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Conga Sports Drumbeat 15 for 9/23/24
A racket sports resource with the latest information about local clubs, programs, and events in the Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel space.
Rich Neher
September 30, 2024
Good Monday morning, everyone.
My apologies to Burbank Coach Aleksey Zharinov whose listing disappeared last week. I think I know how it happened and I’ll try to avoid those mishaps in the future. Coach, you’re back in.
Great new post by Surf & Turf in Del Mar, a free Forehand Seminar. Love it! And how about that Friendly Racket Meetup by Conga Sports? Woohoo. Let’s have some fun!
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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PLAYER CLASSIFIEDS
Please email Billy and he’ll pass it on.
NTRP 4.0 male, 33 | Pickleball Coach wanted | Match play-ready fem, 28 |
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Congratulations to Coach Sunny in Pasadena for winning the August Gift Card.
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.” 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 Adult Programs - Reserve your spot by text or call 818-648-6881 |
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EAST
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
 | Maclynn International |
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.
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 |
PASADENA - GREATER LOS ANGELES
Private Tennis & Pickle Lessons in LA in & around Pasadena. LA's Top Coach for Exclusive Private Tennis/Pickle Lessons |
TENNIS LESSONS in the beautiful cities of Pasadena, Arcadia, Glendale, Burbank, San Gabriel Valley, LA and OTHER surrounding areas in Southern California. Website
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 | 6:00-7:00 pm - Jon | Advanced Clinic |
THURSDAY | 9:00-10:00 am - Juanes | Beginners Clinic |
FRIDAY | 6:00-7:00 pm - Jon | Intermediate Clinic |
SATURDAY | 9:00-10:00 am - Juanes | Beginners Clinic |
SUNDAY | 9:00-10:00 am - Juanes 10am-12pm - Jon or 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. |
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
9:00a - 10:30a
CT. A Pickleball MarinaBall- Advanced
CT. B Pickleball MarinaBall- Intermediate
WEDNESDAY, October 2
6:00p- 7:30p
CT A. Pickleball MarinaBall Class- Advanced
CT B. Pickleball MarinaBall Class- Intermediate
FRIDAY, October 4
9:00a- 10:30a
CT A. Pickleball MarinaBall Class- Advanced
CT B. Pickleball MarinaBall Class- Intermediate
LOCAL AREA: ORANGE COUNTY
Lisa Gillette-Glick and Mary Gastro team up for new tennis event business
Two names most tennis players in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley know, Lisa Gillette-Glick and Mary Gastro, have combined forces and created an enterprise organizing fun events for tennis ladies over 40: Game Set Getaways LLC
 | Ladies, are you ready for a new tennis adventure with your friends, join us at ... GAME SET GETAWAYS, where we provide 'fun' team tennis experiences and lasting memories to cherish. With 20+ years combined USTA league experience, Lisa & Mary are passionate about bringing the joy of tennis to others. Visit us on FB & our site. gamesetgetaways.net |
First Event - Pacific Breeze Open
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Spa
Dana Point October 4-6
A few spots are available ... RSVP now!
Enjoy a California sunshine tennis getaway at the lovely Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, just minutes away from our venue, The Tennis Club at Monarch Beach. Special room rates are available for our guests. Information will be provided to participants.
The event offers a 'beach themed' round robin weekend for women 40 & above, teams consist of 4-6 players with an average 3.5 level (one 3.0 or 4.0 allowed per team), a participant welcome breakfast Friday, 3 days of tennis (balls & court fees), gift drawings daily, and Sunday's final award ceremony with small prizes. Don't forget to choose a 'fun' beach movie team name, and costumes ... sportsmanship & spirit prizes awarded too!
We look forward to meeting you on the courts! 🎾☺️
LOCAL AREA: SAN DIEGO COUNTY
 | Fall Season starts Oct 7 - Jan 5, 2025 |
San Diego
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)
Sundays 1:00-2:30 pm Family Clinic
Mondays 12:00-1:30 pm Men’s 4.0 + LiveBall
Tuesdays 9:30-11:00 am Beginners Level 2
Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 am Beginners Level 1
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
