The TCTA Jr. tennis Social was a big hit. There couldn’t have been a better summer’s day for playing tennis and receiving top-rate instruction. Internationally recognized tennis instructor Ron Steele was there helping 45 very enthusiastic young players find out how the world’s best players learn how to play the game. The 3 hour clinic was held on the Warren Olympic Club’s well maintained clay courts located at 3961 Tod Avenue. Ron was assisted by 7 local area instructors led by Danny Karousis.

There was a break at the mid point of the clinic for food and drink, but many of the juniors were back out on the courts in a matter of a few minutes. Even after the three hours in the hot sun, over a half dozen of the younger players went to play on the hard courts while the clay courts were being groomed. That’s enthusiasm!

Ron Steele, originally from Sydney, Australia, is responsible for coaching the tennis players now on the Israeli Davis Cup Team that is now in the semifinals against Spain. It is obvious that Ron loves both teaching tennis and people, especially kids which is why he is so likeable. His no-nonsense pleasant manner cannot hide his personal intensity to impart the very best instruction he knows to his students. He also provides general guidance on how to put his instruction to use. It would hard to find a better coach. Ron will be staying for one week and providing personal instruction to some of our better local players.

We owe a heartfelt thanks to Dr William Lippy for helping area tennis once again by bringing Ron to the Warren area. We also want to thank TCTA, WOC, Danny Karousis and his volunteer support instructors for a day that is sure to put a huge boost into tennis enthusiasm in our area. We hope Ron will want to return to Warren and help keep this momentum going.

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