allison Donatelli
🎾 Cory DeLamater
🎾 Brad Fortner
🎾 David Barnhart
🎾 Eric Eberhardt
🎾 Brian Martin

Join us in cheering them on as they compete against teams from across Georgia!

What a fantastic night on court! 🎾☀️

Our Try Tennis Night was a huge success with a great turnout, lots of smiles, and thankfully some beautiful weather too! It was so much fun welcoming new players to the courts during National Tennis Month and sharing the game we love with the community.

Thank you to everyone who came out, rallied with us, and made the evening such a great one!

We loved seeing new faces join our 💙🎾
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🚨 Combo league registration ends today, May 29! It's your last chance to get those winning teams together!

❓ Questions? Check out the "what is league tennis" section of our website: https://buff.ly/3wAFdwe

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