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Conga Sports Drumbeat 19 for 10/21/24
A weekly racket sports resource with timely information about the local Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel scene
Rich Neher
October 20, 2024
Good Monday morning, everyone.
We have some great news for our readers this morning. Between now and the end of November, we are planning a lot of updates to Drumbeat. The biggest update will be a running calendar of events for your local area. We will also add bios of the most interesting tennis/pickleball/padel pros in Southern California. More to come. Stay tuned!
Scroll down for Lisa Gilette-Glick and Mary Gastro of Orange County offering a rare treat for 3.0/3.5/4.0 Combo Women’s Doubles: Aloha Open in Hawaii!
The San Diego District Tennis Association is offering scholarships for student-athletes. San Diego North County teaching professional Tom Pirodsky is offering private tennis lessons.
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
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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].
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. Congrats to Thomas Pirodsky, Encinitas for winning the September Gift Card. | Match Tough Tennis AcademyCoach UJ Neri @ Warner Tennis Center Adult Programs - Reserve your spot by text or call 818-648-6881 Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm |
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EAST BURBANK-STUDIO CITY
Burbank Tennis Center  Group lessons: Schedule of Classes 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  Private lessons and clinics. Author of the book “The Russian System.” Organizer of the “Rock ‘N Roll Tennis Camps.”
Nikki’s Tennis Crew
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 | 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. 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 Paseo Club After School Tennis Program
August 12, 2024 - June 13, 2025 (Monday through Saturday
LOS ANGELES & BEACH CITIES
CHEAPSKATE LA
Cheapskate LA The monthly newsletter connecting you to the best free events in Los Angeles. |  |
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 |
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 REYExtensive 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] |
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 |
LOCAL AREA: SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego District Tennis Association Offers Scholarships
The San Diego District Tennis Association awards scholarships for student-athletes, male and /or female, who reside in San Diego County. Prospective candidates for these scholarships include current community college or four year college players and Tennis-On-Campus team players. The purpose of these scholarships is to help deserving collegiate tennis players to continue to pursue their educational and athletic goals at a college of their choice. To apply click here
SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY
Tom Pirodsky, USPTA-certified tennis professional with over 40 years of experience including 10 years at Rancho Valencia Resort is offering private tennis lessons in San Diego North County. Contact Tom here.
DEL MAR
15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar |
Come to our junior clinic for all levels and ages! You do not need to be part of our club or attend our clinics. This is open to all!
Kids will “trick or treat” as they participate in our clinic. Games on court and hitting targets will earn them candy in their trick or treat tote. All of this provided by us! Prizes will be awarded at the end for best costume. You do not need to be a player in our clinics…so bring your friends!