Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club In both finances and tennis, the biggest wins don’t come from reacting in the moment. They come from staying steady through the ups and downs. When you keep your composure and stick to a plan, you build confidence that carries you through any challenge. That’s where a…
DD Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club (IOTC) brought the season to an exciting close on April 11, hosting its highly anticipated All Clubs Season Finale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 100 players from across the community took to the courts for a morning packed with spirited competition, camaraderie, and nonstop action. Participating…
Mike Jaltuch, President, Cottonwood Tennis Club From our kickoff at the Rainbow Classic back in October to now, we’ve seen the highest event participation levels the club has experienced in years. That is a true testament to the energy, camaraderie, and sheer love of the game that makes this club so special. Our “Fire and…
Barb Jorgensen Definition: A spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor. That is exactly what defines the Cottonwood Tennis Club. Tennis is more than just a sport here; it is a catalyst for building relationships and fostering team spirit through frequent social events. And believe us, we have…
Barb Jorgensen The club held its annual Gender Doubles Tournament Feb. 6-10, debuting a new five-day format instead of the usual seven-day stint. This change allowed those also participating in golf tournaments the ability to “do it all”! It’s how we roll in Sun Lakes, right? Keeping busy and enjoying everything our Sun Lakes community…
Kwong Young, USPTA Tennis Professional, IronOaks Tennis Club We all say there aren’t enough hours in the day—and the same idea applies on the tennis court. The more time you give your opponents, the more comfortable and dangerous they become. If you send a slow, “friendly” ball over the net, you’re giving your opponent time…
Dannette Hunnel Four lovely ladies enjoyed friendly competition during the Gender/Gender Tourney held at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Tennis Club in February.
D.D. Kullman The IronOaks Tennis Club, in partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), once again hosted a successful Jason Morton Memorial Tennis Tournament at the IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Center. Held Feb. 25 through March 1, the USTA Level 5 tournament brought 225 players to the courts for several days of competitive singles…
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,…