Coach’s Corner

BY BRANDEN BEETS DIRECTOR OF RACQUET SPORTS

The Racquets team is bringing new concepts, formations, and mindfulness to SGCC’s courts. Trying new things is exciting but scary; there could be bumps in the road, but learning something new keeps us from boredom and opens us to new possibilities and new passions. Playing racquet sports is not just about who strikes the ball the best. There are a lot of intangibles like decision making, shot placement, and strategy that can be learned and implemented at ANY age. Don’t be fooled by the saying “old dogs can’t learn new tricks” of course they can! Results may not come immediately, so stay focused on how you are executing your new skills rather than who is winning the match. Those “eureka” moments are coming. When you execute in a match the way you’ve been practicing it will be SO rewarding. It works, so trust the process!

May was National Tennis Month and marked the start of the French Open. There has been a nationwide increase in tennis players for the third consecutive year. Tennis participation in the United States grew by 1 million players in 2022 with more than 23.6 million playing the sport. “The increase in tennis participation for the third year in a row is not only important for the health of our sport, but also for the health and wellbeing of those who have made the game a part of their lives,” Brian Hainline, MD wrote for the USTA. Tennis can provide impactful health benefits as it gets your entire body moving. Here at SGCC we are part of the movement, and we want to bring in new players, inspire lapsed players to pick the sport back up, and energize current players to play more often.

Our Club is committed to excelling in racquet sports. This spring we purchased and installed new LED lighting on our outdoor courts and our outdoor hard court reconstruction project was completed in late May. We are thrilled to show them off to you! Whether you are new to racquet sports or have been playing for years, we encourage you to come out and play this summer. We have a full calendar of events, programs, and social play opportunities. Come see all that we have to boast about here at the SGCC Racquets facility. 