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Conga Sports Drumbeat 12 for September 2, 2024
A weekly newsletter with timely information about the local Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel scene
Rich Neher
September 01, 2024
Good Monday morning, everyone.
Congratulations, Coach Sunny from Pasadena, for being our first $100 winner. We had Coach Susan Nardi from Los Angeles pull his name out of a hat and, voila! Woohoo. We’ll tell you more about him next Monday.
Great news, racquet sports friends, Conga Sports Drumbeat has partnered with a great dating app, Maclynn International, because we think tennis and other racquet sports are the ideal environment to meet your life partner. Rather than creating our own app which is way too expensive, we have decided to partner up with one of the best organizations in the match-making business: Maclynn International.
Pat and I spent the Labor Day weekend in the most incredible home of my friend Steve (another long-time tennis player) in Fallbrook. That home is for sale because Steve and his wife want to retire in Palm Springs. Watch the video below in the San Diego section and be amazed! Maybe you know someone who is in the market right now?
Please email me with updates or let me know if you want your programs and events added. And please share this newsletter with your friends.
Thank you!
Rich Neher, CEO, Conga Sports
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3 Qs FOR THIS WEEK IN SOCAL
 | Quality Local Event of the Week |
| Quote of the week “I do take these losses really personally. It’s a dramatic word, but I feel like my heart dies every time I lose.” — Naomi Osaka |
| Question from readers Sarah L. in Glendale asked: When can I participate in the next City Slams tournaments? Rich Neher: After the very successful proof-of-concept phase with 2 seasons of City Slams, we’ll restart the program in the spring of 2025. Watch out for the announcement. |
PLAYER CLASSIFIEDS
NTRP 3.5 male looking for a team in West Los Angeles
Danny, 58, lives in the West Chester area. He’s looking for a 3.5 men’s or mixed team and can also play tournaments. If you know a team, please email Billy and he’ll pass it on.
NTRP 2.5 female looking for a hitting partner in the Burbank area
Julie, 23, lives in the Burbank/NorthHollywood area. She’s looking for a 2.5/3.0 female for regular practice hitting. Please email Billy and he’ll pass it on.
NTRP 4.0 male looking for a doubles group in San Diego N. County
Steve, 59, lives in the Fallbrook/Temecula area. He’s looking for a 4.0 or 3.5+ group for regular doubles play. Please email Billy and he’ll pass it on.
WITTY RACQUET SPORTS
 | Actually, I tossed it nicely, landed nicely, like airplane. No warning, beautiful. That's the art of throwing racquets. Ladies, here's a hint. If you're up against a girl with big boobs, bring her to the net and make her hit backhand volleys. That's the hardest shot for the well-endowed. |
Don’t forget to make your friends happy by sharing this newsletter with them. Tell them, that for the next 12 months, every new subscription goes into a monthly raffle for a $100 coupon to local restaurants or a Visa Gift Card.
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LOCAL AREA: LOS ANGELES COUNTY
San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles Westside
Henry The Sports Bug founder and creator Melissa Detwiler says “Learn about how we merge the joy of learning tennis with the adventure of reading through our Pre-School and Elementary Tennis Enrichment Classes.” Melissa recommends exploring their structured programs designed to “foster physical, social, and emotional development in young children.” (Henry’s Program) |
The program works at schools all over Southern California. Get Henry The Sportsbug in your school or pre-school. Melissa is also looking for assistants who are great with kids. No need to be a certified tennis professional. Contact Melissa: [email protected].
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WEST
Thousand Oaks
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Woodland Hills
 | Match Tough Tennis Academy @ Warner Tennis Center On top of 7-floor parking structure 6336 Canoga Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 |
Adult Programs - Reserve your spot by text or call 818-648-6881
Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm
Beginner & Tennis Comeback $35 p.p.
Thursdays 7-8:30 pm
Fastball 3. & above $35 p.p.
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EAST
Sherman Oaks
Friday Night Tennis Starting this week, Conga Drumbeat will add PLAYER CLASSIFIEDS to our lineup. If you are looking for a hitting partner, or a coach, a playing partner, a good drill clinic, or LiveBall, please email Billy and we’ll list it in this newsletter next Monday morning! |
Burbank
Group lessons: Our next group lesson program begins the week of August 12th and just started signing up today. They're a great, affordable way to meet new people and play Tennis or Pickleball! The schedule of classes can be found here: https://burbanktenniscenter.com/img/PubLsnFall24.pdf |
Cardio Tennis: Held on Saturday mornings from 11:30a-12:30p and Sunday mornings from 7-8a! Players must RSVP and can do so by calling or texting (818) 860-1660!
Pickleball Open Play: Two coaches run our Pickleball clinics, Joel Dacay who can be reached at (213) 675-0276 and Roland Sunga who can be reached at (818) 458-9327! Please contact these coaches for more information!
Coach Tommy Hoffer Register by calling the Burbank Tennis Center (818) 843-4105 |
Burbank
Coach Aleksey Zharinov Private lessons and clinics. Author of the book “The Russian System.” Organizer of the “Rock ‘N Roll Tennis Camps.” |
Aleksey: “Have you ever wanted to play tennis when you travel to professional tennis tournaments? Rock’N Roll Tennis Camps will help you with that problem, and that’s far from all. We believe in building tennis community where people from all over the country and the world meet like-minded tennis enthusiasts and share great time learning new tennis skills and share comradery watching the best tennis players in the world compete live . We also believe in the power of music not only to inspire us, but more importantly, to unite us in chasing our dreams on and off the court! And, we also happen to be very good at teaching tennis!
