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…
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Sports, March 2026
IronOaks Tennis Club Crowns Winners at Gender Doubles Tournament
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,…
March 2026, Front Page
Building Bridges—Making Friends
Second Annual Short Court Tennis Tournament Since the introduction of short court tennis in 2024 to encourage more people to try the sport, its popularity has truly soared! This sport was specifically designed for: • Tennis lovers who can no longer play on a full-size court, • Individuals with mobility limitations or those recovering from…
Sports, February 2026
Courtesy Counts: Why Small Gestures Make a Big Difference on the Tennis Court
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Courtesy and basic politeness are cornerstones of good sportsmanship—on the tennis court and beyond. Simple gestures like holding a door open or letting a driver merge into traffic reflect respect and good character. Tennis is no different. One common yet often overlooked courtesy in tennis happens during…
Sports, February 2026
Cottonwood Tennis Club Women’s Monday League
Susie Dunn, Coordinator The Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) Women’s Monday League celebrated the conclusion of the Women’s 3.0/3.5 fall season on Dec. 15, marking 10 weeks of competitive play. The festive atmosphere was enhanced by warm weather, reaching 75 degrees, making it fun to see spring appear. The event features 20 regular players, including newcomer…
February 2026, Front Page
IronOaks Tennis Club Celebrates Successful Year
D.D. Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) wrapped up a dynamic and successful year with its annual Year-End Bash held Saturday evening, Dec. 27, at 5 p.m. on the patio of the Stone & Barrel restaurant. Approximately 70 members and their guests gathered for an evening of celebration, connection, and reflection. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres…
Sports, January 2026
The Tennis Court: Your Dance Floor for Movement and Mastery
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club Think of a tennis court as a vast dance floor—a space designed for movement, rhythm, and flow. Unlike a crowded dance floor where people constantly bump into one another, a tennis court offers generous room for just two players on each side. It’s your personal stage to…
Sports, January 2026
The Rain Did Not Dampen Our Spirit
Barb Jorgensen Rain can’t stop us. With assistance from our friends/neighbors at the IronOaks Tennis Club, a few matches were held there. Some were moved to Palo Verde, and some players returned to finish under the lights. We were back on schedule by Friday morning for our annual Bradshaw-Neu Charity Tennis Classic, which was held…
Sports, January 2026
The Women Behind the Scenes at Cottonwood Tennis Club—Part 3 of 3
Part 3 of this “Men Behind the Scenes” has been tweaked to spotlight one of the superwomen behind the scenes. Cottonwood Tennis Club is so successful because of the members who are so generous with their time and talent. This month’s spotlight is Teresa Hermsen. Teresa provides leadership to our food court activities year round.…
Sports, December 2025
The Men Behind the Scenes at Cottonwood Tennis Club—Part 2 of 3
Although our HOA does a great job with our tennis courts, many people, including Cottonwood Tennis Club (CTC) members, don’t realize that we have a crew of volunteers who provide additional services to keep them up and running. Everything is in great shape. It really takes a village. Spencer Roberts is one of those exceptional…