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Conga Sports Drumbeat 31 for 1/13/2025
Helping LA fire victims in the racquet sports teaching community
Rich Neher
January 13, 2025
In partnership with
Together with LA TENNIS
Good Monday morning, everyone.
This month, nothing is more important than helping some of the thousands of victims of the Los Angeles fires. Since not every teaching pro has a big savings account he'/she can rely on during desperate times of need, we have decided to direct our support activities toward helping racquet sports professionals whose houses or apartment buildings have burnt down to the ground.
Today, we are listing two of those unfortunate individuals.
(1) Brent Pettersson needs help after Altadena Fire destroyed his home
 Brent Pettersson | Many of our tennis friends know Brent Pettersson, the founder and CEO of LA Tennis. For over 25 years LA Tennis has managed the tennis operations at many of the top parks, tennis facilities, and clubs in Los Angeles and around the world. |
After Brent's home burned to the ground in the Altadena fire last week, one of his coaches, Eric Carjan, set up a GoFundMe page for him.
Please consider donating if you have a little money to spare. Click the button below and read the story.
(2) Sunny Bahal needs help after the same Altadena Fire destroyed his home, too
 Sunny Bahal | Everyone in the Pasadena/ Altadena/Arcadia/Glendale area knows Coach Sunny. See his website tennislessonsla.com. I watched Sunny last week giving a lesson to a beginner student and was so impressed, that I decided to make him part of our new “Partner-Driven Referral Network” for the best racquet sports coaches. |
Sunny will get additional business from our network, but first, he has to get back on his feet, and he won’t know whether his tennis courts are even there anymore.
This afternoon, I will deliver some clothes to Sunny, who is temporarily living with his cousin right now. He has set up a Venmo account if you care to send a donation his way: Please use
@Fire2025
Thank you!
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We are featuring the above-mentioned LA TENNIS again this week to remind you of their great work in the Los Angeles public parks area.
For over 25 years, LA TENNIS has managed the tennis operations at many of the top parks, tennis facilities, and clubs around the world. Its success as a management company can be attributed to its focus on providing quality programs and professionals and its unrelenting passion for customer service. |
The founders of LA TENNIS know that their business relies on delivering quality programs and personalized service. LAT separates itself from other tennis management companies and individuals in the tennis industry through its hiring, training, forward-thinking, and continuing education programs.
The coaches of LA TENNIS are considered some of the best in the industry. To navigate their website, find the location that suits you best and look around to find the professional that you would like to contact.
RACKET SPORTS CONNECT LOS ANGELES
This is what happened in our Facebook group ‘Racket Sports Connect Los Angeles’ last week:
Tennis Tip Tuesday on January 7, 2025
Pickleball Tip Wednesday on January 8, 2025
Padel Tip Thursday, January 9, 2025
We are proud of our new Facebook Group
Racket Sports Connect Los Angeles.
Why don’t you become a member?
Just click on the image and sign up.
Should you contemplate traveling to Miami in March…
RacquetX 25 - A world-class festival and celebration of all racquet sports
 |  Miami Beach Convention Center |
Get ready for Racquet X at the Miami Beach Convention Center! This premier tennis and pickleball experience brings together enthusiasts, athletes, and industry leaders for an exciting showcase of the latest in sports gear, apparel, and technology. Enjoy live demonstrations, interactive sessions, and meet-and-greets with top professionals.
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.
Have a wonderful week!
Rich Neher, CEO, Conga Sports
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