Sign Up today and get ready for your world to get ROCKED!”
https://rocknrolltenniscamps.com
Each person is individually profiled and automatically added to their offline ‘black book’. Maclynn International extends an invitation to all Conga members and Drumbeat readers to become one of their Open Members. Maclynn's matchmakers commit their time to Private Members, individuals who pay for active service, then tap into their network of Open Members to hand-select the best matches and make one-on-one introductions. Pretty neat system, if you ask me.
"We assist clients all over the world with achieving one very important life goal – finding their ultimate match. Our team of matchmakers are qualified psychologists and relationship experts."
If you would like to dip your toes in, follow this link to register and use this code:
https://maclynninternational.com/open-membership/
Apply under ‘Open Membership’
The invitation code is: “Conga“
Studio City
Nikki’s Tennis Crew Private lessons available |
SANTA CLARITA
Valencia
FREE Starter program for members - learn to play the sport for a lifetime. We offer our beginner classes three times a week to teach the foundations of the game. Once you've graduated, move into Starter Grad drills and leagues to continue learning the game with others at your level of play. |
The Paseo Club Valencia
Link to the After School Tennis Program
August 12, 2024 - June 13, 2025 (Monday through Saturday
LOS ANGELES & BEACH CITIES
Griffith Park, West Chester, Arroyo Seco, West Hollywood, more
LA TENNIS offers clinics, privates, Summer Camps, LiveBall, and more by 24 coaches at 6 locations: Upcoming events SUMMER CAMP: LA Tennis is proud to continue the wonderful Summer Camp tradition at the Griffith Park La Tennis Center. Details. |
LA PICKLE CLUB |
PADEL IN HOLLYWOOD
Email: [email protected] 5115 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027 |
WEEKLY PADEL SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME - COACH | CLASS |
|---|---|---|
MONDAY | 6:00-7:00 pm - Jon | Intermediate Clinic |
TUESDAY | 6:00-7:00 pm - Jon | Beginners Clinic |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00-11:00 am - Juanes | Beginners Open Play |
THURSDAY | 9:00-10:00 am - Juanes | Intermediate Clinic |
FRIDAY | 9:00-10:00 am - Juanes | Beginners Clinic |
SATURDAY | 10:30am-12:00pm - Austin | Americana Tournament |
SUNDAY | 9:00-10:00 am - Jon & Juanes | Beginners Clinic |
West Los Angeles, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, more
FORTUNE TENNIS Clinics: Mondays through Sundays. Locations: Stoner Park, Culver City Tennis Courts, Marina Del Rey, Marine Park (Santa Monica), Ladera Heights (Private court), Memorial Park (Santa Monica) |
Marina Del Rey
Extensive Tennis and Pickleball clinics and events at Marina Del Rey’s Ritz-Carlton hotel. Tennis: MarinaBall, LiveBall at various levels from 2.5 to 4.5. Scored LiveBall, Competitive LiveBall, Tennis 101 for Beginners, Tequila Tennis, Tanqueray Tennis. Book here. Pickleball: court time at all hours of the day all week long. Book here. |
NEW: Pickle LiveBall September Schedule
tbd All Pickle LiveBall on court A |  Pickleball Courts at Marina Racquet Club |
LOCAL AREA: ORANGE COUNTY
Irvine
 | Steve Riggs, Junior Team Tennis - Area League Coordinator for USTA Southern California, writes: The OCCTA is running WTN Prize money singles tournaments starting Labor Day Weekend, August 31-Sept 2. |
Sept 7-8
WTN Tournament: OCCTA Prize Money Tournament
Bolsa Grande High School, 9401 WESTMINSTER AVE, GARDEN GROVE, CA, 92844
Tournament Details
Please share this with your friends, see you there!
Any questions please contact me 949-232-2900 or [email protected]
LOCAL AREA: SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego
September 21-29
Level 5 Open: Annual San Diego Metropolitan
Balboa Tennis Club: San Diego, CA, 2221 MORLEY FIELD DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92104
Registration
September 30-October
RSF Open Women's $60k Singles & Doubles
Part of the ITF World Tour and USTA Pro CircuitMcGrory, Una Davis
Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club
Complete Details
October 4-6
The 2024 San Diego Veterans Tennis Classic
will host three days of intercollegiate tennis matches at USD.
MODERN LUXURY Reimagined: San Diego Mansion with Sunset and Snowcapped Mountain Views!
If you're in the market for an upscale home in Fallbrook, Southern California, close to Temecula, not too far from San Diego, La Jolla, Palm Springs, or Indian Wells, check out the home a San Diego tennis player put on the market. Gorgeous views. 5BR 4Baths incl. Granny Flat. 4,300 sq. ft. New super kitchen. Walk-in pantry. Step from the master bedroom right into a large, beautiful indoor pool and spa. So much more. Designed to perfection. When Pat and I visit we always think we're on vacation... Check out the video below!
Maybe you know someone who is in the market right now?
Del Mar
Surf & Turf Tennis Center
15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar |
Adult Clinics at Surf & Turf Tennis Center (Register: delmartennis.com)
Mondays 12:00-1:30 pm Men’s 4.0 + LiveBall
Fridays 12:00-1:30 pm Men’s 4.5 + LiveBall (by invitation only)
Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am Co-Ed Cardio Clinic 3.0+
Fridays 12:00-1:30 pm Co-Ed LiveBall 4.0+
Tuesdays 10:30 am-12:00 pm Co-Ed Beginner Clinic
Mondays 12:00-1:30 pm Co-Ed Skills & Drills 3.0-4.0
Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 am Co-Ed Skills & Drills 3.0-4.0
Fridays 9:00-11:00 am 3.5 Ladies Clinic
Mondays 9:00-11:00 am 4.0 Ladies Clinic