Conga Sports Drumbeat 17 for 10/7/24

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Good Monday morning, everyone.

Don’t forget, Surf + Turf in Del Mar has posted Halloween and Thanksgiving parties. Susan Nardi has introduced a brand new concept: LiveBall Leagues!

Congratulations, Thomas Pirodsky from Encinitas, California, the winner of our September gift card.

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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QUOTE OF THE WEEK


After you made a fool of yourself a few hundred times, you learn what works.

(Gwen Stefani)

LOCAL AREA: LOS ANGELES COUNTY

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AND LOS ANGELES WESTSIDE

Henry The Sports Bug

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].

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 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WEST

Thousand Oaks - Sunset Hills Country Club

Ongoing USTA  leagues, trilevel, and 55+ Thursday in-house beginner ladies league. 
Tuesday night 6pm and Friday morning 9am complementary clinic.
Wednesday 6pm Thursday 6pm Saturday 10am:  2 levels of live ball clinics
Premier Golf Club in Thousand Oaks - Inquire about membership

Don’t forget to make your friends happy by sharing this newsletter with them. Tell them, that for 12 months, every new subscription goes into a monthly raffle for a $100 coupon to local restaurants or a Visa Gift Card.

Send them the subscription link 

Congrats to Thomas Pirodsky, Encinitas for winning the September Gift Card.

Match Tough Tennis Academy

Coach UJ Neri @ Warner Tennis Center
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

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EAST BURBANK-STUDIO CITY

Burbank Tennis Center

Group lessons: Schedule of Classes
https://burbanktenniscenter.com/img/PubLsnFall24.pdf
Cardio Tennis:  Held on Saturday mornings from 11:30a-12:30p and Sunday mornings from 7-8a! RSVP by calling or texting (818) 860-1660!
Pickleball Open Play: Two coaches: Joel Dacay who can be reached at (213) 675-0276 and Roland Sunga who can be reached at (818) 458-9327!

Coach Tommy Hoffer

Adult Clinics Saturday mornings at John Burroughs High School:

8-9 am Levels 3.0 to 3.5

9-10 am Levels 2.0 to 2.5

Register by calling the Burbank Tennis Center (818) 843-4105

Coach Aleksey Zharinov
Certified USPTA Professional

Private lessons and clinics. Author of the book “The Russian System.” Organizer of the “Rock ‘N Roll Tennis Camps.”
https://rocknrolltenniscamps.com 


Coach Aleksey at Mountain View Park
aztenniscoaching.com

Nikki’s Tennis Crew


Monday 6-7 pm Interm. Clinic
Thursday 7-8 pm Interm. Ladies’ Clinic
Friday 9-10 am Intermediate Clinic
Clinics are at a private court in Studio City
Register with Nikki

Maclynn International

"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."

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: 

Apply under ‘Open Membership’  The invitation code is: “Conga“

GREATER LOS ANGELES + PASADENA + SANTA CLARITA

Coach Sunny, LA's Top Coach for Exclusive Private Tennis/Pickle Lessons in Pasadena, Arcadia, Glendale, Burbank, LA, San Gabriel Valley.

FORTUNE TENNIS

Manny Fortune’s motto: “Empowering next-level focused tennis players.”

Clinics: Mondays through Sundays.
LiveBall (3.5-4.0, 3.75-4.0, 4.0-4.5, 4.5, 4.75-5.0)
Gameplay (3.0-3.5, 4.0)
Skills & Drills for Beginners 1

Locations: Stoner Park, Culver City Tennis Courts, Marina Del Rey, Marine Park (Santa Monica), Ladera Heights (Private court), Memorial Park (Santa Monica)

SANTA CLARITA

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.  More
Link to the After School Tennis Program

Link to the Paseo Club After School Tennis Program
August 12, 2024 - June 13, 2025 (Monday through Saturday

LOS ANGELES & BEACH CITIES

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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:

Riverside Tennis Center, Vermont Canyon TC, Westchester TC, Hermon Park TC, Poinsettia TC, Park Center TC
Website

Get ready for the hottest game in the city... LA LIVE BALL! This is a fun, fast pace doubles game that will keep you moving. LA LIVEBALL LEAGUE is a series of monthly LiveBall tournaments.

A LiveBall League

When: Sat, Oct 26, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Level: Intermediate Ball color: Yellow  
Price: $65.00 Lead coach: Susan Nardi
Contact: Susan Nardi - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 310-529-4834

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.

PADEL IN HOLLYWOOD

Email: [email protected]
Phone number: +1 (510) 770-6138 
Message us on WhatsApp
5115 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Open hours: 9am-9pm every day of the week

LOCAL AREA: ORANGE COUNTY

Lisa Gillette-Glick and Mary Gastro team up for new tennis business

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! gamesetgetaways.net

LOCAL AREA: SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Fall Season starts Oct 7 - Jan 5, 2025
League Singles play at its best
Register at tennisleague.com
Tel 619-846-1125

October 19-20
Level 6: University City Racquet Club San Diego
Adult NTRP Tournament
Registration open (closes October 12)

DEL MAR

15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
Pro Shop: 858-764-1987 | courts are open 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Tennis  Shop hours: M-Th 8a.m.-5, Friday 8 am - 4, Saturdays & Sundays 8-2