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 That’s right. You heard me. When the game is on the line, it’s no time to start pushing softballs from the baseline.Instead, we’ve been convincing our Bellevue Club tennis players to continue to hit winners. And it’s been working. Competitive tennis is at an all-time high at the Club. With 27 teams in the USTA adult league and 14 teams in the Ladies’ Cup interclub league, Club players are seeking the camaraderie and competition of team tennis more than ever. As a primarily individual sport, playing on a team provides a unique perspective. Suddenly, you have accountability and support—not to mention a lot more fun. In tennis, you do a lot of winning—and losing—by yourself, but now you have a group from which to draw motivation and enjoy free drinks afterward. Perhaps the most telling figure in our burgeoning team numbers is that the largest groups of players are signing up in the entry-level divisions. These players are not chickens. In previous years, it was common to hear intermediate players claim they weren’t good enough to play in a league or tournament. Clearly, this is the case no more. Not only do these players benefit from the fun of a team, but also they will see rapid improvement in their overall game. For junior members, our new USTA Junior Tennis Team is a great atmosphere for younger players to develop competitive skills that can take them through high school and college, maybe beyond. They practice together, take tennis trips and have a blast while gaining confidence on and off the court. It’s been fun to watch this program take off. While competitive tennis is surely a worthy goal, the friendships formed through these teams can last a lifetime. To this day, my closest friends are guys with whom I played junior and college tennis. We still get together and play. The Bellevue Club Tennis program is all about community. Through our teams and events, we sincerely seek to deepen friendships and connections between members. It’s even more important than hitting winners on the court. No matter your age or ability level, don’t be a chicken and join a Bellevue Club tennis team. Brian Nash Tennis Director |
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