CONGRATULATIONS CAROLYN KRAMER!

Carolyn Kramer (CK) is the new Adult Tennis Coordinator for the MAC. Kramer previously held the Tennis Communication Coordinator role. She will manage the MAC Ladies Interclub program and organize many adult tennis offerings at the MAC, including special events, adult matchmaking and clinics. Please congratulate and give CK a big “fist bump” whenever you cross paths.

TENNIS TIP from an MAC Pro

MAC Tennis Pro Patrick McNally works with a lot of MAC kids on improving their game and his main goal is to get these kids to have fun and keep the ball in play. He says first and foremost, tennis is a game of control. At a more advanced level, tennis requires consistency, depth, direction, spin and power. Those just starting out should try to be consistent by not making unforced errors. McNally suggests rallying with a partner and having a joint goal of placing 100 shots in the court. This alone will allow players to have a fun and confident game of tennis.

Two of McNally’s young students have been excelling at keeping the ball in play. Ariana Langley, yellow racket, has a 283-ball rally record. Poppy Hanrahan, blue racket, has a 126 ball rally record. Visit mac-stl.org/Athletics to learn more about tennis at the MAC.