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Sweet Warriors Win USTA Sectional Championships!

Congratulations to the PRC Sweet Warriors, who went 4-0 to win the USTA Middle States League Championships today at Mercer County Community College.  Second doubles clinched the match in a third set tiebreaker over Philadelphia District.  Special thanks to Coach Mansour and Captain Leslie, all of the the team’s hard work and dedication.  The team…

Good luck Sweet Warriors

Good luck to the PRC Sweet Warriors, NJD Champions, who will compete this weekend at the USTA Middle States League Championships at the 2.5 level.  They are scheduled to play at Mercer County Community College on Friday and Saturday at 8 am and 11:15 am.  So exciting!

PRC Host for Sectional League Championships 5.0

Hard courts at PRC

The USTA Middle States Sectional League Championships will be held starting tomorrow through Sunday at five sites throughout the area.  Men and women will represent one of the six districts that represent Middle States:  AMD (Pittsburgh area), CPD (York/Lancaster), Delaware, EPD (Allentown/Easton), NJ and Philadelphia for the 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 , 4.5 and 5.0…

It’s Not to Late for Camp!

One of the highlights at PRC this summer has been the junior tennis camps.  The kids are improving so much and having a blast on and off the court.  Camp will be conducted for two more weeks (8/12 and 8/19).  Campers can attend the morning session (9:00 am – noon), afternoon session (1:00-4:00 pm) or…

Congratulations, Coach Kaptan

Usually Coach Kaptan spends his day developing and training juniors and adults for tournament play.  This weekend, he was chosen to represent the NJ in the USTA Middle States Interdistricts at the Merion Cricket Club.  Congratulations to Kaptan and his brother, and the honor for Gino Carosella.

NJD District League Update

So many awesome matches and results at the NJD District League 18 and over Championships today.  The PRC Partners (3.0) played 4 matches in two days and demonstrated so much mental toughness and effort in very hot conditions.  Thanks to captain, Catherine Taaffe, and congratulations to Sonya, who received a sportsmanship pin. In the 2.5…

USTA 18 and over District League Championships this weekend

Good luck to the PRC Sweet Warriors, Glam Slams and Partners, USTA Local League Champions 2.5 and 3.0, who will compete this weekend in the NJD District 18 and over Championships at Veterans Park (Friday) and Community Park Princeton (Saturday).  Also, congratulations to the men’s VVS Stars who won the 3.0 league at PRC.

Auggie Is Having a Ball at Camp

Thanks to all of the campers who play with Auggie during their breaks.  She appreciates all of the attention and loves tennis camp.

Learning to Get Better

Students aren’t the only ones who can improve by getting better.  PRC Coaches Mary Beth Matuszewski and Derek Gillespie participated in the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) 11-17 Development Workshop and Certification held at the club on Saturday and Sunday, led by clinician Marc Stingley.  Both Mary Beth and Derek are already certified in 10 and…

RIP, Dennis Van der Meer

The Professional Tennis Registry has announced with deep sadness the passing of it’s founder, Dennis Van der Meer.  Thank you Dennis for sharing your passion and knowledge of tennis instruction – you were the teacher for the teachers.  Rest in Peace,  Dennis and love to Pat and your PTR family.