Category: USTA

leagues, teams, championships, awards

USTA 2.5 Team Ready for Season

Mansour and clinic

Coach Mansour and several of the members of the PRC USTA 2.5 team practice for the upcoming match on Friday.  If you are interested in joining the 2.5 team or other teams, please leave your contact information at the front desk.

Regional News!

Reva Leung

Congratulations to the PRC Triple Threat, who competed at the Regionals for the USTA Tri Level 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 team yesterday.  The team finished tied for first and lost by a tiebreaker for the championships.  Reva Leung, captain of the team,  then accepted the MS/NJD Captain of the Year Award today at the Laurel…

National News!

Volley Vets at Nationals

Congratulations to the Volley Vets, who competed this weekend in Arizona at the USTA 7.0 65 and over National Championships.  The team was undefeated in Flight 4, winning 3 matches and then lost 2-1 (by a 3rd set tiebreaker) to eventual champion, Hawaii.  What a fabulous experience!

Spring Into League Specialty Clinics and Events

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

This is the final week for Specialty Clinics in preparation for the spring USTA Adult league season, which begins next week.  The First 4 Shots will be held on Wednesday, April 6 from 9:30-11:00 am.  The Mental Toughness – 20 seconds clinics will be held on Wednesday April 6 at 1:00 -2:30 pm and on…

PRC 3.5 Team Wants S’more Tennis

PRC 3.5 Gunther Team

The PRC 3.5 USTA “Gunther”team concluded their season today vs Princeton Tennis Program.  Sue, captain of the team and also owner of the Old Monmouth Candy Store, presented the team members with personalized S’mores.  Thanks to Sue and Nancy (captain of the PRC Topspinners, and their teams for a very successful season in the inaugural…

The First 4 Shots – the beginning or the end?

The first 4 shots

What % of your practice session or lesson is devoted to serve, serve return and volleys? Does a 60 minute session entail 50 minutes of groundstrokes and 5 minutes each for serves and volleys. Is the serve return even included in the practice session or lesson?  The typical practice session by touring professionals, as well as…

Playing the PRC Way

PRC - Pride Respect Character

Thanks to all of the PRC USTA captains and teammates that attended the seminar presented by Judy and Cos.  The theme of the presentation was “Playing the PRC Way”.  Remember that PRC not only stands for Princeton Racquet Club, but also Pride, Respect and Character. Taking Pride in your performance can start with your pre…

PRC Alley Katz Have Reason(s) to Celebrate!

3.0 Alley Katz

The PRC Alley Katz celebrated their championship season today with a win, party and a visit from Satoko, who was visiting from Japan.  Thanks to all of the captains (Kate, Nancy, Sue, Daisy and Catherine) and the teammates of the Alley Katz, Cosmos, Crazy Margaritas and Hurricanes for a successful season.  Congratulations to the PRC Alley Katz,…

Free – To Be Your Best

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

Attention all PRC USTA Captains and Teammates!  Free seminar on Thursday, March 24th at 12:30 pm.  Cos and Judy will address different topics in preparation for the USTA League season.  The theme is playing the PRC Way with Pride, Respect and Character and it will contribute to your being you best, on and off the…

PRC Triple Threat 3 Times As Good

Reva Leung

Congratulations to Reva Leung, captain of the PRC Triple Threat, and her team who are the local champions of the Middle States New Jersey Tri-Level League. The league season began in November and ended last week and consists of doubles teams at the 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 level.  PRC Triple Threat now advances to the…