Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Whether you’re standing behind a firearm or leaning over a pool table, the act of “taking a shot” has more in common than most people realize. Both activities require discipline, alignment, body control, and mental focus. However, the most revealing similarity lies in the reasons people miss their shots. In both…
John Fossen The men’s IronOaks Breakers Pool League held their annual banquet on Feb. 2, which was attended by 56 members and their significant others. The evening included a delicious buffet dinner and various beverages to enhance the evening. President Jack Cameron spoke to the previous year’s successes and introduced the board of directors, along…
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Becoming a better tennis player isn’t always about technique—it’s about mindset, discipline, and emotional control. Master these mental habits, and your game will level up fast. 1. Control your breathing. Play calmly. Slow, steady breaths steady your nerves and sharpen your decision-making. 2. Watch the ball—really watch…
DD Kullman IronOaks Tennis Club proudly congratulates all players who competed in its Gender Doubles Tournament held Jan. 12–17. The weeklong event featured exciting daily round-robin play with regular scoring, best two out of three sets, and a 10-point tiebreaker in place of a third set. Throughout the tournament, players showcased outstanding tennis, strong competition,…
Four local tennis clubs recently gathered for an exciting multi-club social hosted by the Cottonwood Tennis Club. More than 85 players from Robson Ranch, Trilogy, SunBird, and Cottonwood participated in the event. Teams were thoughtfully mixed across all clubs based on skill level, a format that was met with an enthusiastic, “We love this!” from…
Richard Staszewski The recently completed Ironwood Cup was held on three consecutive Tuesdays in January. Hats off to our overall winner Dan Kiska! He has been on a heater recently and playing some great golf! The tournament included six flights of golfers. 2026 Ironwood Cup Champion: Dan Kiska (lowest net score overall) Flight 1: 1st…